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Family of the Week:

Harrison Family Makes Nebraska Sports Hall of Fame History

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Front Row: Cathy Harrison Banks, Marian1985; Father, L.G. Harrison, Mother, Shirley Harrison; Richard Harrison, Creighton Prep, 1981 Second Row: Carla Harrison Griffin, Bryan 1998; Diana Harrison, Benson 1992; Lisa Harrison, Marian 1986; Valerie Harrison, Benson 1988; Gayla Harrison, Central 1994; Les “Pee Wee” Harrison, Central 1982 Back Row: Vicente Harrison, Bryan 1995; Maurice Harrison, Creighton Prep 1984; Dale Harrison, Benson 1989 History was made in the state of Nebraska when the first African American Family was inducted into the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame. On Sunday, April 18, 2021, the family of the late L.G. and Shirley Harrison became the recipients of the Fischer Family Award. The Fischer Family Award honors families whose involvement, contributions and leadership made a significant impact on high school sports. The passion for sports started with parents, LG and Shirley, who both played in their youth. LG played basketball at Mary Holmes College in Mississippi, and later for the Armour Packing House, the Black Ravens and the Mets, all recreational teams in Omaha. In addition, he played baseball for the Monarchs, also in Omaha while Shirley played basketball for the Clovers. The Harrison children, Richard, Leslie, Maurice, Cathy, Lisa, Valerie, Dale, Diana, Gayla, Vicente, and Carla all participated in athletics since elementary school. The children began playing sports in elementary school, most while attending Sacred Heart, with their interests continuing through middle school, and into high school. The high schools that they attended included Creighton Prep, Omaha Benson, Omaha Bryan, Omaha Cathedral, Omaha Central and Omaha Marian where they competed in the areas of football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, track and field, and cross country. Collectively, they played sports in high school in Omaha for 22 consecutive years from 1977-1998. Many would go on to pursue athletics in college and semi-professionally. “This award represents the values and principles that our parents instilled in us as a young African American family growing up in North Omaha,” says Richard Harrison, the oldest of the brood. “What they left behind was a footprint of their values, which extended into the classrooms, and on the teams and courts that we played on all over the city, and in our personal and professional lives as well.” The Harrisons have left a legacy that made a mark in Omaha High School sports and beyond.

Chief Operating Officer named 4Urban.org Preston Love, Jr., Founder and CEO of The Institute of Urban Development (4Urban.org), announced today that Krystal Fox has been named Chief Operating Officer for all operations related to the Organization. 4Urban.org is a non-profit focused on four pillars: youth development, urban economic development, community engagement and the anchor organization, Black Votes Matter Institute, which features the Black Votes Matter Youth Black History Tour. Ms. Fox, who is a graduate of Truman State University (MO), is Social Action Chair of the Omaha Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Co-President for the League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha, and the Public Policy Chair for the Omaha Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. Mr. Love stated that he is extremely pleased to have someone with the skill Krystal Fox set of vision, personality, technological and leadership skills, leading the team for 4Urban.org. He also stated that, “her appointment will solidify the growth, development and long-term future, and the legacies, of the 4Urban operations.”

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New Deputy Executive Director

Omaha 100 Incorporated has hired Malinda Williams as its Deputy Executive Director. With a Bachelors in Public Relations/ Business and an Executive Master of Business Administration, Malinda is Founding Partner and Financial Advisor at MVEST Wealth Partners. Malinda has served as President of Urban League of Nebraska Young Professionals, Vice President of the Orangeburg Chamber of Commerce Malinda Williams Young Professionals, Advisory Committee member of I Be Black Girl and as a board member of the Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce. Malinda’s background includes relationship development and strategic partnerships, communications and marketing, business development, and financial management. Omaha 100 is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides mortgage loans to help increase homeownership opportunities for underserved markets and populations in the Omaha and Council Bluffs communities. Malinda says, “Empowering families to build financial capacity and achieve prosperity as they define it has been a passion of mine throughout my career. I am looking forward to doing my part to expand that impact with the Omaha 100, Incorporated organization by helping families gain increased access to affordable loans and leveraging homeownership to bridge the wealth gap and promote generational wealth in the greater Omaha area.” We appreciate her talents and passion for Omaha 100’s mission and enthusiastically welcome Malinda to the Omaha 100 Team.

Publisher’s Pen By Terri D. Sanders

COVID-19 is on the decline, but as they say: “we are not out of the woods YET.” The massacre that happened in Tulsa, Oklahoma was 100 years ago. If you are not familiar with what I am talking about: a section of Tulsa, Oklahoma known as BLACK WALL STREET was destroyed by David Turnbo Photography the KKK and other white towns people. The area was burned to the ground from bombing by ground and sky. If you google: Tulsa race riot of 1921, you can get all the gory details. It began May 31,1921, and lasted for two days! More than 1400 homes and businesses were burned and more than 10,000 people were left homeless. In 2020 the equivalent of $32.65 million was lost. This was in the prosperous neighborhood of Greenwood. In 2020 the massacre became part of the Oklahoma curriculum. Two persons (that I know of) testified to support reparations for this event. The persons testifying were children at the time and are now approximately 102-104 years old. The massacre was ended when the Oklahoma National Guard imposed martial law. This event has been documented in films and fiction, the program The Watchman is a portrayal of the events. Art once again imitates life… I am here to say that the Black Press MATTERS. We bring the stories that no one else tells in the mainstream media. The National Newspaper Publishers Association is an organization that represents approximately 230+ Black newspapers around the country was established in 1940 and the founding publisher of the Omaha Star, Mildred D. Brown, was at that table. She recognized that the Black Press matters. We have cultural, economic, and entrepreneurial power and we need to exercise it by pooling our resources and spread/extend our power for GOOD. We can empower ourselves and rise up from the inequities that exist. Black Wall Street is not mythical. It was real. As we approach Omaha Days (July 26-August 2) and people return to reflect on the good ole days, what is new? What has changed? What progress has been made? This event happens every two years (biennial). As we strive, do not do it standing in place, but let US go forward…I believe in the legacy of Mildred D Brown!

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Pastor Portia Cavitt awarded Who’s Who In America’s Neighborhoods Award Pastor Portia Cavitt of Claire Memorial Church has been named Who’s Who in America’s neighborhoods, by Neighborhoods USA ( N U S A ) . h t t p s : / / w w w. nusa.org/ Pastor Cavitt will receive this honor during the 46th Annual virtual NUSA Conference held May 19th-May 22nd hosted by the city of Fort Pastor Portia Cavitt Worth, Texas. Over the past year, Pastor Cavitt has been instrumental in making sure members of North Omaha and surrounding communities have access to healthy food for their families, and by keeping the community informed on the coronavirus hosting weekly Facebook lives with health care professionals. Most recently

she’s been the lead community member organizing vaccination clinics at Girls Inc. partnering with the Douglas County Health Department. Pastor Cavitt was nominated for the award on behalf of the community by Dr. Cynthia Lindenmeyer. (Please see nomination submission below). As President of NONA(North Omaha Neighborhood Alliance), and NUSA Board Vice President I am honored to see Pastor Cavitt be recognized on a national level for all of the hard work she has done and continues to do for the North Omaha community. Racial and ethical approaches to community health (REACH) is a periodic column focused on reducing health disparities in the African American community. It includes topics submitted by Creighton University Health Sciences Multicultural and Community Affairs (HS-MACA) department and is supported by the COVID -19 agreement with Douglas County Health Department (DCHD).

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Changes Driven By Mask Mandate Expiration, New CDC Guidelines For more than a year, Omaha Children’s Museum has adapted to the health and safety guidelines and mandate changes due to the global pandemic. With the announcement of social guideline updates from the Center for Disease Control, as well as the expiration of the City of Omaha mask mandate today, museum leaders have decided to end its mask requirement for visitors as well as lift the 20% cap on building attendance levels. The museum will continue to strongly encourage mask-wearing while inside the building. “We have a robust air filtering system that treats and filters air particles and many cleaning measures in place, including continual sanitizing of touched surfaces throughout the day, to protect our staff and visitors,” said Lindy Hoyer, Executive Director of Omaha Children’s Museum. “Even

Details about the policy changes When Omaha Children’s Museum reopened in August 2020, the leadership team had the health and safety of staff and guests in mind when they created temporary policies such as requiring masks at all times and limited capacity to 20% at all times. Going forward the museum’s policy will be: • Masks are strongly encouraged for ages 2 and older. Complimentary masks and face shields are available at the guest services counter. • All museum staff members must wear a mask. • All summer camp attendees must wear a mask. • The museum will no longer limit the number of tickets available per hour, effectively ending the museum’s 20% cap on capacity. To help spread out attendance levels, the museum has added an extra day of being open and additional hours on Saturday

Safety measures in place at the museum Many significant health and safety updates to the museum over the past year are permanent, including: • Each area of the museum that’s open to the public -- on both floors -- has a large air purification system that continually filters and sanitizes the air. • The Super Gravitron now has four UV lights that sanitize the balls every time they pass through. As the balls drop from the hopper, they’re clean for the next child to pick up. • The museum has touchless entry and exits into the museum and in restrooms. • The lobby and guest services counter have been redesigned to allow for easier social distancing. • Additional hand sanitizer stations will still be available throughout the building. Expanded Hours In The Summer The museum announced earlier in May that it would expand its hours starting May 29. After careful consideration, the museum leaders believe this change will allow the expected increase of visitors this summer to be spread out over more days and more hours each day. The museum will expand its hours to Tuesdays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 5 to All ages p.m. The museum has not been open on a Tuesday for more than a year.

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During Black History Month, Sacred Heart students virtually toured the Great Plains Black History Museum with the guidance of Eric L. Ewing, executive director for the museum. Students learned about the contributions and achievements of African Americans with an emphasis on the Great Plains region. Students from Sacred Heart, All Saints, Holy Name, and St Philip Neri wanted to do something to support the museum. Students worked for several months to sell lollipop’s and hold a casual day event fundraiser where students paid $1.00 to “get out of uniform” and wear something casual. The efforts resulted in a check presentation on May 19, 2021, of $558.00 to the Great Plains Black History Museum in

Gabriella Turner graduated from Sacred Heart May 20. She was recently honored by the Rotary Honor Roll, a time-honored tradition, distinguishes eighth grade students who represent the highest characteristics of leadership, character, scholarship & presence. Now that Gabriella is in the Rotary Honor Roll Program, she is eligible to apply Gabriella Turner for a college scholarship in her senior year of high school. She will attend Central High School next year and is most excited about exploring art and science. Gabriella plans to become a Medical Examiner or work for the Police Department as a Crime Scene Investigator or Forensic Scientist. Gabriella said, “Sacred Heart prepared me academically for future challenges because the teachers work with us individually, I was always given challenges beyond my grade level.” Her favorite teacher was Mr. Kozier, technology teacher, who inspired her love of math and science during STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) training. “I will miss my Sacred Heart teachers as they are like family to me, but I am looking forward to the new challenges in high school,” said Gabriella. Gabriella is the youngest of three children. Both of her older sisters attended Sacred Heart, Central High School and both will be in college in the fall of 2021.

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support of the Museum’s mission. “Our students enjoyed raising dollars to support the Museum,” said Mike Jensen, principal at Sacred Heart. “We teach God’s love, kindness and excellence and this was a great lesson in giving back to our community for our students.”

Entrepreneurs on the move… Candice Price and Ron Devers are on the move and are prime examples of entrepreneurs that personify that “You can do anything with the right team, information, and hard work. They have proven the power in partnership. Pictured here in from of their newest acquisition on 90th Street, they are entrepreneurs on the move UP. Four businesses and counting: Home Team Auto, Ron’s Auto Center, Sapphire Grill, and Quality Choice Caskets. (All are advertised in the Omaha Star Business Connections section). Candice3 is also the Director of Grow Nebraska which recently cut the ribbon at 5790 Sprague. These partners continue to invest in the community promoting economic development and added employment. They are continually adding to their team. Congratulations Candice and Ron!

From left to right: Sacred Heart fourth graders Nebaria and Cody, Eric L. Ewing, executive director for the Great Plains Black History Museum, and seventh graders Tyrus and Casteria.

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North Omaha Area Health to Host Women’s Health Day On Saturday May 29, 2021, from 11am to 3pm, North Omaha Area Health (NOAH) Free Clinic, located at 5620 Ames Ave. is inviting women of all ages to spend some time and attention on their holistic health. NOAH will host Women’s Health Day, featuring health screenings such as blood pressure, blood glucose, sexually transmitted disease, and more. Free raffle prizes will be awarded for participants. Refreshments will also be available. Additionally, speakers will cover topics such as self-care, financial wellness, physical fitness, and overall women’s health. Guests can expect to gain the empowerment that comes with taking control of their health. Health services and information will be widely available at NOAH Free Clinic on May 29th. Many of the women we love spend extensive time caring for others. Women are often the glue that keeps our families strong. Too often, their care for others comes at the expense of their own health. Black women suffer disproportionately from heart disease and hypertension (high blood pressure). These diseases are mostly preventable, however they require time and attention. NOAH Free Clinic is encouraging women in our community to take time for themselves on May 29th, Women’s Health Day. If you would like to schedule an appointment ahead of time for Women’s Health Day, call (402) 933-0737.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS/COMMENTARY May 28, 2021 Thoughts of a College Girl: Racism’s Tug-of-War with Democracy Reevaluating your post-pandemic plans

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The horrible cycle of voter suppression. The State of Georgia, has created the most bizarre, and horrible, evidence of the point of how far voter suppression has come. And, many of our states appear to be moving to join Georgia, including Florida, and Arizona. Florida on the front end and Arizona on the back end. Florida, with new techniques to restrict voting, and in particular to restrict use of drop boxes and vote by mail, and Arizona, by recounting and attempting to challenge the 2020 vote in their state. Georgia, the current leader of voter suppression in the nation, and whose claims are that they are making voting easier, is both not true and laughable. The Georgia law will also limit usage of vote by mail and drop boxes, reduce early voting times and mechanisms, and remove the Secretary of State from being a voting member on the Election Board. May I remind us that the Georgia Secretary of State refused to bow down to the former president’s request to find 11,000 votes on his behalf and unbelievably, giving the State Legislature the power to suspend an election result. Let us not forget, that bringing water or food to voters, who have to stand for hours in line to vote, has been made illegal, albeit that the lines were longer because of the new statutes that create long lines. Which brings us to the necessity to further look at this tug of war between voter suppression which is rooted in racism, pres-

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ervation of power, and political demagoguery. At the other side of the tug of war, pulls democracy. Voting is an expression of individual liberty. Our founders saw governments as existing to protect our inalienable rights, in which voting is one of those. The Constitution doesn’t guarantee the right to vote, it states that the government cannot deny or abridge our rights. Historically, efforts to abridge those rights have been mitigated, like a tugof-war to stop racism and preservation of power, and let us not forget that the rights of Black and other people of color were abridged in 1857, by the Dred Scott Supreme Court decision and abridged by Jim Crow, in overt and de-facto ways, and abridged with the Supreme Court decision, in 2013, in Shelby vs Holder. Those abridgements created a tug-of-war between those attempts and the Civil War, the 13th, 14th, 15th and 19th amendments, and the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting rights act. So, we find ourselves in 2021, with an all-out, renewed, unbridled attack, to abridge our voting rights, with Georgia leading the charge. This time the tug-of-war is led by the forces of political demagoguery and racism. What we are faced with is, for us to not be fooled by nice and democratic statements, and pleads of misinformation, about what these new attempts really are. They are directed to change the political vote by suppression and to maintain political power. It is not issue-based, it is about survival of political demagoguery. So, the tug-of-war continues, and on the other side of those fighting for suppression, are three major pieces of Legislation: A. The for the People Act, (H.R.1/S.1), 2021. To date, 47 states have introduced more than 360 bills aimed at abridging our ability to vote. H.R.1/S.1 will expand access to the ballots, override most of the various state’s voter suppression legislation and include: • Automatic voter registration • At least 2 weeks of early voting • No discriminatory voter I.D. • Restore voting rights upon release from prison • Make election day a holiday B. The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 (H.R.4) This act will restore the full power of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, dismantled by the 2013 Supreme Court, which includes the power to block racially discriminatory laws before they are enacted. • Sets new criteria for states with histories of voter suppression • Allows courts to block discriminatory election policies • Ensures that new election rules comply with Supreme Court Ruling

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By: Asia Rollins When you turn on your TV or scroll through a newsfeed, it might seem as though the world is in a never-ending cycle of doom because of the Coronavirus Pandemic. While there have been improvements with the development of vaccines and more in-person events taking place, the impact of this disease will be felt for many years down the road. There are still thousands of people dying from COVID19 worldwide. As of May 21, there have been 575,535 COVID-19 related deaths in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A part of the deaths are 2,833 people from Nebraska. Obviously, the numbers don’t lie. COVID-19 is still here, but there is a rush to act like the pandemic was a small pump in the road for society that never happened, but COVID-19’s impact is much deeper. With all the information we have available and from everyday peoples’ personal experiences, it’s clear that there is no returning to a new normal. People must realize that their new normal is dealing with the impacts of the pandemic. In the future, one of the first steps to moving forward in a post-pandemic society is acknowledging that the pandemic took place. Glossing over the situation or trying to shrink a deadly, global pandemic to the size of a seasonal cold won’t allow society to heal from large amounts of trauma and devastation. Lessening the impact of the pandemic is a slap in the face to victims and those working hard to keep us informed and safe. However, you can’t blame people for wanting to see the end of COVID-19. Dealing with the pandemic on a daily basis has disrupted lives. One quick way to avoid trauma is to remove yourself from the situation or act like nothing is going on. People have used escapism as a way to cope with being remote, not having regular contact with loved ones and death. Streaming services are booming and DIY projects are popping up everywhere, but a movie can’t take away the trauma that people are experiencing. The pandemic has multiplied the problems that marginalized people face. Articles published on Zoom fatigue don’t scratch the surface on how we have been impacted by COVID-19. At this point, many people have been negatively impacted by the pandemic or know someone who has. Everyone is trying to make sense of a new reality on top of dealing with previous problems long before the pandemic. If people were to pull back all the finger-pointing and politics, there’s a chance they’d realize that they have more in common amongst themselves than differences. Having the platforms and resources to build community and hold decision makers accountable allows helpless people to feel some sort of hope during these times. Conversations can start with ways to help marginalized populations, creating community mental health services and financial workshops for those who’ve lost large amounts of money. As society we must get comfortable with the uncomfortable fact that COVID-19 has impacted us more than we can imagine. Only when we accept COVID-19’s impact can we begin to move toward positive change.

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May 28, 2021

PRAISE, WORSHIP, DEVOTION, OBITUARIES & INSPIRATION

To Scam or Not to Scam That Is the Phone Call Dr. James L. Snyder One day this past week, I decided to stay home and catch up on a little bit of reading. It’s not often that I take a day and not go to the office and just pander around the house. I had settled down with a stack of books I needed to go through and, of course, a hot cup of coffee to the left of me. Then I got a phone call. I wasn’t prepared for the phone call, so I answered, expecting to talk to someone. It was a reminder that my car warranty had expired, and if I press number 1, I would be transferred to someone who could renew it. They also said that this is the last opportunity I have to renew my warranty. I want to get the definition of the word “last.” If this is the last opportunity I have, why have I received hundreds of these phone calls? A few moments later, another phone call came. I wrestle with the idea of, is it okay to lie to someone who is lying to you? The lady on the phone congratulated me on winning two round-trip tickets to anywhere I wanted to go. All I needed to do was come to their headquarters and they would put us up for three days and two nights, and the food was included. I don’t know how ideas dance into my head, but this one did. I responded to the lady, “I’m sorry, but my religion does not allow me to fly on airplanes.” Sometimes religion can come in handy. I chuckled to myself the rest of the day. When I’m through chuckling, I will confess my sin. Then I got a phone call I wasn’t prepared for. This phone call was from Duke Energy. According to the person on the phone, they sent me four notifications that my account

was delinquent and my electricity would be cut off today. I owed Duke Energy $998.59 for the last eight months that I have not paid. If you want to get my attention just tell me you want my money. “What can I do,” I asked in desperation, “to keep from having my electricity cut off?” “I can help you here,” he said, “by lowering your payment to $698.59.” “If there is anything wrong, we will be able to refund your payment, so there’s no risk.” Then, I heard in my head, “ding dong, the witch is dead.” He gave me a number and I knew it wasn’t the right number. After I hung up, I looked up my Duke Energy account and called them, and much to my relief, they told me that it was a scam and that my account was up-to-date. I thought about this, and perhaps this scam was a payment for lying about the airplane tickets. I could have really been had. Thinking about what I really could have been involved in brought a little spirit of repentance to my heart. I thought about a verse in the Bible. “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” (Galatians 6:7). When I do negative things, I will reap negative things. And I was about to reap something very negative. But the thing that makes the difference is recognizing it and then repenting. Dr. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, 1471 Pine Road, Ocala, FL 34472. He lives with his wife in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 352-216-3025 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att.net. The church web site is www. whatafellowship.com.

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God’s Sure Promises By Velma J. Sanders In the s e c o n d temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, we see the devil showing Him all the kingdoms of the world, in a moment of time. No doubt, he showed the glamour and glitter of the world; with dizzying rapidness he gave his whirlwind tour. The devil’s intent, of course, was to tempt Jesus Christ to accept his offer to receive from him the kingdoms of this world. It is as if the devil says, “Why should you wait on God? I will give you the kingdoms, now!” What is it exactly that the devil seeks to give? Upon close inspection, we see what was offered is that which will pass away through decay and corruption; that which cannot satisfy. He sought to hand over that which was used and soiled by the stamp of sin and death. Whatever the devil offers, is never as valuable as he would have us to believe. It is by deceit that he has managed to maintain ground with demons and men. It is by deceit that he robs countless saints and sinners of the riches that God has for those who trust and obey Him. Let us not be fooled. Satan gives “all of this” only if it is to our disadvantage and detriment.

At times, he speaks softly as he seeks to inject poisonous lies into our thoughts. At other times, the words shout with such force that we may be enticed to cast away all restraint while we are waiting on God’s word of promise, to us, to come to pass. If we as Christians do not stand strong, it is possible that we can become drunk with the lights, the lull and the lust of the devil’s tour of this current world. We see this happening in multitudes that have been led up some mountain and hypnotized by lying lyrics; marching to the drumbeat of this world. We can be certain that Satan does not show the gutter, the garbage and the grotesque conditions that comes with everything that he has laid his defiling hand upon. Howbeit, we have a loving and wise heavenly Father. He never tempts or will tempt us to do evil or to desire anything that is not for our good and for His glory. The contrasting works of Jesus Christ and the devil are clearly laid out for us in the words of John 10:10. “The thief cometh not but to steal, kill and destroy, but I (Jesus) have come that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” God’s promises oftentimes appear to be slow in their fulfillment, but God’s word will come to pass and every promise kept; in perfect wisdom and gracious, glorious timing. To those who are willing to pay the price of faith, patience and obedience, they will reap the harvest of satisfaction, contentment and great gain. Wait on the Lord and be of good courage! Vsanders875@centurylink.net

COVID-19 Vaccination Rap By Dr. Richard Brown Ph.D., FACHE REACH* Racial and ethical approaches to community health (REACH) is a periodic column focused on reducing health disparities in the African American community. It includes topics submitted by Creighton University Health Sciences Multicultural and Community Affairs (HS-MACA) department and is supported by the COVID -19 agreement with Douglas County Health Department (DCHD). One of our communication vehicles to deliver the message to the minority community in Omaha is through music. RAP (rhythm and poetry) is one of the most popular forms of musical entertainment in America and specifically among the African American, Hispanic American and Native American communities. Please view and share the lyrics and MP3 music developed by the Creighton Covid 19 Vaccination Project. https://youtu.be/3R8xWZdcgf0. HEY! HEY! HEY! I’ve got something to say That is guaranteed To make your day Exercise unity, protect the community Vaccinate as soon as you can Avoid large crowds and wear a mask Respect your fellow woman and man Oh! you can’t decide, ask those who died Now, would they have hesitated? I don’t think so, they would have jumped the line To be the first, to get vaccinated From the words of those, who are no longer here Who did not have this choice? (I quote) “Take the vaccine when your turn comes Do not ignore my voice” I don’t trust the government We’ve all heard that lecture Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson All from the private sector

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PRAISE & WORSHIP DIRECTORY

May 28, 2021

ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E.

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Rev. Willie Morris, Pastor 2842 Monroe Street Omaha, NE 68107 Off: (402) 5734-3399 Email: admin@allenchapelomaha.org

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Sunday School...........................9:00 a.m. Sunday Praise & Worship.....10:00 a.m. Thursday Bible Study..............8:00 p.m. via teleconference, dial-in number 563-999-2090 and access code 576989

Fr. Dave Korth

MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH 2019 Burdette Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-342-0018

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Worship Service .............10:00 a.m. Sunday School .................8:45 a.m. Excluding First Sunday Tuesday Evening Service.........7:00 p.m.

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MOUNT CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH

Drs. Martin & Lynnell Williams Founders & Lead Pastors

“Jesus is the Light of the World” Bishop Kevin Chambers, Senior Pastor www.m3comaha.org 5112 Ames Avenue Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 457-4216 Church Phone (402) 453-4084 Pastor’s Office

BETHEL MISSIONARAY BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher Senior Pastor 5318 South 30th Street Omaha, NE 68107 Phone: (402) 731-1840

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Wednesday Bible-Prayer Service 11:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m

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Sunday School………………………8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Experience………...10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study….…….…….6:00 p.m.

MT. NEBO MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH “The Church Where Fellowship is Real”

Pastor Terry L. Arvie 5501 N. 50th Street Ph: 402-451-4245 Fx: 402-451-2130 office@mtneboomaha.org www.mtneboomaha.org

Services on Sundays at 8:30 am & 10:50 am 7020 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132 402.556.6262 www.fumcomaha.org First United Methodist Church is a welcoming and inclusive community, inspired to grow with and in God.

8:30 am Early Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 - 10:15 am Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:15 - 11:15 am Sunday School 11:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 6:30 pm Wednesday Bible Study 8:00 pm Friday Night Service Noon day prayer Thursday - Saturday

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Sunday Morning Worship ...................................9:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting .....................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Church School ......................7:30 p.m. Youth/Children Ministry Focus (Wed.) ............7:30 p.m.

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Weekly Services Sunday Morning Worship Service .....................8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Children’s Church (2nd & 4th Sunday) ................8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Life Development (Sunday School) .........................................10:15 a.m. Wednesday Word and Worship (WWW) ................................ 6:30 p.m.

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Sunday School .............................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship ..........................................10:45 a.m. Overcomers in Christ......................Sunday 7:00 p.m.

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SUNDAY Sunday Morning Worship……………10:00 A.M. Sunday School……………………….. 9:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY 11:00 A.M. ~ Hour of Power Bible Study Wednesday is Family Night! 6:00 P.M. ~ Prayer & Praise Service 6:30 P.M. ~ Feast & Fellowship (Light Meal) 7:15 P.M. ~ Discipleship Academy (Classes for ages 5 & up)

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North 24th Street Church of God “Presenting the Never-Changing GOD to an ever-changing World!”

Pastor Brian Page 5555 Larimore Avenue Church: 402-346-8427 www.pleasantgreenomaha.org

Dr. Stan Rone - Senior Pastor 2021 N. 24th Street • Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 341-4297

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Wednesday: Prayer Power Hour ......................................12:00 p.m Thursday: Youth For Christ ............................................6:00 p.m Prayer & Bible Study ....................................6:30 p.m Sunday: Sunday School.................................................9:00 a.m. Morning Worship..........................................10:15 a.m. Charles Galloway - President, Rev John Deang - Pastor, Dr John Beasley - Elder

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ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR CATHOLIC CHURCH 2423 Grant St. Omaha, NE 68111 Ph: 402-348-0631 • Fax 402-342-4451 Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Sunday after Mass or by appointment

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6401 N. 56th Street Omaha, NE 68104 Ph: 402-399-9628 E-Mail: Jolpastor@aol.com Sunday School..........................9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship......................10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship.......6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night ....................7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Youth Ministries

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Pastor Eric Butler and Co-Pastor Cynthia Butler

Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus

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Sunday School .............................................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Services .............................................. 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Services ..........................................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study.....................7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Biblically Based, Family Oriented, Dynamic Fellowship

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Services: Sunday School .................................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Experience ......... 11:00 a.m. Word On Wednesday (WOW) ........................ 7:00 p.m.

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Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher Senior Pastor

Serving God and One Another in the Spirit of Excellence Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus Senior Pastor

2901 Fontenelle Blvd. 68104 Ph: 402-451-6622 • Fax 402-457-6901 Mass Schedule: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Sun. 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & Noon (Spanish) Reconciliation: Sat. 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. or by appointment Pastor: Rev. Vitalis Anyanike

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Sunday Kingdom Academy 9:00 a.m. Worship Celebration 10:15 a.m. Tuesday Prayer Hour 7:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon Wednesday Power Hour (Prayer/Bible Study) 6:30 p.m. Youth and Children 6:30 p.m. www.theworshipcenter24cog.org

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YOUTH/EDUCATION NEWS

May 28, 2021

Nelson Mandela Elementary Welcomes Incoming Kindergarteners 2021-2022 School Year

On Thursday, May 13, the Mandela team welcomed 42 new scholars into the Meerkat family. After a thorough application process, scholars from both the Nelson Mandela Early Childhood Development Center and the surrounding community walked into Nelson Mandela Elementary as official kindergarten scholars. Families were excited to purchase uniforms, take pictures, and finalize their enrollment. The scholars will participate in a Jump Start program this summer to learn procedures and routines before beginning the official school year in August. As Mandela welcomes these new kindergarten families, they also say goodbye to 28 graduating fifth graders, who were the very first kindergarten class at Mandela when the school first opened in 2015. Nelson Mandela said, “education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world.” The team at Mandela is confident that this graduating class will change the world someday. If anyone is interested in joining the Meerkat family, applications for kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year will be available in December 2021. Please visit https:// nelsonmandelaelementary.org/ enrollment/ for full details.

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