# Racial Discrimination Help - Massachusetts ## National Racial Discrimination Resources - **Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)** - **Website:** [https://www.eeoc.gov](https://www.eeoc.gov/) - **Phone:** 1-800-669-4000 - **Description:** Handles complaints about workplace discrimination, including racial bias and harassment. - **NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)** - **Website:** [https://www.naacp.org](https://www.naacp.org/) - **Phone:** [Local Chapter Contact Number] - **Description:** Advocacy, legal support, and educational resources to combat racial discrimination. - **Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice** - **Website:** [https://www.justice.gov/crt](https://www.justice.gov/crt) - **Phone:** 1-202-514-4609 - **Description:** Investigates and addresses violations of civil rights laws. ## Statewide Racial Discrimination Assistance - **Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)** - **Phone:** 1-800-392-3600 - **Website:** [https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-against-discrimination](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-against-discrimination) - **Description:** Investigates complaints of racial discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations. - **Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus** - **Website:** [https://www.mablc.org](https://www.mablc.org/) - **Description:** Advocates for racial justice and equity at the state legislative level. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Boston - **The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)** - **Phone:** 1-800-841-8371 - **Website:** [https://www.barcc.org](https://www.barcc.org/) - **Address:** 99 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 - **Specialized Services:** Racial trauma and intersectional violence support, counseling, and advocacy services for marginalized communities. - **Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA)** - **Phone:** (617) 723-7800 - **Website:** [https://www.becma.org](https://www.becma.org/) - **Address:** 160 Federal Street, Suite 1400, Boston, MA 02110 - **Specialized Services:** Economic empowerment programs and advocacy for Black businesses and residents, tackling racial discrimination in economic systems. ### Springfield - **The Springfield NAACP** - **Phone:** (413) 734-1814 - **Website:** [https://www.springfieldnaacp.org](https://www.springfieldnaacp.org/) - **Address:** 10 Federal Street, Springfield, MA 01105 - **Specialized Services:** Advocacy for civil rights, education programs, and resources for victims of racial discrimination. ### Worcester - **Worcester African American Historical Society** - **Phone:** (508) 799-4600 - **Website:** [https://www.worcesterhistoricalsociety.org](https://www.worcesterhistoricalsociety.org/) - **Address:** 40 Highland Street, Worcester, MA 01609 - **Specialized Services:** Promotes the history and cultural contributions of African Americans, and provides support in addressing systemic racism. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Online Complaint Filing:** - **EEOC Online Portal:** [https://www.eeoc.gov/filing-charge-discrimination](https://www.eeoc.gov/filing-charge-discrimination) - **Description:** File a formal complaint about racial discrimination in employment. - **Support Hotlines and Chat Services:** - **National Conflict Resolution Center:** [https://www.ncrconline.com](https://www.ncrconline.com/) - **Description:** Provides mediation and conflict resolution resources, including services to address racial discrimination issues. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Racial Discrimination Laws** - **Website:** [ACLU Racial Justice](https://www.aclu.org/issues/racial-justice) - **Description:** Learn about rights and protections against racial discrimination. - **Anti-Racism Resources:** - **Website:** [Teaching Tolerance](https://www.tolerance.org/) - **Description:** Guides and resources to combat racism, promote equity, and foster inclusive communities. ## Support Groups and Networks - **Local Support Groups:** - **Website:** [Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless](https://www.mahomeless.org/) - **Description:** Peer-led groups and community programs for those facing racial discrimination and other intersecting issues. - **Virtual Support Networks:** - **Website:** [Color of Change](https://www.colorofchange.org/) - **Description:** Online advocacy and activism platform focused on racial justice and anti-discrimination efforts, with community support. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-against-discrimination)._