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💜 Juneteenth Feature: I C Unique

I C Unique by Kari Harder is a shop for handmade floral resin art. Kari creates resin art that combines nature and vibrant color into one-of-a-kind art pieces.

This Juneteenth, we're celebrating I C Unique and the beauty, creativity, and craft they bring to our community. 🖤 🏳️‍🌈

➡️ Support their business here:
https://bit.ly/I-C-Unique
https://www.facebook.com/share/1B4nXN4ZXm/

💙 Juneteenth Feature: Crum Cakes Bakery

Crum Cakes Bakery is an Omaha-based bakery specializing in custom cakes, cupcakes, brownies, hand-dipped chocolate strawberries, and more! What started as a small passion project to raise money for school grew into a dream come true: a full bakery making Omaha a little bit sweeter, a treat at a time.

This Juneteenth, we're celebrating Crum Cakes Bakery and the craft, joy, and sweetness they bring to our community. 🖤 🏳️‍🌈

➡️ Support their business here:
https://www.crumcakesbakery.com
https://www.facebook.com/crumcakesbakery/
https://www.instagram.com/crumcakesbakery_official/

💚 Juneteenth Feature: Root And Rise Wellness Community,LLC

Root and Rise Holistic Wellness Community is a Lincoln-based holistic health and wellness practice offering personalized nutrition coaching, energy balancing, and community support. Each service is designed to nurture someone’s whole body, from mind to body and spirit.

Their approach centers around the belief that wellness is not one-size-fits-all and that everyone deserves support tailored to their own unique journey.

This Juneteenth, we're celebrating Root and Rise and the care, community, and healing they bring to Nebraska. 🖤 🏳️‍🌈

➡️ Support their business here:
https://www.root-and-rise.biz
https://www.instagram.com/Rt_and_Rise

💛 Juneteenth Feature: Growl & Grace LLC

Growl & Grace LLC is an Omaha-based unisex, size-inclusive clothing brand with a mission to help its wearers find and embrace their most authentic selves. The clothing line includes tees, sweatshirts, hoodies, joggers, and shorts in a classic color palette.

The clothing is mix-and-match-friendly, ships throughout the US, and is printed by a locally owned, Black-owned printer, so every purchase supports two small businesses at once!

This Juneteenth, we're celebrating Growl & Grace LLC and the authenticity, intention, and community they bring to Nebraska. 🖤 🏳️‍🌈

➡️ Support their business here:
https://www.growlandgrace.com
https://www.facebook.com/GrowlandGrace
https://www.instagram.com/growlandgracellc/

🧡 Juneteenth Feature: Sunflare Candles (SunFlare Brands Company)

SunFlare Brands Company is an Omaha-based handcrafted candle company with a mission to illuminate the community by sparking opportunity through creativity. Every candle is handcrafted using locally sourced, eco-friendly ingredients, and the product lines are as fun, unique, and creative as the business's mission standing behind them.

This Juneteenth, we're celebrating SunFlare Brands Company and the joy, purpose, and craft they bring right here to Nebraska. 🖤 🏳️‍🌈

➡️ Support their business here:
https://www.sunflarecandles.com
https://www.facebook.com/SunFlareCandles
https://www.instagram.com/sunflarecandles/

❤️ Juneteenth Feature: Sleek Body Waxing

Sleek is an Omaha-based premier body waxing studio offering full body waxing services for all genders.

Whether you're coming in for a Brazilian, a Manzilian, or anything in between, Sleek is a space where everybody is welcome and taken care of.

This Juneteenth, we're celebrating Sleek and the care, craft, and community they bring to Omaha. 🖤 🏳️‍🌈

➡️ Support their business here:
https://sleekomaha.as.me/
https://www.facebook.com/sleekomaha/
https://www.instagram.com/sleekomaha/

👋 Tomorrow's the day!

JVN is here in Omaha for their standup set this Pride, and we'll be there tomorrow! We can't wait to see you there!

Jonathan Van Ness is bringing the standup comedy show, 'Hot & Healed,' to Steelhouse Omaha TOMORROW, June 19th.

Grab your tickets at Steelhouse Omaha.✨
→ https://steelhouseomaha.com/events/jonathan-van-ness/

Eastern Michigan University is conducting a study on how social support relates to mental health and well-being among LGBTQ+ adults. 🏳️‍🌈 If you're 18 or older, identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and currently live in the United States, you're eligible to participate.

The survey takes about 10–15 minutes to complete, and all responses are fully anonymous. Scan the QR code on the flier or find the link in our bio to get started.

Questions or concerns? Contact the primary investigator, Dr. Deb Crawford, directly at [email protected].
IRB ID # UHSRC-FY25-26-147 | Approved 1/28/2026

Hey friends, in case you missed it, OutNebraska and Urban Abbey are hosting a book club meetup to discuss "American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era." 📖

This is your reminder to grab the book now so you have time to read it before June 30th!

⏰ Tuesday, June 30th, from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Urban Abbey: 1026 Jackson St., Omaha, NE 68102

Please register for the event here: bit.ly/OutNEBookClub

You can find the Facebook event details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B4gnja8Aw/

Because of Give Nebraska, we have donors who were able to find us, support OutNebraska, and keep coming back.

Give Nebraska's workplace giving campaign has connected OutNebraska to Nebraskans who want to put their dollars toward LGBTQ+ advocacy, and that support goes directly into the work we do every day, educating, advocating, and community building across Nebraska.

We're grateful to be a Give Nebraska member agency. Thank you, Give Nebraska 👏

Learn more at givenebraska.org