There are many kinds of affirmative action groups that affect different kinds of minorities.
ACLU- American Civil Liberties Union
"To defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States."
LULAC-League of United Latin American Citizens
"Facilitated a solidarity movement among fragmented Hispanic groups, created an environment of unity among Hispanic organizations, business, churches, and community leaders that did not exist before"
NAAP-National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
"Provides opportunities for professional development and personal growth through national and regional conferences that offer a variety of topics and numerous hours of education."
CAIR-Council on American-Islamic Relations
"CAIR is the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). It holds itself out as a civil rights group."
NOW- National Organization of Women
"Despite the enormous gains made by the civil rights and women's rights movements, women and people of color still face unfair obstacles in business and education. An astonishing 70% of schools are not in compliance with Title IX, the federal equal education opportunity law..."
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