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Family of the Week: Vice- President Elect Kamala Harris

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`We celebrate our Vice President Elect Kamala Harris and her grand-nieces as collectively her family celebrated the victory speech by President-elect Biden and Vice-President Elect Harris. She serves as an inspiration to all citizens of the possibilities…she a visible image for little girls, such as her nieces, that being female is not a limitation. Congratulations.

From the Publisher’s Pen By Terri D. Sanders FINALLY we have concluded the election process. Congratulations to United States President-elect Joseph R. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala D. Harris. I have a personal connection to this success. My daughter Symone D. Sanders was the Senior Advisor to President-elect Biden. Omaha held it down. Yes, I am very proud. Not to mention that Prescious McKesson through her leadership put the BLUE on the Nebraska map! Black girl magic all around. COVID-19 is still here…Looks like it is going to change how we celebrate during the holidays. Studies show that persons who gather in small groups are being infected. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s will look a little different this year. You may choose not to have that LARGE family gathering, you may choose a gathering that is small and intimate with just your household members. Science says that infections are airborne. Are you wearing your mask? Did you wash your hands? Are you socially distant? If you answered NO to any of these questions

you are putting yourself and those around you at risk. 2020 has been a challenge, be safe so you can make the most of 2021. Are you a Marvel Comics David Turnbo Photography fan? Do you know the name Nia DaCosta? Read about Nia DaCosta and her film contributions on our pages. This issue features nostalgic photos from the archives of the Omaha Star Newspaper on the Our Community page. Can you believe the cost of entertainment? Look at the YOUNG Mildred Brown. Did you note the 55 business leaders that represented our community on the political issue of the Nebraska Power Company? It is important that our leaders standup, be known, and be counted…

On Thursday, November 12, 2020, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. will celebrate its Founders’ Day, marking 98 years of dedication to sisterhood, scholarship and service. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. chapters across the globe will come together during the month of November to commemorate the organization’s recent achievements, outline its goals for the future and celebrate its illustrious legacy. The sisters of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. have a legacy as trailblazers with societal contributions including: • Hattie McDaniel - the first African American to win an Academy Award • Alice Allison Dunnigan - the first African American female journalist to receive White House credentials, and the first black female member of the Senate and House of Representatives press galleries • Maritza Correia McClendon - the first African American Female Olympic Swimmer and Medalist • Georgia Davis Powers - the first Person of Color and the first African

American elected to the Kentucky State Senate in 1967 • Gwendolyn “Gwen” Sawyer Cherry - the first African American woman to serve as a state legislator in Florida in 1970 • In 1948, Sigma Gamma Rho was one of the founding members of the American Council on Human Rights Founded on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven young educators, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. now boasts more than 100,000 members in over 500 chapters across the U.S., Africa, Bahamas, Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany and Korea. “As we celebrate 98 years of community impact, social engagement, and committed partnership, I am reminded of the seven young educators who boldly created a sisterhood to address adversity, create meaningful solutions and empower women and youth. Fast forward to today, we walk in those dedicated footsteps, seeking Sorority continued on page 2

NO,YOU SHUT UP is now on sale Symone Sanders’ book is now on sale in the Omaha Star office for $27.00. This is a copy signed by the author. “Symone’s honest and profound reflection on standing up and speaking out is sure to inspire young people across the country to become the change agents the world needs” CONGRESSWOMAN MAXINE WATERS “Sanders has created waves in the political arena and opened doors for those coming up behind her, much like Donna Brazile and other Black women have done for her…The powerful message of her book can be encapsulated by these three sentences: ‘No one is going to hand you power or open the door for you to voice your opinion or your desires. You have to demand it. And part of the way you dop that is saying out loud, to anyone who will listen, what it is that you want, and then backing those words with actions.” Provocative, galvanizing words that should inspire others to take action against the status quo.” KIRKUS REVIEWS Get your copy today. Omaha Star, 2216 North 24th Street, call 402-346-4041.

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Nebraska’s only living Tuskeegee Airman celebrates 96th Birthday Robert Holts celebrated his 96th birthday with a cake celebration and gifts from the Alfonza Middle School (named after Alfonza W. Davis, Native Nebraskan Tuskeegee Airman). Holts was a assigned to 332nd Fighter Group and 447th Bombardment Group in Tuskeegee, Alabama. He “washed out” of the rigorous training program and he served as a draftsman with the Tuskeegee Airmen. Holts is the last living Tuskeegee Airmen of 16 that were from Nebraska.

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Earlier this year, when the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Plains States Region (ADL-CRC) decided to bring ADL’s Annual Walk Against Hate™ to Omaha, the world was a very different place. A physical walk with hundreds of allies in one place is, now, no longer an option. Yet, rather than throw in the towel and wait for a better tomorrow, ADL-CRC gathered together collaborators and creative partners and got to work. The hope of bringing community members together city-wide was still the goal but doing so safely, and meaningfully, was the challenge. The solution: bring the city to the people. The result is a week-long, family-friendly, COVID-safe journey that spans the Omaha Metropolitan Area, deepens our understanding of the place we live in and the people we live with, and highlights the message that our community can be a place of inclusion—not a political landscape scarred by division. “In these times, more than ever, we need opportunities to reflect on the path behind us and dream of the community we hope to forge together,” says Pam Monsky, ADL-CRC Assistant Director and Walk Against Hate™ team leader. “Taking this journey is our way of saying that our community is no place for hate.” ADL-CRC’s 2020 Walk Against Hate™ is an interactive, guided tour of multiple locations (accessible online or on the ground) across the Omaha Metropolitan Area that hold significance to the evolution or future of civil rights and civil liberties in our community. Each week ADL-CRC will partially unveil destinations on the event’s website: http://www.adlplains.com/ until all sites are revealed in full and the journey begins on Sunday, November 22nd. Participants will then have Thanksgiving week to either visit a designated, safe spot outside these sites and scan each location’s QR code for a deeper dive into the history and meaning of that location, or simply stay home and take the journey, together with friends and family, online. “Some of our history is painful,” says Monsky. “The destinations on our walk aren’t all pleasant. But all of it makes us who we are, and remembrance is how we make the painful experiences of yesterday, lessons that can guide us out of the dark.” All sites on ADL’s Walk Against Hate™ are rated on the website to indicate age-appropriateness and possible trigger warnings. Sponsors of the Walk Against Hate™ include the ACLU of Nebraska, Carol and Steve Bloch, Fraser-Stryker Law Firm, Aaron Weiner and Teresa Vaughn, Tri-Faith Initiative, Rich and Fran Juro, and the Board of County Commissioners, Douglas County, Nebraska.

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to expand beyond identifying problems to defining ways to eradicate them, as we focus forward towards our Centennial,” said Rasheeda S. Liberty, 25th International Grand Basileus. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. continues to put an emphasis on social action and community impact as part of its commitment to serve. In the midst of the current social unrest and global pandemic, the organization registered countless voters for this year’s election, hosted a Voter Engagement Forum to educate communities about the power of their vote and worked with the Oprah Winfrey Network’s election initiative “OWN Your Vote” to mobilize women to make change; teamed with the NAACP for the “Get Out The Census” campaign to encourage the African American community to complete the census; partnered with Sisters Network, Inc., to provide free mammograms to underserved women in low income communities during Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and raised over $160,000 on a goal of $75,000 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. As they look toward the future, additional partnerships with USA Swimming, March of Dimes, and more underline the organization’s dedication to making an impact in all sectors of society. For more information about Sigma Gamma Rho and how you can support Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc, please visit https:// www.sgrho1922.org/.

The Union for Contemporary Art Distributes “Populus Fund” Emergency Support Grants Applications for the Fund are open now and available to visual The Union for Contemporary Art artists living within 75 miles of the is distributing critical financial relief Omaha metro. Applicants must be 18 to local visual artists who have been years of age or older, and be able to impacted by COVID-19. The mission demonstrate an ongoing commitment of the organization, located at the to their creative practice. Before the intersection of North 24th and Lake year is out, The Union will distribute Streets, is to “strengthen the cultural a total of 96 grants of $1,000 each, all and social landscape of our community designated for artists who have been by using the arts as a vehicle to inspire financially impacted by COVID-19. Populus Fund is unique in positive social change.” Through the that distributed grant funds are newly-announced Populus Fund, The “unrestricted,” meaning that artists Union is able to support not only the can use the resources for whatever cultural landscape of the area, but also they need, including medical bills, provide concrete financial assistance rent, debts, and food. to artists in this time of significant While applicants are expected to need. provide evidence of an ongoing commitment to practice, artists will not be judged on the quality of their creative work. Because Populus Fund Emergency Grants are meant ERP TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL ANALYST II to support visual The Metropolitan Utilities District is seeking qualified artists in our and motivated individuals for current job openings. The communities District offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits with the greatest package in addition to engaging opportunities. financial need, grantees will be To apply, please send resume and cover letter to selected based Stephahie_Keyser@mudnebr.com. on a weighted Employment Contingent Upon Results of a Drug Screen and a Background Check. By Patrick Mainelli

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lottery system. Applications will be weighted based on nine risk factors, including lack of financial safety net, chronic illness, single parenthood, and others. The greater the number of risk factors, the greater the weight assigned to an application. Understanding that the converging pandemics of racial injustice and COVID-19 are disproportionately impacting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) artists, The Union has committed to granting at least 55% of awards to artists of color. While not a mandatory question on the application, applicants who disclose their BIPOC identities will be entered into their own application pool in addition to the general application pool, offering a greater chance of their name being drawn. Populus fund is supported by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts through their nation-wide Regional Re-granting Program. The Fund was founded to provide essential support for projects that expand our understanding of how art exists in the world, address community needs, and exemplify new ways of working in, for, and with the public. Applications are open now through December 4, 2020. Upcoming lottery drawing deadlines are on Friday, November 20 and Friday, December 4th. Learn more and apply at www.uca.org/populusfund.

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Wynonie Harris - Founding Father of Rock and Roll By Ilana Lewis Wynonie Harris was born in Omaha, NE on August 24, 1915. He would have 15 top ten hits on the Billboard music chart at the time of his death. Music scholars would come to consider him to be one of the founding fathers of rock n’ roll. Harris himself said, “When you saw Elvis, you were seeing a mild version of Wynonie”. Wynonie Harris began his music career performing in the North Omaha entertainment scene. By 1934, he began regularly performing at the Ritz Theatre, becoming a music celebrity in Omaha. In 1944, he moved to New York City and debuted at the infamous Apollo Theatre with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band. This performance allowed Harris to gain traction outside of Omaha, and he launched his solo career. In 1949, Harris released his first #1 hit, “All She Wants to Do Is Rock”. Harris followed this with other notable top 10 hits “Keep on Churning (Till the Butter Come)”, “Lovin’ Machine”, and “Sittin’ on It All the Time”. Harris died in 1969 at the age of 53 of esophageal cancer. His legacy; however, as one of the great blues artists of his era, and a founding father of rock n’ roll continues. In 1994 Harris was inducted into the W.C. Handy Blues Hall of Fame by the Memphis Tennessee Blues Foundation. Between 1998 and 2005 he would also be inducted into Nebraska’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the high school Hall of Fame at Central High School in Omaha, NE, and most recently the Omaha Black Music

Hall of Fame. Wynonie Harris is immortalized by his contributions to one of the world’s most beloved music genres ROCK N’ ROLL.

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When Everything Goes My Way By Dr. James L. Snyder I have had a certain dream many times over the years. The dream is that one day in the week; I can have everything go my way. The nightmare part of that dream is that it never tells me which day everything will go my way. One morning I told the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage about my dream to see if she could give me any advice. “Don’t you remember,” my wife said, “that day was three years ago? You already had that day when everything goes your way.” One of the first things that would be a part of that day would be every time my wife asked me a question; I would understand the question and give her an answer that satisfied her. I am sure that would be a rather frightening day, especially for her. As I was thinking about this, another thought came to mind. What would a day look like when I could accomplish everything on my ‘To-Do-List’ and have time left over for something else, like fun? The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage knew I was thinking along this line, and so she said most cheerfully, “What would a day look like for you if you never thought of an Apple fritter?” Only she would come up with something like that. As far as I am concerned, that would be a terrible day. So, that’s scratched off. Another thought grabbed my mind. What would a day look like if I could anticipate every question the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage would throw in my direction and have the answer on my tongue? The more I thought about this, the more I understood that if I had so many days where everything went my way, my life would become rather dull. It is the unexpected things in life that make life really exciting and challenging. If I could plan everything out and do everything I planned, I would get so bored I would not know what to do. Thinking about this, I thought, how in the world has the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage managed to do this every day of her life? What would our house look like if both of us had everything go our way every day? How could we tell each other apart? Maybe I could handle one day when everything goes my way, but I certainly do not want every day to be just like that. As I thought about this, I was smiling, and my wife inquired why I was smiling. I finally confessed, “I’ve concluded that I don’t want every day to go my way. That would be so boring.” “You know,” she said very seriously, “I think you’ve got something there.” Therefore, our house is divided into two sections. The one section is my wife, where everything goes her way, and I am happy. The other section is me, where everything does not go my way, and my wife is happy. I cannot believe that I discovered the formula for both of us being happy under the same roof. Why did it take me so long to figure this out? I could not help but think of one of my favorite passages of Scripture. “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” (Amos 3:3). In this, my wife and I are in full agreement. Dr. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, Ocala, FL 34472, where he lives with the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. Call him at 352216-3025 or e-mailjamessnyder2@att.net. The church web site is www.whatafellowship.com.

Pleasant Green Baptist Church Celebrating Anniversary The Pleasant Green Baptist Church is celebrating their 103rd Church Anniversary in the month of November. We are thanking God for His grace, mercy and sustaining power that He has kept HIS church open and active for the past 103 years. “A Church Built on the Solid Rock” Matthew 16:18 We will be hosting Thursday night worship experiences at 7pm weekly. Thursday 11/19/20 @ 7pm - Special Guest: Rev. Wayne Banks, Pastor Greater New Home Baptist Church New Orleans, LA. Sunday 11/15/20 @ 11am – Church Anniversary Celebration with a Park and Praise Service in the church parking lot (weather permitting) All services will be live from: Facebook: PleasantGreenBaptistChurchOmahaNebraska. Youtube: PGMBCOmaha Boxcast: PleasantGreenBaptistChurchOmahaNebraska If you have any questions, please contact our church clerk, Sis. Cheryl Austin at 402-346-8427. Rev. Brian Page, Pastor

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Deaths & Funerals Dessie M. Steen Ms. Dessie M. Steen, age 80, passed away Monday, November 2, at her residence. Survived by son: Lewis Haywood, Jr.; daughters: Eva L. Haywood, Eva M. (Robert) Lambert, Omaha; brothers, sisters, grandchildren, other relatives. Funeral Service 11 am Tuesday, November 10, Mortuary. Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home *****

Rejecting Bitterness By Velma Jean Sanders It is impossible to get through life without experiencing some measure of pain and disappointment; hurt and offense. These things happen to everyone, although the measure of it differs from person to person. It is not so much that we are all faced with these difficult situations, what really matters is how we choose to handle them when they occur. Ultimately there are only two responses; either to forgive and release the person from the offense or to become bitter and hold on to it. One is often tempted after having been offended to become defensive, retaliate and then to justify their actions. Instead of reacting in forgiveness, bitterness often takes root. The command has been given by God, in Ephesians 4:31, to “Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice.” Each of God’s commands are given out of His love

for us. The command to put away bitterness, and its destructive nature, is given for our good. There is a warning in Hebrews 12:15 for us to be vigilant to not let bitterness spring up in our heart; God always gives grace to forgive. The scripture reads, “Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and by it many be defiled.” Because of sins deceptive nature, bitterness within is often hidden and disguised. Each Believer should pray and ask the Lord to reveal any possible bitterness that may dwell within the heart. “Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts; And see if there be any wicked way in me; and lead me in the way everlasting.” When we realize that God, according to His excellent wisdom, is working every disappointing and hurtful situation that occurs in the life of a child of God for good, it will help and assist us to reject bitterness and to forgive. In every trial, if received in the right spirit (faith, humility and thanksgiving), God has provided a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9, “Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing, but on the contrary, blessing, knowing that ye are called to this, that ye should inherit a blessing.” Vsanders875@centurylink.net

Remaining steadfast in our faith By Billy Holland People talk about faith all the time and this a good thing, however, along with our confidence, there must also be a collection of other Godly character traits operating within us in order to have a balanced and sincere relationship with Him. Faith is not just a magical wand that is used when we want something, but rather is an agreement with God’s will which is a critical part of being His child. As to the election, we knew that half the nation would be glad while the other half would be sad, but how many were asking God about His prophetic timeline pertaining to the end of the age? For the last six months, I’ve had numerous letters and emails from readers who wanted to know if God has been revealing to me who would become president. I honestly did not know, even though the internet was abundant with prognosticators and dreamers who claimed to have an inside track about the outcome. My theology includes the validity of certain individuals who have spiritual gifts including being able to hear from

heaven, but much of what is out there are individuals simply trying to make a name for themselves. As many devoted followers of Christ are feeling a sense of heaviness and despair, we realize the negativity is trying to discourage and cause these warriors to lose their faith. With many claiming this is the end of the world, let us remember that Christians might function within an earthly government, but spiritually we are citizens of heaven. The Lord has given His disciples a destiny and a mission to fulfill for Him no matter what may come, and this is not the time to throw in the towel and allow an election to crush our hope. God’s word has not changed, and neither has our mission. We are still called to have a spiritual impact on those around us if we choose to allow the light and love of God to shine within us. Whoever sits in the oval office should never quench our responsibility to love or hinder our burden to intercede. Everyone has an opportunity to live as close to Christ as they want, and political systems must not douse the fire of our determination to keep pressing

forward for His glory. Governments may change but our covenant vow with God remains the same! Encourage yourselves in God’s truth and remain steadfast in your faith! God is never surprised, He is in total control, and His agenda is moving along exactly the way He knew it would. I believe He is reminding us today that all is not lost! Whatever happens from this point forward, we know that our heavenly Father will always sit on His throne and the devil and his dark agenda must bow their knee to whatever He says. “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord” Romans 8:35,38-39. Read more at billyhollandministries. com

Omaha Street School Supports North Omaha Omaha Street School laid its roots down in North Omaha 21 years ago. During that time span, we have served more than 800 teens who have struggled with traditional education settings. Our roots are strong, and we continue to grow and flourish. OSS supports the north Omaha community by: • offering high school students a safe, nurturing, family atmosphere where students are encouraged to be their best and learn to support activities that benefit other people in their community. • giving at-risk students a chance to earn their high school diploma after not being successful in other high schools. OSS is accredited by the state of Nebraska. A

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high school diploma allows our students to pursue higher education or a career, helping them become a productive member of the community. • keeping our community safe through strict protocols for COVID. We take everyone’s temperature who enters the building, we all wear masks, we clean surfaces after use, and fog the school with a disinfectant spray each day, to name a few. We are so thankful our students are in school! • providing a mental health therapist on site to help students focus on “what can be” while learning to deal with “what has been”. Our students have faced and continue to face trauma in their lives. Good mental health not only helps our students but their families. Our therapist also meets with parents by request.

know where to go for a high school education, “Check out OSS. It could change your life!” Omaha Street School receives no state of federal funding. We rely on individuals, businesses, churches in the community. We can be found at https://omahastreetschool. org.

Silas’s story Before I came to Omaha Street School, I was making poor choices that led me down a road that could have affected the rest of my life. I was put on probation and was also short on class credits. Because of those two reasons, I decided to come to OSS, which turned out to be the best decision I could have made! Since coming to OSS in January, I have had straight A’s in my classes and will have the credits I need to graduate in May 2021! I hope to be off probation in December. I was chosen to be a student ambassador. It is a leadership position, and I lead Check-in for my homeroom every day. Check-in helps us focus on the day, leaving problems and negativity at the door and working towards a weekly goal. I am trying to be a positive role-model for other students. I would tell other kids who are struggling and don’t

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A North Omaha and African-American Perspective to the 2020 General Election By Preston Love, Jr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;African-Americans can celebrate. Celebrate the victories and celebrate the future. The celebrations should realize that the North Omaha/African-American (NO/AA) community voted very strongly in the 2020 General Election. That celebration should generate the realization of the power and leverage of our community voting strongly. That celebration should commute to resolve, and that resolve should commute to motivation, and that motivation should commute to actions going forward. Our efforts should always contain the remembrances of our past voting successes, which at some point, we have tended to forget. We should celebrate that once and for all, if we vote, we have the power of directing to make history, activities, and initiatives to the relevant agendas for jobs, equity, and inclusion. Now that we have enabled victory for elected officials, we now need to pivot to affecting and focusing elected officialsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; responses to our communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs.â&#x20AC;? Preston Love, Jr. The Victories Generated by the North Omaha/African American Vote â&#x20AC;˘ A strong voter turnout. â&#x20AC;˘ A vital contribution to the winning of the CD2 Electoral vote. â&#x20AC;˘ A record number of Congressional

District votes 84,500. â&#x20AC;˘ A record number of general election candidates of color. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong response to the initiative to maximize the OHA Towersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vote 1. OHA Tower vote has historically been lower than the rest of North Omaha. 2. North Omaha voting had the potential to be significantly reduced because the polling places were moved from the towers due to Covid-19. 3. A successful initiative by Black Votes Matter produced votes on par with the rest of North Omaha. Separate OHA Report available upon request. â&#x20AC;˘ The affirmation in participating in electing the first African-American female as Vice President of the United States. â&#x20AC;˘ Contribution to the record-setting, write-in candidacy of Preston Love, Jr. 1. Candidacy began with only 50 days remaining and no funding. 2. Candidacy obtained 62,300 write-in votes statewide (a Nebraska historical record). 3. Candidacy contributed to NO/AA turnout. 4. Contribution for future African American candidates who want to break the color barrier in Nebraska by competing for state and federal offices. â&#x20AC;˘ The Victories of Consciousness for NO/ AA Voters to have the power to make a change and a difference.

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Nia DaCosta will be the new director of the sequel to Captain Marvel, making her the first Black woman to ever direct a Marvel Studios movie. The film will be released in the year 2022. DaCosta is taking over Anna Bodn and Ryan Fleck, who were the directors of the first installment of the box-office film. It comes as Marvel changes its directors in the sequel of movies such as Thor, Iron Man, and Captain America in hopes to give it a fresh take. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Congratulations @NiaDaCosta!!!!!! Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see where you take this! Anna and I are thrilled for you and wishing you the very best! Higher Further Faster!

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What Happens To The Home And Economy When Women Leave The Workforce? The pandemic-induced recession forced many women to drop out of the workforce, with research showing they were much more likely than men to give up jobs so they could take care of children when schools went online. The consequences of these decisions may go beyond each individual, though. “They could have large repercussions for the economy, the home, and society as a whole, says Andi Simon (www.andisimon. com), a corporate anthropologist, founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants, and author of the upcoming book Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business. Some ramifications of this 2020 exodus from the workforce for women could include: • A drop in consumer spending. When one spouse loses a job, whatever the reason might be, it means an immediate and sudden drop in income for that household. “The impact on household earnings will lead to reduced spending,” Simon says. “That will have ripple effects throughout the economy.” • An impact on women’s careers and advancement. Eventually, many of these women will no doubt go back to work, but how well they will be able to just pick up their careers where they left off could be another matter, Simon says. “Will they have lost ground in the line for promotions to men who didn’t take any time away from work?” she asks. “Also, depending on how slow the recovery is, rejoining the workforce might not be that quick and easy.” • A reduction in demand for familyrelated industries. When both spouses work outside the home, couples often need to make use of services that developed or grew because one adult – usually the

woman – wasn’t around to take care of certain household duties. For households where a mother is now back in the home, that has changed. “They no longer need to pay someone for childcare services,” Simon says. “In addition, the need for house-cleaning services is likely to drop.” • Changes to retail markets. A woman who stays home with the kids has different needs than a woman who commutes to an office each day, and those differences could be reflected in the world of retail, Simon says. Just as an example, there could be a drop in demand for makeup. Sales of business attire for women may plummet – or at least take a hit as more casual, comfortable clothes become more important wardrobe necessities. Restaurants could continue to struggle as people eat out less and cook at home more. • Entrepreneurial urges could shift to home businesses. Some women could still keep their career mindsets and try to establish their own businesses run from their homes, Simons says. But she cautions that there are questions about just what those businesses might be since some potential areas – such as marketing, consulting, and business coaching – have seen a downshift in demand for their services. “That leaves you to wonder just how viable setting up a home business might be,” Simon says. Despite all those concerns, some good can come out of this period as well for women who want a better life both personally and professionally, Simon says. “If you’ve not been satisfied with your career and your life, this could be an opportunity to rethink and rewrite your personal story,” she says. “You need to imagine what you want to become, focus on how to make that possible, and then begin to take steps to make it happen.”

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Quick History Lesson on African American Rights….VOTE! African American voting and history on the great African Americans. Voting for African Americans was established in the 1960s election which was the first time in history that African Americans could finally vote across the United States. Women were able to vote in the 1920s but African Americans still had to wait for 40 more years to vote. A terrible and bloody Civil War freed enslaved Americans. The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution (1868) granted African Americans the rights of citizenship. However, this did not always translate into the ability to vote. Black voters were systematically turned away from state polling places. To combat this problem, Congress passed the Fifteenth Amendment in 1870. To have a law and not enforce the law is like not having a

law. The presidential candidate who won in the 1960s was John. F Kennedy. In 1960 the United States presidential election was the 44th quadrennial presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 8, 1960. In a closely contested election, Democratic United States Senator John F. Kennedy defeated incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon, the Republican Party nominee. This was the first election in which fifty states participated and the last in which the District of Columbia did not. It was also the first election in which an incumbent president was ineligible to run for a third term because of the new term limits established by the 22nd Amendment. On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon Lesson continued on page 8

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Baines Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, guaranteeing African Americans the right to vote. The bill made it illegal to impose restrictions on federal, state and local elections that were designed to deny the vote to Black people. Johnson assumed the presidency in November 1963 upon the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In the presidential race of 1964, Johnson was officially elected by a landslide victory and used this mandate to push forth legislation he believed would improve the American way of life, which included stronger votingrights laws. Overall African Americans were able to cast their votes and I hope that all African Americans take the advantage of voting on November 3rd, in this 2020 election this year. King Maxwell, Jesuit Academy, 6th Grade

YOUTH/EDUCATION NEWS Jesuit specifically thinking of...who are they?

From virtual learning, to in class learning, back to virtual learning, back to in class learning calls for educators to have great fun, creativity and embracing the “out of the box” approach to educating our youth. During these amazing times, educators have an opportunity to stretch themselves and their paradigm of education, yet continue to keep a rigorous curriculum and provide class instruction that encourages critical thinking. With our most recent national current events, it will be worth your time to read what a fourth grader at Jesuit Academy shares below: -Dr. LeDonna Griffin

A couple of weeks ago, Dr. Griffin helped the fourth graders edit our writing assignments. We were asked to write about what we were thankful for. I shared that I was most thankful for women. A couple of days ago Dr. Griffin asked me if I would like to share more, and so I participated in an interview with Dr. Griffin. When you think about your thankfulness for women, what women are you

All women, but the women that I am referring to are my mom, my auntie, my grandma, you and Kamala Harris. These women remind me that all of the women we know can do and be anything. And, we would not be here without women. Tell me more… I really want everyone to know how thankful I am for women. I am thankful for my Mom because she helps me with all things and she is always there for me. I am thankful for my Aunty because she helps me too and she gives me advice to help me be a better kid. I am thankful for my Grandma because she loves me so much and when I get good grades, she pays me and congratulates me. This makes me feel like I want to do it again. I am thankful for Dr. Griffin because she is strong and she is brave and she helps me whenever I ask her a question. I also feel really good about the new Vice President, Kamala Harris. I feel good about that now because she has created a legacy

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for women as the first black woman to be a Vice President. I feel really good about that because now there can be a focus and legacy on women. Does any of this have anything to do with our mission here at Jesuit Academy of being Men for Others? Yes it does! Tell us about that... It connects because as Men for Others some men help women by putting stuff up for them and by helping then whenever they need something. What would you like all of your readers to know about your purpose for engaging in this written interview? We should all be thankful for women because without them, men would not be here. Dr. Griffin explained to me what it means to have a published writing, and I may now have published work in the only black owned newspaper in the state of Nebraska. Thank you Omaha Star Newspaper! Deontrae Hulett, Jesuit Academy, Fourth Grade

Mandela Celebrates Identity with a Black Lives Matter Advocacy Week Mandela scholars concluded a week of reflection on identity, learning about historically significant African Americans, and discussing the Black Lives Matter movement with an advocacy event. On Friday, October 30, 2020 scholars gathered on the soccer field, with posters and Black Lives Matter t-shirts. They walked while listening to music by Black artists, many chanting, “Black Lives Matter”. Families and community members were invited to join the event via Facebook live at https://www.facebook. com/NelsonMandelaElementary. The week came in response to the nation’s Black Lives Matter demonstrations and protests. Mandela, with 94 percent of its scholars identifying as African American, could not ignore recent events. The week kicked off the school’s re-commitment to its mission: to provide quality instruction that demonstrates ALL scholars can learn and develop academically, emotionally, socially, and physically, paying particular attention to the social and emotional aspects of that mission. Therefore, team members are reevaluating curriculum, making sure they are teaching accurate history, and teaching in a way that their scholars can be proud of their identity.

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