If you're seeking support for racial discrimination in Indiana, here are resources offering assistance, advocacy, and legal support to address such issues: --- ### **1. Reporting and Legal Assistance** #### **Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC)** - **Services**: Investigates claims of discrimination in employment, housing, education, public accommodations, and credit based on race and other protected categories. - **Contact**: 1-800-628-2909 - **Website**: [www.in.gov/icrc](https://www.in.gov/icrc) - **Filing a Complaint**: [Complaint Portal](https://www.in.gov/icrc/complaint-process/) #### **Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)** - **Services**: Handles workplace discrimination complaints, including racial discrimination. - **Indianapolis Field Office**: - **Contact**: (463) 999-1167 or 1-800-669-4000 - **Website**: [www.eeoc.gov](https://www.eeoc.gov/) #### **Legal Services Organization of Indiana (LSO)** - **Services**: Provides free or low-cost legal support for discrimination cases. - **Contact**: (844) 243-8570 - **Website**: [www.indianalegalservices.org](https://www.indianalegalservices.org/) #### **Indiana State Bar Association Lawyer Referral** - **Services**: Connects individuals with attorneys experienced in civil rights and discrimination law. - **Contact**: (800) 266-2581 - **Website**: [www.inbar.org](https://www.inbar.org/) --- ### **2. Advocacy Organizations** #### **NAACP Indiana State Conference** - **Services**: Advocacy, legal referrals, and resources for those experiencing racial discrimination. - **Contact**: Reach your local NAACP chapter via the website. - **Website**: [www.naacp.org](https://www.naacp.org/) #### **American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Indiana** - **Services**: Provides legal advocacy and representation in cases involving racial discrimination and civil rights violations. - **Contact**: (317) 635-4059 - **Website**: [www.aclu-in.org](https://www.aclu-in.org/) #### **Center for Leadership Development (CLD)** - **Services**: Programs focused on empowerment and addressing systemic racial inequalities. - **Contact**: (317) 923-8111 - **Website**: [www.cldinc.org](https://www.cldinc.org/) --- ### **3. Education and Training** #### **Indiana Black Expo, Inc.** - **Services**: Community programs, workshops, and advocacy efforts to combat racial injustice. - **Contact**: (317) 925-2702 - **Website**: [www.indianablackexpo.com](https://www.indianablackexpo.com/) #### **Race and Cultural Relations Leadership Network** - **Services**: Educational forums and community discussions on racial equity and discrimination. - **Contact**: Visit their website for local chapters and events. - **Website**: [www.raceandreconciliation.org](https://www.raceandreconciliation.org/) --- ### **4. Community Support and Counseling** #### **Indiana Minority Health Coalition (IMHC)** - **Services**: Advocacy for racial equity in healthcare and support services for minority populations. - **Contact**: (317) 926-4011 - **Website**: [www.imhc.org](https://www.imhc.org/) #### **Be Well Indiana** - **Services**: Mental health support for those affected by racial discrimination, including counseling referrals. - **Contact**: Call 211 and request the Be Well Helpline. - **Website**: [www.bewellindiana.com](https://www.bewellindiana.com/) #### **YWCA Northeast Indiana** - **Services**: Racial justice programs and counseling services. - **Contact**: (260) 424-4908 - **Website**: [www.ywca.org/northeastindiana](https://www.ywca.org/northeastindiana) --- ### **5. Federal Resources** #### **U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)** - **Services**: Addresses racial discrimination in housing. - **Contact**: (800) 669-9777 - **Website**: [www.hud.gov](https://www.hud.gov/) #### **Department of Justice Civil Rights Division** - **Services**: Federal agency for reporting severe racial discrimination or hate crimes. - **Contact**: 1-855-856-1247 - **Website**: [www.justice.gov/crt](https://www.justice.gov/crt) --- ### **6. Hate Crimes Reporting** If racial discrimination escalates to threats or violence: - **Indiana Hate Crimes Hotline**: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) - **Local Police Department**: Report incidents of hate crimes or threats to your nearest police department. --- If you need assistance connecting with these resources or additional guidance, let me know!