# Racial Discrimination Help - Nevada ## 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:** 1-877-622-2798 (National) - **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 - **Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC):** - **Phone:** (702) 486-7161 (Southern Nevada) / (775) 823-6690 (Northern Nevada) - **Website:** [https://detr.nv.gov/Page/Nevada_Equal_Rights_Commission](https://detr.nv.gov/Page/Nevada_Equal_Rights_Commission) - **Description:** Investigates complaints of discrimination in employment and public accommodations. - **American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nevada:** - **Phone:** (702) 366-1226 - **Website:** [https://www.aclunv.org](https://www.aclunv.org/) - **Description:** Provides legal advocacy and resources for civil rights, including racial discrimination cases. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Las Vegas (Clark County) - **NAACP Las Vegas Branch:** - **Phone:** (702) 638-1300 - **Website:** [https://www.naacplv.org](https://www.naacplv.org/) - **Address:** 240 N. Jones Blvd., Suite B, Las Vegas, NV 89107 - **Specialized Services:** Advocacy, education, and legal support for racial equity. - **Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada:** - **Phone:** (702) 386-1070 - **Website:** [https://www.lacsn.org](https://www.lacsn.org/) - **Address:** 725 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89104 - **Specialized Services:** Free legal assistance for individuals facing discrimination. ### Reno (Washoe County) - **Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society (NNBCAS):** - **Phone:** (775) 329-3630 - **Website:** [https://www.nnbcas.org](https://www.nnbcas.org/) - **Address:** P.O. Box 2718, Reno, NV 89505 - **Specialized Services:** Community advocacy, cultural education, and racial equity initiatives. - **Truckee Meadows Justice Center:** - **Phone:** (775) 324-5529 - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Specialized Services:** Legal support and resources for addressing racial discrimination. ### Carson City - **Western Nevada Legal Services:** - **Phone:** (775) 883-0404 - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Address:** 209 N. Pratt Ave., Carson City, NV 89701 - **Specialized Services:** Free or low-cost legal services for individuals facing racial discrimination. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **EEOC Online Complaint Filing:** - **Website:** [https://www.eeoc.gov/filing-charge-discrimination](https://www.eeoc.gov/filing-charge-discrimination) - **Description:** File a formal complaint about racial discrimination in employment. - **Virtual Advocacy Networks:** - **Website:** [https://www.civilrights.org](https://www.civilrights.org/) - **Description:** Online forums and resources to report and combat racial discrimination. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Racial Discrimination Laws:** - **Website:** [https://www.aclu.org](https://www.aclu.org/) - **Description:** Learn about rights and protections against racial discrimination. - **Anti-Racism Resources:** - **Website:** [https://www.raceforward.org](https://www.raceforward.org/) - **Description:** Guides for individuals and organizations to combat racism and promote inclusivity. ## Support Groups and Networks - **NAACP Nevada State Conference:** - **Phone:** (702) 477-9555 - **Website:** [https://www.naacp.org](https://www.naacp.org/) - **Description:** Advocacy and community support for addressing racial discrimination. - **Virtual Support Networks:** - **Website:** [https://www.supportgroups.com/racial-discrimination](https://www.supportgroups.com/racial-discrimination) - **Description:** Online forums for sharing experiences and advocacy efforts. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._