Kentuckiana Minority Business Council
614 West Main Street
Suite 5500
Louisville, KY 40202
502-625-0082
www.kmbc.biz
Providing a direct link between corporate America and minority owned businesses is the primary objective of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, one of the country's leading business membership organizations. It was chartered in 1972 to provide increased procurement and business opportunities for minority businesses of all sizes.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Cultural Center
University of Kentucky
133 Student Center
Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0030
859-257-4130 (phone)
859-257-7535 (fax)
www.uky.edu/MLKCC
The MLKCC was established to contribute positively to the recruitment and retention of African-American students by aiding in the development of a more hospitable and supportive campus environment. To achieve this goal, the center offered a relaxed, yet stimulating environment where all students of the university came together to be enriched through diverse cultural exchanges.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
www.naacp.org
The history of the NAACP, is one of blood sweat and tears. From bold investigations of mob brutality, protests of mass murders, segregation and discrimination, to testimony before congressional committees on the vicious tactics used to bar African Americans from the ballot box, it was the talent and tenacity of NAACP members that saved lives and changed many negative aspects of American society.
Ashland/Boyd County Branch
Phone: (606)325-9923
Address: P.O. Box 1778, Ashland, KY 41105
Bowling Green/Warren County Branch
Phone: (270)842-1168
Address: P.O. Box 1357, Bowling Green, KY 42102
Danville/Boyle County Branch
Phone: (859)236-2947
Address: P.O. Box 432, Danville, KY 40423
Frankfort Branch
Phone: (502)875-3383
Address: P.O. Box 306, Frankfort, KY 40601
Georgetown/Scott County Branch
Address: 1199 West Main Street, Georgetown, KY 40324
Hardin County Branch
Phone: (270)877-2772
Address: P.O. Box 813, Radcliff, KY 40159
Henderson County Branch
Phone: (270)827-2798
Address: 400 South Ingram, Henderson, KY 42420
Hopkinsville Branch
Phone: (270)866-8158
Address: P.O. Box 1221, Hopkinsville, KY 42241
Irvington Branch
Phone: (270)756-5780
Address: P.O. Box 130, Garfield, KY 40140
Lexington/Fayette County Branch
Phone: (859)252-7336
Address: 479 Erin Road, Lexington, KY 40511
Louisville/Jefferson County Branch
Phone: (502)776-7608
Address: P.O. Box 161173, Louisville, KY 40256
Madison/Richmond County Branch
Phone: (859)624-2045
Address: 300 Francis Street, Richmond, KY 40475
Madisonville/Hopkins County Branch
Phone: (270)821-4673
Address: P.O. Box 684, Madisonville, KY 42431
Mayfield/Graves County Branch
Phone: (270)247-5198
Address: 1819 South 10th Street, Mayfield, KY 42066
Maysville/Mason County Branch
Phone: (606)584-8929
Address: P.O. Box 37 Maysville, KY 41056
Muhlenberg County Branch
Phone: (270)754-4260
Address: 503 Mittie K Render, Central City, KY 42330
Murray/Calloway County Branch
Phone: (270)761-1509
Address: 900 B. South 10th Street, Mayfield, KY 42066
Northern Branch
Phone: (859)442-7476
Address: P.O. Box 1295, Covington, KY 41012
Owensboro Branch
Phone: (270)302-6814
Address: P.O. Box 12, Owensboro, KY 42302
Paducah Branch
Phone: (574)289-2123
Address: P.O. Box 357, Paducah, KY 42001
Russellville/Logan Branch
Phone: (270)725-8508
Address: P.O. Box 965, Russellville, KY 42276
Shelbyville/Shelby Branch
Phone:
Address: 316 North Side Drive, Shelbyville, KY 40065
Webster/Providence County Branch
Phone: (270)667-2424
Address: P.O. Box 55, Providence, KY 42450
Kentucky State Branch
Phone: (574)289-2123
Address: P.O. Box 306, Frankfort, KY 40601
Kentucky Heritage Commission
Nicole Wallace
300 Washington Street
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
(502) 564-7005
(502) 564-5820 (fax)
http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/khc/khchome.htm
Kentucky African-American Heritage Commission
To identify and promote awareness of the significant African-American influences upon the history and culture of Kentucky and to support and encourage the preservation of Kentucky African- American heritage. Because African Americans have made significant contributions to the social and cultural life of the Commonwealth, the African-American Heritage Commission will create a deeper understanding of the past accomplishments and ongoing influence of African Americans on the heritage of the Commonwealth.
Kentucky Native-American Heritage Commission
All Kentuckians will recognize, appreciate and understand the significant contributions Native Americans have made to Kentucky's rich cultural heritage. Through education and increased awareness, the people of Kentucky will understand the histories, cultures and matters of concern to Native American peoples.
Crane House: The Asia Institute
1244 South Third Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40203
(502)635-2240 phone
(502)635-7659 fax
adm@cranehouse.org email
http://www.cranehouse.org/ website
Crane House actively promotes cultural understanding among the peoples of the United States and Asia through education. Crane House opened in 1987 as a Chinese cultural center, under the leadership of Helen Lang, founder. In 1996, Crane House broadened its mission to become an Asian Center, with the goal of becoming the premier regional organization providing educational services and cultural programs focused o n Asia.
Japan-America Society of Kentucky
167 West Main Street, Suite 1200
Lexington, KY 40588
(859) 231-7533 phone
(859) 233-9407 fax
info@jask.org email
http://www.jask.org website
Established in 1987, the Japan/America Society of Kentucky (JASK) is a nonprofit, nonpolitical membership organization dedicated to promoting a better understanding of the business, cultural and social practices and customs of Japan and Kentucky. Headquartered in Lexington, JASK provides member events and services throughout the state.
Organization of Chinese Americans, Kentucky Chapter
P.O. Box 7526
Louisville, KY 40257
www.ocaky.org
OCA is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States.
Jewish Community Center of Louisville
3600 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, KY 40205
The Jewish Community Center is Jewish in purpose, community-wide in scope, and a center of cultural, educational, recreational, and social activities.
Hispanic Latino Coalition
(502) 636-9121
224 Woodbine St
Louisville, KY 40208
Justice Resource Center
(502) 562-6737
1601 Maple St
Louisville, KY 40210
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Terrie Puckett
50 East Freedom Way
Cincinnati, Oh 45202
513/333-7569
tpuckett@nurfc.org
www.freedomcenter.org
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on the banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, opened August 23, 2004.
A $110-million facility, the Freedom Center features three pavilions, celebrating courage, cooperation and perseverance. The story of freedom is woven through the heroic legacy of the Underground Railroad and the American struggle to abolish human enslavement and secure freedom for all people.
Using the Underground Railroad as a lens through which to explore a range of freedom issues, the Freedom Center offers lessons and reflections on the struggle for freedom in the past, in the present, and for the future. And it helps visitors discover the power of one voice - shared with many - by speaking out about the meaning of freedom.
National Conference for Community and Justice
Christine Jarman/Robert Harris
106 East Eighth Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
513/381-4660
cjarman@nccj.org
rharris@nccj.org
www.nccjcincinnati.org
The national conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), founded in 1927 as The National Conference of Christians and Jews, is a human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism in America. NCCJ promotes understanding and respect among all races, religions and cultures through advocacy, conflict resolution and education.
The National Council of Negro Women
Founded in 1905 by Mary McCloud Bethune, The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is a national council of African American women’s organizations. The NCNW’s purpose is to lead and develop women of African descent as they enhance their communities through advocacy and leadership. With its 39 national affiliates and 200 sections, the NCNW helps to fulfill their purpose through extensive research and community based services.
Lexington-Central Kentucky Section
Lexington, KY
(859) 277-1945
Louisville Section
Louisville, KY
(502) 493-3881
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Louisville Area Office
600 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Place #268
Louisville, KY 40202
Marcia Hall-Craig, Director
(502) 285 6082; fax (502) 582 5895
www.eeoc.gov
Kentuckiana Minority Business Council
614 W Main St # 5500
Louisville, KY 40202
Derwin Webb, President & CEO
(502) 625 0138; fax (502) 625 0082
dwebb@kmbc.biz
www.kmbc.biz