Swirl is an American anti-racist grassroots organization, incorporated in 2000, that serves the mixed heritage community. It aims to develop a national consciousness of mixed heritage issues to empower members to organize and take action towards progressive social change. There are currently chapters in New York City, Boston, and the San Francisco Bay Area.[1][2][3][4]

Swirl has worked to increase voter participation and knowledge about legislation affecting the mixed heritage community. Is also maintains an email listserv which disseminates information relevant to the mixed heritage community.

References

  1. ↑ Cortés, Carlos E. (15 August 2013). Multicultural America: A Multimedia Encyclopedia - Google Books. ISBN 9781452276267. Retrieved 2014-07-13.
  2. ↑ McNeil, Daniel (2010-08-18). Sex and Race in the Black Atlantic: Mulatto Devils and Multiracial Messiahs - Daniel McNeil - Google Books. ISBN 9781135156640. Retrieved 2014-07-13.
  3. ↑ Reginald Daniel, G. (November 2010). Race and Multiraciality in Brazil and the United States: Converging Paths? - G. Reginald Daniel - Google Books. ISBN 9780271045542. Retrieved 2014-07-13.
  4. ↑ Dacosta, Kimberly Mcclain (2007). Making Multiracials: State, Family, and Market in the Redrawing of the Color ... - Kimberly McClain DaCosta - Google Books. ISBN 9780804755467. Retrieved 2014-07-13.

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