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Family of the Week: The McKessons

Taylor and her Mother, Precious are two busy females in our community. Precious recently returned to Omaha from a political appointment as a Special Assistant in the US Department of Education in Washington D.C. Her return to Omaha was to accept the position of Executive Director of the Nebraska Democratic Party. The FIRST person of color to hold this position. Precious has been in Omaha since she was two years old. She is the eldest of three, she has a brother and a sister. Politics was not her dream growing up, but is NOW her passion. She appreciates that she can use her voice to influence change on so many levels and be a part of that change. She admits that this IS her dream job. Taylor M. N. McKesson is a senior at Omaha North Magnet High School. She is the Senior Class President. Her other activities include: Cheerleading, track, Black Student Leadership Council, National Honor Society, UNMC High School Alliance, journalism, the yearbook, and the I Be Black Girl League. Her mother admitted that Taylor has been busy since she was three years old. A busy young person does not have time to get into “other” things. Her favorite subject is science because it encourages her to think outside of the box. She would like to continue her education in STEM and ultimately become an OB GYN. Scholarships to date are to Creighton University (full tuition), Xavier (Louisiana), Xavier (Ohio), Ohio State, and Langston University. She believes that education is important because it opens doors in your life.

NAACP Juneteenth Parade Returns

Rev. T. Michael Williams, president of the Omaha Branch NAACP, announced that the organization’s highly anticipated Juneteenth parade will be held on Saturday, June 18, at 10 a.m. Williams said, “We are pleased that our 2022 parade will travel through the heart of our community on North 24th St” The parade will kick off on the iconic corner of 24th and Lake. According to Parade Committee Chair, Frankie Jean Williams, this year’s theme is Village Legacies & Legends. Williams stated, “This freedom celebration will highlight residents whose legacies are interwoven in the fabric of our community. Through brilliantly, boldly, and defiantly serving this community, they have become legendary torch bearers shining a light on North Omaha.” The parade route is Lake north to Sprague; Sprague east to Florence Boulevard; Florence south to Pratt. If you are interested in having an entry in the parade, please phone the NAACP Juneteenth hotline at 402-502-0395. Founded in 1918, the Omaha Branch NAACP has been a champion for equality and equity for people of color. The NAACP legacy is long, our work consistent: to build Black political, social, and economic power to end racial injustice.

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Fiduciary-vs-Suitability Standards for Financial Advisors By Michael L. Green

There is a big difference you should be aware of. In the past in this column space I have written many times about the pit falls of investing in annuities and the advantages of working with an Registered Independent Advisor who practices under the fiduciary standard as opposed to brokers or sales people who are connected to insurance companies, large brokerages companies, and bank wealth management departments. What follows are excerpts from a New York Times article which ran in the World Herald Sunday (Nov. 9, 2014). “When Elaine and Merlin Toffel, a retired couple in their 70s, needed help with their investments, they went to their local Bank branch. The tellers knew them by their first names. So when the tellers suggested they meet with the bank’s investment brokers, the Toffels made an appointment. After discussions and evaluation, the bank sold them variable annuities, in which they invested more than $650,000. The annuities promised to generate lifetime income payments…..”What she said they didn’t fully understand was that the variable annuities came with a hefty annual charge: about 4 percent of the amount invested. That’s about $26,000 annually-enough to buy a new Honda sedan every year. What’s more, if they needed to tap the money right away, there would be a 7 percent surrender charge, or more than $45,000” A spokesman for Bank, said the investments were appropriate for the Toffels, the fees were disclosed and the sale was completed after months of consultations.” You have to wonder why the broker wasn’t allowed to explain his actions and recommendations. “But the Toffels like many consumers, say they didn’t realize their broker wasn’t required to follow the most stringent requirement for financial professionals, known as the fiduciary standard. It amounts to this: providing the advice that is always

100 percent in the consumer’s interest….” “Brokers, like those at the Toffels’ bank, are technically known as registered representatives. They are only required to recommend “suitable” investments based on an investor’s personal situation-their age, investment goals, time horizon and appetite for risk among other things. “Suitable” may sound adequate, but there’s a hitch; It can mean that a broker isn’t required to put the customer’s interest before his own.” “While many brokers do right by their clients, others push bad products at high prices,” said Knut A. Rostad, the regulatory and compliance officer at Rembert Pendleton Jackson, an investment advisor…they do so because their cultures celebrate sales. They do so because they can.” “This creates a muddle for investors. Say you sit down with a broker-one who isn’t legally required to act as a fiduciary- and the broker has access to a dozen mutual funds, all of which are deemed “suitable” for a particular customer. The broker can recommend the most expensive fund, even if it makes him more money at the consumer’s expense and isn’t preferable in any other way.” “On the other hand, if advisors are following a fiduciary standard, the proper course is clear: They have to recommend the one that is the lowest cost” because that will be in the consumer’s best interest.” An advisor’s pay can provide clues about whether their interests may be mismatched with consumers….At the largest brokerage firms- Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, UBS Morgan Stanley (and the smaller ones-Edward Jones, Waddell Reed, and others, and just about all insurance companies ) there are incentives to bring in new money. These firms typically pay their advisors 44-55% of the fees and commissions generated for their company’s products…” “Conflicts can also arise when a brokerage firm receives money from, say a mutual fund provider through a practice known as revenue sharing: Those funds may land on a “preferred list:, which a broker may favor.” At EverGreen Capital Management we have always operated by the fiduciary standard as an independent fee only advisor. This standard prevents independent registered investment advisors from having a conflict of interest. It requires complete

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By Terri D. Sanders

Just when we are ready to remove the masks and get ready for a hot summer, another COVID variant has risen up and yet another shot has been concocted to fight it. So now there is a fourth shot… Dotcom Studios Washington was a buzz during the confirmation hearings for the potential of a Black female Judge to be named the next Supreme Court Justice of our United States. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was tried in the fire and she shown forth like pure gold. I speak as a Black woman and WE know that we have to be TWICE as good to get the job. This was a moment in history and those asking the questions showed their behinds asking things not relevant to the task at hand, but asked because they felt that they could. After all is that not what privilege is about? When one feels that they have the upper hand they can do what they want and say what they want…But GOD…US Senator Cory Booker wrapped it up and put a bow on everything

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when he gave his remarks. He brought the Sister to tears… As of this writing a confirmation has not been declared and we have to wait, but he who began a good work…AS that person told her on the Harvard campus, PERSEVERE… and that she has done. In this issue of the paper we are beginning a page / section “The Culture”. The Culture is about our community and what is going on. It will encompass art, the arts, fashion, beauty, health, food, and all things culture. If you have an interest in The Culture and want to write, let me know. This issue The Culture: do you know how designer luggage began? Read the column, Haberdash O.N.E. to learn a lesson. Dr. Richard Brown gives us a lesson on ten Black Women and their contributions. Please note that the Union for Contemporary Art has a grant opportunity for artists. Did you know that the production Hadestown, brought to us by Omaha Performing Arts, has a former Omahan in the lead role, Kevyn Morrow. He was interviewed by the Omaha Star and talked to us about how he got his start right here. Did you see the Color Purple staged at the Omaha Community Playhouse? We have some very fine local talent both on the stage and behind the scenes. Keep your eyes on The Omaha Star as we share The Culture.

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College of Saint Mary to host NSCA regional conference

College of Saint Mary (CSM) will host the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) North Central Regional Conference on April 23-24 at the Lied Fitness Center Fieldhouse. This is the first time the event has been held in Nebraska. The North Central Region is comprised of South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and Manitoba, Canada. The itinerary for the conference includes sessions on flexibility training for speed athletes, how to build a strength and conditioning program with limited resources, managing sports nutrition, lifting for taller athletes, conscious coaching

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College of Saint Mary (CSM) will host two week-long experiences for its 2022 Summer Academy Programs for all young women of color in grades 10 through 12. Upcoming sophomores and juniors will attend June 5-9, while upcoming seniors will attend June 12-16. This year’s theme is BeYouTiful: Mind, Body, Soul. CSM’s Summer Academies are opportunities for young women to have a real-life college experience and participate in Omaha’s rich culture. Sophomores and juniors will learn from a STEAM curriculum, take handson college-like courses and meet professional women in the community. Seniors will receive assistance with applying and preparing for college, create a plan to apply to 10 colleges/universities and for five scholarships, take hands-on college-like courses and meet current college students and hear about their experiences. “The Summer Academies are such a great opportunity for students to broaden their interest in science, practice applying for college admission and scholarships, and

gain an authentic introduction to college life,” said Dr. Heather Stigge, assistant professor of biology who helped plan the academies. “Students benefit from participating in a cohort of like-minded individuals who will gain college-like experiences in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). Ultimately, participants leave the academies with an enhanced sense of belonging as young scientists and mathematicians.” During Summer Academies, students will learn about scholarship opportunities at CSM, including the Marie Curie Scholarship, which provides up to $80,000 and resources for young women majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Human Biology. Each participant will receive a stackable $500 scholarship to CSM for every year of Summer Academies they attend. The fee is $25 for the entire week. This includes meals, field trips, T-shirt and other giveaways, and lab supplies. The registration deadline is June 1. To apply and learn more about the academies, visit CSM.edu/SummerAcademies.

On April Fool’s Day, there will be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the grand re-opening of Laff Breaks. Laff Breaks is Omaha’s newest and truly FIRST smash club. This Re-Opening pertains to Laff Breaks’ offering 3 separate Laff Lanes (i.e. throw rooms), a brand new Party Room with its own Laff Lane, and a 60 seat Comedy Club. The event is open to the public and will run from noon to 5pm, with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony beginning at 1pm. Detox Sober Lounge will be selling their fantastic non-alcoholic mixed drinks during the event. Customers will receive $5 off of a minimum $20 purchase all day. Laff Breaks is not a Rage Room. A wide variety of breakable items are available to purchase and, after signing a liability waiver, customers can take the breakables into

a semi-private room to throw them at the wall. Each Laff Lane is equipped with: a “Dashboard” (countertop barricade), custom LED lighting, protective head gear, a Bluetooth speaker, and a projector with a USB port. You can bring your own USB loaded with movies or pictures to project on the target wall. Laff Breaks also provides movies to project on the wall. Since fully opening, in January, Laff Breaks has earned several “5 Star” reviews. Customers have posted comments such as: “Great stress reliever,” “It’s so therapeutic,” and “Wasn’t sure but very addictive! Had a blast.” Laff Breaks is located at 3830 N 108th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68164. Visit laffbreaks.com to learn more. You can email laffbreaks@gmail.com or call 402-235-LAFF (5233) for more information or to book an appointment. Green continued from page 1

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LOCAL NEWS Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Urban Core Strategic Plan

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In pursuit of their mission to make Omaha a vibrant place to do business, work and live, the Greater Omaha Chamber announced today their Urban Core Strategic Plan. The goal of this strategic plan – created by the Greater Omaha Chamber’s Urban Core Committee (UCC) – is maximizing the economic development and overall vitality of Greater Omaha’s urban center, stretching from midtown Omaha to the western edge of Council Bluffs. The creation of this strategic plan is the result of thorough, targeted research and analysis, including input from community leaders, stakeholders and urban development experts. The Committee says that by improving the livability of Greater Omaha’s Urban Core, their aim is to attract 30,000 new jobs and 30,000 new residents within 20 years. “Over the last three decades, the Greater Omaha region has made incredible progress,” said David G. Brown, President and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber. “Our small businesses are thriving, we’ve brought in leading businesses creating thousands of jobs, neighborhoods and communities have expanded, and our overall quality of life has improved. With the creation of the Urban Core Strategic Plan, we’re setting our sights on how the next 20 years will turn out: connecting people with Omaha’s urban core through a host of exciting projects to come.” The strategic plan highlights several key initiatives for Omaha to pursue: • 11 “Big Move” projects designed to catalyze additional economic development throughout the Core and broader region. • A Total Mobility System that weaves together

shifts in parking management, street reconfigurations, active transportation, and dramatic improvements to public transit to enliven the Core and drive development. • Small-area plans to illustrate the potential for development in several important neighborhoods distributed across the district. • The nucleus of an attainable housing program to ensure equitable access to the benefits of urban development. • An implementation plan to guide the Chamber’s ongoing business attraction efforts in recruiting businesses to the Core. • Overall goal of 30,000 new jobs and 30,000 new residents in the Core in the next 20 years. “Investing in the urban center of the Omaha area means investing in our future,” said Jay Noddle, President and CEO of Noddle Companies and Chair of the Urban Core Committee. “Creating a vibrant, modern, diverse and people-forward city center will bring the Omaha area to new heights. This plan is unique in that it is centered on the needs and ideas of our residents.” “This strategic plan creates expansion opportunities for not only the Urban Core, but also for other parts of our city. Developing this vital corridor, downtown and east-towest is essential to advancing job creation, entertainment, education and housing in our neighborhoods,” said Carmen Tapio, CEO, North End Teleservices, LLC and incoming board chair, Greater Omaha Chamber.

Kevyn Morrow is homegrown and an International Star By Terri D. Sanders Omaha Performing Arts has brought Omaha another award winning production HADESTOWN, where a song can change your life. The special treat in this touring show is Omaha native Kevyn Morrow who plays the role of Hades. I enjoyed this show sooooo Kevyn Morrow much! Prior to seeing the production I had an opportunity to interview Kevy about his start and his many accomplishments on both stage and screen. My favorite question is WHY do you do this? Kevyn shared with me that this is his passion, telling stories and taking the audience on an emotional journey with him. He plays role not just for survival , but it is what he LOVES. Kevyn was born in Omaha. He attended Druid Hill Elementary School, Hartman Elementary, Nathan Hale Middle School and is a graduate of Northwest High

School. He is blessed to be able to pursue his passion. He attended Chatmon College in Orange, California. After a year and a half at Chatmon he assisted as an intern on A CHORUS LINE and he finished this production on the road and has never looked back. Kevyn was encouraged by his Omaha piano teacher, Claudette Valentine, who developed his interest to want to be “better”. He has taught Master classes in his art in the state of Nebraska over the last ten years. His roles include: On Broadway: Moulin Rouge!, The Color Purple, Bandstand, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Dream, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, A Chourus Line, Dreamgirls, Leader of the Pack. West end: Ragtime (Oliver Best Actor nominee), 125th Street. Off-Broadway: A Man for All Seasons, The Boys in the Band, While I Yet Live. Regional: The Lion in Winter, The First Wives Club (NAACP Best Actor nominee), Driving Miss Daisy, Les Misèrables, Radio Golf, Gem of the Ocean, Tambourine to Glory. Film: Fair Market Value, Estrella Scrooge, The Trade, Staying Alive. Television: Colin in “Black and White,” “When They See Us,” “The Path,” “Elementary,” “Ed,” “Law& Order: SUV,” “Instinct,” “The Good Wife,” ”Law & Order,” “Hostages.” Bravo, Bravo, Bravo Kevyn Morrow.

From trauma to triumph to become a life purpose coach: Edna J. White’s Story One formerly traumatized and struggling woman turned her life around decades ago. Now, she uses her platform to inspire others in our community. Edna White once lived in Patchogue back in the late ’70s. To put it lightly, Edna’s life certainly wasn’t a walk in the park. She faced many hardships that led her to make some bad decisions in life. Edna grew up with 6 siblings in a racially unaware town of Patchogue. She says being “less than” was a feeling she felt at a young age. To combat this feeling, Edna threw herself into her studies and the love she had before accepting a job with a local NYC modeling agency at 18 years old. But soon after being a teen mom, life would dictate it’s societal norms that she would be nothing more then an essential worker. “It really was kind of the outcome family expected of me, and constantly hearing that talk sabotaged my career and even my dreams, coming up in poverty, with the mindset that any success was not what I deserved. So, living at home struggling, maybe this is all there was and it was my punishment to have nothing but that’s where I was in my mindset then.” Edna says her life changed the day a total stranger saw her sobbing on the city bus and told it would be ok and gave

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her a business card to someone that would give her the tools to begin to dig herself out of the mental prison. This act of kindness made Edna believe she deserved success and she now shares that message with others...as a life purpose coach for her company called “2nd Chance Inc.” It allows her to use her story to help others improve their lives. Edna says her passion is inspire others to break stereotypical generational patterns to create the best self mindset so that others believe they deserve much more abundance and fun in their lives. She travels as a speaker and presenter worldwide in which she plans to speak at KVC Conference 2022 in Lincoln Nebraska. KVC Nebraska is a private, nonprofit organization that provides a variety of programs and services to meet the diverse needs of youth, families and adults throughout Nebraska. She plans to share her story along with her award winning presentation S. P. E. A. K. Step Pass the Edge of Abuse with the Keys- 9 Steps to Healing Childhood Trauma as an Adult at the conference. She says it’s amazing how a small act of kindness can change someone’s direction. Edna White Your Life Purpose Coach. www.this-is-foryou.com

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North 24th Street Spring Cleanup Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 9:00A, the North 24th Street Business Improvement District will host a Spring Cleanup event. Litter, tree limbs, and branches are included in the cleanup effot. NO tires, paint, or chemicals can be disposed of. Dumpsters will be located at 3118 N 24th Street (Goodwin’s Barber Shop). For more information see www.north24thstreetbid. com.

Heartland Family Service “Salute to Families” Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now open for the 39th Heartland Family Service “Salute to Families” recognition program. Heartland Family Service will honor four Omaha metro area families and a family advocate selected from the nominations received. This year’s “Salute to Families” will take place on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Happy Hollow Club. Families can be nominated in any of the following categories: Community Service: Those who have offered considerable volunteer service and have encouraged their children to learn about and accept responsibilities toward others. Challenged & Successful: Those who have faced an obstacle or challenge that has affected their family to a significant degree and have still maintained a strong family life. Examples might include divorce, major illness, natural catastrophe, or death of a loved one. Commitment to Family: Those who spend time together in shared activities that strengthen their family relationship and help children learn about life in general. In addition, emphasis is placed on the individual growth of each family member. Family Advocate: Those individuals, organizations, or groups who have worked tirelessly to uplift and strengthen children and families. They take a leadership role in presenting legislation, initiating organizational efforts, or raising awareness for issues in our community. The deadline for “Salute to Families” nominations is May 1, 2022. Nominate a family online today, by visiting: heartlandfamilyservice.org/events/salute-to-families-2022 About Heartland Family Service Since 1875, Heartland Family Service has responded to the needs of our area’s most vulnerable children and families. Last year, our agency connected with over 140,000 individuals and families through direct services, education, advocacy, and outreach. Our programs serve individuals of all ages — from infants in our Family Works program to seniors in our Generations Community Center. We operate from over 15 locations in east central Nebraska and southwest Iowa. We provide critical human services to the individuals and families who ultimately shape the future of our community through the following program areas: Child & Family Well-Being, Counseling & Prevention, and Housing, Safety, & Financial Stability.

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Without a burden, we will not pray By Rev. Billy Holland The key to being a good soldier is listening carefully and being obedient. No one, especially God wants a servant that decides to be absent without leave or that is rebellious and always wants to do things their way. Every effective military has strict discipline for a purpose and this is for making sure the soldier is focused on what the leader is saying. One reason for going through boot camp is to learn certain skills while training the individual to build strength so they are in excellent physical condition. Going into battle is very strenuous and demands for each team member to be strong and confident. But even more important than building physical endurance, their minds must be educated, transformed, and renewed to follow orders and to be ready to respond without fear under the most terrifying and difficult situations. To have someone’s attention, the person must trust and respect the one who is in command and these components are crucial to being victorious. As we can see, the concept of awareness and perseverance cannot be over-emphasized in our relationship with our Lord and King. In the summer of 2021, I began asking God to help me develop a deeper level of awareness of His presence along with more discipline, wisdom, and discernment. I wrote down a few positive statements to confess in my prayers and whenever it would cross my mind. I do not want to be lukewarm and continued to ask for a revelation of more fire and passion to consume me. Information is only a gathering of knowledge until it becomes quickened as divine truth and wisdom to our mind and conscience. Many people know a lot of facts, but until truth energizes and activates conviction within our hearts, it will not change our destiny. I have also asked Him to help me recognize errors so that I might know the correct interpretation of His Word. I desperately need a higher level of sensitivity to His voice so that I can comprehend what He is saying. These opportunities are critical components of the Christian experience and will be accomplished or ignored according to our level of desire. Knowing God is based on communication, but evidently, many who call themselves a Christian are either not convinced this is true or they are not interested in participating. The overwhelming percentage of these people avoid prayer simply because this is something they do not want to do. They have convinced themselves that God does not care if they pray or not because they believe that whatever they do or choose not to do will not make any difference as far as their good standing with Him. As long as He has prepared a beautiful heaven for them after this life, all is good even if they do nothing. The truth is they are held accountable for not praying, along with other duties such as personal Bible research and worship, witnessing and praying for a burden for the lost, developing an awareness of God’s presence, and being ready to respond to divine appointments such as laying hands on the sick and confronting evil, being filled with the Holy Spirit, walking in reverential fear of who He is and demonstrating His nature and character, just to name a few. So, what is the secret to having an exciting and effective prayer life? We must first decide if this is something we really want. If we desire to invest our time into knowing God He will provide everything needed to make it happen. I wonder how many believe yielding our will to Him is just too extreme and radical? For any of us to enter into a walk of faith and love, we must discern His voice as He tells us what He wants us to pray about. Dwelling in the secret place with Him is not based upon systematic theology or a proper scriptural exegesis. It’s simply a lifestyle of discipline where listening and obeying becomes more important than pleasing others or our own agenda. How often do you ask Him for a fervent passion to pray? Without love and a burden we will not care and this no doubt explains the enormous lack of interest. It’s not that we are begging to suffer, we are choosing God’s that will probably include it. Charles Spurgeon is quoted as, “A little faith will bring your soul to heaven, but great faith will bring heaven to your soul.” Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com

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Stumbling Blocks and Steppingstones By Velma J. Sanders Luke 17 begins with Jesus instructing His disciples. He said to them, “It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.” While Jesus was talking to His disciples about what to expect when encountering others, He warns and prepares them for times when there would be various hurts, emotional injuries and injustices committed by others to them. He says, “Offenses will come.” Offenses are an element of life where we live in a fallen world; where unbelievers will oppose the truths we hold dear and some will seek to cause us harm. Offenses is defined as a breach of a law or rule, an illegal act. Jesus lets us know that in this life they cannot be avoided. They are certain and sure. He warns us so that we will be prepared when they do come. But He also would warn and instruct His disciples so that they personally would not be used to bring an offense or be a cause of offense

to others. He goes on to say, “Woe to him through whom they do come.” In other words, do not be the source of an offense coming through our heart and mouth to harm others. The seriousness of this offense is qualified by the one syllable word, “Woe!” It is further illustrated by the graphic illustration of a millstone hung around the neck of the guilty one and he then cast into the sea. Actually, Jesus is telling us in light of the seriousness of the crime that it would be better to be cast into the sea than to offend one of His children. After the warning given in Luke 17:3 and 4 to “Take heed to yourselves,” Jesus gives clear instruction of what to do to seek reconciliation and forgiveness. It begins with repentance. He says, “If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, I repent, you shall forgive him.” We can see that in our relationships with others, there will be times where we must be forgiving of others; just as God has been with us. There will always be offenses. Let us be prayerful as we seek God to continue His workmanship in us so that stumbling blocks that come our way will be ultimately used as steppingstones on this Christian journey. Vsanders875@centurylink.net

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Why Can’t We See God? By Carey Kinsolving and Friends “We cannot see God because he needs his privacy,” says Patrick, 10. Patrick probably doesn’t want anyone coming into his room without knocking first. Megan, 8, thinks God likes to be alone. “If everybody saw him, they would always crowd around him.” She’s got a point. During Jesus’ ministry on Earth, crowds followed him everywhere. Once, by the Sea of Galilee, crowds thronged around him so tightly he could hardly speak to them. Often, Jesus got up early in the morning just to spend some time alone with his heavenly Father. If we want to see God, we need to put up our antennae, says Laia, 14. “It’s kind of like a human holding a very small bug. The bug knows something is out there, but because his vision is limited, it’s hard for him to see the human. God is so much bigger. We can’t see His form, but He’s out there.” I hadn’t thought of that, Laia. Just as some things are too small for us to see, others are too big. After you’re bug-eyed from considering a bug’s-eye view, just breathe slowly, says Andrea, 11. “God is spirit. You believe in God like you would believe in air. You cannot see it, but you know it is there.” All right, God is invisible. But is seeing God with our eyes necessary to knowing Him? Put on your detective’s hat, Sherlock, and get to work, says Jacoba, 10. Clues are everywhere. “We see God every time we see a tree, flower, animal or even a person. God shows Himself to us through all his wonderful creations all around us.” Jacoba, that sounds like something the Apostle Paul wrote in his letter to Roman Christians. Paul wrote that

people who ignore what God shows us about himself in creation claim to be wise, but they’re really fools (Romans 1:18-23). Now close your eyes. You won’t need them. There’s a way of seeing God without our physical eyes, according to Katherine, 8. “Lots of people know who the real God is without seeing Him.” Katherine, I think I know what you mean, but let’s get some help from James, 11. “We can’t see God, because it’s easy for you to see somebody and believe he or she is real. God wants us to be strong and not see but still believe, and for us to have faith in Him.” Yes, the eyes of faith! Thanks, James. Thank you, friends, for showing us how God has revealed himself in so many ways. These things we can see speak plainly about the God we can’t see. Thinking about seeing God reminds me of something Jesus once said, “He who has seen me has seen the Father.” Now, here’s the difficult issue. How does sin figure into seeing or not seeing God? William, 12, will never be accused of being a diplomat: “We can’t see God because man is a sinner. God is perfect, and a sinner and God don’t mix.” A holy God and unholy people. Hmm. Now there’s a problem not even the United Nations can solve. Amanda, 10, found the solution. “When we go to heaven, Jesus is between us and God so that God will not see our sins.” Think about this: God clothed himself in human flesh. Memorize this truth: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). Ask this question: Have you seen God today?

Pastor Cavitt Honored for Community Impact during COVID Kids Can Community Center is proud to announce the recipient of the 2022 Can Do Hope Award, sponsored by Gallup, to Pastor Portia Cavitt of Claire Memorial Church. Pastor Cavitt has been instrumental in making sure members of North Omaha and surrounding communities have access to healthy food for their families during COVID. She also led a collaborative of health care workers and community members to increase vaccine access to marginalized communities, even creating new clinic locations which provided more than 5,000 vaccines. Kids Can Board Member and Director of Properties at Gallup, Scott Moulton, commented, “Gallup created this award to recognize outstanding individuals who champion hope in our community, focusing on strengths and opportunities rather than obstacles. We can’t think of a more deserving person for this honor

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after all Portia has done to provide hope during this pandemic.” Kids Can Community Center CEO, Robert Patterson, said “Organizers in our communities have been carrying a huge load the past two years during COVID. They have been asked to keep people informed and find solutions for problems we never thought we would have to solve. Thank you, Portia, for your leadership, your organizing, and your hope.” Kids Can’s annual Can Do Awards Celebration is on Thursday, May 5th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Omaha Downtown Marriott at the Capitol District. For more information about this year’s event and other Can Do Awards go to https://kidscan.org/get-connected/cando2022. html About Kids Can: At Kids Can Community Center, our mission is to educate, engage, and inspire children through early childhood education and out of school experiences. Originally founded in 1908 as Social Settlement Association, the organization has evolved over the past century to meet the continually changing needs of children and families in the community. For more information, visit www.KidsCan.org.

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College of Saint Mary President Dr. Maryanne Stevens announces plans to retire College of Saint Mary President Dr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM, announced she will step down following CSM’s May 2023 commencement. “I have cherished my time at College of Saint Mary, and I can look back with pride at all that has been accomplished in the last 25 years,” Dr. Stevens said. Dr. Stevens is CSM’s Dr. Maryanne Stevens longest-serving president of the college. According to the American Council on Education, the average length of service for college presidents is 6.5 years. Twenty-five years ago, Dr. Stevens, then the Creighton University theology program chair, excused herself from a CSM board meeting and returned to a room of loyalists who hoped the university professor would agree to step up and turn the school around. The surprised Dr. Stevens, after some deep thought and prayer, decided to leave the classroom to take on this new challenge. On June 1, 1996, she began her presidency to pursue a mission of higher education opportunities for women. Dr. Stevens took what was a struggling, debt-ridden institution in the mid-1990s and transformed it into the

thriving, financially-sound University it is today. “It’s hard to imagine that anyone has ever modeled Mother Catherine McAuley’s call to ‘the careful education of women’ more successfully, inclusively and creatively than Dr. Maryanne Stevens,” said Deb Macdonald, chair of the CSM Board of Directors. “Dr. Stevens is the most dynamic leader I’ve worked with, whether in education or the business world. Continuous improvement is her true north, and she motivates everyone around her to join in the journey.” Under Dr. Stevens’ guidance, CSM has developed several innovative programs, specifically, a residence hall allowing college-age single mothers to live with their children on campus; Marie Curie scholarships for low-income women majoring in math or science; the Latina and African-American Summer Academies for high school girls; graduate programs in education, physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, kinesiology and organizational leadership as well as a unique doctoral program in physicial therapy. Dr. Stevens’ passion for education and advancement of women cannot be more evidenced than by her leadership of numerous capital campaigns and scholarship initiatives that have allowed CSM to take its rightful place in the regional landscape of higher education. Most recently, CSM completed a $40 million Striding Forward Campaign in just four years, allowing for growth in the endowment, new scholarships, and the building of an addition to its

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fitness center. Affordability and transparency have always been important to Dr. Stevens. In 2013, all student fees were rolled into the tuition so students knew what they would pay. And in the fall of 2017, CSM slashed undergraduate tuition by 33%, or approximately $10,000. The move was in accordance with the institution’s mission of providing access and affordability to women who seek higher education. As a result, students borrow less and follow more direct – and cost-effective – paths to their careers. Since the tuition reset, students’ average annual loan borrowings decreased 43% from $11,224 to $6,357. This year, Dr. Stevens is raising money to respond to a $2 million challenge grant from the Harper Family Foundation to provide nursing students with a debt-free path. Dr. Stevens serves on several community and national boards, including the Council of Independent Nebraska Colleges, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Nebraska Educational Finance Authority, Council of Independent Nebraska Colleges Foundation, the Tri-Faith Initiative, and the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities. The Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha, the Aksarben Foundation, the League of Women Voters, Girls Inc., Essential Pregnancy Services, Women’s Center for Advancement, Mercy High School, Roncalli High School, Dr. Stevens continued on page 6

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the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) all have honored Dr. Stevens for her leadership and dedication to the education of women. Dr. Stevens joined the Sisters of Mercy in 1966 after graduating from Mercy High School. She has a bachelor’s degree in math and sociology from Misericordia University in Dallas, Pa., a master’s degree in theology from St. Louis University, and a Ph.D. in religion and education from Boston College. The CSM Board of Directors has formed a search committee, which will utilize an external search firm to pursue Dr. Stevens’ successor.

Metro Transit will soon power up the cleanest – and greenest – vehicles on the roads: the first fully-electric buses in our region will make their debut on the streets of Omaha this week. These zero-emission vehicles are made possible in part by support from The Nebraska Environmental Trust and a competitive federal grant. This partnership also provides funding for tools and training, which will help equip Metro to acquire more electric vehicles in the future. Metro’s electric buses were manufactured in the United States by New Flyer. The battery-

powered buses use a direct-drive engine that doesn’t require a transmission, or even a tailpipe. Each 40-foot electric bus can reduce up to 135 metric tons of greenhouse gases per year compared to a clean diesel bus and replace thousands of single-occupancy car trips on our roads. At Metro’s March Board meeting, a resolution was passed in support of climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. This resolution emphasized the steps Metro has already taken, as well as directing staff to develop a plan to achieve netzero emissions. “We’re doing our part to ensure a livable planet and climate for generations to come,” said Metro Board member Daniel Lawse. “We’re diversifying our fleet, investing in sustainability, and pursuing climatepositive operations to elevate our environmental and community impact.” The fuel source isn’t

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the only thing different about these buses – they are also equipped with a new, upgraded air purification system, which sanitizes the air and surfaces continuously while the bus is running. It has also been proven effective against COVID19 by the University of Florida, Department of Medicine. “We’re thrilled to bring a new type of bus to Omaha, featuring a cleaner and quieter ride that benefits our riders, as well as the broader community,” said Lauren Cencic, Metro’s CEO. “These new buses will allow us to test out innovative new features that can be expanded upon in the future.” In addition to the new air cleaning system, Metro is piloting a new bike rack with capacity for up to three bikes. Current front racks on Metro buses are able to hold two bikes at a time, and passengers can bring their bike for free with any bus trip. Charging of the electric buses will take place in the Metro garage with newly installed highcapacity chargers, which will fully recharge a bus in approximately 3 – 5 hours. Metro will be testing the full range of these vehicles, which is expected to vary depending on factors such as weather, road grades, and surrounding traffic.

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The Union Accepting Applications for $10,000 Project Grants for Artists

What’s In A Name? In 1897 a young man named Guccio Gucci was said to have worked in Landon’s Savoy Hotel as a bellboy that noticed there were “levels” to the luggage that he handled, and that luggage would tell the economic story of the guests he was serving. He was eventually so intrigued and impressed by the construction and materials of the luxury luggage, that in 1921 he opened his own luggage manufacturing company in Florence Italy. He, his sons, and grandsons operated what we have come to know as “Gucci” until 1993. Or how about a 16yr old Parisian boy in the year of 1837 who went into luggage manufacturing apprenticeship and by the age of about 33 began his own luggage company he named after himself, Louis Vuitton, founded in 1854. By 1914 the Louis Vuitton luggage company was a premier luxury luggage brand which made its most significant impact on the industry with it’s patented locking mechanism which kept bag handling thieves from stealing the aristocrats’ prized belongings in travel. These and a few other NAMES of European men and women are synonymous with affluence, opulence, luxury, status, and exclusivity. Many of their beginnings are much more humble and the

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contrary however. It brings me to wonder what type of men, women, and families were and are these? What are their belief systems? World views? Likes and dislikes? Preferences and prejudices? We all have them…we as individuals and our families for that matter. You know, like the Dassler brothers. So the next time I head out of town and get a hat and sneaks with THEIR FAMILIES name on it to put on my kid for birthday pictures… (would they consent their children playing with my children? Or intermarrying with my children?) I hope there’s some alignment and agreement between my ideals and theirs. I mean I am part of the funding source that makes them some of the richest families in the world. I suppose if I can’t afford their luxury travel locker and the trip to Greece, I’ll just buy this T-shirt and socks with their family’s name on it.

The Union for Contemporary Art has announced that it will award a total of six $10,000 grants to visual artists living in the Omaha area. The funding is designated for artists or artist groups that engage and connect with the community through art. Applications are open now through April 24th at www.u-ca.org. Populus Fund grant recipients will receive funding for projects that promote collaboration with the public and are “radically accessible” – meaning innovative in their approach to making art available to audiences of various abilities and access needs. Funds can be used for the research, development, and creation of public-facing new work, a project, or performance. Public engagement for funded projects can take many forms. This may include exhibitions, performances, events, lectures, workshops, screenings, readings, publications, residencies, programming at artist-run-spaces, online projects, etc. One key stipulation is that funded artists need to present their project outside traditional spaces like art museums or commercial galleries. This is in keeping with the open and accessible nature of Populus Fund, which seeks to connect artists and communities in new and innovative ways. Populus Fund began in 2020, facilitated by The Union and Union continued on page 10

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Rev. Jacqueline Ford, Pastor 2842 Monroe Street Omaha, NE 68107 Off: (402) 734-3399 Email: admin@allenchapelomaha.org 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

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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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Sunday School......8:45 a.m. Sunday Morning......10:00 a.m. Bible Study, Tuesdays......6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service, Wednesdays......12 noon Journey to Tomorrow, Out Next Step Judges 18:4-6

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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Dave Korth

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2207 Wirt Street Omaha, NE 68110 Phone: 402-451-5755

MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH BETHEL MISSIONARAY BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher Senior Pastor 5318 South 30th Street Omaha, NE 68107 Phone: (402) 731-1840 “Large enough to serve you, Small enough to know you”

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

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

Church of the Living God “A great place to call home.” Pastor Overseer Dr. Claude White 2029 Binney Street Omaha, Nebraska 68110 402-451-4742 www.facebook.com/cotlg33.org

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2019 Burdette Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-342-0018 Worship Service .............10:00 a.m. Sunday School .................8:45 a.m. Excluding First Sunday Tuesday Evening Service.........7:00 p.m.

Mass Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:00 am in Rectory (2218 Binney) Thursday - School Mass 8:10 am in Church Saturday - 5:00 pm Sunday - 8:15 am and 10:30 am

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

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“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

3131 Lake Street Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1000 www.salembc.org

Bishop Kevin Chambers

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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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.

Sunday School ———————- 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship —————— 10:45 a.m.

TABERNACLE OF FAITH CHURCH Pastor Barbara Mitchell 2404 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1800 Church 402-455-3390 Fax

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“Come Get Your Hilltop Experience” Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor 5544 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104 Telephone: 402-451-8322 Website: www.cmumc.net Email: clairumc@cumc.omhcoxmail.com Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor

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“Transformed People Everywhere” 2602 N. 24th St. - PO Box 11593 www.mtmoriahomaha.net Off: (402) 451-8800 Sunday Worship ..........................................10:45 a.m. Live Stream: Facebook.com/mtmoriahomaha Please call for Prayer and Transformation Group Bible Study Schedule

Rev. Morita Truman, Lead Pastor 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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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

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Wednesday: Prayer Power Hour ......................................12:00 p.m

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Sunday: Sunday School.................................................9:00 a.m. Morning Worship..........................................10:15 a.m. Pastor Eric Butler and Co-Pastor Cynthia Butler

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Dr. Stan Rone Senior Pastor

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

COMMENTARY/THE CULTURE April 1, 2022 Byron Allen’s Fight for Black-Owned Economic Media Inclusion is Driven by Conversations with Mrs. Coretta Scott King

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By John Daniel Put a Black media owner and activist together with the wife of slain civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. and you get a new force for change in the world of Black-owned media. Byron Allen is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, which is the John Daniel largest solely Black Owned Media Company in America that operates twenty seven Big 4 (CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox) in 21 markets. It has cable networks, streaming Apps and produces and distributes 48 syndicated television programs. Allen’s Entertain Televi-sion Motion Picture Group has a formidable upcoming slate for 2022 In recent years, Allen has been working with global businesses and media agencies to benchmark significant alloca-tions of advertising budgets to Black owned media companies. As part of that effort, Allen founded the Black Own Media Matters movement that is fighting for black media economic inclusion through corporate legal pugilism. According to Bloomberg Law, and the Black Media Matters movement’s units of positive change include the fol-lowing achievements: • General Motors will increase its spending on Black-

Time to talk about race By Michael C. Scott Yes, again. The NFL ended this last season with one of its best post seasons ever. Seven games each decided in the last minutes. For the league it meant increased Viewership and revenue. But let’s not forget, the post season started with a bloody nose. A Black NFL coach sued “the brand” for racism. Coach Brian Flores...a dark skin brother...was fired by the Miami Dolphins, despite having back to back winning seasons. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross stated Flores was released “based on issues with collaboration between ownership and coaching.” In other words, the brother couldn’t get along with the boss. In the meantime, 9 teams were looking for new coaches. The feeling around the league was that Flores would have no problem filling one of those openings. However Flores got a rude wake up call. Thanks to his long relationship with Patriots coach Bill Belchik, Flores found out that the N.Y. Giants coaching position, he was on his way to interview for, had already been promised to someone else. Flores accused the Giants of giving him a “sham” interview, to comply with the Rooney rule...which states that every organization must seriously interview at least one person of color for every major position — general manager, coach, and director of football. Should be an interesting court battle. I’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, Flores’ old team, the Dolphins hired a new coach. And here’s where the fun begins...Dolphins say he’s Black. His name is Mike McDaniel and he’s got a lot of people scratching their heads when it comes to race. According to McDaniel: “First and foremost, I’m biracial. My mom’s white, my dad’s Black. I’ve been extremely proud of that my whole life,” McDaniel told ESPN. ... “I think people identify me as something, but I identify as a human being,” Now I come from a family that resembles a BENETTON commercial, I pride myself on spotting “the brothers.” I keep looking at McDaniel’s pictures...nothing?! Whatever, I wish McDaniel luck. BTW all those open head coaching positions have been filled...and Brian Flores is still not working as a head coach. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league “fell short...by a lot” on hiring Black and minority coaches. Now that we’ve identified the illness commissioner, what’s the cure? Keep in mind Goodell works “for” the 32 NFL owners...who actually do the hiring and firing. Just to let you know, Flores is working...as an “assistant” coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers... where the Rooney rule originated. Their head coach is Mike Tomlin...Black and the man at the helm for 14 successful seasons. Flores recently told HBO Sports about the hiring: BRYANT GUMBEL: Do you think Coach Tomlin threw you a lifeline? BRIAN FLORES: I’m a very– capable coach in this league. But I do feel like he saw a situation where there was– a very– experienced coach– who could help his staff, who was also a Black coach in the league. And I think– I think that– that kind speaks to what we’re talkin’ about. Until next time we chat, take care of one another.

owned media, through committing 8% of its budget to such outlets by 2025, an increase from 1% last year. • Verizon pledged to offer for 2% of the company’s overall ad spending to go to Black-owned media companies. • GroupM, the media-buying arm of advertising giant WPP Plc(LLC?), said it would “invite” the companies it rep-resents to spend at least 2% of their budgets on Blackowned media. GroupM’s clients include Ford Motor Co., Colgate-Palmolive Co. and Nestle SA. • Comcast, Charter Communications made settlements after multi-million dollar lawsuits were filed by Allen com-panies. • Allen filed a $10 million dollar lawsuit against McDonald Corp. A federal judge denied McDonald Corp.’s request to throw out a discrimination lawsuit brought by media mogul. • Byron Allen’s media companies have sued Nielsen, seeking billions of dollars in damages for what they called the measurement company’s “fraudulent misrepresentation” and “fraud by concealment.” The civil lawsuit filed alleges that a repeated undercount of viewers has cost the industry billions of dollars in ad revenue. As shared on Bloomberg Live, Allen’s efforts on behalf of Black-owned media are driven in part by the media mo-gul’s friendship and dialogue with Coretta Scott King, widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). In Allen’s dis-cussions with her (Allen owns the publishing rights to Mrs. Kings life story), Mrs. King shared four major challenges black people have had to overcome since they were brought to America against their will as slaves:

1. End slavery. 2. End Jim Crow. 3. Achieve civil rights 4. Achieve economic inclusion Allen recalls that Mrs. King told him: “They didn’t kill my Martin over the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech. They killed him over the speech he gave at Stanford University on March 10, 1968, entitled, the “Other America”. In that speech MLK shared that all Americans should have the opportunity to the pursuit of happiness, but two Americas existed—one white America that has the opportunity for wellness, education, wealth creation, workforce development, and the other, black America that doesn’t have any of that opportunity Byron Allen’s Black Owned Media Matters movement is driven by conversations with Mrs. King about the im-portance of actualizing final chapter of black economic inclusion as described by MLK in the Other America speech. Coretta Scott King believed her Martin was killed for that goal. Byron Allen is exercising legal pugilism to reach it. What’s your role? John G. Daniel is the Founder, President and CEO of Southern States Scholars and Scholars Laboratory. Mr. Daniel’s career includes vast experience in corporate, non-proﬁt, and government servant leadership across America. Mr. Daniel shared six hours with Byron Allen and his associates by attending Annual Black Owned Media Upfront in March 2022.

Women’s History Month Tribute By Dr. Richard Brown REACH Racial and ethical approaches to community health (REACH) is a periodic column featuring articles that focus on reducing health disparities in the African American community. It will include topics submitted by Creighton University Health Sciences Multicultural and Community Affairs (HS-MACA) department. Women’s History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. It is celebrated in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. I must admit that I had not heard much about Women’s History Month until this year, although I have been a long- time advocate for women’s accomplishments and causes. The Women’s Suffrage Movement led the fight for recognition and set in motion the fight for the right to vote for white women. In 1908, thousands of white women marched arm in arm seeking improved labor laws and working conditions as well as the right to vote. In 1920, the 19th Amendment gave white women the right to vote. The suffrage movement, however, left out Black women, Native Americans, and Asian-Americans. I have seen up close and personal, the strength, courage, leadership, intelligence, creativity and genius of Black women on full display in my own life and applaud the recognition that women are finally receiving. Therefore, I will highlight the accomplishments of a few Black women who have been labled as the 10 most important in U.S. history. This list is from a December 2020 publication by Lewis, Jones, and Johnson. The list will become longer in the future and names will accumulate faster as Vice President Kamala Harris and Supreme Court Judge Ketanji BrownJackson, and others are added. Ten Most Important Black Women in U.S. History Black women have made important contributions to the United States throughout its history. However, they are not always recognized for their efforts, with some remaining anonymous and others becoming famous for their achievements. In the face of gender and racial bias, Black women have broken barriers, challenged the status quo, and fought for equal rights for all. The accomplishments of Black female historical figures in politics, science, the arts, and more continue to impact society. 1) Marian Anderson (Feb. 27, 1897–April 8, 1993) a contralto, is considered one of the most important singers of the 20th century. Known for her impressive three-octave vocal range, she performed widely in the U.S. and Europe, beginning in the 1920s. She was invited to perform at the White House for President Franklin Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in 1936, the first African American so honored. 2) Mary McLeod Bethune (July 10, 1875–May 18, 1955) was an African American educator and civil rights leader best known for her work co-founding the Bethune-Cookman University in Florida. Born into a sharecropping family in South Carolina, she founded the Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute in 1904 to provide education for Black girls. It merged with the Cookman Institute for Men in 1923, and Bethune served as president for the next two decades. Bethune also led civil rights organizations and advised Presidents Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, and Franklin Roosevelt on African American issues. In addition, President Harry Truman invited her to attend the founding convention

of the United Nations; she was the only African American delegate to attend. 3) Shirley Chisholm (Nov. 30, 1924–Jan. 1, 2005) is best known for her 1972 bid to win the Democratic presidential nomination; she was the first Black woman to make this attempt (although unsuccessful) in a major political party. She became the first Black woman to serve in Congress in 1968. During her tenure, she co-founded the Congressional Black Caucus. 4) Althea Gibson (Aug. 25, 1927–Sept. 28, 2003) won her first tennis tournament at age 15 in New York City. She dominated the American Tennis Association circuit, reserved for Black players, for more than a decade. In 1950, Gibson broke the tennis color barrier at Forest Hills Country Club (site of the U.S. Open); the following year, she became the first African American to play at Wimbledon in Great Britain. 5) Dorothy Height (March 24, 1912–April 20, 2010) has been described as the godmother of the women’s movement because of her work for gender equality. For four decades, she led the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and was a leading figure in the 1963 March on Washington. Beginning in 1957, she led the NCNW and also advised the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA). She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994. 6) Rosa Parks (Feb. 4, 1913–Oct. 24, 2005) became active in the Alabama civil rights movement after marrying activist Raymond Parks in 1932. As a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1943, she was involved in much of the planning that went into the famous bus boycott that began the following decade. Parks is best known for her December 1, 1955, arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat to a White rider. 7) Augusta Savage (Feb. 29, 1892–March 26, 1962) studied art in New York City’s Cooper Union. She earned her first commission, a sculpture of civil rights leader W.E.B. Du Bois, from the New York library system in 1921. Despite meager resources, she continued working through the Great Depression, making sculptures of several notable Black people, including Frederick Douglass and W. C. Handy. Her best-known work, “The Harp,” was featured at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York. 8) Harriet Tubman (1822–March 20, 1913) escaped to freedom in 1849 and moved to Philadelphia. After one year Tubman returned to Maryland to free her family members. Over the next 12 years, she returned nearly 20 times, helping more than 300 enslaved Black people escape bondage by ushering them along the Underground Railroad. The “railroad” was the nickname for a secret route that enslaved Black people used to flee the South for anti-slavery states in the North and to Canada. During the Civil War, Tubman worked as a nurse, a scout, and a spy for Union forces. After the war, she worked to establish schools for formerly enslaved people in South Carolina. In her later years, Tubman also became involved in women’s rights causes. 9) Phillis Wheatley (May 8, 1753–Dec. 5, 1784) born in Africa and came to the U.S. at age 8, when she was captured and sold into enslavement to John Wheatley. He and his wife taught her to read and write. The Wheatley’s allowed Phillis time to pursue her studies, which led her to develop an interest in poetry writing. In 1773, her first volume of poems was published in London, and she became known in both the U.S. and the United Kingdom. 10) Charlotte Ray (Jan. 13, 1850–Jan. 4, 1911) has the distinction of being the first African American woman lawyer in the United States and the first woman admitted to the bar in the District of Columbia. She received her law degree from Howard University in 1872 and was admitted to the Washington, D.C., bar shortly afterward. Both her race and gender proved to be obstacles in her professional career, and she eventually became a teacher in New York City instead. “Get Healthy Wealthy and Happy”

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