Citizenship Day! We can reflect on what it means to fully access the rights and responsibilities of being a United States citizen. Citizenship gives individuals and families new hope and the life of our country is newly enriched. #WelcomingWeek2021 #CitizenshipDay

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The presence of food sets the table for conversation and curiosity — two essential ingredients for building community among people who have different backgrounds & identities. Check out our blog for delicious ways to celebrate #WelcomingWeek! #Belonging nebraskaishome.org/blog/1696

Segregation & inequity are barriers to inclusion. That’s why it’s important to educate ourselves about the causes & effects of racism & learn how to talk about them - so that we can break down systemic obstacles & create belonging for all in our communities!

Let's talk! It is not enough to simply be ‘not racist’, each of us has a responsibility to stop racism in its tracks wherever we witness it happen. Join the conversation! Comment, share, and talk to your family and friends about the word of the week.

It's important to reflect on our biases & recognize when our own thoughts, beliefs & words might perpetuate racist outcomes. It's our personal duty to explore and identify our own prejudices and correct them as they come up. Join the convo! Like, RT, talk with your friends & fam

Looking for a great read and a way to talk about how racism impacts local communities? Find a book discussion near you PLUS register to join an exciting virtual conversation with the authors Lacey Lamar + amber ruffin here: nebraskaishome.org/realtalk

TOMORROW at 6:30pm CT #RealTalkonRacism! Join friends from across the state for a virtual book club to discuss 📖 “You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey” by Nebraska authors Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar. Register & bring a friend ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Thinking back to history class, what did you learn about ‘settler colonialism’? Too often our education system talks about it in a passive way that conceals the violence & oppression of white settler colonialism. What might happen if we spoke more honestly about this history?

Our next virtual book club is coming up! 📚 Join us on Jan 9th for “You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories in Racism” by Nebraska authors Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar. All are welcome! #RealTalkonRacism ➡️ facebook.com/events/9080471…

What are we talking about this week? Racial Reconciliation. What are your thoughts after reading this definition? What barriers are there when it comes to achieving racial reconciliation on a large scale? And what would reconciliation look like in our local communities?

"It starts with all of us." Read Nile Debebe’s blog post and learn more about how you can join honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in your community at nebraskaishome.org/blog/1796 #MLKDay2022

TONIGHT! HEAR FROM THE AUTHORS LIVE: VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Register in link below

Today marks the first day of Black History Month! Join the University of Michigan in celebrating joyous experiences, successes and contributions of Afro-descended peoples today from 3 - 5 PM Central time. sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/10…

Nebraskans at the Welcoming Interactive in Charlotte, NC learning, sharing and focused on building inclusive communities, creating belonging and making change. #interactive2022

As Black History Month concludes this Nebraska author draws from personal experience reminding us opportunities to reflect and to learn must go on everyday.

We're getting excited for #welcomingweek2023 and the great events happening across Nebraska to celebrate diversity, community and all the wonderful people who call Nebraska home!📷📷Check out what's going on near you and join in the fun! nebraskaishome.org/blog/2165 #WelcomingWeek

“The next time you sit down for your Thanksgiving feast, consider saying a word of thanks to the original people of the lands you now call home for allowing you to live, work, and raise your children on their homelands.” Read these words – and more here: nebraskaishome.org/blog/2215