Civil Rights Resources
A curated directory of leading civil and human rights organizations, coalitions, and research centers.
About this resource
The Alliance maintains this directory of leading civil rights organizations as a resource for advocates, researchers, students, and community members. Each listing links to the organization's official site.
NAACP
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People — the nation's oldest civil rights organization.
ACLU
American Civil Liberties Union — defending individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution.
MALDEF
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund — protecting Latino civil rights.
NAACP Legal Defense Fund
The premier legal organization fighting for racial justice.
The Leadership Conference
Coalition of more than 230 national organizations promoting civil and human rights.
Southern Poverty Law Center
Fighting hate, teaching tolerance, and pursuing justice through litigation and advocacy.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Advancing civil and human rights for Asian Americans.
Human Rights Campaign
The nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization.
National Urban League
Economic empowerment and civil rights for underserved communities.
Research & Publications
The Alliance publishes original research on school integration, voting rights, employment discrimination, and criminal justice. Access our working papers, policy briefs, and multimedia archives.