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About Us
Black Men United is a 501c(3) grass roots organization, working within our community in Omaha Ne,
and is the voice of the voiceless.
BMU is Community Focused and Solutions Driven. We will streamline and focus our efforts on Solutions and networking in 3 critical areas of concern for the African American Community. We will not focus on the problem. . . per se, but how we move forward toward
Solutions.
Our vision is to focus on issues rather than individuals. "We believe there are no Permanent
Enemies
only Permanent Issues". We cannot be everything to everybody and we will act accordingly. If you are a guest or participant in one of our many events, workshops and programs, you MUST come with TANGIBLE solutions. The 3 areas are: Jobs, Criminal Justice Issues,(racial profiling, ex-felon re-entry,
police oversight, recidivism and prevention
)
and Education (closing the achievement gap, mentoring, the drop-out rate etc.,)
Willie Hamilton
President/Founder
Black Men United
"WHAT AFFECTS ONE OF US, AFFECTS ALL OF US"
B
lack men United (BMU) was formed in February 2003 to enhance the performance of existing organizations within the Black community. The BMU operates as a ‘think tank’ by providing a space where representatives of various organizations can share their missions, ideals, actions and events amongst other participating organizations. The BMU will provide existing organizations a ‘networking vehicle’ where they may share information, resources, ideals and/or personnel to support their initiatives and/or to challenge problems within the Black community.
Black Men United Programs
:
Omaha Real Men Read, Mt View Elementary 2009-2010 school year
Omaha Real Men Read Mt View Elementary 2010-2011 school year
Omaha Care's Mentoring Circle, 2010, a local chapter under the umbrella of the National Care's Mentoring Movement
Awards and Recognition given to Willie Hamilton on behalf of his work with Black Men United:
North Omaha Voter Participation Project Award 2009
ACLU, Defender of the Bill of Rights Award 2008
LC Mennyweather Woods Helping Hands Award 2007
Harambee Afrikan Cultural Organization, Community Service Award 2007, 2008, 2009
19th Annual African American Leadership Award 2007
Carrie Justus Neighborhood Watch Association Award 2007
Events and Workshops Organized by Willie Hamilton, Black Men United
Mt. View Elementary Greeters Program, Each school day since 2002
Black Men United, Forum IV, Solutions-
P
olitics,
E
ducation,
A
ction,
C
ommunity,
E
conomics,February, 2004
Omaha Stop the Violence, June 17, 2005
North Omaha Community, Challenged to Unify, Planning to avert a Crisis Forum October 29, 2005
One City, One School District, Understanding LB579 Community Forum, December 15, 2005
Hey!!! Let's Stay Positive This Summer Basketball Camp and League, 2006
Stop the Violence, First Street Meeting of 2006, June 18,2006
Family Retreat, The Power of One Nation Embracing, August, 2006
First Annual 21st Century Hustle, April 28, 2007
Omaha Stop the Violence Community Prayer and Discussion, 2007
Community Crisis Rally, Call to Stop the Violence, September 14, 2007
Shut it Down!! March Against Violence, Alazia Alfords, October 9, 2007
How To Start a CopWatch Program Forum, December 3, 2007
Peaceful Rally Against Omaha Police Brutality, Pekas Family Victims, November 9, 2007
2nd Annual Teen Summit, Career and Community Resource Fair , April 5, 2008
National Hip-Hop Political Stop the Violence Convention March 2008
3rd Annual Teen Summit, Career and Community Resource Fair, January 10, 2009
Creative Ways To Fund Your Non Profit I November 2009
Creative Ways To Fund Your Non Profit II February 2010
Currently Serving on Board of Directors:
CTI Television Channel 22
Malcolm X Foundation
Chairman Black Men United
Chairman, Political Action Committee, Omaha Chapter NAACP
Chairman, National Cares Mentoring Movement, Omaha Cares Circle
Board Member, Creighton University, Center For Health Disparities
Board Member, Progressive Research Institute
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