When Hate Groups Come To Town: A Handbook of Effective Community Responses
Center for Democratic Renewal
P.O. Box 50469
Atlanta, GA 30302-0469
(404) 221-0025
Teaching Tolerance Magazine
Southern Poverty Law Center
400 Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 264-0286
Educational materials to help teachers promote interracial and intercultural harmony in the classroom.
IDAHO ANNE FRANK CENTER AND MEMORIAL
1770 W. State Street, 0280
Boise, ID 83702
336-7144; FAX 384-8567
Mission: Inspired by Anne Frank's faith in humanity, the mission of the Idaho Anne Frank Center is to promote a respect for human dignity and diversity through education.
The Idaho Anne Frank Center and Memorial of human rights is located on the Boise City green belt adjacent to The Log Cabin Literary Center on Capitol Blvd. The Center houses current educationai programming and a library of Idaho's commitment to combating racism and a living educational facility. The design and content takes visitors from the consequences of raciai violence to the hope that Anne Frank expressed for humanity – that people will take personal responsibility for protecting the civil liberties of others.
IDAHO BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM
Julia Davis Park
Boise, ID 83702
343-2650
Mission: To preserve, enhance and display accurate and stimulating information regarding Black culture as an essential part of Idaho 's diverse heritage.
The Idaho Black History Museum is housed in the simple but elegant building used for years by the congregation of St. Paul Baptist Church. On the National Register of Historic Places, the building is located on the north edge of Julia Davis Park on a site set aside by the Boise Park Commission. The museum sponsors lectures, films and seminars, gathers and exhibits significant documents, art oral histories and artifacts, creates exhibits and performances that carry information about African American history into schools, libraries and shopping malls throughout the state.
Idaho Human Rights Commission
Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0040
TEL: 208-334-2873 or 888-249-7025
Processes claims of discrimination alleging discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and education. It has a limited number of research papers and videos for loan.
The Governor's Hispanic Initiative
Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs
5460 W. Franklin Rd., Suite B
Boise, ID 83705
TEL: 208-334-3776
Seeks to improve the educational, social and economic status of the Hispanic population.
Idaho State Library
325 W. State Street
Boise, ID 83702
TEL: 208-334-2150
Books and videos on related topics are available through your library through inter-library loan.
Idaho Education Association
Kathy Yamamoto, Human and Civil Rights Coordinator
Box 2638
Boise, ID 83701
TEL: 208-345-4450
Curricular material and videos are available to members and others throughout the state.
Anti Defamation League of B'nai B'rith
600 Stewart Street
Seattle, WA 98101
TEL: 206-448-5349
Catalog of books and videos available including, "A World of Difference."
Not In Our Town Campaign
The Working Group
5867 Ocean View Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
TEL: 510-547-8484.
Northwest Coalition Against Malicious Harassment
Box 21428
Seattle, WA 98111
TEL: 206-233-9136
Publishes a newsletter, holds annual conferences, and has educational materials available.
Idaho Network Against Bigotry
Box 1484
Boise, ID 83701
TEL: 208-344-3853
Publishes a bibliography of suggested readings for youth, teaching aids on equity and conflict resolution, curriculum resource books and videos for youth. Some lending materials may be available.
Southern Poverty Law Center
Teaching Tolerance and Klanwatch Project
400 Montgomery, AL 36104
TEL: 334-264-0286. FAX 334-264-3121
Educational materials to help teachers promote interracial and intercultural harmony in the classroom. A semiannual educational magazine and video and text curriculum provided free or at a nominal cost to educators, schools and civic and religious organizations to teachers. Publishes Klanwatch Intelligence Report.
When the Militia Comes to Town
The American Jewish Committee
The Jacob Blaustein Building
165 East 56 Street
New York, NY 10022-2746.
Center for Democratic Renewal
P.O. Box 50469
Atlanta, GA 30302
TEL: 404-221-0025
E-mail cdr@igc.apc.org
Provides a national clearinghouse and monitors hate group activities, provides victims' assistance, education and training. Publishes When Hate Groups Come to Town: A Handbook of Effective Community Responses.
Montana Human Rights Network
Ken Toole, Director
Box 1222
Helena, MT 59624
TEL: 406-442-5506
Publishes a newsletter and holds conferences.
Coalition for Human Dignity
Box 21266
Seattle, WA 98111-3266
TEL: 206-233-9775
Provides research on extremist organizations and movements. Publishes a newsletter and other educational material.
Community Relations Service, United States Department of Justice
915 2nd. Ave., Rm. 1898
Seattle, WA 98174
TEL: 206-442-4465.
Mediates community disputes involving racism or religious intolerance.
Ten Ways To Fight Hate in Your Community, Project Lemonade
1136 W. Jefferson St., Suite 111
Springfield, IL 62702.
