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The Commission for Social Justice is the anti-defamation arm of the Order Sons of Italy in America.
The CSJ was founded in 1979 to fight the stereotyping of Italian Americans by the entertainment, advertising and media
industries. It also collaborates with other groups to ensure that people of all races, religions and cultures are treated
with dignity and respect.
The CSJ monitors the entertainment, advertising and news industries, contacts offending parties and alerts other Italian
American organizations, e-mail networks and concerned individuals to the problem so that they too can take action.
Through its Positive Image Program, the CSJ regularly informs the media and general public about Italian American achievements,
contributions, history and culture.
As part of its Positive Image Program, the CSJ conducts research, produces studies, teaching tools, pamphlets, exhibits
and other materials on the achievements and contributions of Italian Americans.
The CSJ conducts campaigns at both the community and the national levels that support cultural and social issues of importance
to Italian Americans. (Legislation, commemorative stamps, Columbus Day/Heritage Month, etc.)
To achieve its objectives, the CSJ engages in community and government relations as well as in grassroots campaigns and
fund-raising efforts. However, given its non-profit status, the CSJ cannot offer legal advice or assistance in lawsuits.
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