The Black Cat House

The Black Cat House The Black Cat House is an organization dedicated to educating ourselves and the community about oppressive power structures, and how to dismantle them.

Our general meetings are every Monday from 7-8:30 PM. Our goal is to create a safe and accessible space for all members of the community to learn about important issues and share their own experiences. We host a variety of events for people with different levels of knowledge and have internal discussions to address our privilege. We are not limited to any specific ideology, but our principles are

derived from anti-capitalism, anti-racism, feminism, queerdom, and environmentalism. The house itself is owned and maintained by two founding members, which means that we don't have to rely on fundraising to keep the house open. We offer free wifi and a public-use computer for our guests, and a growing radical library and zine collection accessible for those who attend our events. The house is a drug and alcohol-free space, and we have a wheelchair ramp and wheelchair-accessible bathroom. The house is designed to be a welcoming space for people of all ages, backgrounds, and needs. However, we have a zero tolerance for bigotry and oppression. If you have accessibility requests, please don't hesitate to ask; we will try our best to meet your needs. You can message us through our page, or email us at contact (at) theblackcathouse (dot) org. Our general meetings are every Monday at 7 PM.

We named our greeter cat Lucy after the legendary Lucy Parsons.
03/07/2026

We named our greeter cat Lucy after the legendary Lucy Parsons.

On this day, 7 March 1942, Lucy Parsons, Black anarchist, co-founder of the revolutionary Industrial Workers of the World union and lifelong advocate for working people, the homeless, and women, died in a house fire.
Born into slavery in Virginia to an enslaved mother, Parsons later moved to Chicago and became a famous revolutionary firebrand, working as a dressmaker and organising garment workers.
Instead of voting for politicians, Parsons advocated direct action to change the world, advising workers: "Never be deceived that the rich will allow you to vote away their wealth."
The Chicago police department described Parsons as “More dangerous than a thousand rioters”, and after her death, they confiscated all of her papers and books. She was also the widow of Haymarket martyr Albert Parsons.
Learn more about women in the IWW in episode 16 our podcast: https://workingclasshistory.com/2018/12/02/e16-women-in-the-early-iww/

Our spring calendar has sprung into action! Come see us soon!
03/03/2026

Our spring calendar has sprung into action! Come see us soon!

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1601 B Street
Lincoln, NE
68502

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About The Black Cat House

Our goal is to create a safe and accessible space for all members of the community to learn about important issues and share their own experiences. We host a variety of events for people with different levels of knowledge and have internal discussions to address our privilege. We are not limited to any specific ideology, but our principles are derived from anti-capitalism, anti-racism, feminism, queerness, and environmentalism. The house itself is owned and maintained by two founding members, which means that we don't have to rely on fundraising to keep the house open. We offer free wifi and a public-use computer for our guests, and a growing radical library and zine collection accessible for those who attend our events.

The house is a drug and alcohol-free space, and we have a wheelchair ramp and wheelchair-accessible bathroom. The house is designed to be a welcoming space for people of all ages, backgrounds, and needs. However, we have a zero tolerance for bigotry and oppression.

If you have accessibility requests, please don't hesitate to ask; we will try our best to meet your needs. You can message us through our page, or email us at contact (at) theblackcathouse (dot) org.