Tuesday, June 9
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Omaha Central Library
7205 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68114
THE POWER OF US:
Sustaining our Movements
You’ll hear real stories about student walkouts, youth-led advocacy and mutual aid. Learn what it looks like in action, why it matters and how it’s making an impact right now.
Chat with NEw Voices, Youth Elect, Strongly Worded Letters, Students for Sustainability and ACLU of Nebraska to learn more about the work they’re leading and how you can get involved.
Tap into your own voice by creating a zine, using art as a tool for expression, resistance and protest.
Dinner is on us! Food will begin being served by 5 p.m. Arrive early to eat before the program begins at 6 p.m.
Space is very limited. Secure your spot today! ⤵️
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Meet The Panelists
LUX
(she/they)
Lux won’t sit idly by as her classmates are affected by policy decisions they aren’t part of. That’s why she helped organize and lead a school walkout and continues to educate others on walkouts and safety.
LUX'S BIO
Lux is a student at Omaha Central High School. They are passionate about topics like autism awareness, civic engagement, public policy, and ending gun violence. She was one the organizers and speakers at the gun violence walkout at Omaha Central High in September 2025. Lux enjoys painting, playing piano, and hanging out with family and friends in their spare time.
JONATHAN
(he/him)
Jonathan is involved with politics because despite discomfort, those of us with the capacity to fight for a better humanity have an obligation to act and train our replacements to carry on that mission indefinitely.
JONATHAN'S BIO
Jonathan is an organizer, campaign operative, and grassroots lobbyist. He has worked on partisan and nonpartisan initiatives, collaborated with other young leaders as an Operations Chair and Co-Chair of New Leaders Council Omaha; as well as alongside the organizations his friends are a part of. Against his own instincts, he’s even run for political office himself and hopes to use this experience to advise new leaders moving forward.
Jonathan is a graduate of University of Nebraska at Omaha with a degree in Political Science. In his full-time profession he enjoys feeding people, and will sporadically prepare large batches of food for community events. He believes that breaking bread with strangers is a lost art and considers community organizing the most fulfilling unpaid hobby he’s come across.
ALAIYA
(she/they)
Rooted in Black liberation and governed by concepts of self-determination, mutual responsibility and community care, Alaiya’s organizing efforts have been framed by her learned and lived experience in environmental justice.
ALAIYA'S BIO
Alaiya is a Birthworker, Land Steward, Community Herbalist, Scientist and Public Health advocate based in North Omaha. Rooted in Black liberation and governed by concepts of self-determination, mutual responsibility, and community care, Alaiya’s community organizing efforts have been framed by her experience, both learned and lived, in environmental justice. After witnessing the fragility of our systems during the onset of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic coupled with BLM uprisings and extreme weather events, Alaiya turned towards community cooperation and direct action through mutual aid and infrastructure development. Since 2021 Alaiya has worked and grown alongside many co-conspirators addressing the needs of the people from food sovereignty and community education with Omaha Sunflower Cooperative, Free Farm Syndicate, and Feed the People, to virus safety and accessibility tools with Clean Air Nebraska.
Important Venue Details
PARKING DETAILS
A new two-story parking garage is attached to the library with easy access from both Dodge and 72nd streets. Two surface parking lots south of the library bring the total parking spot count to approximately 300 stalls.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Metro Routes
- We recommend using MyRide OMA to plan your trip, track a bus in real time and check any news or alerts about routes or service.
Metro Flex
- Works in tandem with Metro Transit’s buses, ORBT, and MOBY. It’s your personal connection to and from your bus stop.
For more information, visit OMetro.com.
ACCESSIBILITY
An ASL interpreter will be present at the event, with reserved seating available for guests who require this accommodation.
If you have any specific concerns or requests, please email info@LeadTheChangeFund.org.
THANK YOU!
We want to recognize the young people who brought this event to life. Your ideas, energy and commitment to showing up for your communities are what make spaces like this possible.
A special thanks to Cleo, Marissa, Nora, Michaela and Mia for your leadership and vision of this event.
A forward-thinking group of young people working to create a better Nebraska.
An authentic space for youth to build their collective power.
This event series is brought to you by the Lead the Change Fund, in collaboration with our dedicated partners who share our commitment to creating lasting impact in our community.