Here are resources available in Kansas for addressing racial discrimination and related support: --- ### **1. Kansas Human Rights Commission (KHRC)** - **Website**: [Kansas Human Rights Commission](https://www.khrc.net/) - **Phone**: **785-296-3206** or **1-888-793-6874** - **Services**: - Investigates complaints of racial discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and education. - Provides education and outreach on civil rights laws in Kansas. --- ### **2. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Kansas** - **Website**: [ACLU of Kansas](https://www.aclukansas.org/) - **Phone**: **913-490-4100** - **Services**: - Advocacy for racial equality and protection against discrimination. - Offers legal assistance in cases of civil rights violations. --- ### **3. Kansas Legal Services** - **Website**: [Kansas Legal Services](https://www.kansaslegalservices.org/) - **Phone**: **1-800-723-6953** - **Services**: - Free or low-cost legal assistance for individuals facing discrimination. - Support for employment, housing, and civil rights cases. --- ### **4. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) – Kansas City Area Office** - **Website**: [EEOC](https://www.eeoc.gov/) - **Phone**: **1-800-669-4000** - **TTY**: **1-800-669-6820** - **Services**: - Investigates complaints of workplace racial discrimination and harassment. - Free mediation, investigation, and resolution services. --- ### **5. Urban League of Kansas** - **Website**: [Urban League of Kansas](http://ulkansas.org/) - **Phone**: **316-262-2463** - **Services**: - Advocacy and community programs to promote racial equity and justice. - Support for education, employment, and housing disparities affecting racial minorities. --- ### **6. Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice** - **Website**: [Kansas Appleseed](https://www.kansasappleseed.org/) - **Services**: - Advocacy for systemic change to address racial and social inequities. - Offers community education and legal resources to fight discrimination. --- ### **7. NAACP Kansas State Conference** - **Website**: [NAACP Kansas](https://naacp.org/) - **Contact Local Branch**: Use the website to locate the branch nearest to you. - **Services**: - Advocacy for racial justice and equality. - Assistance with discrimination complaints and community organizing. --- ### **8. Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – U.S. Department of Education** - **Website**: [OCR](https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html) - **Phone**: **1-800-421-3481** - **Services**: - Investigates complaints of racial discrimination in education settings. - Enforces Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. --- ### **9. Kansas Hispanic & Latino American Affairs Commission (KHLAAC)** - **Website**: [KHLAAC](https://khlaac.ks.gov/) - **Phone**: **785-296-2161** - **Services**: - Advocacy for Hispanic and Latino communities facing discrimination. - Community outreach and resources for racial equity. --- ### **10. Community Support and Advocacy Groups** - **Justice Matters (Kansas City)** - **Website**: [Justice Matters KC](https://justicemattersinkansas.org/) - Advocacy for racial justice through community action. - **Black Lives Matter (BLM) Wichita** - **Facebook Page**: Search for BLM Wichita for local initiatives and support. --- ### **11. Online and National Resources** - **Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)** - **Website**: [SPLC](https://www.splcenter.org/) - Resources and support for fighting racial discrimination nationwide. - **Race Forward** - **Website**: [Race Forward](https://www.raceforward.org/) - Tools and educational materials to address racial injustice. --- If you or someone you know is facing racial discrimination, contacting the **Kansas Human Rights Commission** or the **ACLU of Kansas** is a good first step. These organizations provide free assistance and can guide you on how to file a complaint or take legal action.