Ethnicity refers to an ethnic quality or affiliation that results from racial or cultural ties.
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African American Women Writers of the 19th C.
A collection of published works -- books and pamplets -- published prior to 1920, by 19th-century black women writers. Full text database is keyword-searchable.
http://digital.nypl.org/schomburg/writers_aa19/
Provides social networking communities for black professionals. Includes job boards, discussion forums, upcoming events and gatherings, business directory, articles and resources.
http://www.amightyriver.com
This website provides information about India and Anglo-Indians, persons who appreciate both Indian and British culture. The website also has information about IRS-approved charities that seek to ameliorate poor conditions in India. You can browse the website’s list of famous Anglo-Indians.
http://www.anglo-indians.com/
Asian information provides information on Asian American history, issues and politics. The site combats stereotypes about Asian-Americans and raises awareness about the contribution of Asian-Americans to the United States. You can also find commentary on immigration issues on this website.
http://www.asian-nation.org/
A website for Black Families where members can read stories of success of Black people, network news and articles on self improvement. The website also features national events such as the National Black Family Technology Awareness Week and other culminating events.
http://www.blackfamilynet.net
Features the latest news around the African American community. Covers entertainment, politics, arts, health and other subject of interest to the community.
http://www.blacknews.com
This website provides information about China and Chinese society. You can find information about Chinese infrastructure including the famous 3 Gorges Dam. The site also has articles on Chinese history, Chinese New Year and maps of China. The site also has flash cards to help you learn Chinese.
http://www.chinapage.com
The official website of the Chinook Nation provides information about this native tribe in the United States. You can also purchase Chinook goods from the site's online store. The site also has job listings for American Chinook looking for work. You can also find announcements about upcoming Chinook meetings here.
http://www.chinooknation.org/
An American nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the memory of Crazy Horse. You can find out the museum and memorial's hours here. The site also has information on a lecture series that helps you learn even more about Crazy Horse's importance to US history.
http://www.crazyhorsememorial.org/
The Didaskalia website provides information on ancient Greek and Roman drama. The site is published in association with King's College at the University of London. You can also access issues of the Didaskalia academic journal from this website; the articles are available as PDF files.
http://www.didaskalia.net
The Donald Keene Center of Japanese Culture promotes the study and understanding of Japanese culture in the United States. The Center offers scholarships and other support for university students interested in studying in Japan. The Center also puts on a series of lectures on various aspects of the culture of Japan.
http://www.donaldkeenecenter.org/
Contains commentary, perspective and analysis on politics, culture and the arts for the African American community. Includes discussion forums and a multimedia section.
http://www.ebonyjet.com
Provides real-time coverage on the latest happenings in and around the black community. Includes entertainment highlights, urban news, religion-related articles, archived posts, podcasts, discussion forums, and relevant links.
http://www.eurweb.com
Future Black Women Leaders of Colorado
Provides information on an organization formed by Senator Gloria Tanner that hones Black women leaders. Includes membership discussion boards, online membership application, and a patron page.
http://www.fbwloc.com
The German Way is an information website that discusses the German speaking countries of Europe and the German language. You can find great photos of Germany here, including major landmarks in Berlin. The site also has travel information to help you plan a trip.
http://www.german-way.com
Museum located in Nova Scotia offering information about the Mikmaq through the use of their art and of photographs.
http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mikmaq/
Music Australia is a website dedicated to all aspects of Australia's music. Whether you are interested in recordings, moving images, you can probably find it here. The website also has a section devoted to the music produced by Australia's aboriginal peoples ou can also find out about music for Christmas here.
http://www.musicaustralia.org/
The Muwekma Ohlone website provides information about this American Indian tribe, the original inhabitants of the area of San Francisco and the surrounding area. The website has information on the tribe's languages and the tribe's history. You can also find a gallery of links to find out more about this indigenous group.
http://www.muwekma.org/
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
The National Organization of Hispanic Journalists is a professional organization that represents journalist with a Hispanic background. You can find job listings, a list of the organization's local chapters and professional development opportunities through this website. The website also has a section for students interested in knowing more about journalism.
http://www.nahj.org/
The Native American Rights Fund is an American organization dedicated to fighting for the rights of Native Americans. You can donate to the fund from this website. You can also find out about the appeals that the fund is bringing to the United States Supreme Court.
http://www.narf.org/
Native Culture is a website dedicated to the study of American Indian culture. The site has sections dedicated to American Indian memorials such as the Brian Redbone Memorial. You can also find books on Cheyenne music culture through this website.
http://www.nativeculture.com
The Northwest Asian Weekly is an online publication that caters to the interests of Asian-Americans living in the Northwestern United States. You can find a variety of news articles from this site. The site also has a special Asian astrology feature for your entertainment.
http://nwasianweekly.com/
The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) website provides information on this health organization. You can find out which tribes subscribe to the Board. The website also has a briefing section on important health issues that affect the American Indian community.
http://www.npaihb.org/
Paper Tigers is a website on books for young readers, with a focus on the Pacific Rim and South Asia. You can find book reviews, interviews with authors and general book news on this website. Young readers may also be interested in the illustrators' gallery section of the site.
http://papertigers.org/
The Port Gagle S'kallam Tribe is a Native American tribe based in the state of Washington. You can find out about the kinds of tribal employment offered by the S'kallam. The website also provides information on the tribe's community awards program.
http://www.pgst.nsn.us/
Russian and East European Network Information Center
REENIC is an educational resource provided by the University of Texas at Austin. You can find information on the Balkan states as well as Central Europe and Central Asia. The site also provides a basic introduction to the countries that were once part of the USSR.
http://reenic.utexas.edu/
Non-profit organization established in 1996, "to promote the study and preservation of cultures and art of Inner Asia & the Silk Road." Explore their vast resources which include studies, articles, lectures, culture and travel info, book resources.
http://www.silkroadfoundation.org
The Association of American Cultures
The Association of American Cultures is an organization that advocates for the diverse interests of disadvantaged groups. The site has information on the association's regular meetings, called Open Dialogues. You can also access the archives of these previous meetings here.
http://www.taac.com
The Network Journal is a publication written for the interests of African-American professionals and small business owners. You can access articles from the journal's latest issues here and review past articles from the site's archive. You can also download media kits if you are doing a story on black professionals.
http://www.tnj.com
The Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
This website provides information on race and ethnicity, a great resource for sociology students. Based at Trinity University, you can find articles on Native Americans, Asian Americans and other groups. The website also includes interesting statistical information on race.
http://www.trinity.edu/mkearl/race.html
This website provides information on the culture of Turkey. You can find out about the country's culinary arts, military traditions, performing artists, music, literature, philosophers and more. This website is created by the Turkish Cultural Foundation.
http://www.turkishculture.org
Voices from the Gaps is an academic website dedicated to the cultural achievement of women artists and writers. Based at the University of Minnesota, the site provides profiles of many women artists. The site also has a "classroom uses" section for teachers interested in using the site in class.
http://voices.cla.umn.edu
Wafin is a website for Moroccans living in the United States. You can find about famous Moroccan Americans here and find job listings that of interest to this community. The website also has links to the Quran, the holy book of the Islamic religion. You can also find Moroccan videos here.
http://www.wafin.com/
