Fighting Rising Bigotry in America
Submitted by Miriam Kranser, Chair

The organizations below are fighting expressions of bigotry and hate in America—such as anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, anti-Asian and discrimination against Blacks and Gays.

The Antidefamation League (ADL): A civil rights organization combating anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry through education, advocacy, and legal action.
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC): Dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry, the SPLC monitors and exposes extremist groups, while also providing educational resources.
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund: LDF seeks to achieve racial justice through litigation, advocacy, and education, addressing issues such as voting rights and criminal justice reform.
American Civil Liberties Union (ADLU): The ACLU defends and preserves individual rights and liberties, including those affected by bias, through legal action and advocacy.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC): Focused on LGBTQ+ equality, HRC advocates for a world where everyone can live free from discrimination regardless of who they are or who they love.
Color of Change: This online civil rights organization works to address racial injustice by mobilizing the collective power of the Black community and its allies.
Gender Diversity: Committed to creating gender-inclusive environments, Gender Diversity provides resources, training, and support for transgender and gender-diverse children.
National Urban League: Working towards economic empowerment and social justice, the National Urban League sup-ports African Americans and other marginalized communities through advocacy and programs.
Muslim Advocates: A legal advocacy group fighting discrimination against Muslims in the U.S. through litigation, education, and community empowerment.
Women’s March: A grassroots movement advocating for women’s rights, equality, and justice, ad-dressing various intersectional issues affecting women across the country.

AAUW has made a commitment to Inclusion & Equity:
https://www.aauw.org/resources/member/governance-tools/dei-toolkit/commitment-statement/