CEOs for CODE

We Will.

A statement from the CEOs for CODE

As part of our commitment to opportunity, diversity, and equity, CEOs for CODE, stands united against racism. Together we commit to investing in substantive change in our organizations and communities to address racial inequities and social justice. We believe everyone in Omaha has the right to earn a living with equal access, opportunity and share of our regional economic prosperity.

To propel the group forward, we’ve identified the following actions as our responsibility in leading equitable changes which will uplift the individuals in our community who have been left vulnerable by historic and systemic barriers.

We will educate ourselves and disseminate the history of systemic racism in Omaha and the barriers it continues to present today.

We will create opportunities to listen to those affected and marginalized by these barriers to learn how we can help.

We will support, lift up, collaborate with and fund nonprofit agencies who work tirelessly in marginalized communities.

We will use our influence and position to amplify unheard voices and endorse policies that lead to racial justice.

We will improve the employment, training, advancement, support and success of people of color in our workforces.

We will continue the conversation by engaging in ongoing CEOs for CODE meetings to collectively address the issues of racism, oppression and bias in our organizations and communities.

Change is possible and we are capable, but it is going to take all of us. The following organizations are showing up to do our part.

We Don’t Coast. We listen. We care. We do better.