LEGAL DESERT IN NEBRASKA
A Century of Contradiction: How America Aligned with White Power in South Africa
From the Boer War to Elon Musk, U.S. sympathy has consistently favored Afrikaner interests
over the Black majority.
Four Centuries of Theft and Unfinished Reckoning in South Africa
THE DOUBLE STANDARD OF JUSTICE
Trump and South Africa’s Land Reform.
THE CENTRAL AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE
The ongoing struggle for racial justice often seems like an exaggeration to those who remain ignorant of history.
INTRODUCTION TO HISTORICAL DATA AND RESEARCH
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THE SUM OF US.
BOOK DISCUSSION
The book The Sum of Us is a book that gives examples of racism being harmful to everyone, including white people. It helps dispel the false idea of the zero-sum paradigm that one person or group has to suffer for another to succeed. We will talk about the book's content and what we can do collectively and individually to help reverse the conditions in communities and institutions. Examples of false logic within the book help facilitate this robust discussion. We hope this will engender racial healing.
We ask that participants read the book and register with OPL and MOREomaha.org, a co-sponsor, or call our registration number 402-212-7083. We will offer light refreshments and opportunities for engagement. Amy and A'Jamal will provide an overview of the book's highlights from their perspective and then provide participants with ample time to discuss their reactions to the book and ideas shared during the session. Our goal is to build social capital around the themes of The Sum of Us. This book is available at the public library and the other book supply sources.
If participants have need for interpretation, and accessibility requests, or sign language let us know. We will be serving light refreshments.
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Date June 23rd
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The Great Plains Black History Museum will host a monthly series!
Learning Community, 1612 North 24 th Street. It will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on various Saturdays of each month. The topics are listed below. The presentations are open to the community, agencies, African American families, and others interested in the various issues. The suggested age range is high school students and beyond. We aim to foster an appreciation for historical challenges and solutions in Nebraska, a society dealing with historical Black experiences.
1. March 8th The African-American Newspaper/media/ history and Women Terri Sanders,
Publisher and Owner of The Omaha Star Newspaper
2. April 19, Historical Voter Education, Public Policy/Engagement in the African American
Community. Preston Love Jr., Voter Education Project
3. April 26, Introduction to Historical Research and Data Collection Amy Schindler, University of
Nebraska Research Librarian
4. May 17 The Parody of the Willie Lynch Syndrome: Implications and issues confronting us in
2025 as African Americans. Presenter: Leo Louis II, Visionary Lions LLC
5. June 14 Juneteenth Parade, its significance, and its implications for African Americans.
President of NAACP Rev. Michael Williams
6. July 12 History of Native Omaha Day Kimberly Barnes, President of Native Omaha Club in
Omaha
7. August 9: The historical Role and relations of African American males in the community. Dr.
Nikitah Imani, Professor in Black Studies Department UNO
8. September 20 Historically Black Universities and Colleges: Their roles and the significance of
providing quality education for Blacks, Rachelle Tucker, CEO Engaged Insight Foundation
9. October 18, Historical and opportunities related to slavery and trauma _Reparations and
Omaha issues Dr. Nikitah Imani, Black Studies Department UNO
10. November 15, African Americans and historical, educational challenges: Integration and
Busing issues _Potso Mahlangeni-Byndon, Esq. Byndon Law
11. December 13, Redlining and the issue of housing segregation in our communities- Terri
Crawford, JD. Co-Producer Divisible
12. January 10, North Omaha History Adam Fletcher Sasse, North Omaha History
(Zoom/Facebook Live)
Nebraska African American Commission: What Have They Done For US?
In this thought-provoking episode of Selalelo, Keineetse Daniel Keineetse unpacks critical issues shaping Southern Africa and the world at large. From the concept of a pariah state and its impact on regional integration in Southern Africa, to the deeply entrenched problem of patriarchy and its destructive consequences, this discussion challenges the status quo.🔥 But that's not all—Keineetse also dives into the global politics of racism, exposing how historical and contemporary power structures continue to shape international relations, economic disparities, and social injustices. As geopolitical tensions rise and nations navigate complex alliances, what role does Southern Africa play on the world stage? How do local struggles connect to global oppression?📢 Join us as we engage in hard-hitting, unapologetic dialogue about power, identity, and justice. This episode is a must-watch for anyone passionate about African unity, gender equality, and dismantling global injustices.👉 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more bold discussions that challenge the narrative and spark new perspectives!
Selalelo with Keineetse Daniel Keineetse | Pariah States, Patriarchy, Global Racism & Politics
In this thought-provoking episode of Selalelo, Keineetse Daniel Keineetse unpacks critical issues shaping Southern Africa and the world at large. From the concept of a pariah state and its impact on regional integration in Southern Africa, to the deeply entrenched problem of patriarchy and its destructive consequences, this discussion challenges the status quo.🔥 But that's not all—Keineetse also dives into the global politics of racism, exposing how historical and contemporary power structures continue to shape international relations, economic disparities, and social injustices. As geopolitical tensions rise and nations navigate complex alliances, what role does Southern Africa play on the world stage? How do local struggles connect to global oppression?📢 Join us as we engage in hard-hitting, unapologetic dialogue about power, identity, and justice. This episode is a must-watch for anyone passionate about African unity, gender equality, and dismantling global injustices.👉 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more bold discussions that challenge the narrative and spark new perspectives!
Scholars discuss the racism and chaos mentality of the Trump Administration and white supremacy.
Dr. Patrick Velasquez and A'Jamal Byndon talk about the racism and dysfunctional aspect of the national government to destroy People of Color by enacting policies and cuts and creating the promulgation of Uncle Toms, collaborators, and sellouts in educational institutions and systems that are bent on supporting white privilege and white supremacy in local, state and federal government.
Should Omaha Human Rights and Relations and the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission be abolished?
This is a discussion about fake organizations that are serving the reason by which they were created. The data and reports illustrated by both departments that unqualified folks are working to retard the effectiveness of African Americans and other people of Color by their foot-dragging and tricks that represent the workers are double agents working for the racist systems in Nebraska and Omaha. As shared in conversations, many of these white Beckys and Karens are not about working themselves out of jobs but offering various buffers to keep dark skin folks in their place. The so-called watchdogs have become toothless bulldogs who are pimping the community by their inability to follow the mandate of eliminating racism and white supremacy in housing, employment, and educational opportunities. The board and leadership of these entities are clueless, as indicated by their lack of effective policies and engagement with North and South Omaha.
African Americans and Genealogy: How important is tracing one's roots?
Marlene Byndon discusses the importance of knowing our roots and how one can use various techniques, programs, or systems to understand family trees. This is particularly challenging for Blacks because of their ancestors' historical enslavement in the Americas. Marlene shared some of her stories and explained why we should take time to interview the elders in our families.
The Sum of Us Book Discussion at Washington Branch Library. Omaha Ne. is a book that gives examples of racism being harmful to everyone, including white people. It helps dispel the false idea of the zero-sum paradigm that one person or group has to suffer for another to succeed. Our goal is to build social capital around the themes of The Sum of Us. This book is available at the public library and the other book supply sources.
Reflections on Power, Racism, and Historical Parallels: Trump, Musk, and the Legacy of Apartheid
The White Man’s Dirty Fingerprints in CKGR.
Elon Musk’s Ancestors
Position Statement:
Support for Undocumented and Mixed Status Migrants and Families
MORE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MORE Research & Policy Report, 2024
THE STATUS OF HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS OF COLOR AT OMAHA METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE: INDICATORS OF RACIAL EQUITY
Primary Author: Patrick Velasquez, Ph,D Chair, MORE Data/Research Committee
Contact: moreinfo@moreomaha.org
WHAT’S NEXT FOR MORE?
African American Legal Issues & Anti-racism in Nebraska ft. Attorney Potso Mahlangeni
This program is about racism in the legal community in Nebraska and the failure of the law schools to educate African Americans to use the legal system to their advantage. Since there are so few practicing African American lawyers in Nebraska. Participants asked questions during the session. We also cover the problem of the various institutions that do not provide justice to African Americans in this apartheid city and state, such as Nebraska ACLU, Legal Aid of Nebraska, and the so-called advocacy organization that does not file cases on behalf of the African American community. Many do not have board members of Color who have a track record of working in our communities.
MORE’s 2023 End-of-Year Wrap-Up!
MORE's End of Year Letter!
MORE's End of Year Letter!
Read what MORE was up to in 2023 and look forward to 2024!
Nebraska Examiner Articles on MORE
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Movement in Omaha for Racial Equity Research & Policy Report, September 2023
THE STATUS OF HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS OF COLOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, OMAHA: INDICATORS OF RACIAL INEQUITY
Primary Author: Patrick Velasquez, Chair, MORE Data/Research Committee
Racism and Societal Collapse
Primary Author: Jack Dunn
MORE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
We are working on a report on the effectiveness of these civil rights organizations, such as the city’s Omaha Human Rights and Relations Department, in addressing their mission. It’s come to our attention that they have little to no empirical data on the success of addressing racism, and historical discrimination and, most of all, engaging communities of Color with the transformation of the problems into reasonable solutions. When a public fund organization does work have little or any social capital with oppressed African Americans and other People of Color, it is time to ask for change. What good are third-string quarterbacks who can’t play in the Superbowl of anti-racism? Can we point to one success story and whom they helped in the valley of the struggle that can offer testimonials to outcomes?
Got any questions regarding anti-racism, race equity, or community advocacy but have never seemed to be able to get any answers? Or incidents handled by Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission , Nebraska Urban League, or any government funded organizations. -
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— MORE workshop attendee