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Lydon House Day is Proclaimed Mayor Jean Stothert has proclaimed Feb. 16 Lydon House Day. The house is named for Jason Lydon, of Boston, founder of the Black and Pink organization. Executive Director Dominique Morgan and the Black and Pink team held a ribbon-cutting event for Lydon House, which is the first house of its kind that is community based housing in the United States for incarcerated individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or those who are living with HIV/ AIDS. Lydon House will also
serve as a safe quality home option as well as a hub for services for those reentering the community. “Success upon reentry to the community from incarceration is not about luck but rather the access to strengths base resources,” says executive Director Morgan. Heartfelt sentiments were expressed from the organization’s founder, Jason Lydon, members of the Black and Pink team, City Councilman Ben Gray, Nebraska State Senator Megan Hunt and Artist Felicia
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Webster. At the ribbon cutting Morgan announced Lydon House II will begin construction in April 2020. Lydon House II will house persons 18-24 years of age and provide wrap around services for its residents. Black and Pink now based in Omaha is a 501(c)3 and is the nation’s largest prison abolitionist program. There are eight chapters throughout United States. More information can be found: www. blackandpink.org and social media:@BLACKandPINKorg.
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The Lens of Rudy Smith “The Black Experience Through the Lens of Rudy Smith” represents the lifetime passion and photographic work of the late Rudy Smith, the first Black photographer hired by the Omaha WorldHerald newspaper. Smith’s 45-year photography career allowed him into places to meet people who were history makers. With his camera he recorded civil unrest in Omaha, North Omaha residents, education, people throughout the city, events of his beloved Salem Baptist Church, athletic icons and family. Rudy Smith lifelong ambition was to publish a book of his photographs. When his life ended after battling cancer in December 2019, his wife of 52 years made his dream a reality. The Great Plains Black History Museum will be the location of a book signing on Feb. 29. Signing the book will be his wife Llana Smith and son, Rudy Smith Jr.
Photos Clockwise: Rudy Jr. and Llana Llana and Kristine Gerber Front Cover of the Rudy Smith Book
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Down for the Cause Not Down for the Count Development & Gentrification in North Omaha
No Single ‘Answer’ to Gentrification By Lynn Sanchez Omaha is wrestling with the same city planning and economic issues that confound and divide metropolitan areas across the country; Affordable housing. Gentrification. Racial segregation. Wealth inequality. Depending your zip code, the impact of these problems can range from vague awareness to the seeing a weedy, vacant lot outside your front door every day. “The Answer” doesn’t exist, but workable solutions do. That is the belief of a core group of people across the city committed to fighting against displacement, for the culture, the history and families of North Omaha. They are down for the cause, committed to the long haul, forging relationships and thinking holistically.
Grassroots Connections and Community Investment Since 2006, the Empowerment Network, led by Willie Barney, has been perhaps the single most powerful force for civic engagement that has emerged out of North Omaha. Before the term gentrification entered the zeitgeist, the Network had already invested time and energy collecting input from over 8,000 residents and hundreds of collaborative organizations to create a roadmap to what the community wanted and needed. “We can’t do it all at once,” Barney said. “But we can do it if we work together.” What began with a simple neighborhood cleanup in the Prospect Hill neighborhood is now an inclusive organization that stays true to its original principle of listening to residents first. The network has set benchmarks through 2025 to meet specific goals in wealth building, entrepreneurship, high quality childhood education, boosting home ownership, revitalizing neighborhoods, poverty alleviation, family support and physical and mental health. The latest report was largely good. Presenters at the Empowerment Network’s “13th Annual State of North Omaha” meeting in January 2020 included updates from elected officials, representatives of business, religious, neighborhood, health and social service organizations, giving the community a snapshot of “the best information we have right now,” said Barney. UNO Public Affairs Researcher David Drozd detailed census data over the past 14 years specifically about Omaha’s African American community. There has been clear progress in obtaining bachelor degrees, gainful employment, rising household incomes, and number of homes with vehicles and health insurance. Of ongoing concern is the decrease in home ownership, a national trend across race. “Builders groups like building high price-point homes that have a lot of margin,” said Drozd. “There is a market for lower square footage, more affordable homes, I’m just not quite sure how we get there.” He expressed hope the trend will reverse soon.” It takes a few years of those higher earnings to be saved up for that down payment to get going on that homeownership path. This is the next thing we hope will turn around.”
Be Proactive Just a few miles across town from 24th and Lake, InCommon is a nonprofit group working in the Park Avenue neighborhood, the sight of a whirlwind of development. They recently added District 2’s Walnut Hill neighborhood to their network. “Our mission is to eliminate poverty at a root level by uniting and strengthening vulnerable neighborhoods,” said Executive Director Christian Gray. He said they specifically chose to work in Walnut Hill because it seems to be “on the cusp of some significant changes.” One of InCommon’s primary objectives is “collective efficacy,” said Gray, “Bringing community members together so they are organized and have a voice toward how their community changes, how it forms. We’re doing that currently through developing resident-led plans.” He said they will present the Park Avenue plan before the City Council in March, with hopes it would be adopted as a resolution and used as a reference for any neighborhood planning decisions. “There’s a lot more power in coming up with a shared plan where you can say this is what WE have put together,” Gray said. “So I’m not just speaking on my behalf,
but in terms of our larger community, this is what we’ve agreed upon.” Gray said he looks for the good that could come out of gentrification. “I think there’s a lot of hope and opportunity, but it’s going to require intentionality and strategy. Obviously, this idea of civic power is huge, actively participating in the changes. What a plan does is it creates room for being proactive, saying, ‘This is the type of stuff we ARE looking for, Mr Developer, is this the kind of project you can help us achieve?’ So you can begin to shop opportunities as opposed to reactively be defensive about them.” Education, Wellness, Mixed Incomes The big, shiny Highlander Neighborhood Revitalization is impossible to miss at the corner of 30th and Parker. It is one of 25 Purpose Built Communities nationwide, aiming to holistically combat gentrification and generational poverty with mixed income housing, a “cradle to college” educational pipeline and community health and wellness. Seventy Five North, a privately funded nonprofit, purchased the land about nine years ago. The neighborhood had been left semi-abandoned by Omaha Housing Authority’s demolition of several housing projects. Until 75 North was created, no single organization existed with the sole purpose of implementing the findings of the many surveys, studies and meetings about North Omaha development. “There’s the misconception that (75 North) set out to invest in and stabilize all of North Omaha. That would be impossible for any one institution,” said Chief Operating Officer Cydney Franklin. “We’re hoping to make a footprint and serve as a catalyst by investing in this one neighborhood and helping to attract the right partners to maintain affordability in housing that’s also high quality.” Other
that are going to position us and our families to have a say in what happens in our community,” she said. “We have to start encouraging that, as opposed to being in a constant position of reaction. That could be legislation, that could be policy changes, or that could just be understanding what your rights are, understanding the value of what home ownership means.” Stability and Resources As the Highlander was taking shape, the City and Omaha Housing Authority received a $25 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant from HUD. The funds will be used to demolish the existing 111 unit Spencer Homes beginning in 2022 and build new mixed-income replacement housing called “Kennedy Square I and II.” In February 2020, OHA began formally meeting with Spencer Homes residents to begin the relocation process. OHA staff and case managers are working to ensure successful relocation of original residents, helping them evaluate their choice of housing options and whether they will return to the revitalized site or relocate elsewhere permanently. According to the grant’s Project Overview, the new housing development will include 120 new public housing replacement units, 172 new workforce housing units, and 133 new market rate units. Spencer residents will be given priority to relocate within the Kennedy Square housing. Franklin explained that 75 North acts as a partner and not a lead with Kennedy Square. “We are intimately involved in the project,” she said. “This is an extension of what we’re doing at Highlander in terms of facilitating and implementing programs, bringing services to people who are looking to increase their employability. This is an opportunity to create some stability
GENTRIFICATION: “The process of repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses in a deteriorating area (such as an urban neighborhood) accompanied by an influx of middle-class or affluent people and that often results in the displacement of earlier, usually poorer residents.” – Merriam Webster Dictionary
priorities include bringing resources and amenities to the community and increasing rates of employment, job creation and entrepreneurship. When complete, Highlander will offer 280 units of mixed-income housing for sale or rent with 60 percent dedicated to low and moderate income residents. On equal footing with the housing are community partnerships, notably Howard Kennedy Elementary school. According to a 2016 overview article in Forbes looking at the impact of early childhood education,”(T)he evidence is overwhelming that the social and economic benefits of high-quality early education for children are both substantial and lasting. And they benefit not just the children who participate, but also our society as a whole.” “People ask all the time is 75 North protecting or contributing to potential gentrification in this one neighborhood in North Omaha?’“ said Franklin. “We feel like we’re a barrier against it. Displacement is not something that we want to see. We want to hold on to the people, the history, the culture and we do that by literally weaving affordability into our housing strategy.” CEO Othello Meadows said, “We think of that 30th Street corridor as a potential place for a really thriving and active business community. We have lots of entrepreneurs in that area (and) we are trying to actively figure out how do we support them.” The recently opened dining area in the Accelerator was built by North Omaha entrepreneurs, Meadows said. “We partnered with Blair Freedman on two relatively large projects, one about a million dollars to build out the dining room... These young women built it and they are North Omaha residents, black female entrepreneurs. They knocked it out of the park. So that’s a role that we can play, empowering entrepreneurship and black business ownership on the North side.” Franklin echoed the idea of proactivity. “We love to talk about ‘our community, our community.’ We have to do the things
for these families in a neighborhood that’s well-resourced.” Listening In Action The Forever North Study for North 24th St. conducted by Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) and the Omaha Planning Department remains a work in progress. Find updated information on the Planning Department’s web page, https:// planninghcd.cityofomaha.org/forevernorth According to a recap of findings provided by the Planning Department, “The market area will need between 90 and 195 new housing units per year over the next 10 to 20 years to accommodate population and household growth and replace demolished units.” That could be anywhere between 1,800 and 3,900 new homes over 20 years. Because 90 percent of North Omaha’s recent home sales were below $90,000, the report said it is often difficult for buyers to obtain mortgages. At a separate Town Hall meeting in Miller Park, Douglas County Commissioner Chris Rodgers told neighbors that based on a the Assessor’s most recent history of sales in the neighborhood, they should expect the Assessor to raise North Omaha’s property values this year. “Some people see it as a minus but this might catch them back up to where they were in 2008 and a little bit above when the market went bad,” he said. Although the higher valuations translate into higher property taxes, they also mean increased equity for homeowners. Cook said Forever North used The Empowerment Network’s Village Revitalization plan for North Omaha as a reference in the neighborhood plan. His department added “some of the technical work, like zoning changes. Along 24th Street, we’re proposing a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zoning overlay which would allow mixed use development.” Existing buildings could then be used for both housing and commercial use. Cook said, “I’m going to do more workshops so people can look at that and come back and tell me their ideas. People want
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to see things happen and are excited to see things happen, but it’s going to take effort on multiple parts.”
Room for Improvement One area that might be a potential game changer for Omaha is reconsidering long-standing processes about how the community and the city interact around issues of development. Creighton professor Palma Joy Strand, JD specializes in studying local governments, and has written extensively about both civic engagement and Omaha’s unique history of annexation-based development. The city has expanded by annexing upscale White suburban neighborhoods that originated as Sanitary Improvement Districts (SIDs) built by private developers, she said. SIDs are quasi-governmental agencies, and so are able use municipal bonds to build, but are unimpeded by public oversight that might require, for example, including affordable housing in new developments. Looking at Omaha’s system, she wondered, “Where is the conversation between the city, the people, the residents and potentially outside investors? The city is supposed to be the political forum for people to have discussions about the future of the community. Where’s that conversation?” By not engaging in truly collaborative governance, Omaha is behind the times, she said. “Over the past four decades there’s been a huge shift particularly on the part of local government to collaborative decision-making with citizens.” This may sound like a familiar refrain. As local governments reach out to residents they are able to consequently come up with policies and practices that are much more representative of the whole community, said Strand. “They get better decisions, more buy-in, and really engaging the city’s population — what do we want our city to be like? Where do we want to go? Who are we and what are we?” She added, “As far as I can tell, this is something that has not set foot in Omaha, the consciousness on the part of the city.” Omaha’s culture is non-confrontational, she said, and development brings up “huge racial issues.” “It’s hard everywhere for people to talk about racial issues, but I think it’s particularly hard in Omaha because there’s really not a lot of practice and this whole thing of ‘Nebraska Nice’ is very passive-aggressive/avoidant of issues that are uncomfortable,” she said. Strand suggests Omaha could start by creating connections across its disconnected areas. “We’ve got North Omaha, we’ve got South Omaha, we’ve got West Omaha, maybe we’ve got Midtown. And this weakens our city, to have these communities that are not very well connected to each other.” The city could tap into schools and faith communities to build “cross-cutting, bridging connections,” Strand said. “It’s not like everybody in West Omaha needs to know everybody in North Omaha, but if there’s this whole sense of cross-cutting relationships, then the whole community is stronger. And then it becomes harder for the political representatives to cater to, ‘We’re going to do this for West Omaha, South Omaha, North Omaha’ if people start to have a sense that we’re all one Omaha.” “The way these connections get built, people are invited and they show up. To me, that’s where you start.”
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Ursula Turner
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Preceded in death by parents Olie & Minnie Walker; husband Paul Turner; son, Ronald; grandson André Turner Survived by: Children: Paulette (Charles) Mullen, Larry Turner, Phyllis (Charles) McGaughey; 7 Grandchildren; 17 Great Grandchildren; 18 Great Great Grandchildren; BryantFisher dozens of cousins; many other relatives and friends Celebration of Ursula’s Life: Saturday at 11 a.m., with family receiving family & friends one-hour prior, all at Braman Mortuary (72nd St. Chapel) Interment: Graceland Cemetery For more details, visit www.bramanmortuary.com, Braman Mortuary (72nd St. Chapel), 1702 N. 72nd St., Omaha, NE 68114. 402-391-2171
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The Dining Room at Highlander, 2112 N. 30th St., Suite 201, will have live jazz every Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., featuring jazz guitarist, vocalist and recording artist Andrew Bailie. There will be drink and food specials. If you have not experienced the Dining Room, you are in for a triple threat treat. The Dining Room is home to three restaurants in one space: Big Mama’s Kitchen (traditional Sunday dinner soul food), Pico’s (street tacos) and Highlander Bar and Grill (burgers, wings and drinks). Live music is a tradition in North Omaha and the Dining Room is carrying on the tradition. Come, listen and enjoy.
Girls Nite Out 2020 Girls Inc. of Omaha celebrated another successful Girls Nite Out at the Omaha Hilton. Over 30 female vendors, entertainment by girls young and younger, and great food helped to make the night a successful fundraiser to further the incredible mission of Girls Inc. Omaha. STRONG, SMART and BOLD gear was sold, a silent auction and multiple raffles was culminated with a performance by adult themed comedian, Frances Dilorinzo. Girls Inc. Omaha is located at 2811 N. 45th St., Omaha, NE 68104, (402) 457-4676. www.girlsincomaha.org.
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Help the Omaha Star Find Its Missing Issues Complete the Nebraska State Historical Society Archives On June 2 representatives of the Nebraska State Historical Society took bound copies of some of the Omaha Star’s earliest issues with them to Lincoln. The five bound books will complete issues missing from the state archives for the past sixty years, ranging from September 17, 1938 through October 26, 1951. The Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center (MDBMSC) Board is working with the Nebraska Historical Society to create a complete Library Archive of the past and current issues of the Omaha Star. Although many years of newspapers have been microfilmed by the Omaha Public Library and the Nebraska Historical Society, many issues are missing. We are asking readers, who may have copies of the issues that are listed, to please bring them to the Omaha Star to be microfilmed. The issues will be returned to you. The MDBMSC was formed to continue the legacy of Mildred Brown the founder and publisher of the Omaha Star. The purpose of the Study Center is to provide area students with scholarship support and opportunities to envision career possibilities in journalism and communications through educational programs, field trips, tutoring and mentoring. They are also provided access to resources and inspirational archive materials. The Omaha Star and its affiliated foundation, the Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center, are seeking any copies of the following issues: July 8, 1939 to Mar. 15, 1940 May 3, 1940 July 4, 1952 June 29, 1962 Feb. 14, 1964 Apr. 29, 1967 Feb. 29, 1968 Mar. 21, 1968 to Mar. 28, 1968 May 2, 1968 May 23, 1968 July 18, 1968 Aug. 8, 1968 to Aug. 15, 1968 Nov. 14, 1968 May 29, 1969
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Omaha City Councilman Ben Gray will commemorative deliver a address on the Monday, Jan. UNMC campus 18, to on Rev. Martin Luther honor slain civil rights leader, King Jr. Gray’s speech, which is sponsored The Nebraska by UNMC and Medical Center, Truhlsen Campus will be in the Events Center Center. in the Sorrell “We are pleased The Partnership to bring a city For community volunteer leader and tireless non-profit organization Our Kids, a Schools.” to campus,” Newland, M.D., that provides disadvantaged director of UNMC’s said Myrna “The Partnership The mission of students For Our Staples Foundation and coordinator of Equity Office academic enrichment with positive works to the Martin Luther provide disadvantaged Kids for Learning Inc. is to experiences, Commemoratio teach, train and has King Day received a $10,000 ele- inspire. n Committee. Founded in 2002, grant from Staples mentary school students with “I believe our positive Foundation for the founda- can look forward to an campus Learning, a private academic enrichment experiences,” tion has contributed inspiring and speech.” foundation created relevant said Briana Curran, million to national more than $17 manager, Staples The annual address and local charities Funding from SFFL by Staples Inc. Foundation that is provide regularly for Learning. will support the educational opportunities best attended one of the city’s “Staples and Winners Circle events on Martin Foundation for job skills for all program, which Learning supports Luther King Jr. people, with a This year, the event starts pro- Winners vides underserved the special Day. Circle program, at noon, is free which cre- youth. emphasis on disadvantaged to the public. Guests dents with access elementary stu- ates an environment and open can park in Lot to rigorous math, Staples Foundation the visitor parking where youth are 15V, which is reading and citizenship recognized for for area located on Learning has also their achievements the south side developed lasting the Student Life Center increase their academic activities to teachers, peers, by relationships of at the corner of parents and the achievement. 40th & Jones com- of America, with Boys & Girls Clubs Streets. “The Winners munity.” Circle program Earth Force, Hispanic Gray is a first-time ensures disadvantaged Winners Circle elected city council students have for the 2nd District. and All Our Kids Heritage Foundation, and the the resources and member Initiative joined forces in for a Competitive support needed 2007 to form Prior to his election, Inner City. In addiOmaha City Councilman to Partnership develop an enthusiasm The tion, Staples Nebraska Gray had a 30-year For Our Kids, to Ben Gray Foundation for a television for learning,” Vol. 72 - No. 28 Omaha, help dis- supports said Beth Smith, career as Learning photojournalist nered with Executive Director, advantaged students. The Partnership Ashoka, an “Kaleidoscope” the emergency Winners Circle on Omaha’s ABC’s and host of Nebraska develops and supportsorganization that KETV department at Program of The creates a community of caring Medical Center affiliate station, NewsWatch social entreprePartnership For dents from pre-kindergarten for stu- neurs around to use intervention The Our Kids. “With discussions about 7. The show featured passionate gies to decrease youth the world, in nine stratesup- high school through tries: port from Staples violence, such a variety of Argentina, Belgium, coun- Gray has to help Foundation for as immediate community issues. engagement after violent won multiple Learning we can Brazil, taged youth graduate more disadvan- Canada, incidents to reduce local, regional tion attempts. continue France, Germany, awards as a reporter, and pursue highretaliaand national grades and standardized to increase er education the Netherlands, photojournalist In 1998, Gray to become test scores for Spain and the Gray dedicates employable States. and his wife, youth throughout productive citizens much of his time and host. Freddie, began ing with the African-Americ For more information United lives of Omaha Public who give back to improving workseverely at-risk about the to foundation their community. the to close an Achievement youth and gang or how to apply the achievement Council members. He for a grant, is the emergency team gaps of children visit www. staplesfoundation Omaha Public Community Connection, director for Impact in the School (OPS) .org. One District. Inc. — a non-profit, A sought lence prevention vio- his Martin after motivational speaker, organization. Its members Gray titled Luther King Jr. part- Love,” Day speech, “Strength after one of Dr. to King’s most read books.
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Church Life Skills, and publisher for the It is with profound pleaDevelopment, she made her paper The Health & To the Citizens of Omaha: a friend of the pastors ... from certain schools Arts. We are also offering last twenty years. It a platform. She Publishing Co., and [sic] FREE transportation available anytime we needed sure that the Omaha Star In order to qualify in the Omaha metro area seems like yesterday (please call for well trained journalistic ministry. She believed that a listing). organization of energetic, a paid program for this special service all Club by saw her work as a that I started after my One entire page membership fee members this day a paper of the people, God had given her a calling. Spring program and a valid membership must have minds, give to you aunt Mildred Brown We here and now wish fee is $30.00 devoted to the work of card. Our the people and for the people. that will be valid Club hours are its was per edition was expired. Some of submitted by from 3-8 p.m. Jan. 4 - May the Omaha Star dedicates For more Club the churches in the community, 7. Our to have you know that and ask for Mr. you have been supthe general public in information call Dave Felici, Unit serving of task the to 342-2300 the pastors. existence Director. Happy New Year porters almost from It shall be our policy the struggle for and we hope to Among her concerns was every way humanly possible. Others of see you at the the start. Brown’s primary path of duty in the behalf Club! racial equality. Mildred to move in an unerring became supporters it already had. She worked bringing to you the local Star was in selling Many others became supportfoothold in Omaha than early role in the Omaha Black America in Omaha, for equalas the years went by. sincere it, as well as the national an excellent salespermany organizations to work you I want to give my news of the city as we find of tirelessly with of ads. She was not only the National The African American ers recently. To all of backing for the welfare could use the ads as a tool She was a member of son; she found that she highlights, promoting and to ity and peace. Career and Scholarship Achievement Council Colored People thanks. to sell newspaper ads Black America in general. will have its 4th for the Advancement of is fascinating. The Omaha Fair on Saturday her activism. She refused the citizens of Omaha and the She Association Annual High Magnet Working at a newspaper from 9 A.M. to Publishers Association, sea of journalistic advenemploy black workers. School, 4410 because this is our paper. (NAACP), the Black 3 P.M. at North As we launch out into the of companies that did not N. 36th St. Those seeking Star is especially fascinating her readers to procan the support of the general League, the Urban League employment should Anyone who is interested also used editorials to encourage and she challenged National Business ture, we sincerely request and dressed for Plains Black museum. This paper is about us. come prepared in when we as a group must military success. Lunch Nebraska, and the Great with a resume and issues. Where else test the segregation of the public. The time is at hand was will be provided. information call submit their story, events Congratulation the Martin Bomber plant During the time during which it was active, she Omaha Star a firm founda557-4470. To RSVP or for s to...the King Since the recent recession, them to apply for jobs that begin to build. Give the She more Science & Technology De Porres Club, and also Science Fair. this State can this happen? and reading support and rollerBase in Bellevue, Nebraska. the spokeswoman for the Students tion by way of subscribing an emotional, financial after enter- at Offutt Air Force Magnet students school congratulated wrote detailed reports, the paper has also been who is widely remem- allowed it to meet in the Omaha Star building we in turn will build an who won awards hired Charles Washington, we will assure you that are determined to persevere. conducted experiments and the eight Award for emony. Pictured a mouthpiece and a to support their own facility. coaster at times but we civil rights, as a reporter of Excellence and presented their projects in the annual the club ran out of funds to contact us concerning are the Awards bered for his work for prise worthy of consideration, winners and 7th & 8th grade working in the commua display board Alec Williams; I encourage the public who was the executive 25 first place She spent countless hours Luke Armitage; of Excellence winners (l or even if you want to to at least two columnist. Whitney Young, force for the people of Omaha. commuwinners with to r): League before eventuEmily Beck; complaints, recommendations are certainly apprecione hundred and fifty the Star as a mouthpiece Urban over offering Omaha to the receiving of and Katie Cramer. Nick Schultz; Ian Brummel; a Breakfast of Champions judges. The nity, addition In the secretary the “Unsung Heroine director of the National awards cerMadeleine Dangerfield; compliment us. Your comments community in Omaha, nity service awards, including the NAACP, one of ally becoming the executive for the African-American in behalf of the community Martha Winterer; by editorials. the community to realize ated. The staff is working Award” for service awarded Urban League, contributed Gilberts also encouraged a better and more enlighten honored power 16,000 Africanboycotts to call attention only thirty-five people in the country to be and trying to always have The country’s The paper supported the positive effect the buying was small, and is an outstanding cater often largest film time of her death. She paper. Our staff is very if they would carefully she and her staff were festival for children and with this award by the to discrimination, and Americans could have working to satisfy you. including traditional, teens will be Lyndon B. Johnson as a businesses that employed team and they are always to making stop in Omaha also appointed by President their purchases only to CGI, collage support base and I wish well. beginning in January a tour stop-motion styles. East Germany to investigate and Live Action. We have a large religious treated the community goodwill ambassador to Film Streams African-Americans and More than when tries are for the support of the churches In following the conpresents the Best issue of the paper, Edward express sincere thanks, represented, including ten coun- Recommended English. Australia; 95 min. alleged human rights violations worked to improve Specifically, in the second of the New York International leaders. clergy Omaha the North and ages: the also of works She Australia, 9 to adult. members in the community from our struction of the Berlin Gilbert pointed out that (NYICFF). From Children’s Film Festival Germany, Denmark, Finland, least, I want to thank carriers and her office an ice cream shop Last but certainly not France, Jan. 9 to March the lives of the newspaper Latvia, Sweden, black community were patronizing which would be there would not be Streams’ Ruth 18, Film U.K. that someone did not have Switzerland, the Feb. 6-7, 11, 13-14, 18 — Ice Cream, advertisers. Without advertising, Sokolof Theater, and workers. If she learned of at 24th and Lake, Reed’s published. Advertisements nonprofit cinema, Omaha’s within the U.S. Tickets for all screenings Azur & Asmar Directed hiring practices over she would buy them bags an Omaha Star Newspaper enough food at home, will screen five Best targeted for their discriminatory an by Michel Ocelot. the printing of the publicabest programs larded The newspaper carriof the for seniors, of NYICFF are $9 general, Porres Club. Gilbert spent and retail sales pay for from groceries to supply their a decade later by the De $7 advertisers have stuck with students, teachers A dazzling animated Christmas or Easter party series continues the 2009 NYICFF. The dren, shop and counted at least tions. Many of our older us. ers often received a special and chilhour outside the ice cream Film Streams’ feature about and $4.50 Newer ones have joined work, when they might approving of their Young family two Forever Members. for Film Streams boys raised as brothers, us throughout the years. adverin gratitude for their hard one hundred African-Americans and children’s who set off on that they don’t have to dangerous quest were given all year. their purchasing power. which is made program, Streams’ All screenings will occur a Others have the feeling them receive the only gifts they through faraway hiring practices through possible in part at Film find Americans we will give Ruth Sokolof in 1989, the Omaha Star divorced in 1943, and lands to and free the port from Lincoln with tise because as African Theater, located At the time of her death Mildred and Edward Gilbert in Fairy of the Star readers look at the Financial Group. sup- the corner of 14th at Animation. a circulation of 30,685 her maiden name, Brown. our business anyway. Omaha and Mike Fahey Founded in 1997, and had a staff of twenty, and In English. France; Djinns. Mildred resumed using for those who support us Mildred Brown wrote, (for- Recommended NYICFF is dedicated merly Webster) Streets, Omaha Star, the longest advertising in the paper to promoting thirty-nine states. In 1969, As the publisher of the one block south ages: 6 to adult. 99 min. from those advertisers. Cuming Street. persist? The answer run by a woman, purchase intelligent, to publishers of them newspaper Negro do encourage then we passionate, “Why provocative cinematic of operating black-owned refuse or think our readers More information deprived of his press, all neighborhood news and works for audiences For those advertisers, who is clear. If the Negro is Mildred Brown provided ages 3-18 and on all five programs Feb. 20-21, 25, 27-28, to market to, we encourage through the years since within Best helping to define than fifty years. The paper March 4 — are not important enough NYICFF Kids the tortuous gains achieved of NYICFF commentary for more compelling f a more online can be found Flix shop to ask those merchants lost, and tomorrow’s Negro by calling attention to ilm experience at www.f ilmstreams.or our readers when they his emancipation will be served an important function A kaleidoscopic Juried by such for kids. www.gkids.tv/ of the powerful forces, they don’t? If they continue people in the black commucollection of well-known filmmakers g or animated that do not advertise Why youth will be at the mercy our the accomplishments of the best John Turturro, man the ramparts of bigshort films the Omaha Star, I urge values. The newspaper as contact Casey tour. For questions, please Susan Sarandon, from around North and South that still to refuse to advertise in $$ nity and emphasizing positive got world, featuring Logan at Mildred Brown Schamus, Matthew the James email their products. Remember who received awards, or traditional animation, otry, prejudice and discrimination.” to do so. From readers to stop buying at casey@filmstr 933-0259 x11 or CGI, collage, recognized individuals Sant, the festival Modine and Gus Van compelled previously been closed eams.org. and stop-motion. persisted because she felt The schedule: jobs in industries that had speak. new has mercivic established been of had supporters, In 65 she acts English. described by min. Recommended readers, The New York It announced the first edition of her newspaper, Thanks again to my staff, Times as being to African-Americans. good ages: 3 to 8. writers and all others They highlighted one She guided the newspa- a challenge to herself and her staff, “that no “devoted to the kind of fare chants advertisers, contributing labeled “troublemakers.” pride and community charity. not Jan. 9-10, 14, of that may be found March 6-7, 11, the continued existence eras of the Civil Rights cause shall lack a champion and that evil shall 16-17, 21 — week in order to continue Academy Awards at the Razzle through the tumultuous 13-14, 18 — who lend support to making neighborhood family per staff were but not at the Dazzle Directed On the occasion per to the demonstrations Your help is greatly appreciMildred Brown and her tiplex.” local mulby Darren Ashton. NYICFF Party Mix in to foster a sense of community. Ms. Brown again Movement, from segregation the Omaha Star possible. for late go unopposed.” A mockumentary of their community, Brown to the racial unrest of the bright and continued future An all-animated skewering the Best of NYICFF of the 1950s and 1960s, of the Star’s ninth anniversary, ated. I look forward to a the certainly champions outspoken voice in the wilderprogram featuring absurdi- ious, features one live-action ties of competition community, congratulated The Omaha Star reported hilarcomedy and particular. She was an 1960s and early 1970s. pledged her support to the not the Star in the Omaha community.. youth dance troupe between kids on the vokingvisually stunning, and thought-profour animated of its businesses and that occurred both locally ness that the tortuous gains of their emancipation programs, involved circuit – and the triumphs and the tragedies North Omaha on the growth shorts, specifically end. up this advice for her Mildred Brown was not are lost, and she worked tirelessly toward that hyper- older parents who intended for and throughout the nation. fast development, and offered audiences. In live through get any further a Seniors Alexis English them. titles. Page and Ayomide interested in letting discrimination neighbors. 75 min. Recommendedor English suband queen at wishes to urge that you Adekunle were Central High ages: 9 to 16. The Star on its anniversary crowned Homecoming on Sept. 12, 2009. king
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February 21, 2020
ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E.
Rev. Benjamin R. Finnell
Rev. Benjamin R. Finnell, Presiding Elder and Pastor Tammi Tate, Public Relations Chairperson 2842 Monroe St. Ph: (402) 502-8003 Fx: 934-8581 Sunday School...........................9:00 a.m. Sunday 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. MARK BAPTIST CHURCH
“Jesus is the Light of the World” Bishop Kevin Chambers, Senior Pastor (Elect) www.m3comaha.org 5112 Ames Avenue Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 457-4216 Church Phone (402) 453-4084 Pastor’s Office
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Pastor Jarrod S. Parker 3616 Spaulding Street, Omaha, NE 68111 Phone: 402-451-0307 Email: smbcsecretary@ stmarkbaptist.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.
Pastor Jarrod S. Parker
Sunday School – Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship Service – Sunday 10:15 a.m. Children’s Church (except 2nd Sunday) Holy Communion every 1st Sunday Prayer and Bible Doctrine Study Midday - 12:00 noon; Evening – 7:00 p.m.
MT. MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
“Where Life is for Everyone”
Dr. Ralph B. Lassiter, Pastor 2602 N. 24th St. Off: (402) 451-8800 Fax: (402) 451-8522 mtmoriahomaha.net pastorlassiter@gmail.com
Drs. Mar n & Lynnell Williams Founders & Lead Pastors SUNDAYS Prayer 9:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM
WEDNESDAYS Prayer 6:00 PM Worship 7:00 PM
www.ambassadorswc.com 402-341-1866 5417 N 103rd St. Omaha, NE 68134
Televised Broadcast – Sundays at 6:00 p.m., KPAO Cox Channel 22 & CenturyLink Channel 89 Our Mission: “To exalt the Savior, edify saints, evangelize sinners and elevate society.”
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
Rev. Ralph Lassiter, Sr.
Fr. Dave Korth
Sunday School .............................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship ..........................................10:45 a.m. Overcomers in Christ......................Sunday 7:00 p.m.
2207 Wirt Street Omaha, NE 68110 Phone: 402-451-5755
Wednesday Bible-Prayer Service 11:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m Fr. Dave Korth
CLAIR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH “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
Sunday School………………………8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Experience………...10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study….…….…….6:00 p.m.
Mass Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:00 am in Rectory (2218 Binney)
MT. NEBO MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Thursday - School Mass 8:10 am in Church
“The Church Where Fellowship is Real”
Saturday - 5:00 pm Sunday - 8:15 am and 10:30 am
Pastor Terry L. Arvie 5501 N. 50th Street Ph: 402-451-4245 Fx: 402-451-2130 office@mtneboomaha.org www.mtneboomaha.org Pastor Terry L. Arvie
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.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH Serving God and One Another in the Spirit of Excellence Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus Senior Pastor 3131 Lake Street Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1000 www.salembc.org
Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus
Rev. Kent H. Little, Lead Pastor Services on Sundays at 8:30 am & 10:50 am
PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
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.
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.
“Where CHRIST is Preeminent and the Word Prevails!” Rev. Kent H. Little
Pastor Brian Page 5555 Larimore Avenue Church: 402-346-8427 www.pleasantgreenomaha.org
TABERNACLE OF FAITH CHURCH
Pastor Brian Page
Pastor Barbara Mitchell 2404 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1800 Church 402-455-3390 Fax
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. Televised Broadcast Sunday @ 10pm on KPAO Cox Communication channel 22 & Century Link channel 89
Charles Galloway - President, Rev John Deang - Pastor, Dr John Beasley - Elder
Pastor Barbara Mitchell
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
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod 2721 N. 30th Street 402-453-1583 Sunday School................................10:00 a.m. Church Service...............................11:00 a.m. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Rev. Vitalis Anyanike
ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR CATHOLIC CHURCH
ZION BAPTIST 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
Rev. Kenneth A. Allen, Pastor
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JOY OF LIFE MINISTRIES COGIC
HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH
Pastors Eric and Cynthia Butler
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
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
Pastor: Rev. Vitalis Anyanike Pastor Eric Butler and Co-Pastor Cynthia Butler
2215 Grant Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-346-1502 Fax: 402-344-2720
Pastor Kenneth A. Allen
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)
THE WORSHIP CENTER North 24th Street Church of God “Presenting the Never-Changing GOD to an ever-changing World!”
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH
“Where Christ Jesus Is the Center of Attention” Rev. Dr. Leroy E. Adams, Jr. Senior Pastor 2019 Burdette Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-342-0018 Fx: 402-346-9300 Rev. Dr. Leroy E. Adams, Jr.
Radio Broadcast: 101.3 fm 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each Sunday Worship Service .............10:00 a.m. Sunday School .................8:45 a.m. Excluding First Sunday Tuesday Evening Service.........7:00 p.m.
Dr. Stan Rone - Senior Pastor 2021 N. 24th Street • Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 341-4297 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
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We often say that black communities in America are not monolithic. However, we do not explain why. We are not monolithic because we descend from various cultures and ethnicities – even though we share many commonalities in our American experience. Culture can be attributed to environment, but heritage traces its roots through origin. The history of the descendants of American slavery did not begin at Jamestown, Virginia in 1619, where the first enslaved Africans touched the now American soil. Our history is rooted firmly on the continent of Africa starting at the beginning of human civilization. The quandary that many Black Americans face is the disconnect of heritage and culture that American slavery facilitated. American slavery erased connectivity between the African enslaved, and their descendants, and the continent itself. The erasure continued through white supremacy, slave codes, postReconstruction, Jim Crow, and the colorblind “post-racism” American society that perpetuates that the condition of blackness is requires the aspirational goal of rising above and overcoming. Antiblackness has been so pervasive that some members of black communities and the more encompassing communities of color have internalized and perpetuated oppression against Black Americans. We see this play out in popular culture where certain nonblack musical artists and actors use blackness as a gateway to fame but quickly shed same blackness to gain entry into white or respectable society. Our shared experience of being Black in America pushes us towards asymmetry in how we vote. We vote in ratios that no other voting bloc or demographic cast ballots. We overwhelmingly support candidates that do not threaten our existence. The Black experience has largely been about survival in very hostile environments. Our dream is not necessarily the fictitious American dream – the 1950’s “Leave It to Beaver” sitcom fantasy in shiny new suburbs built as Eisenhower era interstate highways facilitated white flight. The Black American dream is the idea that as individuals and collective community, we can move from just surviving to actually thriving sans historical and ever-present barriers to our success and longevity. Our dream is that our children can receive quality and accurate education from teachers and school administrators that demonstrate cultural competency in an environment that disengages from the school-to-prison pipeline. Our dream is that our communities will no longer be subjected to the broken window theory that discouraged maintenance and investment that white neighborhoods regularly receive. The Black American dream is that modern law enforcement cease from using practices and legal jurisprudence that stem from slave patrollers and slave codes. Our dream is that black entrepreneurs, the fastest growing sector of American small businesses, have the same access to capital as white business owners. Our dream is that
black health care disparities and disastrous black maternal health morbidity rates were eliminated because our health care providers stopped applying racial bias and animus in the actual practice of medicine and health research. Black Americans have gotten criticized for voting in an almost exclusively voting bloc. Irrespective of party label, Black Americans vote for the party in our twoparty system that is least threatening to our existence. Our objective has been to survive, it has not been a swearing of allegiance to a set of party principles or political ideology. We are pragmatic in our vote, ever hopeful that our children will have the luxury of voting beyond survival. The attention paid to the 400th Anniversary of Jamestown has created a new conversation around Black Americans role in building America and Black Americans role in ensuring our democracy. It is common to see white progressives take to social media to implore Blacks to vote in 2020 or to admonish white women to vote like Black women. Afterall, the majority of white women who voted in 2016 voted for the current occupant in the White House, while nearly 96% of Black women who voted in 2016 voted against this administration. Throughout history, Black Americans have been at the forefront of fighting for civil rights through equal housing, education, travel and accommodations, ballot access, fair wages, the right to marry, enter into contracts, serve on juries, workplaces free of sexual harassment, and access to legal remedies. We led those fights out of necessity for our existence, not because we felt that we owed white society to help improve it or save it from itself. In 2020, Black America is going to vote against this administration – not because we are doing the bidding of white society but because we value our right to exist. We understand that this administration is breaking the law and shunning political norms in favor of individual greed and nefarious use of power. The power being wielded is an existential threat to our communities. We also understand that this administration is using foreign interference to spread disinformation to exploit tensions and further fracture the Black community. Recent news reports showed that money is already being spent on social media algorithms targeting Black men in hopes of dampening their opposition to this administration and make them empathetic towards its corruption. Our chapter in American started 400 years ago. We have survived unspeakable hardships by banding together through our shared experiences. Our shared experiences shaped our formation of Black American culture that non-Black Americans are welcomed to enjoy but not usurp. We use our vote as a vanguard of our existence and a measurement of our civil rights in America. The intentional chipping away of ballot access for Black Americans by one of the two major political parties is a good indication of what that political party would do across all civil rights if left unchecked. We are not a monolith, but we must vote monolithic for our own salvation. (You can follow Rebekah Caruthers on Twitter at @PoliticsRebekah.)
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Nebraska Black History Art Contest The 8th Annual Nebraska Black History Art Contest is currently underway. Nebraskan Students grades K-12 are invited to create art that truly commemorates and celebrates Black History. They may use any media they want: canvas, pencil, paint, charcoal, crayon, marker, they can create a sculpture, write a poem, short story, make a video or song. All artistic mediums will be accepted. Students have until March 6, 2020 to submit their artwork. Art should be turned int at the Union for Contemporary Arts located at 2423 N 24th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68110 (office hours are Tuesday 2pm-6pm, Wednesday through– Friday Noon-6pm, and Saturday 10am-5pm, it’s closed on Sundays and Mondays); or students can turn in their artwork in at school, to either their Homeroom, Social Studies, or Art Teachers. Teachers have been equipped with instructions, and permission slips. These documents can also be downloaded at www.blackhistoryartcontests.com.
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14th Annual Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards The Omaha Entertainment & Arts Awards (OEAA) recognizes some of the most talented artists and entertainers in the Omaha area. Voting for the awards is separated into three genres: Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Live Music. The Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards seeks to enhance our community by planning and producing an annual awards event that uniquely recognizes the performing arts, visual arts and live music of the Omaha area. With all-star talent and red-carpet prestige, the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards is a memorable evening that thanks the artists who keep Omaha culture alive. The Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards was established in 2006. Jan. 4, 2007, marked the inaugural year for the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards. OEAA’S 2020 AWARD WINNERS This year’s ceremony took place at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Jun and Ree Keneko received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Music Outstanding Rock – David Nance Group Outstanding Hard Rock – Through The Stone Outstanding Alternative/Indie – Thick Paint Outstanding Metal – The Clincher Outstanding DJ – Kethro Outstanding Americana/Folk – Aly Peeler Outstanding Country – Clarence Tilton Outstanding R&B – Andrew Bailie Outstanding Soul – Mesonjixx Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap – Scky Rei Outstanding Blues – Sebastian Lane Outstanding Jazz – Curly Martin Outstanding Pop – Jocelyn Outstanding Progressive Rock/Experimental/EDM –
Glow in the Dark Outstanding Punk – No Thanks Outstanding World Music – Esencia Latina Band Outstanding Cover Band – Secret Weapon Album of the Year – “Promised Land,” Evan Bartels Artist of the Year – David Nance Group Outstanding New Artist – DEATHGOD Outstanding Recording Studio – Make Believe Studios Outstanding Live Music Sound Engineer – Dan Brennan Performing Arts Outstanding Director (Play) – Susan Clement-Toberer, “Indecent,” Bluebarn Theatre Outstanding Director (Musical) – Denise Chapman, “The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin,” The Union for Contemporary Art Outstanding Actor (Play) – Jonathan Purcell, “Indecent,” Bluebarn Theatre Outstanding Actor (Musical) – Nadia Williams, “The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin,” The Union for Contemporary Art Outstanding Supporting Actor (Play) – Ezra Colon, “Indecent,” Bluebarn Theatre Outstanding Supporting Actor (Musical) – Brandi Smith, “The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin,” The Union for Contemporary Art Outstanding Performance by a Young Actor – Sasha Dennenberg, “Fun Home,” Omaha Community Playhouse Outstanding Drama – “Indecent,” Bluebarn Theatre Outstanding Comedy – “One Man, Two Guv’nors,” Omaha Community Playhouse Outstanding Premiere of a New, Original, Local Script – “More Than Neighbors,” Denise Chapman, The Union for Contemporary Art Outstanding Musical – “The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin,” The Union for Contemporary Art Outstanding Local Dance Production – “The Wizard of Oz,” American Midwest Ballet, Orpheum Theater Outstanding Local Performance Poet – Felicia Webster Outstanding Comedian – Carlos Tibbs
What is a Life Coach? By Sheila Byars Fields, MBA, CPLC Life guarantees changes and challenges. At times, we all can feel overwhelmed or unsure of our direction. Even when things are going well, there is always an opportunity to go from good to great. It’s easy to allow life to pass us by when we’re so consumed by unfulfilling tasks and timewasters. These are reasons for why a great life coach is so important. We often get set in our ways making it hard to get clarity or see the possibilities for improvement; it can be so discouraging to play it “safe”. The good news is you have the power to make the change! In sports, we typically view a coach as someone who is instrumental in setting the direction, providing instruction and motivating an individual or team to achieve and excel at established goals. A life coach takes a different approach to do the same. Mentors help guide us by giving direction or advise based on that mentor’s knowledge or experiences. Counselors are trained to give guidance and a diagnosis; they are responsible for the direction the client will take. Those roles can be key in anyone’s journey, however, a life coach is different from both. So, what is a life coach? I’m glad you asked. A life coach is someone with whom you have a supportive relationship based on believing. It is client-centered, and goal driven. A life coach believes that you as the client have your own answers and uses trained techniques to help you gain clarity, establish goals, and achieve those goals as they
follow through with action steps. The client benefits as they establish their own agenda, sets goals and stays motivated with support, encouragement, and accountability with the life coach. You should consider a life coach if: • You feel stuck but have a dream for something bigger. • You make commitments but have issues with follow through. • You’re not sure how to begin on an idea that you’re excited about. • You can’t seem to define a clear vision for where you’re headed. • You feel all hope is gone. When selecting a life coach, please consider these questions. The answers could impact a successful coaching experience: 1. Does the coach specialize in what you need? 2. What is the coaches background? Are they certified (which means they’ve been through a formal training program)? 3. Can you relate to each other (faith-based, life experiences, etc.) ? 4. Is the life coach local or are you comfortable with coaching via phone or video chat? 5. Do the coaching fees fit within your budget? I recommend that you consult with one or more life coaches before making a final commitment (coaches usually offer a free consultation) . Choose the best coach for you and one who gives you confidence that they can support you as you achieve. As you shape your future, invest in a life coach to create the blueprint for your success! For more information, contact sbfields@bfieldssolutions.com.
Outstanding Comedy Ensemble – LIVE! AT THE BACKLINE Technical Awards Outstanding Lighting Design – Steven Williams, “Indecent,” Bluebarn Theatre Outstanding Props Design – Amy Reiner, “Indecent,” BluebarnTheatre Outstanding Scenic Design – Bill Van Deest, “The Blues of Knowing Why,” Great Plains Theatre Conference at The Union for Contemporary Art Outstanding Costume Design – Jenny Pool, “The Woodsman,” Bluebarn Theatre Outstanding Sound Design – Bill Kirby, “Indecent,” Bluebarn Theatre Outstanding Choreographer – Melanie Walters, “Indecent,” Bluebarn Theatre Outstanding Music Direction – Hal France and Olga Smola, “Indecent,” Bluebarn Theatre Visual Arts Outstanding Visual Artist – Jave Yoshimoto Outstanding Emerging Visual Artist – Barber Outstanding 2-D Artist – Barber Outstanding 3-D Artist – Bart Vargas Outstanding New Media Artist – Reagan D Pufall Outstanding Group Show – “2018 Union for Contemporary Art Fellows Exhibition,” The Union for Contemporary Art, Barber, Pamela Conyers-Hinson, Chikadibia Ebirim, Ashley Laverty, and Dominique Morgan Outstanding Solo Show – “Tempestuous Microcosm,” The Union for Contemporary Art, Jave Yoshimoto Outstanding Two-Person Show – Katie Temple and Todd McCollister, Fred Simon Gallery Outstanding Public Art – “The Ancestor, The Identity, and The Seed,” Reggie LeFlore with assistance from Barber Outstanding Presentation in a Non-Traditional Format – “Sacred Seed Pop-Up,” Taylor Keen in collaboration with Warren Distribution, No More Empty Pots, The Nature Conservancy, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Kaneko, Kinghorn Gardens, MVL Design, and Mayflower Mobile Gallery (MaMO)
Family of the Week The Harris Family
Keith and Latricia Harris are long standing residents of Omaha. Keith is a retired Omaha Police Department Captain. LaTricia is a Senior Manager at Hayes & Associates, LLC, tax preparation service. Their children Kristian and Lauren are busy young people. Kristian is in his second year at University of Nebraska, Lincoln focusing his studies on sales and communication. His hobbies include music, playing the piano and hanging with friends in social situations. He works as a desk assistant and United Airlines lobby agent. Lauren is a junior at Marion High School. Her interests include Social Sciences. She is competitive in athletics at her school and runs track in the 100, 200, 400 and highjump categories. She participates in the Step Club. Her long-term goal is to become a dermatologist. The Harris family are members of Salem Baptist Church and their children are part of The Pastor’s Honor Roll. Thank you Keith, LaTricia, Kristian and Lauren Harris for sharing with The Omaha Star as Family of the week.
Coronavirus Q&A: What You Need to Know - Part 2 What should I do if I had close contact with someone who has the novel coronavirus? If you are not ill but had contact with a person confirmed to have novel coronavirus infection, notify your doctor, who will work with public health staff to determine whether you can be cared for at home. If it is determined that you can be isolated at home, you will be monitored by staff from your local or state health department. While being monitored: • Restrict your activities outside the home • Separate yourself from other people in the home as much as possible • Call ahead before visiting your doctor • Wear a face mask • Cover your coughs and sneezes • Wash your hands • Avoid sharing household items • Monitor your symptoms Is it safe to travel to China or other countries where novel coronavirus cases have occurred? The situation is evolving. Stay up to date with the CDC’s travel health notices related to this outbreak. At the present time, only essential travel to China is recommended. What if I recently traveled to China and got sick? If you were in China and feel sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing within 14 days after you left, you should: • Seek medical care right away. Before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms • Avoid contact with others • Do not travel while sick
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to avoid spreading the virus to others. (Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available) Can I get novel coronavirus from packages or products shipped from China? In general, because of poor survivability of coronaviruses on surfaces, there is very low risk of spread from products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient temperatures. Currently there is no evidence to support transmission of novel coronavirus associated with imported goods, and there have not been any cases of novel coronavirus in the United States associated with imported goods. What about animals or animal products imported from China? The CDC does not have any evidence to suggest that animals or animal products imported from China pose a risk for spreading novel coronavirus in the United States. This is an evolving situation; information will be updated as it becomes available. When did the first case of novel coronavirus occur in the United States? The first U.S. case was announced Jan. 21, 2020, in Washington state. How is Nebraska tracking the novel coronavirus? State and local health departments are monitoring and tracking the situation in Nebraska. Am I at increased risk now that Americans are returning to the United
States from the epicenter? The risk remains low. Americans returning from high risk areas will be screened and monitored for a period of time to ensure that they do not exhibit symptoms of the virus. What happens if a case is reported in Nebraska, or someone being monitored in Nebraska shows signs of the virus? State and local health authorities would determine if the patient can be monitored at home (for mild disease,) or if they need to go to a hospital for evaluation and medical treatment. What is public health doing to protect Nebraskans? Public health services are closely monitoring the situation and are active in the evaluation and tracking of potential cases. They are working to establish diagnostic testing at the state level. Contingency plans are in place in the event cases occur in Nebraska. The novel coronavirus is dominating news cycles and social media. How worried should I be? This situation is evolving and all persons are encouraged to keep track of events via reliable news sources – the CDC or WHO, for example. Unfortunately, a lot of misinformation can be spread, causing unneeded anxiety. All persons should be taking steps to prevent the spread of common respiratory viruses – such as the flu – which will also help to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus. Can the virus spread before symptoms present? There is some concern that novel coronavirus can be spread prior to development of symptoms, but this has not been confirmed. Other viruses, like influenza, can
sometimes be transmitted for 24 to 48 hours before symptoms develop. However, in general, symptomatic persons are a much more important source of transmission. If I have cold or flu-like symptoms, when do I worry that it might be more than the cold or flu? At the present time, unless you have traveled to China or have been in close contact with someone who has traveled to China, your risk is low. You should take care of yourself by getting plenty of rest, drink fluids, take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for aches, pains or fever, and avoid going out in the public. (Stay home from work or school.) If you develop signs of more serious illness – difficulty breathing, for example – you should promptly seek medical attention. Why is there so much attention on the coronavirus when influenza kills thousands every year? New diseases, because of some degree of ambiguity, always generate more concern. We don’t pay as much attention to illnesses such as influenza – even though it results in 25,000 to 50,000 deaths per year in the U.S – because we know what to expect and have become used to the yearly influenza epidemics. Could we see cases in this region unrelated to the arrival of rescued Americans? It is possible that the novel coronavirus will spread within the United States. However, actions are being taken to screen for cases, develop more readily accessible tests, isolate and quarantine sick persons, and to develop new medications and vaccines. There is reason to be optimistic.
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The robotics team at Nelson Mandela Elementary will bring several scholars to the Nebraska Robotics Expo at the Strategic Air Command and Space Museum on Saturday. They will compete as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Colorful Meerkatsâ&#x20AC;? in the Elementary Division of the CEENBoT Showcase among approximately 1,000 other Nebraska youth. The team consists of female scholars in grades 3-5 who have spent the last several weeks preparing for the Expo through a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) enrichment after-school program twice a week at Howard Kennedy Elementary School. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rockin the Botsâ&#x20AC;?, and scholars will navigate robots through a musical obstacle course. Staff at Mandela believe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that young girls are introduced to STEM enrichment activities, since those
fields are typically male dominated. Therefore, in addition to the Robotics Team, Mandela offers Girls Who Code as an after-school club. This program gives scholars the opportunity to dive into the field of computer science in a supportive community. Boys at the school arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t left behind. All scholars at Nelson Mandela receive technology enrichment; every week they have a class dedicated to learning coding, programming, and computers. Last week, for Black History Month, scholars researched people of color that have made significant contributions to STEM fields or were famous inventors and made slideshow presentations to share during class. The lesson taught them important technical skills and gave them great role models for their
potential future careers. These classes are taught by the Library/Technology Specialist, KaSheena Maxwell, who also organizes the after-school enrichment programs. She is a member of the National Educational Technology Association (NETA), an organization dedicated to sharing information about using technology in the educational process. Mrs. Maxwell regularly attends NETA conferences to give Mandela scholars the most accurate technology experiences. Educators at Nelson Mandela Elementary recognize that technology will continue to grow in its usage in the workforce and therefore equip their scholars with the necessary tools for a successful future.
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