In March we celebrate women in two ways. Today, March 8th is International Women’s Day and in the United States we recognize Women’s History Month throughout the month.
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Let’s listen to Black community members today and every day
Every February, we focus on learning ‘Black history’, in other words, the American history that must be central to any true study of our country. Black history is ingenuity, innovation, and the ongoing pursuit of truth and justice moving this nation closer to its ideals of liberty and democracy. But history does not live in some distant, disconnected, and stagnant past, and it’s definitely not a lesson we should study in February alone.
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Renewing the Task Force for New Americans is a step in the right direction
Building welcoming communities happens primarily on the local level, but it takes a commitment from leadership at all levels to truly create an inclusive nation that sees immigrants and refugees as a valuable part of its social and cultural fabric. That’s why we are pleased that the Biden Administration renewed the Task Force for New Americans, an important step toward ensuring the federal government is investing in welcoming communities for all Americans. Continue reading “Renewing the Task Force for New Americans is a step in the right direction”
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Reflection, and Education
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, and here at Nebraska Is Home, we like to think of this as a day on rather than a day off of work. It’s a day of service, reflection, and education, as we commit ourselves to fostering a welcoming Nebraska, where everyone feels they belong – no matter their background or country of origin. We feel that building a more just and equitable society is the best way to honor the legacy of Dr. King Jr., a Black man who inspired people to fight against injustice of all kinds. Continue reading “Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Reflection, and Education”
We Cannot Tolerate Hate, Nativism, and American Exceptionalism
We witnessed an attack on our Capitol and on our democratic process last week. This act was intended to disrupt our democratic process. This act also revealed very publicly the deep and historically long chasm of racism in our country. Continue reading “We Cannot Tolerate Hate, Nativism, and American Exceptionalism”
Pour yourself something warm! Tea Time w/ Khenda
Tea Time with Khenda
Updates & Opportunities for Inclusive Communities
Welcome to Tea Time. I’m joining you from the ancestral land of the Ogalala, Sioux, and the Omaha nation. Do you know the Indigenous history of the place where you live? This interactive “native lands” map is a great place to start to learn more about the original inhabitants who stewarded the land for generations and who placed a piece of their love into the land. Read more about how “Nebraska Is Home” means recognizing and celebrating our state’s indigenous past, present, and future. Continue reading “Pour yourself something warm! Tea Time w/ Khenda”
‘Nebraska is Home’ means recognizing and celebrating its indigenous past, present, and future
For those who call Nebraska ‘home,’ we are on the native land of the Pawnee, Omaha, Cheyenne, Oglala, and many others. Native American Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the continuing contributions of Native Americans in our communities and throughout the state of Nebraska. It is an opportunity to read the works of Native authors and poets. Learn more about the land you inhabit and who is indigenous to this land with this interactive map. Continue reading “‘Nebraska is Home’ means recognizing and celebrating its indigenous past, present, and future”
REGISTER TODAY – Training & Conversation on Race Equity Nov 16 & 18
Nebraska Is Home is excited to introduce a virtual learning and engagement opportunity that will help you progress toward your equity and inclusion goals! We invite you to join us for a training and conversation using powerful tools that you can continue to use in your work. Continue reading “REGISTER TODAY – Training & Conversation on Race Equity Nov 16 & 18”
Nebraska Work with Arts and Immigrants featured in National Report
Nebraska is Home is celebrated in Bridging Divides, Creating Community: Arts, Culture, and Immigration, a new publication highlighting the power that creative placemaking holds in creating an America where everyone can belong and thrive. The report explores how arts and artists, writers, musicians, and performers have long been and may increasingly be partners in helping to achieve community development goals. Continue reading “Nebraska Work with Arts and Immigrants featured in National Report”
Photos and videos from your Welcoming Week events
Cheers to a successful Welcoming Week!
Welcoming Week 2020 helped us find new ways to bring people together across lines of difference to develop greater understanding and mutual support. This year, like no other, with COVID-19 and a divisive political climate, creative Welcomers across the state held Naturalization clinics, voter registration drives and even a drive-through tasting party of local ethnic foods. Continue reading “Photos and videos from your Welcoming Week events”