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Happy 103rd Birthday Mrs. Juanita Moore

April 8, 2022, marked the 103rd birthday of Mrs. Juanita Moore. Mrs. Moore was the principal at Howard Kennedy Elementary School for fifteen years. She is the daughter of James and Carrie Macey who graduated from Central High School in 1937 and Omaha University (UNO) in 1958. She was married to the late Milton Moore. Her life’s activities included: The Eastern Star, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and Queen of Hearts Bridge Club. She celebrated her birthday surrounded by may friends and family. Many organizations sent cards and flowers, to congratulate her. May God continue to bless you.

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Johnny Nesbit, a First National Bank of Omaha Senior Associate, C o m m e r c i a l Payments, a BIG Champion, and a Dollar Bill, has been named 2022 Mentor of the Year by MENTOR Nebraska. Johnny was born and raised in North Omaha and Johnny Nesbit graduated from Omaha North High. He considers his passion for giving back to his community as a way to reciprocate to the village that poured into him, ultimately molding him into the man he has become today. He is currently a 100 Black Men mentor, the president of the Urban League of Nebraska Young Professionals, treasurer of the Urban Financial Services Coalition, Chapter Advisor of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., co-director of Kappa League mentoring program, and sits on numerous nonprofit boards. In his free time, Johnny enjoys traveling, spending time with family, playing and watching sports, as well as going on Kappa League’s annual college tour. When asked about the honor Johnny said that he is glad to take part in making changes with our youth. Congratulations Johnny Nesbit for being a changemaker in our community.

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Philadelphia has reinstated the mask mandate… who has next???? One of our faithful readers sked me to write about CRT (Critical Race Theory) to help people understand why it is so controversial and get to the root. I went to www.civicway.org for my definitions and theory. Bob Melville, founder of Civic Way a non-profit organization dedicated to good government said: “CRT has been weaponized as part of Dotcom Studios an organized campaign to legitimize racism and demonize those who try to eradicate it.” Civic Way maintains: • Critical Race Theory began as a humble academic discipline in the late 1970’s • Critical Race Theory stands for the proposition that the United States cannot eradicate racism and fulfill its future promise without facing its past. • Critical Race Theory, like other ideas, should be CONTINUALLY tested and refined, but it should not be mischaracterized and weaponized for cynical political ends. So, there it is in a nutshell. Critical Race Theory is emphasizing honesty, which sometimes collides with “American mythology.” It reveals racism for what it is and is not. As far as education goes, it is not mandatory for public K-12 schools, nor is it required reading for students. CRT is a framework, not a one-size-fitsall but it is an evidence -based set of techniques for examining Diversity, Equity and Inclusion issues. It is not a malicious scheme to undermine America, but is a step on the road to improvement. CRT is not a threat to America but seeking to erase this theory is. To whitewash history is an assault on our county’s most noble ideas. Ignoring what this theory raises dooms our nation to ignorance and mediocrity. CRT is a desire to understand racial injustices and is a broader cultural movement to erase racism from our society and to make our country better. What is wrong with that????

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COMMENTARY A Fork in the Road:

April 15, 2022

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Business as Usual vs Opportunity By Preston Love Jr. As a trusted and credible community elder, in my beloved North Omaha, I come to you in an sincere effort for you to see what I seen. I grew up in a redlined, and segregated Omaha. I witnessed the development of a wonderful, and rich culture, in my beloved North Omaha, along with multiple generations of poverty. I have seen the reaction within my community to police shootings, racism, and racial strife. Those reactions have ranged from generationally trauma to outright anger, violence, and destructive protests. I have seen the brain drain and financial flight of some of our most talented African American people, to other more receptive cities. I offer myself as an example. My first job was with IBM, starting in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1966. I was with them 15 years, starting in my early 20’s. My gifts and financial potential were lost to North Omaha, as were so many of my north Omaha generation. We purposely left for opportunities elsewhere. For the record I returned home in 2005. Currently, I provide tours of the rich culture, and history, of North Omaha, which includes all the good, bad and the ugly, we have experienced. I note on my tour, and I note to you, that there are buildings in North Omaha

that are boarded up, and have been since the 1960’s. I have been puzzled, and amazed, at why there has never been a concerted, comprehensive, and thoughtful major development to improve, develop and rebuild North Omaha. Despite Nebraska’s claim of “The Good Life,” North Omaha has been a cloud on the glitter of Omaha, and to some degree, Nebraska. The realities of North Omaha are that generational poverty has created a community that has had to grapple with disparities in health, incarceration, educational achievement gaps, inequities, and I repeat, significant disinvestment. Generations of business as usual. Now, in 2022, following the aftermath of George Floyd, assaults on Democracy and heightened divisiveness, Omaha should realize that we are at the Fork in the Road. Our leadership, in the private and public sector, should understand that our very essence is at this fork. Will we seize this time to realize that right now is the time where our city can continue business as usual, or use this time as a great opportunity to make a statement of greatness, vision, and transformation? Let me be specific. There are many great, and significant, developments happening throughout the city. I am going to focus on two, to make my point. They are the sparkling and exciting Kiewit Luminarium, in north downtown, and the awesome, and game changing, beautiful high-rise

home of Mutual of Omaha, in central downtown. In my humble view, these are wonderful additions, not only to our greater downtown area, but to Omaha, and they will both can serve us, as does the St. Louis Arc and the Seattle Needle. Those two new developments alone can signal our greatness. But, I see a once in a lifetime opportunity for these developments to make a grand statement for the nation and us to see. The statement? that their development would be linked to a collateral development in our city’s most depressed areas? Imagine, people, around this country will herald Mutual of Omaha, and its grandeur skyscraper, but will say in the same breath; they collaborated with the community in their most depressed area, and developed an intentional linked development in that sector, that will serve to change the nature, and the future, of that community forever. I am not suggesting, yet, what form that collateral development will take. That can be part of the wonderful story, that Mutual of Omaha will develop the form, the substance, the specifics of that collateral development, with the people of the community itself. I suggest to you, when the story is told, it will impact other cities with similar blight and long-standing neglect and, can be a beacon and an example for cities all over the country to follow. Why not Omaha leading the way? We have that opportunity. Despite the greatness of the new Mutual building Preston continued on page 4

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that I am using, as a example, I pray we are not facing business as usual? May I add that the same dynamics apply to the wonderful north downtown development of the Kiewit Luminarium. I feel an openness in that project for understanding of the unique transformative nature of the opportunity for us all. Will Omaha continue down its historical path of north Omaha neglect or will we once and for all seize the opportunities before they are lost. I add to the overall opportunity of the Mutual development a challenge to Metro transit to also use the development not only go east and west but see the opportunities of connecting north and south. Lastly, I am an advocate for TIF. Tax Increment Financing, which simply stated, defer tax collections to facilitate attract good developments. Business as usual, does not take into consideration the effect of deferring tax has on the funding of our Omaha Public Schools. I restate, we are at a fork in the road, business as usual versus opportunity. North Omaha wants to know the directions to taken this time.

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Salem Baptist Church celebrates 100 years of faith, fortitude When the world ground to a halt in March 2020, businesses closed, schools scrambled and churches were left without a way to worship – unsure of how to gather when gathering was the one thing the world could no longer do. Salem Baptist Church paused, reassured its congregation and created a plan to continue worship in the midst of the disruption caused by a global pandemic. Led by Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus, the North Omaha church quickly assembled the New Normal Ministry, a team of church leaders and congregants dedicated to navigating the challenges of COVID-19. The team regularly communicated with the congregation about virtual services and pandemic news, and before the church reopened for in-person worship on Sept. 19, 2021, they developed protocols to ensure the safety of the congregation. The process wasn’t always smooth, but it was successful. “Over the course of two years, we had to change everything,” said Pastor Bachus. For Salem, this quick pivot and willingness to adapt in the face of

adversity isn’t anything new. Instead, it’s the culmination of 100 years of tenacity. Another challenge met head on. Before COVID, it was the ongoing scourge of injustice and inequity. And before that, it was a small group of faithful Christians in need of a church to call home. Salem Baptist Church was founded on April 9, 1922 when a group of North Omaha residents led by Rev. J.S. Williams gathered together with the vision of organizing a new Baptist church. A council was chosen, Rev. Williams was named pastor and the congregation began to grow. The church’s founders named it Salem, which means “house of peace” in Hebrew. In 1935, the local government designated the area that included Salem’s building as a slum, prompting church leadership to move to 2741 Decatur Street and build a new structure. In 1944, Rev. J.C. Wade Sr. accepted the position of Senior Pastor. Under Pastor Wade’s guidance, the church navigated a segregated city, as well as the burgeoning Civil Rights Movement. In 1958, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at a national Baptist conference in Omaha

and preached at Salem. Pastor Wade’s church became a voice of change at a time when so many Black voices were silenced. “The African American church has been the backbone of the community – of every Black community – for the last 400 years,” said Pastor Bachus. “It was the place people could speak. Specifically, pastors could speak truth to power. When other people couldn’t say certain things because their livelihood would be jeopardized, the pastor could say it. They could address social justice and inequity.” Raised within the Salem community, under the guidance of their father, Pastor Wade’s children – Ruth, J.C. Wade, Jr., Doretha, Melvin, Julius, and Marsha – took his lessons to heart, especially when it came to their faith, their future and their role in the Black church. “He told us to get an education, he taught us to trust Jesus and the next thing that I learned coming up in the Black church is that we learn compassion,” said Wade’s son, Rev. J.C. Wade Jr. Pastor Wade’s tenure was also a time of

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THE CULTURE THE OMAHA STAR Page Five Local Scholars Tour Historically Black Colleges and Museums

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By Damien Coran

During the week of March 13-18,2022, 32 local high school students took the trip of a lifetime on the Black College and Cultural Enrichment Tour. This was an opportunity to explore colleges and cultural history in the southeast United States during the Omaha Public Schools’ spring break. The group visited six colleges and four museums as well as multiple historical sites along their way. Each college visit featured an admissions presentation and walking tour of the campus. Every school represents diverse educational opportunities; students were impressed with the variety of educational pathways available at HBCUs. Colleges visited included Paul Quinn College in Texas, Grambling State University in Louisiana, Jackson State University in Mississippi, Alabama State and Alabama A&M Universities in Alabama, and Tennessee State University in Tennessee. Cultural enrichment stops included visits to Grambling State’s Eddie G. Robinson Museum, the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Alabama, and Greenwood Rising, a Black Wall Street memorial in Tulsa, OK. The group even took a walk across the Edmund Pettis Bridge in Selma, Alabama. Every stop increased student engagement with civil rights, social justice, and commitment to education. “The interactive-ness of the museum really hit home about what happened, really makes you think and remember the lives that were lost,” Samara Hervey stated when asked about Greenwood Rising. According to Dakota Spigner, “Black Wall Street was a successful district located in Tulsa. It was one kind, but sadly was destroyed due to the whites angry, greed, and mind set of their superiority. After the tragedy that took place, our people didn’t lose hope and set out to rebuild their legacy”. When asked to comment on visiting the Legacy Museum Sherdale Green stated, “This is important to remember because this shows the challenges and consequences we had to face if we stood up for what we wanted. This shows strength and determination - people had to create some type of change in this crazy world we live in. This will always be important to remember to show what we went through to get to the point we are today which we are still working for our equality.” After touring Jackson State University, the group received a special treat from Omaha native Tierre Miller. Owner of Johnny T's in Omaha and Jackson, he hosted and sponsored our group for a lunch buffet at his Jackson location. Tierre was once a student on the college tour and Omaha should be proud of his growth and business success. Several students mentioned the impact this trip had on them including Kamarra Howard-Foster who said, “The trip was amazing. It really opened my eyes to a lot of history and my future. I think that it helped me narrow down this and finally see how real this is becoming. I loved the schools and their energy.” According to Shawn-Anthony Morland, “I always thought college was going to be difficult to get accepted in, but the colleges on the tour made it very clear that if you have a good GPA and ACT/SAT score, you could get a full ride. Thanks to that, I have visioned myself attending a HBCU more clearly than ever.” The Black College and Cultural Enrichment Tour is a collaborative effort to support local students access to HBCUs. Tour sponsors include the North Omaha Foundation for Human Development, Salem Baptist Church, Nebraska’s HBCU + Greek Collaborative, and GiNOSKO Consulting. Special thanks for the tour this year to the Urban League of Nebraska, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Delta Epsilon Omega Chapter, The Bobby Byars Foundation, Inc., and The Nebraska Ivy Foundation for providing additional sponsorship and funding. For more information on next year’s college tour please contact the Urban League of Nebraska, Rachelle Tucker at 402-210-1658, or Kathy J. Trotter at 402-6581259.

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unprecedented growth for the church, with membership increasing from 88 to 3,000 people. In March 1971, a new church was built at 3336 Lake Street. In that same decade, Salem’s choir was nominated for a Grammy. Wade retired as Senior Pastor in 1988, before his death in 1999, leaving a legacy celebrated by congregants and carried forward by his family. “My dad made sure that everyone was included in the ministry of the Church,” said Wade’s daughter, Ruth. “At the passing of my father, he never had a lot of money to leave to us, but he left us a rich legacy. He left us something that money couldn’t buy – he left us his name.” The growth set in motion by Rev. Wade was sustained by his successor, Rev. Maurice Watson, who came to Salem from Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1988. Membership grew, the church added two additional Sunday worship services and broke ground on a new worship center and educational facility at 3131 Lake Street. All this forward momentum was rooted in Wade’s deep understanding of the role of the Black church in society. “Everything we have acquired as a people in this nation, we have gotten through the direct or indirect influence of the Black church,” Rev. Watson said. “It was the Black church that pricked the conscious of this sometimes-racist society and helped to pull down those walls of segregation. The Black church has been the vehicle that has given hope to people and a voice to the voiceless.” His perspective also helped him make important inroads within the Omaha community. “Salem has, for decades, been the largest African American Church in Omaha in terms of membership. That was the case for decades under Rev. Wade,” he said. “I was able to come along and continue that. People have looked to our larger congregation to help

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galvanize support for common causes, and Salem has been that to the Black community and to Omaha.” After leading the church for more than 15 years and becoming a beloved figure in the North Omaha community, Pastor Watson was called to a new leadership role as a Senior Pastor in Macon, Georgia. That year, in September 2005, Rev. Selwyn Q. Bachus became the new pastor at Salem. Pastor Bachus’ calling wasn’t always clear, he said. As a teenager, he remembers coming to Omaha to see his father (who still serves as Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Kansas City) preach at Salem. And while what he heard moved him, he initially struggled with his own calling. When Salem was looking for a new Senior Pastor, he initially recommended a friend, but several months later, the spirit moved, and he decided to add his own name for consideration. “Once I submitted my information, I felt a great deal of confirmation,” he said. He met with church leadership and the remaining pieces fell into place. That deep sense of confirmation has both sustained and driven him forward. In his 17 years of leadership, Pastor Bachus has witnessed a lot of change, and he’s ushered in even more. He worked to successfully retire the church’s debt. He’s seen the congregation evolve, becoming more multi-generational and welcoming congregants from more neighborhoods in North Omaha and beyond. As younger generations come up in the church, he’s worked to foster a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. “You know, even though I still wear a suit every Sunday, I think people feel they can come as they are,” he said. “I think that’s one of the walls that has been broken.” He has seen Salem’s ministry carry on the legacy of the Black church and impact the North Omaha community in a variety of ways, uniting Salem’s founding principles with new initiatives. “After decades of the drill team, decades of the food pantry, and decades of worship, we’ve had an influence on the lives of generations,” he said. “When you talk about the larger community, I want to go back to our music ministry that has visited prisons. We’ve introduced people not just to the gospel but to the gift of the African American church.” He also sees the hope and opportunity in the relationships Salem has with other North Omaha churches. “Salem, along with other Black churches, has really influenced the life and culture of North Omaha,” said Bachus. One hundred years after it was founded, Salem Baptist Church is the largest Black church in Nebraska – a testament to the enduring role of the Black church and its people, in a sea of Red State politics. A century of children growing up, raising families and carrying forward the legacy set in motion back in 1922. “One hundred years is a milestone. There are very few individuals that live to be 100 years old. And it’s exciting to me, being a member of Salem for 50 plus years, to say that I have lived to be a part of this momentous occasion in our church history,” said Deacon James Brewer. Deacon Brewer has kept in touch with congregants who have moved to other places over the years who plan to come back and help Salem celebrate. As part of the centennial celebration, Pastor Watson will return to preach as well as to celebrate with the church. “I’m looking forward to seeing people who were there when I first joined, as well as hearing Pastor Watson, who was pastor when I joined the church,” says member Aaron Dailey. While his parents attended a different church, he visited Salem with a friend 35 years ago and never looked back. Donna Jackson shares Dailey’s excitement. A member of Salem for more than 20 years, with a second generation of Jacksons now joining the church, she sees the 100th anniversary celebration as an opportunity to take another step toward normalcy. To gather together again after two years apart. “We’re really excited to hopefully have lots of members return for in-person service. I’m excited for the opportunity to hear the choir… We haven’t been able to hear them sing and worship as a mass choir for two years now. I’m really excited for Pastor Watson’s return and looking forward to Pastor Wade’s son coming to preach.” For the Salem community, another important way to celebrate a century of ministry is to look toward the next 100 years. COVID19 pushed the church to evolve in small ways, like implementing sanitizing precautions for the church choir. It also compelled the church to move forward in big ways such as offering virtual worship services for the first time, which has brought new worshippers and members into the church—from across the country and the world. Some being younger members who might not otherwise be in the seats, but who join virtually every Sunday. “Technology has allowed us to reach people we would never have reached. As the pastor, it’s shown me the durability of the church,” said Pastor Bachus. That durability, which has been present within Salem since its first meeting 100 years ago, has kept the church relevant, resilient and thriving in the face of adversity. “As people of faith, we’ve been able, when we’ve been disrespected six days out of the week, to crawl back to church and be refreshed and revived. I think that’s the enduring thing,” he said. 100 Years of Ministry Celebration Activities Resurrection Sunday Worship Sunday, April 17, 2022 10 a.m. service only; no noon service Centennial Revival Sunday, April 17, 2022, Monday, April 18 and Tuesday, April 19 7 p.m. nightly

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When Jesus Died On The Cross, Why Did He Say, “It Is Finished”? By Carey Kinsolving and Friends “God knows,” says Mia, 5. Yes, we know that God knows why Jesus said, “It is finished,” but the question is do you know? The last words before death often serve as a window to the soul. Jesus not only uttered the words, “It is finished,” he shouted them. The Apostle John gives us Jesus’ last words (John 19:30), but Matthew, Mark and Luke tell us Jesus cried with a loud voice (Matt. 27:50; Mark 15:37 and Luke 23:46). Jesus also said, “Father, into your hands, I commit my spirit” (Luke 23:46). Whether this followed or preceded “It is finished” is hard to tell. We also learn from John that Jesus said, “I thirst” before drinking sour wine from a sponge offered on a hyssop branch by a soldier. When your throat is parched, it’s difficult to talk and even harder to shout. Before his crucifixion, Jesus refused sour wine (Mark 15:23). He wanted to be fully alert for the work he came to finish. Concerning Jesus’ thirst, commentator Michael Cocoris wrote: “He died thirsting that we might drink of the water of life and never thirst again.” “Jesus is never going to be finished with us because he loves us,” says Ethan, 6. There are certain aspects of our relationship with God that will never be finished. Finite creatures will never exhaust the wisdom, mystery and riches that rest in an infinite God. Throughout the eternal ages, we’ll be exploring the depth of God’s grace and love. However, the focus here is on what is finished. “I think Jesus said ‘It is finished’ because he paid the price for our sins, which is death,” says Matthew, 11. Yes! “It is finished,” is Jesus’ victory cry and a final report to his Father. Jesus accomplished his mission. In some mysterious way that no one can comprehend, Jesus suffered separation from his Father when he bore our sins in his body on a cruel cross. The other time Jesus cried out in a loud voice on the cross was when he shouted, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46). I never cease to be amazed at the answers I receive when I ask people, “Why did Jesus say ‘It is finished’ on the cross?” It’s amazing how many people have never given those words serious consideration. The logical implication of Jesus’ final words should be clear. If Jesus finished the work of paying for our sins on the cross, how many sins does that leave us to pay for? The answer is a big, fat zero. The height of arrogance is to think you can do something to add to the finished work of Christ on the cross. In light of the suffering Jesus endured on the cross, any attempt to offer God something in the form of religious penance or good works as a way to atone for your sin is total vanity. We’re so brainwashed with the idea that we have to earn God’s favor. The ultimate proof of the finality of Jesus’ offering for sins is his glorious resurrection. Happy Easter! Think about this: “It is finished” in the original Greek of the New Testament was often used in commerce for a bill that was “paid in full.” Memorize this truth: “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished!’” (John 19:30a). Ask this question: Have you trusted Jesus’ “paid in full” atonement for your sins or something else that you imagine will impress God?

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Learned and Still Learning By Velma J. Sanders Having been empowered and anointed by the Spirit of God, at His baptism, (Luke 3), Jesus Christ launches His public ministry in His hometown synagogue of Nazareth, Galilee (Luke 4). It is there that He reads, from the prophet Isaiah, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me because He has anointed Me.” Upon the reading of this scripture, He publicly announces and strategically outlines His mission; what He is to do and who He is to minister to. Being rejected in Nazareth, He goes to Capernaum; teaching and proclaiming the kingdom of God, with authority and power fulfilling the prophecy concerning Himself. Constantly and consistently manifesting His divinity; reflecting the Father’s compassion and love for mankind; pushing back and expelling the darkness. Realizing that, as the Lamb of God, it will only be a few short years before His ultimate work of paying the price for sin must be accomplished, He begins to call to Himself disciples to carry on in His name (Luke 5), after His resurrection and ascension. From among a greater number of disciples, Jesus chooses twelve men. These twelve disciples, He called apostles, were privileged to both public and private teachings. For some time, their only assignment was to follow Jesus; looking, listening and learning. (Luke chapters 6-8)

At the appropriate time, (Luke 9), Jesus equips them with power and authority to go forth in His name, preaching and healing, on their first solo mission trip throughout Galilee. But before sending them, He gives practical, but unbelievable, instruction. He said, “Take nothing for the journey.” They were to take no bags, money, extra clothing or food. Even being sent forth as a delegation of apostles, they are still disciples having yet to learn, through experience to relinquish self-reliance and to daily and totally trust the Lord as they went about doing what He had assigned them to do; taking nothing for the journey. Being obedient to the given commands and instructions, they had a successful mission trip and were able to return and give a good report. Having passed this first test, as it were, Jesus intensifies and advances His training of the twelve. Their next session of training started immediately with many other lessons yet to be learned. They must learn of the necessity to rest; the need for compassion; the lesson of failure; the need for humility, and further maturation in their trust and dependency on God, and of His ability to do the miraculous. There is still so much room for growth since that first beckoning command, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” As it was with those early disciples, it is true of us today. Regardless of how much we have learned about the Christ and this Christian journey or in spite of how much the Lord has been pleased to work through us by His enabling power, there is still a need for further growth. We have learned, and are still learning. Vsanders875@ centurylink.net

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The historic St. John’s AME Church presented their 7th annual Dream Keeper's Award’s Celebration Sunday, March 6, during worship service, Rev. Keith D. Cornelius, Pastor, honoring Mr. Richard Web Sr., President & CEO at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands and former club member and former CEO of 100 Black Men of Omaha The Dream Keeper’s award is an annual event honoring outstanding individuals who exhibit servant leadership that focuses on the growth and well-being of people and

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The popular violinist, originally from Lincoln, was eager to work with Mandela scholars after viewing a previous performance of “Stand Up” by Cynthia Erivo that fourth and fifth grade scholars recorded earlier this year. Jessica Davis, violin and orchestra teacher from the Omaha Conservatory of Music who works with the Mandela scholars through their String Sprouts program, had sent the video to many popular violinists across the country.

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