Our History

Our History

The Urban League of Nebraska was founded in 1928 and continues its proud heritage as a catalyst for social progress, collaboration in our communities, and creative communication. We are one of more than 100 affiliates in 34 states of the National Urban League movement. After more than 75 years, we hold steadfast to our role as a unique community resource that offers direct services through programming and advocacy in Nebraska.

Past Presidents

Executive Director/President/CEOs The Urban League of Nebraska has undergone changes in leadership, focus and direction in its 75+ years of serving the Omaha community. Below is a listing of the individuals who have guided the Urban League as well as the names that the organization functioned under since its inception in 1928. "Urban League Community Center of Omaha" 1928-1935 Harvey Kerns 1935-1939 Bernard Squires 1939-1945 Raymond Brown 1945-1946 Durward Crooms 1946-1950 Leon Bohanan 1950-1953 Whitney M. Young, Jr. "Omaha Urban League" 1954-1962 George H. Robinson 1962-1963 Nelson Nichols 1964-1967 Douglas E. Stewart "Urban League of Nebraska, Inc." 1968-1972 Jack V. Clayter 1973-1976 James Evans 1977-1979 George H. Dean 1979-1982 Tal Owens Jr. 1983-2000 George H. Dillard 2000-2001 William Thompkins 2001-2003 Ed Cochran 2003- 2004 Paul Bryant (interim) 2004-2007 Marilyn McGary 2008-Current Thomas H. Warren, Sr.

The Urban League of Nebraska is an affiliate of the National Urban League

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