Building Black Political Power Across Nebraska

Black in Action Collective is a 501c4 organization that also holds a political action committee designed to build and protect Black political power in Nebraska—power that is community-rooted, not party-controlled.

We exist to shift narratives, build policy agendas, and invest in long-term leadership that centers Black voices and lived experience.

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About the Collective

Black in Action Collective was created in response to a critical need: independent, Black-led political power in Nebraska.

As a 501c4 organization that also holds a political action committee, we operate outside of partisan politics — focused instead on collective action, self-determination, and building systems that work for us.

This work is an extension of I Be Black Girl’s commitment to bold, transformative change.

Guiding principles

Build Black Political Power

We cultivate a pipeline of elected and appointed officials to restore our political stewardship while increasing voter education, engagement, and turnout

Center Intergenerational Leadership

We honor the wisdom and sacrifices of our elders, affirm the vision of today’s advocates while making space for those to come.

Advance Access and Prosperity

We invest in the agency of Black people to build freer, more just communities that dismantle systemic disinvestment and oppression.

Pursue Liberation and Self-Determination

We seek the freedom and power to determine the destiny of our own lives and communities — guided by truth, healing, and abundance.

Why This Work Matters

Policy continues to be weaponized against Black communities in Nebraska and beyond. The decisions shaping our lives are often made without us or worse, in ways that silence us.

Today, there are about 39,238 registered voters modeled as Black in Nebraska, compared to an estimated 57,768 Black citizens of voting age. That means about 68% of eligible Black voters are registered—but registration is only the first step.

Turnout tells another story:

Omaha (2025): 23.73%

Lincoln (2025): 12.27%

Statewide (2024): 57.31%

Statewide (2022): 30%

These numbers show both the progress made and the urgent work still ahead. Nationally, Black Americans are projected to make up 14% of all eligible voters in the U.S., and ensuring full participation is critical to shifting policies that impact our communities.

Black in Action Collective is here to change that.

We are

Investing in Black political leadership

Influencing policies that impact our lives

Building a sustainable infrastructure for civic engagement

This is about more than representation, It’s about power, autonomy, and impact.

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Get Involved

Our collective power is built by people like you. Whether you’re an experienced organizer or just starting to engage politically, there’s a place for you in this work.