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Greater Cedar Valley and State of Iowa ResourcesAfrican American Historical and Cultural Center of IowaLocated in Cedar Rapids, the mission of the museum is to preserve, promote, publicize and educate the public on the heritage of African Americans in Iowa.
Bully BustersBully Busters are the National Coordinators of U.S. State Legislative Initiatives to Stop Workplace Bullying.
Cedar Falls Human Rights CommissionThe commission provides investigation and conciliation of complaints alleging unlawful discriminatory practices, holds necessary public hearings and provides conciliations and educational programs to prevent and eliminate discrimination. http://www.ci.cedar-falls.ia.us/index.asp?nid=86
Diversity FocusDiversity Focus is a non-profit organization devoted to enhancing the diversity of the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City area.
Greater Cedar Valley AllianceGCVA focuses on expanding and diversifying the economic base of the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Metropolitan area.
Iowa Center for Immigrant Leadership and IntegrationThe Center is committed to guiding and preparing Iowa communities and businesses as they accommodate immigrant and refugee newcomers. Iowa Civil Rights CommissionThe mission of the Civil Rights Commission is enforcing civil rights through compliance, mediation, advocacy and education while supporting safe, just and inclusive communities. http://www.state.ia.us/government/crc/
Iowa Dialog CenterIDC is a non-profit organization whose main objective is to help bring together different communities in order to promote compassion, cooperation and partnership through intercultural interaction, interfaith dialog and conversation. The IDC is dedicated to encouraging the study of the values and spiritual traditions of the global community through respect, accuracy and appreciation.
Iowa Division of Latino AffairsThe division provides resources and education for Latinos in Iowa. http://www.state.ia.us/government/dhr/la/Index.htm
Iowa-Midwest Brazil ExchangeIowa Brazil Exchange is an exchange program where UNI, Hawkeye, and Kirkwood Community College students can visit Brazil and Brazilian students will visit Iowa schools. The exchange aims to provide the foundation for long-term, productive relations between Iowan and Brazilian partners and accomplish the shared goal of expanding international education opportunities for students early in their academic careers. Contact: christine.schrage@uni.edu
Iowa Pride NetworkIowa Pride Network is a state-wide non-profit organization that works directly with students, helping empower them to start and enhance Gay-Straight Alliances in their schools, while building a statewide network that offers support, mentoring, educational advocacy and networking opportunities. http://www.iowapridenetwork.org/about.html
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS)IVRS is dedicated to working with individuals with disabilities to achieve their employment, independence, and economic goals.
Iowa Workforce Development CenterIowa Workforce Development Web site contains gender and race data for the Waterloo-Cedar Falls MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) which includes Black Hawk, Bremer and Grundy Counties. http://www.iowaworkforce.org/lmi/publications/affirm/index.html
Iowa's IDEAIowa's IDEA (Impacting Diversity through Educational Alliances) is a consortium of Regent Universities, Private Colleges and Universities, and Community Colleges joining together to advocate for improved recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff. http://www.iowadiversitysummit.com
KBBG-FMKBBG is the largest African American owned and operated non-commercial, educational, community radio station in the state of Iowa. The station educates through its public affairs programming and, more directly, through the Minority Communications Training Institute.
Minorities in Leadership for Education (MILE)The MILE program aims to increase the number of people of color in educational leadership and strives to fill more principal and superintendent positions with minorities. http://www.uni.edu/coe/elcpe/edlead/MILE.shtml
National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE)NAPE is a national organization committed to the advancement of equity and diversity in classrooms and workplaces. In 2002, NAPE established the NAPE Education Foundation, Inc. in response to requests by education and workforce agencies for assistance with program improvement efforts.
Rural Service Provider's Guide to Immigrant EntrepreneurshipThis guide focuses upon the unique needs of Latino entrepreneurs, and the recommendations and practices found here may be applicable to providers serving other immigrant entrepreneurs in rural regions of the country. STEM Equity PipelineThe STEM Equity Pipeline is committed to expanding options for women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. http://www.stemequitypipeline.org
Waterloo Center for the ArtsThe Waterloo Center for the Arts purpose is to initiate and further awareness, appreciation and support of the arts by a diverse audience. http://www.waterloocenterforthearts.org
Waterloo Human Rights CommissionThe commission's mission is to protect and promote the personal dignity of all Waterloo citizens and eliminate any discriminatory barriers that prevent them from reaching their full production capacities as they work toward the elimination of the effects of discriminatory practices in the City of Waterloo. http://www.wplwloo.lib.ia.us/humanrights/index.html
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