LibGuides: Duquesne and Community Assistance Resources: Racial/Ethnic Resources

Racial/Ethnic Resources

On-Campus Resources

The following offices and resources are available for racial/ethnic resources on-campus at Duquesne.

Resource Name	Contact Person	Location on Campus	Website/URL (Opens New Window)
Becoming Anti-Ractist Guide	Ted Bergfelt (Email)	Online	https://guides.library.duq.edu/becoming-antiracist
Faculty and Staff of Color Employee Resource Group	Carolina Frantz (Email) & Trent Collins (Email)	Microsoft Teams	https://form.jotform.com/223466695248064
Latinx Heritage Research Guide	Ted Bergfelt (Email)	Online	https://guides.library.duq.edu/latinxheritage
List of Multicultural Student Organizations	N/A	CampusLink	https://duq.campuslabs.com/engage/organizations?categories=1413
Notice of Nondiscrimination and Nonharassment Policy	TAP 30 (Opens New Window)	Online	https://www.duq.edu/academics/university-catalogs/2023-2024-catalog/undergraduate/about-duquesne/university-policies.php

2024 Heritage Months and Cultural Holidays/Events (Opens Word Document)
A list of various cultural heritage months and numerous cultural and diverse religious holidays in the 2024 calendar year.

Off-Campus Resources

Select the tabs below to view racial/ethnic resources divided by demographic group. These resources offer a combination of online and in-person opportunities.

Asian American/Pacific Islander

Asian American Heritage Committee (Opens New Window)
The Asian American Heritage Committee is an organization sponsored by the Federal Executive Board of the Federal Government.
Bengali Association of Pittsburgh (Opens New Window)
The Bengali Association of Pittsburgh (BAP) is a non‐profit organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. BAP serves the ethnic Bengali and American Bengali population primarily in the Greater Pittsburgh area, as well as nearby regions such as Morgantown, WV and State College, PA for the last 44 years.
Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh (BCAP) (Opens New Window)
BCAP will strive to mobilize resources to improve the quality of life for Bhutanese community members in the region, reaching out to vulnerable families and individuals in a culturally appropriate way.
Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh (Opens New Window)
The FAAP affords the local communities access to the Filipino culture. Our participation in cultural events, including Dance Troupe performances, local festivals, cuisine experiences, and other activities serve as the medium for learning about the Filipinos through cultural experiences.
Indonesian Community of Pittsburgh (Opens New Window)
In the spirit of fostering a broader community, we look for opportunities to exchange and grow.
Japan Association of Greater Pittsburgh (JAGP) (Opens New Window)
The Japan Association of Greater Pittsburgh (JAGP) was established in 1990 and is a non-profit organization for Japanese expatriates, Japanese visitors, Japanese-Americans, and people in the Greater Pittsburgh area who are interested in Japanese culture.
Korean Association of Greater Pittsburgh (Opens New Window)
A local community for Korean Americans to connect with one another.
OCA Pittsburgh (Opens New Window)
OCA is a national civil rights advocacy and educational organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent.
Taiwanese Association of America - Pittsburgh Chapter (Opens New Window)
Pittsburgh Taiwanese Association is a 501(c) non-profit organization serving the Taiwanese Community in the greater Pittsburgh area. Our vision is to advocate Taiwan's culture and promote cultural exchanges between Taiwan and the United States.

Black/African American

Black-Owned Businesses in Pittsburgh (Opens New Window)
Explore an important part of Pittsburgh's culture through its Black-owned business. From restaurants and bars, to arts and culture, you won't want to miss these local favorites.
Black Pittsburgh (Opens New Window)
BlackPittsburgh.com is the top online destination for news written by and for Black Pittsburghers. The site is the brainchild of 1Hood Media and 1Hood Power.
Pittsburgh Black Music Festival (Opens New Window)
Annual free, family-friendly music festival celebrating Black music held in Point Park.
POISE Foundation (Opens New Window)
We envision a Pittsburgh Region in which all members of the Black Community are empowered and self-sufficient. Our mission is to assist the Black community in achieving self-sustaining practices, through strategic leadership, collective giving, grantmaking and advocacy.
Steel Smiling (Opens New Window)
Our vision is to connect every Black person in Allegheny County to a positive mental health experience that improves their quality of life by 2030. We do this by bringing person-centered mental health programming to our communities.
Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth Celebration (Opens New Window)
June 19th, or Juneteenth, became known as Freedom Day. Pittsburgh’s historic 1870 Freedom Day marked the passage of the 15th Amendment with splendid commemorations, parades, compelling oratory, music, re-enactments, street fairs, and family reunions.

Indigenous

COTRAIC Annual Pow Wow (Opens New Window)
Come and enjoy a glimpse of Native American heritage, competitive dancing, Native American cuisine and arts and crafts at this family-friendly event.
COTRAIC Speakers Bureau (Opens New Window)
The Speakers of Singing Winds are Native Americans currently living in Western Pennsylvania. Several different nations are represented, and individual speakers carry a wide diversity of background and life experience which they openly share as part of their presentations.
Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center (Opens New Window)
We promote the socio-economic development of the Native American community and others who experience the same type of economic difficulties in the Greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
Defend Ohi:yo' (Opens New Window)
We are Defend Ohi:yo' or Deyögwë'nega:nyadö' (we who defend the waters) in the Seneca language. We are a grassroots, non politically affiliated, community based organization committed to the protection of the Ohi:yo' (good river) or commonly known as the Allegany River and all waters for future generations to come, for those faces who have yet to rise from our mother and her earth.
Native American Employment and Training Program (Opens New Window)
Our purpose is to reduce unemployment among American Indians, traditionally the most economically disadvantaged and least serviced population in the United States.

Latinx

Casa San Jose (Opens New Window)
This community resource center is for the Latinx community, based out of Dormont, PA. For more information please email info@casasanjose.org.
Latino Community Center (Opens New Window)
The Latino Community Center is a nonprofit organization based in Pittsburgh, PA whose mission is to empower, advocate with, and celebrate the Latinx community in Allegheny County.
Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (Opens New Window)
The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (PMAHCC) is the principal regional advocate for the Hispanic business community’s civic and economic interests.
Presente Pittsburgh (Opens New Window)
Presente is a bilingual publication focused on Western PA’s growing Latinx community. We are the voice of Pittsburgh and Western PA’s Latinx community!

General Online Resources

The following racial/ethnic resources are available for synchronous or asynchronous online content and support.

ACLU Greater Pittsburgh Chapter (Opens New Window)
The American Civil Liberties Union is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to defending individual rights and personal freedoms.
The Differences Between Race and Ethnicity - and Why They're So Hard to Define (CNN)
Kids Talk About... Race, Racism & Identity - PBS Kids
How do you have serious conversations with your kids? In "PBS KIDS Talk About: Race, Racism, and Identity" real families sat down to have honest conversations about these important topics in an age-appropriate way and offer viewers ideas to build on as they continue these important conversations at home.
One Species, Living Worldwide - Smithsonian
Explore the origins of modern humans in Africa about 300,000 years ago and celebrate our species’ epic journey around the world in this video: "One Species, Living Worldwide."
Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit (Opens New Window)
The Racial Justice Summit, formerly known as the Summit Against Racism, is a flagship event for Pittsburgh organizers. The Summit creates opportunities for attendees to learn, connect, and act on behalf of racial justice.
Race - National Human Genome Research Institute
The genomic definition and contextualization of race.
Race - The Power of an Illusion
Transcript of an interview with Audrey Smedley. Audrey Smedley is a professor of anthropology at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is author of Race in North America: Origins of a Worldview.
Race - US Census Quick Facts
Description of the race parameters used in the US Census.
Vibrant Pittsburgh (Opens New Window)
Explore Vibrant Pittsburgh is directory for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) owned small business in the general Pittsburgh area.
What's the difference between race and ethnicity?
Race and ethnicity are terms that are sometimes used sloppily, almost interchangeably. But race and ethnicity are not the same thing.
What is a Social Construct? - Very Well Mind
Why every part of society is a social construct.

Duquesne and Community Assistance Resources

Racial/Ethnic Resources

On-Campus Resources

Becoming Anti-Ractist Guide

Faculty and Staff of Color Employee Resource Group

Latinx Heritage Research Guide

List of Multicultural Student Organizations