This project allows us to talk about the people who built the railroads, who worked in the meat packing plants, who worked in the fields, who actually created businesses, but they’re not in the (mainstream) histories.

— Ness Sandoval, author

“Los Voices of Latindad: A Truth & Reconciliation Movement to Preserve Latino and Latina History”

We knew that “Shikata ga nai,” which means “it cannot be helped,” is what our (Japanese) parents and grandparents applied to discrimination. Therefore, “Ganbatte,” which means “to persevere with dignity.”

— Sharon Ishii-Jordan, co author

“Exclusion from the Good Life: The Impact of Anti-Asian Racism on Asian Nebraskans”

We often hear Nebraska being given credit as this excellent place that supports refugees and new arrivals….We think that Nebraska offers an excellent environment for self help….So much of the welcome here is being done by resettled refugees themselves. 

— Julia Reilly, co author

“Recent Arrivals Chapter”

It’s important for Native people to tell their own stories. We’ve lived this experience. Our elders have taught us about the treatment of our people, of our ancestors. We understand these injustices, I would say, at a cellular level.

— Kevin Abourezk, co author

“Native Peoples Chapter”

I was born and raised in a state that had a curious past as it relates to African Americans. I grew up in poverty, I grew up amongst racism, amongst all the challenges and yet. . .  we endured and we blossomed. 

— Preston Love Jr., author

“A History of African Americans in Nebraska”