The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs is the official state agency bridging the gap between ethnic minority communities. Through research and relationships, we work to improve connections, bring about cultural awareness, and increase quality of life opportunities, so that our state’s ethnic minority communities can achieve economic prosperity.
Our Vision
All ethnic minority citizens of the State of South Carolina will be treated equitably and achieve economic prosperity through socio-cultural awareness, collaboration, policy change, and research.
Our Mission
To be a catalyst that identifies and examines emerging issues and trends by providing constructive solutions and approaches to support the policy and socio-economic development of ethnic minority communities through:
- Community engagement and awareness;
- State recognition of Native Americans;
- Collecting, diagnosing and analyzing collaborative data;
- Acting as a liaison bridging the gap between communities, government agencies and other organizations and;
- Influencing public policy and state services
Our Program Areas
The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs has programs in place designed to support the state’s ethnic minority groups and community needs. Visit the links provided below to learn more about these program areas.
African American Affairs Division
Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs Division
Community-Based Services Division
Hispanic/Latino Affairs Division
Native American Affairs Division
Research and Planning Division
Small and Minority Business Division
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
Please submit all FOIA requests through CMA's FOIA Request Form.
