LibGuides: Social Equity Resources: Racial Equity

Definitions

What is anti-racism?

"Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably." (Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre)

"Anti-Racism is strategies, theories, actions, and practices that challenge and counter racism, inequalities, prejudices, and discrimination based on race." (Simmons University Library Anti-Racism LibGuide)

"The term “antiracist” refers to people who are actively seeking not only to raise their consciousness about race and racism, but also to take action when they see racial power inequities in everyday life." (The Racial Healing Handbook Being Antiracist handout)

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Connect with these Omaha and greater Nebraska community organizations to volunteer, donate, or learn more.

100 Black Men of Omaha, Inc.
The 100 is committed to the intellectual development of our youth and the empowerment of the African-American community based on the following precepts: respect for family, spirituality, justice and integrity.
ACLU Nebraska
For over 50 years in Nebraska, the ACLU has worked in courts, legislatures, and communities to protect the constitutional and individual rights of all people.
Empower Omaha
Focused on connecting, communicating, coordinating, collaborating, creating, and celebrating towards measurable results.
I Be Black Girl
I Be Black Girl is a collective that creates space for Black identifying women and girls to grow, connect and give.
Local Black-Owned Restaurants
A list of Omaha and Lincoln black-owned restaurants for you to support.
Malcolm X Memorial Foundation
The Malcolm X Memorial Foundation, at the site of Malcolm X's birthplace, is home to several community based programs geared toward inspiring, entertaining, and informing the people of North Omaha and the greater metropolitan area.
Nebraskans for Peace
A statewide grassroots advocacy organization working nonviolently for peace with justice through community-building, education, and political action.
The Union for Contemporary Art
The Union for Contemporary Art strengthens the cultural and social landscape of our community by using the arts as a vehicle to inspire positive social change.
Urban League of Nebraska
Seeks to build a resilient North Omaha community by helping our clients navigate their challenges and negotiating solutions through strategic partnerships.
The Clyde Malone Center
A community center started in the midst of the civil rights era as a platform for creating racial and socioeconomic equality.
National Coalition of 100 Black Women of Greater Omaha
Advocates on behalf of black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment.
Inclusive Communities
Through powerful human relations work, we are providing education and advocacy related to the topics of diversity and inclusion
The Plains States Region of the Anti-Defamation League
Plains States Region of the Anti-Defamation League is committed to addressing the issues of prejudice and discrimination that affect the people of Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas.
YWCA Lincoln
YWCA works every day to eliminate racism and empower women. Through advocacy and local programming, we create real change for women, families and communities.

Connect with these national organizations to donate or learn more.

Be the Bridge
Empowering people and culture toward racial healing, equity, and reconciliation.
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter Foundation, Inc is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes.