How have sentiments evolved five years after Omaha business leaders committed to racial justice through CODE - Silicon Prairie News

How have sentiments evolved five years after Omaha business leaders committed to racial justice through CODE - Silicon Prairie News

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a Black man in Minneapolis, was murdered by a police officer, sparking mass unrest and renewed scrutiny of racism and inequality in America. Nine days later, on June 3, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce gathered almost 150 business leaders to figure out a local response.  By mid-June, over 200 businesses had signed on to the resulting “We will” pledge through the chamber’s Commitment to Opportunity, Diversity a…