In September 1986, the first edition of Spectrum, MASC's newsletter, was published. In October (Los Angeles County Cultural Diversity Month), we sponsored our first Kaleidoscope conference to provide a forum for discussion and the exchange of information regarding interracial and multicultural issues; this became an annual event.
MASC seeks to broaden self and public understanding of our interracial, multiethnic, and cross cultural society by facilitating interethnic dialogue and providing cultural, educational, and recreational activities.
MASC is an affiliate of the Association of Multiethnic Americans (AMEA), which was instrumental in the decision by the Office of Management and Budget to allow those of mixed-race ancestry to check multiple boxes on the 2000 census.
MASC continues to provide a variety of activities for its members and the public, including lecture and discussion forums, social activities, and information resources, particularly to the media and professionals.