[ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: 7/24/2003]

ORGANIZATIONS

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Organizations
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Atlanta Urban League. Mission is to enable African-Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity of power and equal rights. 100 Edgewood Ave. N.E., Suite 600, Atlanta 30303. 404-659-1150, www.nul.org

Jack & Jill of America Inc. The oldest African-American family organization, founded in 1938. Provides cultural, social, civic and recreational activities for families. 210 Dix-Lee'On Drive, Fairburn 30213. 770-461-4220, http://www.jack-and-jill.org/SE.htm

NAACP (Atlanta chapter). Largest and strongest civil rights organization in the nation. 2034 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta 30315. 404-761-1266, www.atlantanaacp.org

One Hundred Black Men of Atlanta. An organization founded to improve the quality of life for African-Americans and other minorities through mentoring, education, health, wellness and economic development programs. www.100blackmen.org

  • National Office, 141 Auburn Ave., Atlanta. 404-688-5100.

  • Atlanta Chapter, 100 Auburn Ave., N.E., Suite 301, Atlanta 30303. 404-525-6220.

  • DeKalb County Chapter, 3951 Snapfinger Parkway, Suite 315, Decatur 30035. 404-288-2772.

  • North Metro Chapter, 160 Stone Pond Lane, Alpharetta 30022. 770-521-9404. www.northmetro100.org

    National Coalition of 100 Black Women of Atlanta. Same goals as 100 Black Men, organized by and for women of color. www.ncbw-atl.org

  • Metro Atlanta Chapter, 250 Auburn Ave. N.E., Suite 301, Atlanta 30303. 404-522-1061.

    Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Promotes nonviolent action to achieve social, economic and political justice. 591-A Edgewood Ave. N.W., Atlanta 30312. 404-522-1420, www.sclcnational.org

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