Major funding for the ACP contributed by Dr. Joseph A. Bailey II, who provided for an endowed chair and a sub endowment for the study of African American Experiences, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

A portion of the ACP Endowment is dedicated to the study of Jewish American Experiences.

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Dr. Joseph A. Bailey II Endowed Chairs of the American Communities Program

2007-2010
Dr. Maria Karafilis
CSULA, Department of English

2006-2007
Dr. Ricardo Ortiz
Department of English
Georgetown University

2003-2005
Professor Victor Valle
Department of Ethnic Studies
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

To make a tax-deductible donation to the ACP, please contact Dr. Maria Karafilis at mkarafi@calstatela.edu