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The Blues of Knowing Why – 50 Years after the Murder of Vivian Strong

By Stephanie Kidd

Fourteen-year-old Vivian Strong only wanted to listen to records with her friends. She wanted to dance and have fun.

So she and a handful of kids took a record player into an empty apartment in their building and had a dance party on June 24, 1969. They played records and danced. They didn’t drink. They didn’t do drugs. They simply played records.

But when Omaha Police Officer James Loder broke up the party after someone reportedly called in an attempted robbery, Vivian ran out the door of the vacant apartment in the Logan Fontenelle Housing Projects. And Officer Loder shot her in the back of the head. Vivian died nearly instantly.

Officer Loder reportedly did not say Vivian Strong anything before shooting. According to witnesses, he shot at Vivian as she ran towards the back of the apartment.

Loder was released from jail on $500 bond and suspended from the police department for 15 days. He was later found innocent of all charges.

It’s been nearly 50 years since 14-year-old Vivian Strong was killed by a white police officer in North Omaha, and later this month The Union for Contemporary Art and the Great Plains Theatre Conference will present “The Blues of Knowing Why,” a play that documents her short life and untimely death. Lincoln high school teacher and playwright Christopher Maly researched Vivian’s life and death to write the play because he said we are at “an opportune moment in history to remember her story. So little is known about her, and it’s important to humanize her and her great loss.”

Maly said he learned about Vivian’s story from a friend, and was led to investigate her initially “as a teacher.” Inspired by stories like Trayvon Martin and platforms like the Black Lives Matter Movement, Maly

See The Blues of Knowing Why continued on page 9

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New Position Brings Life of Omaha Star Newly Appointed Interim Publisher Full Circle As I accept the challenge of serving as Interim Publisher/Editor of the Omaha Star newspaper, I am excited about the opportunity to continue the work of the three women who served tirelessly in the publisher position. Mildred Frankie Jean Williams D. Brown founded the paper in 1938 and was a driving force of change in the north Omaha community until her death in 1989. Her niece, Dr. Marguerita Washington, had other plans for her retirement, but she stepped up to the plate in 1989, took the reins and served as publisher until her passing in 2016. Phyllis Hicks, who had retired twice before coming to work for the Star, honored Marguerita’s wishes and assumed the publisher position, working to move it forward. As most of you know, due to health issues, Phyllis has moved to Las Vegas to be with her son and his family.

I am a Native Omahan who has spent my career working in the youth-serving arena.

I worked in corporate America for a brief stint. However, I knew that my calling was to work in positions where I could make decisions and commitments that would have a direct impact on the lives of people in my community.

There are people who live their lives out loud. Everyone knows who they are, what they do and who they do it for. Although I have come to learn, if you don’t tell your story, folks won’t know; that’s not who I am. I like to work in the background, allowing the spotlight to shine on the people who diligently labor to make my visions realities. But I am going to step out of character and drop a few names here. While working as Outreach Manager for the Girl Scout Council of Northwest Georgia, I

was privileged to have “an audience” with Coca Cola foundation’s Olguita Casteleiro Goizueta, whereby I asked for a $500,000 grant to fund an Hispanic initiative in Atlanta. (Everyone cautioned me not to ask because the foundation did not fund youth programs). I have had meetings and worked on projects with Coca Cola foundation’s Chair, Ingrid Saunders Jones, Spelman College President Johnetta Cole, Atlanta business mogul H.J. Russell (now deceased), Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Director Alexis Herman and Arthur Blank, to name a few. And even if they don’t remember me, I remember what I learned from each of them. Oh, and by the way, Goizueta funded my Hispanic initiative at $750,000.

Prior to moving to Atlanta, I worked for the Great Plains Girl Scout Council, serving as Program Manager for Older Girl Programs, Outreach Manager, and Director of Membership Services. I also worked as Program Director for Family Services’ Ruth K. Solomon Girls Center. Before beginning my youth services management career, I worked for the State of Nebraska Health and Human Services as an ADC caseworker.

While attending UNO, I worked at United Methodist Community Center’s Wesley House under the leadership of Dr. Rodney Wead. There I had the opportunity to work on a community tabloid, Black Realities, with the late Jim Grigsby, Michael Maroney and the late David Rice (Mondo). But my very first job, as a sophomore in high school, was at the Omaha Star Newspaper working with the illustrious Mildred D. Brown.

One of my most vivid memories of Ms. Brown was on the evening of my 18th birthday. It was a Thursday and I was working late because we prepared the papers for mailing, there in the office. I had a birthday date who was going to pick me up from the Star after we completed our mailing task. We were waiting for Bennie Johnson, who was the photographer/Ms. Brown’s driver/paper deliverer, to bring the freshly

printed papers. Bennie came running into the office yelling, “Stop the presses!” We all began laughing at what we thought was an inside joke since no printing press was to be found on the premises. But we looked at his face and there was no laughter upon it, not even a smile. I hesitantly asked why the look of gloom and doom. He lowered his head and shouted, “They killed Dr. King.”

Ms. Brown came running from her office/ apartment in the back and joined us in what seemed like an eternity of eerie silence. First it was muffled sniffles, then tears began streaming slowly down our faces, then tears soaked our clothing, and before we could compose ourselves the anger came. That night, without invitation, ministers from our community made their way, one by heartbroken one, to the Omaha Star. My date came and we joined the mournful group as they sat around Ms. Brown’s dining room table and talked, giving us a Black history lesson never to be forgotten. On Thursday, April 4, 1968, at the age of 18, I came to understand exactly what Mildred D. Brown and the Omaha Star meant to our community.

What I didn’t understand was the opportunity I walked away from when Ms. Brown asked me to continue working at the Star so she could mentor and groom me for her position. Sometimes you have to walk away to understand the significance of an opportunity. Now that I have come full circle there are some things I know. Number one, it is an awesome opportunity to be part of a movement to elevate the Omaha Star to the next level. Number two, Mildred told about 50 other young people she wanted to groom them to be publisher. Well Mildred, 51 years later, this one is here. I hope I do you proud as I work with the Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center Board of Directors to bring our vision to fruition.

I thank the readers of the Omaha Star and ask for your continued support as we venture forward. We are open to your input and suggestions as we strive to be the Voice of the Black Community.

OPS Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Logan Reflects on Her First Year in the Role Students all around the city are anxious to of education. It is so important that the board, hear the dismissal bell ring on the last day of superintendent and the staff work well together school. For OPS, that date also marks the close of and share a common vision and common goals. As Superintendent Dr. Cheryl a first-time superintendent, Logan’s first year leading I’ve learned quite a bit the largest school district about how to work with a in the state. It’s been a year board. I’m also very proud of firsts for OPS. It’s the of the relationships I’ve first time in the district’s established with students, nearly 160-year history teachers, school leaders and that an African American parents. Building a base of has held the top spot. It’s support is important. Many also the first time a female people have welcomed has occupied the role, and me into their “world” and Logan’s first time leading shared with me things that an entire school district. have been very helpful as I With 30 years of experience began my journey here. as an educator, she came to I’d also be remiss if I the district from a previous didn’t mention walking into role as a Chief Academic First Student Town Hall schools and having students Officer and Assistant Superintendent for the recognize me as their Superintendent and be School District of Philadelphia. excited to see me there. That’s an accomplishment.

Below is a question and answer reflection That’s nirvana for a Superintendent. segment with Dr. Logan to share some of the Q. What’s been your best or most memorable challenges she’s faced this past school year, experience thus far as superintendent? dispel some misperceptions about the role and A. The excitement on the faces of young offer a glimpse into what the city can expect women I’ve had the pleasure to meet inspires during her second year serving the students, staff me. Teaching and education in general is femaleand families who comprise the Omaha Public dominated. However, top-level leadership is Schools. typically overwhelmingly male. It feels good to Q. You’ve completed your first school year know that not only are women proud to see me as a Superintendent. What would you say has in the role—the superintendent of a major school been your most noteworthy accomplishment? district—they see themselves in me. My hope is A. I count many things as accomplishments that they are thinking, “I can do that too!” this year. One of them would be building a Q. What accomplishments have you positive and open relationship with the board witnessed amongst your leadership team that

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A. The team has spent the school year adjusting to an entirely new leadership style. It makes me proud that there is a team understanding that we’re all committed to doing the right things, even if those things place us on the more difficult path, the path least traveled. I see the group in its entirety as servant leaders. They’re serving the children and families of the district, not themselves.

Q. What has been your biggest surprise about the community and the school district?

A. I’ve visited school districts around the country, and I’ve been most surprised to observe that we do not have as much pride as we should. There is work to be done, yes, but we Summer Reading Kickoff already have a lot to be proud of. And, there are numerous areas we should be proud about. When you look at the correlation between poverty and graduation rates, we exceed the marks. When you look at the amount of community support we have, there is tremendous support.

People are willing to invest in the success of our schools.

We were able to garner the community support needed to pass two bonds to renovate our schools, and to build new schools to accommodate a growing student population.

People are willing to take a Summer Reading Kickoff political stand on behalf of See Dr. Logan continued on page 7

Salute to Graduates issue will be published June 28.

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LOCAL NEWS NAM Report Highlights Growth in Nonprofit Sector

May 17, 2019

The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) has released its 2019 Nonprofit Economic Impact Report. The report compiles data on the overall impact and growth of the nonprofit sector and found that nonprofits contribute greatly Nebraska’s economy. Below are some key findings: • There are 13,340 nonprofits in Nebraska • Nebraska has more nonprofits per 1,000 people than the United States overall • 1 in 11 Nebraskans were employed by a nonprofit in 2015 • Nebraska ranks 6th in the United States for volunteerism • Nearly half of all Nebraskans donate their time through volunteering “Nonprofit organizations have a significant impact on the quality of community life across the entire state of Nebraska, however, many Nebraskans do not see the full impact that nonprofits have on their lives and their communities,” said NAM president and CEO Anne Hindery. “The 2019 Nonprofit Economic Impact Report creates awareness about the size and tremendous economic impact the nonprofit sector has on our state.”

The 2019 Nonprofit Economic Impact Report, developed by Category One Consulting and sponsored by the Harry A. Koch Company, was reviewed and supported by the Center for Public Affairs and Research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The report, which can be viewed at nonprofitam.org/EconomicImpactReport, summarizes the following nonprofit outcomes in Nebraska: • Contributions of nonprofit communities • Financial impact of the nonprofit sector on state economy • Comparison of regional nonprofit trends to national trends • Nonprofit workforce • Giving and volunteerism NAM is a state association representing more than 600 nonprofit organizations throughout Nebraska and western Iowa.

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LOCAL NEWS THE OMAHA STAR Page Three Brandon Kyle Joins Board of Directors New Exhibition at Union for of Omaha Outward Bound School Contemporary Art Invites Viewers The Omaha Outward Bound to buildings and other structures.

“We are pleased to have School is pleased to announce to Cultivate Empathy the election of Brandon Kyle to Brandon join the Board. He brings

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Jave Yoshimoto. “The transference of weight (Venus),” 2017. Gouache on paper.

By Patrick Mainelli This month, Omaha-based artist and educator Jave Yoshimoto brings a series of paintings and sculptures on the theme of humanitarian crisis to The Union for Contemporary Art’s Wanda D. Ewing Gallery, 2423 N. 24th St. The exhibition, “Tempestuous Microcosm,” draws from Yoshimoto’s own experiences volunteering with the refugee crisis in Greece, collecting stories in Nepal after the 2015 earthquake, and researching the devastation of the Japanese tsunami of 2011.

“I think of my work as being a way to memorialize or remember certain events,” Yoshimoto explains.

“We live in a news cycle where we are constantly bombarded with information every single day and can forget even the most tragic things that happened just yesterday, so this is a way to slow down and take a look at the world and stories that need to be addressed.”

Born in Japan to Chinese parents, Yoshimoto immigrated to the United States at a young age. This multicultural perspective is apparent across many works in Tempestuous Microcosm which references aesthetics as diverse as 18th century Japanese woodblock prints and the frenetic smartphone journalism of today.

Paintings like the massive (30 feet wide) Baptism of Concrete Estuary capture the particulars of human trauma in a scale both vast and intimate. Depicting the aftermath of the devastating 2011 Japanese tsunami, the creation of the painting marked a turning point in Yoshimoto’s recent work. He explains: “The more I painted, the more I realized I had all these pieces I wanted to incorporate into the painting. They became separate puzzle pieces I had to figure out how to piece together to make one cohesive narrative about this entire event. I took the next 328 days to paint this thing. And the more I painted I became obsessed. I’d never painted like that before and I haven’t painted like that since.”

While Tempestuous Microcosm encourages viewers to access their own reserves of empathy, it also challenges us to consider ways in which scenes of disaster are often consumed as entertainment, only to be quickly swept away by a wave of new headlines and other distractions.

To Yoshimoto, there is no easy resolution to this tension: “I think when I volunteered to go over to Greece and learn about the refugee crisis, I had to face my own demons of that sort, asking Why am I making art? What good am I doing? Is this a path worth pursuing? And for now, the answer is yes. I think I can still bring attention to these issues that people are forgetting, but I’m still constantly questioning how do I be a better artist and be a better person at the same time.”

The exhibition is on view at The Union through June 29. Gallery hours: Tuesdays (2-6 p.m.); Wed-Fri (12-6 p.m.); Saturdays (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.).

its Board of Directors.

Kyle is a native Nebraskan, born in Bellevue. He holds a B.S. degree in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from Kansas State University, and an M.S. degree in Civil Engineering from University of NebraskaLincoln. After graduating from KSU, he returned to Omaha, where he worked for a local architecture and engineer firm and concurrently completed his graduate studies in Civil Engineering at UNL. For Brandon, the most gratifying part of being a practicing design structural engineer was having a thumbprint on facilities used by the local community.

Brandon has always enjoyed teaching and demonstrating structural engineering and other STEM topics to youth. Along with other co-workers, he had the opportunity to work with students from the NorthStar Foundation and elementary schools in the Omaha area.

Brandon is currently a forensic engineer with Rimkus Consulting Group, where he’s able to use his architectural and structural engineering background to investigate various issues related

prior experience as a volunteer within the organization and will add a valuable perspective to the Board.’ said Barney Marvin, Board Chairman.

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Outward Bound helps individuals and teams discover strength of character and an aptitude for leadership needed to serve others in their community and care for the world around them. Outward Bound serves 70,000 students annually, many of whom receive scholarship support, and has a nationwide community of more than 1 million people.

Omaha Outward Bound School is a Chartered Center delivering the Outward Bound curriculum by serving more students,

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closer to home in the United States. The goal is to create a progression of experiences with Outward Bound, and encourage a lifetime of participation in service opportunities.

Outward Bound Omaha operates as a program partner of the NorthStar Foundation and operates under the 501 c 3 of the Foundation. Outward Bound Omaha fulfills an important program need for the NorthStar Foundation, whose primary mission is to serve male youth in North Omaha. Outward Bound Omaha, however, serves people of all ages across the metro area.

For more information, visit www.outwardboundomaha.org.

Salute to Graduates Issue

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THE OMAHA STAR

PRAISE, WORSHIP, DEVOTION, OBITUARIES & INSPIRATION

Second Baptist to Host Women’s Conference

Deaths & Funerals

Pastor Lamont Smith and the Second Baptist Church family will host their “C.U.P. (Calling, Uniqueness, Purpose) Size Matters Women’s Conference” June 1-2. Attendees will be spoiled, loved, embraced, pampered, strengthened, uplifted, and empowered to enjoy laughter while experiencing an outstanding conference and amazing speakers.

The conference will be held at the Omaha Marriott-Regency, 10220 Regency Circle, on June 1 from 9:30 a.m. till 2:30 p.m.

The Guest Speaker will be Pastor Charles Bond from New Salem Baptist Church, Memphis, TN. Breakfast and lunch will be served.

The weekend will conclude with Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m. at Second Baptist Church, 1802 Emmet St. Rev. Raslyn Sleet from The Word Church in Mesa, AZ will bring the message.

For registration and cost information, visit the Second Baptist Church Facebook page, phone the church at 402-451-7768, or email Secondbaptistomaha@gmail.com.

Josephine Anderson Josephine Anderson, age 93, passed away Saturday, May 4, in Huntsville, TX. Preceded in death by husband: Martin L. “Chief” Anderson.

Survived by daughters: Shawn (Bill) Marshall, Bronx, NY, Dianne (Lawrence) Myers, Huntsville, TX; 3 grandchildren,

10 great-grand, 5 great-greatgrand, 1 great-great-great-grand, a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 11 a.m.

Friday, May 18, Mortuary.

Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home. ***

By Carey Kinsolving And Friends

I have a few antique clocks and for those who are somewhat familiar with these fascinating machines, you also know what a frustration they are to keep running. Recently, I was having problems with a grandfather clock and after a few weeks, I was being exposed for my lack of knowledge and ability when it comes to working on them. I can do some tweaking and occasionally I’m rewarded with a bit of luck but more often than not I turn to an older gentleman who lives in my community and I depend on his expertise. In this particular situation, he had already made two house calls and it still would not run consistently, then he said something during his visit that caused to me think about what makes us tick, (pun intended). He made a comment about how these mechanisms were so delicate and sensitive, that even the tiniest misalignment can prevent the entire apparatus from operating correctly. We can identify how the human body is similar to these complex contraptions and how vulnerable and fragile we really are and only by God’s mercy and grace are we allowed to function as well as we do.

I’ve had my share of illness, and I’m sure you have too. With life being a never-ending classroom of searching and developing, there are a couple of things we can keep in mind as we continue moving forward. I believe in prayer, positive faith confessions and learning how to be an optimistic thinker. This may not guarantee our miracle, but it can certainly keep us on the right path. When walking our dog, I take advantage of this quiet time to talk to God about everything I can think of including my health and well-being.

I’m convinced when we speak God’s Word openly, we are absorbing His hope and healing power into our mind, soul, and body. “For they (His Words) are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh” Proverbs 4:22. I’m not presenting some kind of hokey magical formula, but when practicing the presence of God in sincere faith, this becomes a legitimate spiritual principal that can generate contentment within our mind and soul. His abundant promises are filled with light and life and all that He desires from us in return is a humble and sincere submission to His will. God is truth and He declares that no matter the size of the mountain we may face or what type of furnace we might be thrown in, He loves us, wants the best for us and will always be with us.

It’s true we are blessed, but the Lord does not promise a perfect pain-free life. We understand that after the fall of mankind in Eden that unfortunately everything including our health has been plagued with a curse. I’m reminded about this when I look at my yard and see that no matter how hard I battle against the weeds, they continue to irritate me. Vehicles rust and wear out, our decks, fences, and porches rot away and everything is designed to decay, but it’s simply a reality of the natural world. There is nothing wrong with doing everything we can to improve our health and our appearance, but at the end of the day, we must face the sobering fact that our body is also designed to be temporary. Exercise, dieting, and cosmetic surgery are great, but like the old clocks that run faithfully for many years, there comes a time when all the parts wear out. Yes, there will be seasons of aches and pains and for some, there will be serious issues that will require a larger amount of trust and assurance, but whatever may come, may we be committed to devoting our best years to obeying and serving our Lord. For those who are in Christ, we can be excited to know this curse will not be present in heaven. Darkness and evil will be defeated and everything will be perfectly transformed including our brand new bodies that will last forever. Let us appreciate all the good times we have enjoyed and when the end of our pilgrimage finally arrives, we can be filled with confidence and excitement as this life was a brief yet glorious opportunity to know God and that our future includes continual joy and perfect health for all eternity.

“We should learn from this not to holler about going to bed at night,” says Trevor, 6.

It’s hard to rest when you’re hollering, isn’t it, Trevor?

“God rested because he was finished.

We can learn that we can get something finished in a week,” says Jesse Anne, 7.

We should be able to accomplish something worthwhile every week.

Because we forget so easily, try keeping a daily journal to track what God is doing in your life.

“His hands were tired because he was doing all this and all that,” says Katherine, 6.

Although God never actually gets tired, his hands certainly were busy. “The heavens tell the glory of God. And the skies announce what his hands have made,” wrote King David (Psalm 19:1 NCV).

When you look in the mirror – yes, even in the morning – you’re looking at God’s handiwork. If that’s too much of a shock, look at the sky, especially at sunrise or sunset.

“After he rested, he ate some breakfast because he was hungry from making the world,” says Jack, 7.

In his third post-resurrection appearance, Jesus fixed breakfast for his disciples (John 21:12). We often look for God in the spectacular. We can easily miss him in the little things.

“God wanted to see how nice he made the world,” says Meagan, 6. I’ve been around enough artists to know they like to admire their work. In this case, the artist created the entire universe.

The Apostle Paul gives us one of the most remarkable comments on God’s creation: “For since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse” (Romans 1:20).

No wonder God rested. Look at the beauty of his creation. How can anyone look at the Rocky Mountains, the Grand Canyon, Victoria Falls or a Maui sunset and doubt the power and majesty of God? There’s one thing that stops even skeptics in their tracks: beauty. Where does our sense of beauty come from?

We stand in awe of great beauty because it’s in our hearts. We’re created in God’s image. King David wanted to dwell in the house of the Lord “to behold the beauty of the Lord” (Psalm 27:4).

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“God did not rest because he was tired,” says Grace Marie, 11. “God never gets tired. He rested because after he had finished creating the world, he saw what he did, and it was perfect.”

Yes, it was perfect and far more beautiful than what we see now. We forget that this world is suffering from mankind’s fall into sin.

When Jesus walked the earth, he said, “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). As he hung on the cross, he said, “It is finished.”

Think About This: As God rested after he finished creating the universe, the Lord Jesus rested after he bore our sins on the cross. He now sits at the right hand of God in a resurrected body. He came to rescue us from eternal separation from God by offering his resurrected life to those who rest or depend on him alone for their salvation.

Memorize This Truth: “It is finished” (John 19:30).

Ask This Question: Are you resting in God’s finished work on the cross?

Bishop Morton & Full Gospel Ministry Lands on Billboard Top 30

Bishop Paul S. Morton and the Full Gospel Ministry of Worship have just landed safely on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart at No. 29 with its new radio single, “Release the Rain” (Tehillah/Integrity/ Tyscot). The tune is led by guitar-wielding worship leader Chris House and noted music director Eugene Brown.

The lilting, mid-tempo track builds into a rousing cry for a spiritual infusion from the heavens. It was composed by House who has penned songs such as “Strong Name” for VaShawn Mitchell and “In Pursuit of Your Glory” for Bishop Paul S. Morton.

The song hails from the forthcoming live album, A Month of Sundays (Tehillah/Integrity/Tyscot), which will release everywhere this summer. The inspiring set was produced by JJ Hairston and Vaughn Phoenix under the supervision of celebrated recording artist, VaShawn Mitchell, who serves as its executive producer.

Consumption link: https://fgbc.lnk.to/ReleaseTheRain The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International was founded by Bishop Paul S. Morton Sr. in 1994 and it has become one of the largest African-American church organizations in the world. The Full Gospel Ministry of Worship is an offshoot of the organization. It released its first album, Embracing the Next (Ask for the free CD with over 100 encouraging Bible passages at: Generation, in 2008 and its sophomore set, One Sound, produced billyhollandministries.com) the Billboard Top 20 Gospel hit “Big” in 2013. Over the last decade, those projects have heavily contributed to the shape the sound of praise and worship music in the African-American church with the popularization of anthems such as “For Your Glory” and “How Great Is Our God.”

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Sunday School – Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School .................................................... 9:30 a.m.

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Wednesday Food and Fellowship.................... 6:00 p.m.

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Worship Service – Sunday 10:15 a.m.

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

Sunday School ...................................... 9:30 a.m.

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COMMENTARY May 17, 2019 Another Case of Alzheimer’s House Democrats Want

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By Oscar Blayton $174,000 – That’s what every member of the House of Representatives receives in salary each year. Every member, that is, except Nancy Pelosi, who as the Speaker of the House gets to take home $223,500.

Those are not bad wages, even if these legislators work five days a week with only two weeks off annually for vacation. But Congress has averaged only 138 legislative days a year since 2001. If you do the math, you will see that comes to less than three days a week.

Undoubtedly, many members of the House of Representatives can articulate why they need so few days in session. Their stated reasoning might include the rigors of carrying out their constitutionally mandated functions.

But therein lies the rub. The House of Representatives is refusing to carry out one of its more important constitutionally mandated functions.

When the Founders of this nation wrote the Constitution, they did not want the country to be forced to blindly trust and follow the person holding the office of the President. And for this reason, they divided the power of the government into three distinct branches and gave each branch equal status.

In order to prevent the President from becoming a tyrant, the House and Senate were given the responsibility and authority to perform oversight of the Executive Branch.

In order to properly carry out their job, Congress must provide oversight of the president.

We now have a sick and twisted man-baby fouling the oval office. Donald Trump does not respect the rule of law or the institutions of our federal government. He is determined to bend all aspects of our national structure to his will and he has found pliant minions who have been willing to ignore, and even break, the law in service to their overlord. Neither Congress nor the nation has ever seen anything like this before. The purulent character of Trump has infected most agencies of the executive branch of our government and released bigots, misogynists, xenophobes and every other manner of villain as antigens into the body of our democratic society.

While Trump burns down the house that America has built, Republican lawmakers have become his collaborators. And too many Democratic members of the House of Representatives, cowered by the

thought of angering the Republican base, simply quail in the face of this onslaught against our liberties.

Two centuries ago, Congress was given a tool with which to rein in or remove an abusive president because the Founders knew it was possible a day like today might arrive.

The House of Representatives has the power of impeachment. In fact, it has the “sole” power of impeachment. The Senate cannot impeach. It can only try a federal officer who has been impeached by the House of Representatives. The process has been clearly laid out in Sections 2 and 3 of Article I of the Constitution. Once the president has been impeached by the House of Representatives for high crimes and misdemeanors, he or she is then tried on those charges by the Senate; and if convicted, he or she shall be removed from office. The House of Representatives does the impeachment and then the Senate conducts the trial.

The impeachment process allows the House of Representatives to investigate the wrongdoings of Donald Trump – wrongdoings that are clearly laid out in the report of Special Counsel Robert Mueller. And if substantiated, those wrongdoings can then be presented to the Senate where their deliberations can be observed by the American public.

But rather than carry out their sworn duty, the Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives, citing the difficulties in carrying out impeachment proceedings, would rather call on the American electorate to vote Trump out of office in 2020. This strategy is designed to maximize Democratic seats in Congress while relieving the Democratic majority in the House of the obligation of doing its difficult job.

Fear of losing elections because you did your job is putting party before country.

This calculated political expediency – and shirking from impeachment – is one reason why the current Democratic leadership in the House cannot stay in place much longer. Attempts at dressing this self-serving cowardice in a suit of tactical shrewdness will not dupe right thinking Americans. Nancy Pelosi has argued that impeachment proceedings will solidify Trump’s base. Clearly, she is making a political calculation and not a moral decision grounded in the Constitution and her oath of office.

(Oscar H. Blayton is a former Marine Corps combat pilot and human rights activist who practices law in Virginia.)

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By Bill Fletcher Jr. NNPA Newswire Contributor When I looked at my email in-box this afternoon, I encountered one of those messages that I dread: yet another person I know has been institutionalized as a result of Alzheimer’s.

The sadness conveyed by this person’s partner was clear in their words. They had been together for decades. I could feel the loss.

By coincidence, around the same time that I read this email I found myself looking at commentaries regarding Trump’s budget proposals. Drastic cuts in everything except for the military. Though this may, at first glance, seem to have nothing to do with Alzheimer’s, think again. Currently, Alzheimer’s is afflicting at least 6 million people in the USA; it is expected to expand to more than double that by the middle of the 21st century.

Yet addressing Alzheimer’s appears to not be a priority of the White House.

The implications of the increase in Alzheimer’s patients goes far beyond the personal loss and sadness experienced by families. We are talking about immense healthcare costs. As I have witnessed in my extended family, an individual who is otherwise healthy can suffer a long and slow decline that can be not only emotionally intolerable for all involved but immensely expensive, sometimes to the point of personal bankruptcy.

Yet, this is not an affliction that the White House, to borrow from a recent article in STAT [“Like Nixon’s ‘war on cancer,’ President Trump should open a war on Alzheimer’s” https://www.statnews. com/2019/02/05/president-trump-should-openwar-on-alzheimers/].

Fighting Alzheimer’s necessitates significant financial investments in order to advance the development of possible treatments. This will not happen on its own and one cannot rely on the private market to invest. The private market is more often than not cowardly regarding investments until and unless they get a signal from government that there is a genuine interest in a possible direction.

Many of my friends over the age of 50 dread the possibility that they may become victims of Alzheimer’s. In each case most of us feel on our own in addressing this plague. We have seen it not only destroy individuals but take down entire families.

It is well past time that the government make this a priority. Fighting Alzheimer’s vs. another weapon system we don’t need? Not a difficult choice.

(Bill Fletcher Jr. is the former president of TransAfrica Forum. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and www.billfletcherjr.com. He recently published the mystery “The Man Who Fell from the Sky.”)

Mentoring Matters Mentoring Needs You

By Debra L. Shaw Nationally, one in four public school children drop out before they finish high school. For African American and Hispanic students, the challenge is more severe with the likelihood of graduating on time from high school only 65%. Many of these students don’t have access to positive role models, cannot envision a career, and don’t feel connected to their communities. It is tragic that young people who drop out are much more likely to be unemployed, incarcerated or live in poverty. There are 46 million young people, aged 8-18, living in America. 16 million of them are growing up without a mentor. That’s one out of every three young people who, outside of their family at home, don’t have a trusted adult who they believe they can turn to for advice and guidance. Of those young people, 9 million face a variety of day-to-day challenges that put them at-risk for falling off track. Mentoring creates meaningful connections that can positively impact the lives of both mentor and mentee.

Those who receive mentorship are more likely to see improved academic, social, and economic prospects. People who mentor can further build important leadership, management and creative skills, while giving back to their community.

EVERY mentorship matters. https://www. youthmentor.org/thestats.

Let’s reflect on 20 or 30 years ago when there were very few organized mentoring groups, but many cultures and ethnic groups knew the value of teaching and guiding the younger generation.

It was innate for the seasoned family member to

identify a youth who was interested in learning the family business or had a unique talent that just needed some cultivating. Informal techniques of mentoring began in the household as simple as passing on a traditional family recipe. Remember that Grandma or Aunt who made the delicious banana pudding or that Grandpa or Uncle who was the grill master of the family. In order to keep those skills in the family, a young person either stepped up or was identified to carry on that task during family celebrations. The mentor would share with the mentee secrets to making the pudding creamy and tasteful. The grill master would give insight on how to season the meat as well as key points on ensuring that the grilled items are tender and juicy. Additionally, in the Southern church, parents and leaders expected that every child would learn public speaking, public singing or some type of leadership skills in the community of faith. The church environment was known as a safe place to learn your abilities. Most of your family and friends were in attendance.

Of course, speaking in terms of 20 plus years ago. Nevertheless, mentoring occurred in some shape, form or fashion but without much fanfare.

It was natural.

In today’s world, we have formal mentoring opportunities but not enough volunteers to take on the challenges and rewards of mentoring.

Your mentoring services are needed in all organized groups. There are a large number of students who just need a caring adult to give them encouragement and motivation along the way to complete a successful journey. Visit http://mentornebraska.org for more details about mentoring.

Mentoring Matters!

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Ben Gray among Omaha Press Club Hall of Fame Inductees One of the Omaha Press Club’s most glorious celebrations, a night to honor journalists past and present, is coming June 1. The 11th Annual OPC Journalists of Excellence Hall of Fame will induct six industry professionals recognized for their extraordinary contributions to the media industry.

Past Hall of Fame recipient Ann Pedersen will emcee the evening, which begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and dinner to follow.

The event, sponsored by Firespring, is open to OPC members and nonmembers, but reservations are required.

The 2019 inductees include: Joan (Joni) Baillon, – Baillon got the television bug as runner-up to Miss Downtown St. Paul (Minn.) when the woman who held the title was too shy to do interviews. She was one of only two women at that time to graduate from the Brown Institute of Broadcasting in Minneapolis and began her first on-air job at KJAM Radio in Madison, S.D. In 1966 she became the women’s director at KMA Regional Radio in Shenandoah, Iowa, doing a 30-minute talk/call-in show. Three years later she moved to television and KMTV, hosting a daily, half-hour live interview program “Conversations.”

Baillon interviewed stars, politicians, coaches and Johnny Carson during the program’s run from 1969 to 1981. She followed her distinguished career in

journalism with an equally outstanding career in marketing Omaha city events.

She is a past president of the Omaha Press Club (1982). Joni and her husband met at KMTV in 1971 and were married for 44 years.

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Ben Gray – Gray spent his entire journalism career at KETV, Channel 7. While at KETV, Ben produced and hosted the longest running public affairs show in the history of Omaha television, “Kaleidoscope,” which was on the air for 30 years. During his long career, Gray won numerous local, regional and national awards as a talk show host, journalist and photographer.

He was elected to the Omaha City Council in 2009 and re-elected in 2013 and 2017. Gray represents the

northeast quadrant of the city and is currently council president. He and his wife Freddie J. Gray have a blended family of seven, with 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Walt Kavanagh (posthumous) – Kavanagh was the voice of radio news in Omaha for 42 years. He grew up in a South Omaha Irish Catholic family.

After graduating from South High School in 1940, he went to Creighton to study broadcast journalism. World War II intervened however. He served three years in the U.S. Army in ground infantry and as a paratrooper and spent 12 months in occupied Germany.

Kavanagh came back to Omaha to finish his degree and marry his wife Joan. They were married for 46 years and had three daughters and a son.

His first broadcast job was at KFJB in Marshalltown, Iowa. He came back to Omaha to work for KOWH and eventually to his radio home, KFAB, where he broadcast for 39 years and became the news director. School kids loved Kavanagh because his was the voice that announced schools were closed. He retired in 1992 and received many awards during his long career including the Society of Professional Journalists - Journalist of the Year, a lifetime achievement award from the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Department of Communications, and his Face on the Omaha Press Club’s

Dr. Logan continued from page 1 our schools. It’s good to know we have that kind of support. It gives me reassurance that we can successfully navigate any challenges that come our way.

Q. What has been your biggest lesson learned?

A. I’ve learned the importance of balancing sense of urgency with what the organization can bear. I’ve had to reflect on how, in my positional role as the leader of this organization, to best communicate urgency, while simultaneously bringing the school district and the community along. Part of that has to do with me adjusting to the organizational culture, and the organizational culture adjusting to my personal leadership style.

Q. What’s one misconception you think people have about being the superintendent?

A. Oftentimes when people come to me with an idea or an issue, it gets presented as though there’s this belief that the Superintendent is the sole source for moving an initiative forward.

Often, there’s not much consideration for the various other pieces needed. The Superintendent must bring the entire organization along, including the children, if any initiative is to truly be successful.

Q. Now that you have a year of s u p e r i n t e n d e n c y Back to school bash under your belt, what advice would you give a first-time superintendent?

A. My advice for a first time superintendent of schools would be for that person to build a small core of trusted folks to work with—people who will tell you the truth even when you don’t want to hear it, when it’s hard. That core group will help you see your blind spots. I’d also recommend any aspiring superintendent to prepare for the role by taking on a variety of career experiences and challenges. It’s that career acumen built over time that helps educators prepare for the challenges that come along with the role.

Q. What advice would you give teachers, principals and administrators who are becoming acclimated to a new leader/superintendent?

A. I would encourage them to be patient with any new leader. Give the person time and space to get to know the organization, and tell the person the truth even if it’s hard. Find a way to ensure the new leader understands the truth about what’s going on.

Q. What is the greatest challenge you’ve faced?

A. We’ve had several significant incidents take place at schools this year that have required us to respond decisively and well. In those instances, the guiding compass has always been what’s best for our children. When children truly remain at the center of our decision-making, it makes it that much easier to make the tough decisions.

Q. What can the community expect in year two of your superintendency?

A. This fall, we’ll spend a good amount of time developing the new strategic plan. The board drives the strategic planning process. We’ve scheduled a brief presentation for the board in June. Our strategic planning partners will provide

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an update. We’ve identified some preliminary goals for the plan. We’ll likely adjust and finalize those goals as we go through the planning process.

One of the things we’re working on now is planning to hold stakeholder sessions with the community. The current proposed goals include meeting post-secondary expectations, growing our own highly-qualified and effective staff, as well as recruiting and retaining top talent and demonstrating financial sustainability for our school district that includes goals tied to student outcomes.

Q. What is your plan to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students across the district?

A. The first one is to define what equity means here in OPS and to go about creating goals for schools around that definition. For me, it’s really about access, opportunity and achievement.

Q. On a day-to-day basis, what would you say is the hardest part of your role?

A. The most difficult challenge this year has by far been the amount of time spent working to identify solutions to the pension shortfall. Easily, eight to 10 hours of my calendar each week gets devoted to work involving the pension. The shortfall has burdened our school district with two consecutive years of budget cuts. In October, we brought together a group of OPS stakeholders, the Better Together Coalition, to work with legislators to consider potential options for stabilizing the pension payments and closing the gap. The group has created a channel for collective input amongst our stakeholders around education-related issues of interest to the OPS. The legislature recently approved a study that would consider the impact of transferring the management of the pension fund to the state of Nebraska. The Better Together Coalition continues to explore potential options for ensuring the solvency of the pension fund long-term.

Q. If you could only identify one single accomplishment you’d like to hang your hat on in the next five years, what would it be?

A. Increased academic achievement. That’s the single metric that tells the story about whether we’re collectively focused on the right things as a school district and a community. By collectively, I mean our community as a whole—students, staff, our board of education, our business community and our philanthropic donors. It’s all about ensuring we are working toward the same outcomes to ensure our students are prepared to successfully take on life after their educational experience with us. The most rewarding thing about being the superintendent is the fact that it puts you into the driver’s seat to set the conditions to positively impact students and guide them in the direction that leads them to success. Their achievement reminds us why we’re all here and what we’re all here to do. We must remain focused on our children and provide them with what they need and what they deserve to be successful, without allowing sidebar noise and manufactured issues to take us off focus. I tell people I’ve not had a bad day yet. I can genuinely say that because, for me, this is mission-driven work and I am a servant leader. We’re all here to help our kids be the best possible version of themselves.

That commitment makes coming to work every day incredibly fulfilling.

Barroom Floor. Kavanagh passed away in 1998.

Mike McKnight – The original “one-man band,” McKnight graduated from the University of NebraskaLincoln and started work at WOWT in Omaha months later. He’s been there ever since. McKnight ran the station’s state bureau in Lincoln for 10 years and since the 1990s has been the station’s investigative reporter. One of the perks of his long tenure has been working as a Husker football sideline photographer including the national championship seasons. McKnight has received numerous awards over his 40 years in television, including from the Associated Press, the Nebraska Broadcasters Association, a regional Emmy and Nebraska News Photographer of the Year. He has been married to his wife Carla for 32 years, and they have two sons. He is currently a member of the Omaha Press Club board of directors.

Carrie Murphy – A college internship at KMTV turned into a 34-year broadcasting career in television news reporting, producing and management. Murphy credits her college advisor, Joe McCartney, and KMTV News Director Mark Gautier for giving her the opportunity to work in her hometown. She is the recipient of numerous local, state and national awards for news, documentary and

public affairs reporting, including two Iris Awards presented by the National Association of Television Program Executives for outstanding local television programming. Murphy has served on many community boards and committees including the Omaha Press Club board of directors. She is a graduate of Omaha Burke High School and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She currently serves as deputy chief of staff/communications for Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert.

Kent Warneke – Warneke started his newspaper career at the Omaha World-Herald in 1982 as a reporter, copy editor and editorial writer. He joined the Norfolk Daily News in 1987 and serves as editor and vice president to this day. Under his direction, the Norfolk Daily News has won the Omaha World-Herald’s Community Service Award for daily newspapers more than 10 times and the Nebraska Press Association’s Sweepstakes Award the past two years. He has served on numerous civic boards including Faith Regional Health Services, the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce, the Humanities Nebraska Foundation and the Nebraska Press Association. Warneke was inducted into the Nebraska Journalism Hall of Fame in 2012. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He and his wife, Susan, have two children.

Saxophonist and Composer Boney James to Perform at Holland Center

Four-time Grammy Award nominee and multi-platinum musician Boney James continues on his Honestly Tour 2019. Having already played over 90 dates since the record’s release, the dynamic saxophonist has added additional dates for May through November. He will perform at the Holland Performing Arts Center May 25 at 7 p.m.

The genre-blurring artist continues to ride the waves made by his latest album, “Honestly.” James’ 16th release dominated the #1 spot on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart for four weeks. In addition to topping the Billboard Jazz Albums Charts, “Honestly” also was a career high Billboard Current Albums Chart debut for James landing at #22, a rare feat for an instrumental artist.

The album has also had great success at Radio: a Top 20 Urban AC crossover, the title track “Honestly” featuring Avery*Sunshine, plus three consecutive #1 singles at Smooth AC; “Tick Tock,” “On The Prowl” and “Up All Night.”

Since his 1992 debut as a solo artist James has racked up sales of more than three million records, four RIAA gold albums, four Grammy nominations, a Soul Train Award, nominations for two NAACP Image Awards and now 11 CDs atop Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. In 2009, Billboard named him one of the top three Contemporary Jazz Artists of the Decade along with Kenny G and Norah Jones.

With “Honestly,” as with futuresoul and the Grammy-nominated “The Beat” before it, James is making some of the most stellar, wholly realized music of his career. “We are living in interesting times. The one thing I can do with the skills that I have is to make music that evokes feelings. I’m doing what I can to try and make the world a more pleasant place.”

Tickets for the 7 p.m. concert are on sale at the Holland box office, 1200 Douglas, or by phoning 402-345-0202.

LIFE & STYLE/HEALTH & WELLNESS May 17, 2019 T.I. Awards Single Mother Master P’s ‘I Got the Hook Up 2’ with $25K Scholarship Acquired by Urban Movie Channel

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Los Angeles, CA (May 2019) – UMC (Urban Movie Channel) – the first and leading streaming service for Black film and television from AMC Networks’ RLJ Entertainment – is joining the theatrical game with the acquisition of Master P’s “I Got the Hook-Up 2.” Partnering with RLJ Entertainment’s RLJE Films team, UMC will release the sequel to the popular 90’s classic in theaters on July 12. Executive produced by Master P (Percy Miller) and his son, Romeo Miller, the film will make its streaming debut on UMC (www.

UMC.tv) in October.

In the original 1998 film, Master P and comedian AJ Johnson (Friday, Menace II Society, House Party) star as Black and Blue, two small time scam artists who sell boom boxes and broken TV’s from their van at a local parking lot. When a shipment of cellular phones gets to them by mistake, it doesn’t take long before the FBI and local crime bosses are after them. Reprising their roles in the upcoming sequel, “I Got the Hook-Up 2” picks up with Black and Blue as they run a local restaurant.

When an incident results in their restaurant being shut down, Black needs to find some cash – fast. He thinks his luck has turned when Blue’s son, Fatboy (Fatboy SSE) and his best friend Spyda (DC Young Fly), brings him a stash of stolen cell phones and Black decides to sell them on the streets. The only problem is, the boxes with the phones also contain the Colombian cartel’s stash of Molly which Spyda decided to go ahead and sell. Now, it’s up to Black to find a way back in the game, get rid of these burners,

and pay back the cartel before time runs out.

“In 1998, Master P created what would eventually become a cult classic with the release of I Got the Hook-Up,” said Brett Dismuke, Chief Content Officer of UMC. “Now, 21 years later, we are excited to partner with P and his team on the return of ‘Black’ and ‘Blue’ in I Got the Hook-Up 2. In recent years, the existence of the classic Black comedic film has been limited. But with the release of the sequel this summer, UMC is bringing back the Black comedic film for audiences across the country to enjoy both on the big screen and from the comfort of their homes.”

“This project is not only hilariously funny, but it expresses the vitality of gentrification, entrepreneurship, and coming together as a family during hard times,” said Master P. “With all the tragedies in the world, we could all use a good laugh. This is one of the many projects on the way from Genius Minds Films.”

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by Akiba Solomon and Kenrya Rankin

Mental Health Awareness Month

By Ty Nared May is a month full of celebrations. From graduations to weddings to summer break and the start of summer it’s a time when people’s spirits are lifted. Beyond the celebratory occasions, May is also regarded as Mental Health Awareness month. It is a month dedicated to bringing awareness to the world about the effects of mental illness while giving a voice to those that live with it daily.

In observation of this month’s theme let’s educate ourselves on the effects of mental health in our community by debunking its stigma.

Often times we equate mental illness to certain groups of people. For instance, when PTSD is brought up in conversation it is generally regarded as an illness that only affects soldiers or veterans. While there are a large number of military men and women who suffer from PTSD, they are not the only ones. In order to truly understand what mental illness looks like it is important to know its definition. According to the Mayo Clinic, “mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions - disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior.”

Some examples include those dealing with anxiety

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disorders, depression, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, etc. As a community, it is pertinent to understand that there is no textbook profile of what a person with mental illness looks like.

I recently had a conversation and discussion with peers about their thoughts on mental illness and some of the responses were astounding. One response was that people say they are depressed or anxious for attention. They also went on to say people use social media as a tool to discuss their mental health issues, letting their audience into their personal lives. While it’s a common misconception that people who post about their illness may do it for attention, it could also be their way of asking those closest to them for help. It’s important for our community to make a conscious effort to not stereotype everyone dealing with a mental illness. While some may “pretend” to suffer there are those who actually battle a mental illness daily.

If you or anyone you know suffers from mental illness know you are not alone. Speak out when you or a loved one are in need of help. In addition to local resources, there are a plethora of different national resources for people to use when they are in need of support, one being the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Today I challenge you to check-in on your loved ones, we are not always aware of what others may be going through.

First-of-its-Kind Ronald McDonald House Hosts Grand Opening Families traveling to Omaha in search of pediatric medical care will no longer have to worry about where they’ll stay during their child’s treatment. With the completion of a $10.3-million expansion, Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha (RMHC) will be able to accommodate 40 families every single night, doubling their capacity and allowing them to incorporate new programming from collaborative partners to better serve the families in need.

RMHC hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony May 9, welcoming many of their donors to celebrate the opening of the expanded facility. Among the speakers during the program were Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert, Dr. David F. Mercer, M.D., Ph.D. of Nebraska Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Stefanie Christensen of the CL Werner Foundation, RMHC Executive Director Lindsey Rai Kortan, and Angels Among Us (AAU) Executive Director Susie Nelson. AAU is another nonprofit that offers financial assistance to families battling pediatric cancer, and they have now moved their offices into the RMHC facility.

The expansion project doubled the size of the House, adding approximately 20,000 square feet of space, including 20 more guest rooms, which will eliminate a waiting list that forced RMHC to turn families away roughly 1,600 times over a twoyear span.

In addition to the guest rooms, RMHC incorporated several new support spaces, including one that has never been seen in any other Ronald McDonald House: an in-House treatment center to be independently operated by RMHC’s medical partners.

Kortan says, “We’ve always been confident in our ability to provide hope and hospitality to these families, but we knew we could do more. We wanted this House to be a place where families could find a sense of normalcy in the midst of such traumatic and chaotic circumstances. That means they have a place where they can watch movies, play games, get a haircut, and have access to the resources they need.”

The House also has a salon, volunteer room, glass-encased toy room, contemplation room, and many other areas strategically designed to create a comprehensive healing community capable of serving the entire family. That includes bringing in partners like AAU, Completely KIDS, WhyArts, and others to provide programs for every individual who walks in the doors.

Dr. Mercer praised the organization for creating all these new programs and welcomed the community to be a part of the process. “This is a center of innovation. If you can come up with other ideas, if you can help us, we can make it a reality.”

Mayor Stothert graciously thanked Omaha for supporting such an endeavor, and reinforced the pride the community has in taking care of the families staying in the House. “These families see firsthand that Omaha is a community of caring and compassion. We work together and support each other. We recognize the needs and we take action. When we cut a ribbon this morning, we create hope for families who need much more than just shelter. Thank you for providing a welcoming home away from home.”

To thank the community for their support, the public is invited to attend a Grand Opening Open House and Community Fair this Saturday, May 11 from 10:00am-1:00pm, where they can enjoy a tour of the House, as well as food, games, and entertainment. RMHC is located at 620 S. 38th Avenue, and parking for the event is available in the UNMC Student Life parking lot on the west side of the House. Those interested in learning more about RMHC can visit MakeItOrdinary.com.

Atlanta-bred rapper T.I. tragically lost his sister Precious Harris in February, but he is turning his pain into something positive and ensuring that her legacy is kept alive through the creation of a scholarship fund. According to NBC News T.I. – whose real name is Clifford Harris – recently awarded a college student with $25,000 to put towards her education.

The Precious Chapman Scholarship is a collaborative effort between Harris, the United Negro College Fund, and VH1. Tierani Scott – a college junior who attends Philander Smith College in Arkansas – was awarded with the scholarship during VH1’s Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom special. Scott, who is a single mother, exudes excellence academically and in her personal life.

She serves as the president of her class, has an outstanding grade point average, and leads a group called Queen Women’s Empowerment Organization all while balancing motherhood. She majors in sociology.

Harris said that he wanted to select a recipient who embodied the same values as his late sister. “This year’s recipient is like my beloved sister,” he said. “It is our hope that this scholarship will help her continue on her path to do great things in her future.” Philanthropy is nothing new to Harris. He has continually utilized his platform as an avenue to give back. In April he teamed up with Scrapp Deleon and the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church to bail out non-violent offenders in time for Easter. Earlier this year he was honored by the Georgia Senate for his dedication to bettering the Atlanta community.

“So many times, our answer to fixing things is “I’m gonna make some money and leave all these people behind.” There’s rarely an intent to get rich and make where you came from better for generations to come,” he said in an interview with Inc. “It’s extremely ambitious, but I’ve worked myself to a place where I should be the one leading the charge. In my mind, that’s what it means to be king.”

How do 70 Black thinkers and activists resist? Poet, publisher, and educator Haki Madhubuti argues for independent Black institutions and a “philosophy of African centeredness,” while Kenrya Rankin revels in Black diversity at Howard University and the power of sisterhood within Black sororities. Psychotherapist Quinn Gee notes the health consequences of “race based traumatic stress injury”: “Yes, fatback may have strained your heart, but being subjected to White Folks prejudice daily is just as heartbreaking.” Good Books Café Lethal and often racist policing sparks the determination of activist Constance Malcolm, who “joined a club that I never knew I’d be a part of” after her son was killed, and the humor of Russ Green (“I shouldn’t be as afraid of police officers as I am of sharks, but to my ears, blasting sirens sound like the Jaws theme song”). Meanwhile, Damon Young ponders what to put on his “nonthreatening playlist” when being pulled over, (Taylor Swift and the Golden Girls theme song). Others resist by celebrating images of Black beauty (“water to stay hydrated in a world that wants us to be ugly and dry”). Finally, there are eloquent demands for the right of Black children “to do childlike things without fear.” A master class in contemporary Black culture and thought, crackling with anger, love, and righteous energy.

“How We Fight White Supremacy is the primer America needs right now!

White supremacy is hardly new, but each generation needs to be reminded of the strategies of resistance and resilience that have made African American struggle so powerful and effective. Every American who cares about protecting the future of our country against the inhumanity of racist oppression should read this book today!” – Michael Eric Dyson, New York Times bestselling author of What Truth Sounds Like: Robert F. Kennedy, James Baldwin, and Our Unfinished Conversation About Race in America This title has been recommended for young adult readers: “YA/General Interest: For teens of all races seeking creative forms of social justice activism and expression. – Lesley Williams

Learn Your Numbers during Stroke Awareness Month

By Roger Caldwell NNPA Newswire Contributor

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and it is very significant to me, because I am a stroke survivor. As a stroke survivor, I consider myself to be a miracle. One of my goals in life is to educate Americans (particularly Black men), that 80% of strokes can be prevented with knowledge and education.

Strokes have the potential to be a silent killer, and nearly 85% of all strokes that occur show no warning signs.

Although there are no major warning signs, there are risk factors, diseases, and health issues, which make an individual more susceptible to having a stroke. High blood pressure (hypertension) is the number one cause in the country for a stroke and it can be regulated with medicine, a proper diet, monitoring your blood pressure and a healthy lifestyle.

“Healthcare in one of the wealthiest countries on the face of this earth is not a primary focus or concern.

In this society, many people are not interested in improving their health. They prefer to take a chance and hope that health issues will resolve themselves. I was not taking care of myself and not taking the necessary steps to correct my health problems. This is a major crisis confronting this country today,” I write in my book, “The Inspiring Journey of a Stroke Survivor.”

It is obvious with the recent news of the passing of actor Luke Perry (52), and director John Singleton (51), who both died suddenly of massive strokes, that something is wrong with the healthcare system. Both of these men were very successful, and if 80% of strokes are preventable, I would have expected these two men to have received the best medical care, but they are gone.

When I had my stroke, I was well aware that I had hypertension, but I was still not taking my prescribed medication. I was walking around with a time bomb. At any time, I knew the bomb could explode but I took a chance. Eventually, it exploded but I lived, and now part of my responsibility is to educate Americans about strokes with a primary focus on African Americans.

After having my stroke, I was completely paralyzed on the entire right side. I spent the next seven weeks in rehabilitation relearning basic tasks: How to dress myself, how to talk, how to write with my left hand, and how to graduate from a wheelchair to a cane. My efforts paid off, but I did not recover 100%. All Americans must know more about stroke prevention and awareness, and they should know their personal numbers as well as their family members’ numbers.

As a culture and community, Black Americans have the highest incidence of high blood pressure, with 1 out of 2 adults having some form of hypertension. May is stroke awareness month, and it is essential to understand the mechanics of blood pressure and what the numbers represent.

The higher number is the systolic number, and it represents the active portion of blood pressure, when the heart is pumping. This number should be around 120 or lower.

The lower number represents the diastolic number, or the passive or resting portion (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) of blood pressure. This number should be around 80 or lower.

Know your numbers, take your medication, educate your children, and adult family members, and talk about your health. Visit a physician on a regular basis. Take control of your health, your life depends on it.

Remember at any age a person can have a stroke, but as you get older you are more susceptible to having a stroke.

FAST is an acronym that everyone should know when they suspect that someone is having a stroke. The “F” stands for face, and one side of the face droops. The “A” stands for arm and the arm drop’s down. The “S” stands for speech, and check for slurred or strange speech. The “T” stands for time, and time is of the essence, call 911.

To learn more about strokes contact the American Stroke Association, and go to my YouTube channel and view my documentary: “High Blood Pressure: A State of Emergency in the African American Community” (https://youtu.be/tiINtiXBLXw).

EVENTS/CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING THE OMAHA STAR Page Nine Creighton Offers Job Search Tips for Students Graduating in the Digital Age to Jeremy Fisher, director of the a job interview. Developing mutually beneficial Things to do, people to see, places to go. JohnAccording P. Fahey Career Center at Creighton, finding relationships is important, and there are many

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May 18 – Steve Hogan golf course at Miller Park hosts free golf lessons for boys and girls 4-15 years old from 9-10:15 a.m. every Saturday.

For more info, phone 402-444-5396. Regular golf course hours are 8 a.m. till dusk.

May 18 – The OIC, Long School, Conestoga Place Neighborhood Associations and the 24th Street Corridor will host a neighborhood cleanup from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tires, furniture and other large items will be collected in the parking lot of Conestoga Elementary, 2115 Burdette.

May 21 – The Midlands Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will present Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 2501 Hamilton St., from 4:30-5:30 p.m. The community is encouraged to attend.

May 23 – Deadline to register for the 81st Cornhusker golf tournament to be held on June 1 & 2. For more info, contact Earl Johnson at 402-960-6055 or Cornhuskergolf.com.

May 23 – Learn about the Community Justice Center (CJC) and their ongoing effort to deliver Restorative Justice education and practices in metro Omaha at their open house from 6-8 p.m., at the Omaha Small Business Network building, 2505 N. 24th St. For more info about this informative and exciting event, contact Terence Johnson at Terence.johnson@ communityjusticecenter.org, Shakur Abdullah at shakur.abdullah@communityjusticecenter.org.

May 25 – Omaha Diversity Experience hosts Dress in All White Day Party, 4 p.m. at SandBar Grille, 3809 N. 90th St. Tickets sold by Eventbrite.

May 26 – Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 5555

Larimore Ave., will honor their Pastor, Brian E. Page, with a 2nd annual Pastoral Anniversary celebration. The 10:15 a.m. worship service speaker will be Rev. Jarrod Parker from St. Mark Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Cedric Perkins will bring the message at the 3:00 p.m. worship service. The community is invited to share in this celebration of “A Strong Courageous Leader,” Joshua 1:9, Hebrews 13:17.

May 30 – Deadline to submit applications for the BRUSH UP Paint-A-Thon. Qualified homeowners will have their homes painted at no charge on Saturday, Aug. 17. Applications are available at any Wells Fargo Bank, online at www.brushupnebraska.org or by calling 211.

May 31 - June 2 – Taste of Omaha, a community festival of great foods and entertainment, will be held on the Riverfront.

The fun begin at 11 a.m. each day, but ending times vary.

May 31 – 30th Annual African American Leadership Awards, 7:00 p.m. at Hilton Omaha, 1001 Cass St. For tickets, go to www. urbanleagueneb.com or phone 402-453-9730.

May 31 – Rhythm Collective & River City Star host Reggae on the Mighty Mo aboard the River City Star from 9 p.m. - midnight. Tickets available at www.rivercitystar.com June 1 – American Heart Association and Black Family Health & Wellness Association Inc. host Together to End Stroke Walk at 9 a.m. Spend an energetic and informative morning at Fontenelle Park moving to end heart disease and stroke. Register at www.heart.org/ endstrokeomaha.

a job has never been easier in the digital age, however the strategies used by job seekers and employers during the hiring process have changed dramatically, he said.

According to recent findings of the career center’s new graduate survey, 98 percent of Creighton students either start careers (62 percent), are accepted into graduate/professional schools (32 percent) or begin service programs (4 percent) within the first six months of earning their undergraduate degrees. The John P. Fahey Career Center schedules approximately 2,000 appointments each year to assist students and alumni in exploring and preparing for job opportunities. Fisher has the following advice for students seeking employment: • Non-traditional interview tactics – Video, phone and group interviews are becoming more popular, especially among larger companies interviewing several candidates. Find a quiet space and practice interviews ahead of time to feel comfortable utilizing the technology. While group interviews can be nerve-racking, listen closely to interviewers and other candidates since this interview structure is designed to evaluate both a candidate’s answers and how they interact with a team of colleagues.

• Networking is key – Receiving a referral or recommendation is the number one way to secure

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Career & Scholarship Fair The African American Achievement

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Students wrote Magnet students school congratulated detailed who won awards the eight Award reports, conducted experiments for emony. Pictured of Excellence and presented their projects in the annual are the Awards winners and 7th & 8th grade a display board Alec Williams; of Excellence 25 first place Luke Armitage; to at least two winners (l to winners with Emily Beck; r): judges. a Breakfast of and Katie Cramer. Nick Schultz; Ian Brummel; Champions awards The Madeleine Dangerfield; cerMartha Winterer;

Career and Scholarship Council will have Fair on Saturday its 4th Annual High Magnet from 9 A.M. to School, 4410 3 P.M. at North N. 36th St. Those seeking employment should and dressed for come prepared success. Lunch with a resume will be provided. information call 557-4470.

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Information on criteria and entrance forms for the award, which includes a $10,000 cash prize, is available at www.ernestjgainesaward.org.

Sponsored by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, the Gaines Award was created to honor outstanding literary work from rising African-American authors while recognizing Louisiana native Ernest Gaines’ extraordinary contribution to the literary world. The upcoming Gaines Award will honor outstanding fiction – novels or short-story collections – published in 2019. Galleys for 2018 publications are also accepted.

A native of Pointe Coupee Parish, Mr. Gaines’ critically acclaimed novel, “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,” was adapted into a 1974 made-for-TV movie that received nine Emmy awards. His 1993 book, “A Lesson Before Dying,” won the National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction. He is Writer-in-Residence Emeritus at the University of Louisiana- Lafayette.

The Gaines Award winner is chosen annually by a panel of professional writers and academics.

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homes as you are hardly can continue to repair and buy I of the people that no good money and invest it now doing, save your “Dedicated to the service believe that the bonds that you and that evil shall not go wisely. Buy more Savings cause shall lack a champion Omaha Star has if and when things may be comfortable unopposed.” been in existence for change. seventy-two years a former pastor of the newspaper, Mildred Reverend Joseph Forbes, In an introduction to and I have been the said, “Mildred was St. John A. M. E. Church Gilbert wrote: publisher for the It is with profound pleashe made her paper To the Citizens of Omaha: a friend of the pastors ... last twenty years. It a platform. She Publishing Co., and [sic] available anytime we needed sure that the Omaha Star seems like yesterday well trained journalistic She believed that saw her work as a ministry. organization of energetic, by that I started after my One entire page day a paper of the people, God had given her a calling. minds, give to you this aunt Mildred Brown to the work of We here and now wish was per edition was devoted the people and for the people. its expired. Some of submitted by the Omaha Star dedicates the churches in the community, to have you know that in you have been supserving the general public the pastors. existence to the task of porters almost from It shall be our policy the struggle for Among her concerns was every way humanly possible.

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Brown’s primary path of duty in the behalf 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, to work for equalas the years went by. sincere it, as well as the national excellent salespertirelessly with many organizations of the National you I want to give my ads. She was not only an news of the city as we find of of ers recently. To all of a member backing for the welfare could use the ads as a tool ity and peace. She was son; she found that she highlights, promoting and to of Colored People thanks. to sell newspaper ads Black America in general. is fascinating. The Omaha Association for the Advancement Association, the her activism. She refused the citizens of Omaha and She Working at a newspaper sea of journalistic adventhe Black Publishers did not employ black workers. that because this is our paper.

(NAACP), As we launch out into the of companies the Urban League Star is especially fascinating her readers to procan the support of the general National Business League, Anyone who is interested also used editorials to encourage and she challenged ture, we sincerely request Plains Black museum.

This paper is about us. in when we as a group must military Nebraska, and the Great and issues. Where else test the segregation of the public. The time is at hand was submit their story, events which it was active, she the Martin Bomber plant Omaha Star a firm foundaDuring the time during Since the recent recession, them to apply for jobs that begin to build. Give the She De Porres Club, and also this State can this happen? and reading support and in Bellevue, Nebraska. rollerthe spokeswoman for the at Offutt Air Force Base tion by way of subscribing an emotional, financial enterOmaha Star building after the paper has also been who is widely rememwe in turn will build an allowed it to meet in the hired Charles Washington, we will assure you that are determined to persevere. and a mouthpiece and a to support their own facility. coaster at times but we civil rights, as a reporter the club ran out of funds to contact us concerning bered for his work for prise worthy of consideration, working in the commuI encourage the public who was the executive She spent countless hours or even if you want to columnist. Whitney Young, force for the people of Omaha. hundred and fifty commucomplaints, recommendations the Star as a mouthpiece Urban League before eventunity, receiving over one are certainly appreciIn addition to offering secretary of the Omaha the the “Unsung Heroine director of the National 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 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 power 16,000 Africanin the country to be honored boycotts to call attention and trying to always have only thirty-five people The paper supported the positive effect the buying was small, and is an outstanding cater often time of her death. She paper. Our staff is very if they would carefully she and her staff were with this award by the to discrimination, and Americans could have working to satisfy you.

Lyndon B. Johnson as a businesses that employed team and they are always to also appointed by President their purchases only to support base and I wish well.

East Germany to investigate treated the community We have a large religious goodwill ambassador to African-Americans and for the support of the churches following the conissue of the paper, Edward express sincere thanks, alleged human rights violations worked to improve Specifically, in the second clergy leaders.

She also members of the North Omaha in the community and the our struction of the Berlin Gilbert pointed out that least, I want to thank carriers and her office an ice cream shop Last but certainly not the lives of the newspaper would not be black community were patronizing which would be Without advertising, there that someone did not have Ice Cream, learned advertisers. she Reed’s If Lake, and workers.

24th of at published. Advertisements hiring practices over she would buy them bags an Omaha Star Newspaper enough food at home, targeted for their discriminatory an the printing of the publicalarded The newspaper carriPorres Club. Gilbert spent and retail sales pay for groceries to supply their a decade later by the De advertisers have stuck with Christmas or Easter party shop and counted at least tions. Many of our older us. ers often received a special hour outside the ice cream Newer ones have joined work, when they might approving of their us throughout the years. adverin gratitude for their hard one hundred African-Americans that they don’t have to were given all year. their purchasing power.

Others have the feeling receive the only gifts they hiring practices through Star will give them divorced in 1943, and death in 1989, the Omaha as African Americans we Gilbert her of because time Edward tise the and the At at Mildred in Star readers look a circulation of 30,685 her maiden name, Brown. our business anyway. Omaha and had a staff of twenty, and Mildred resumed using for those who support us Mildred Brown wrote, Omaha Star, the longest advertising in the paper thirty-nine states. In 1969, As the publisher of the from those advertisers. persist? The answer newspaper run by a woman, we encourage them to purchase “Why then do Negro publishers of his press, all of operating black-owned refuse or think our readers deprived neighborhood news and For those advertisers, who is clear. If the Negro is Mildred Brown provided to market to, we encourage through the years since than fifty years. The paper are not important enough the tortuous gains achieved commentary for more shop to ask those merchants lost, and tomorrow’s Negro by calling attention to our readers when they his emancipation will be served an important function of the powerful forces, they don’t? If they continue people in the black commuthat do not advertise Why youth will be at the mercy our the accomplishments of man the ramparts of bigthe Omaha Star, I urge values. The newspaper North and South that still to refuse to advertise in $$ nity and emphasizing positive got Mildred Brown their products. Remember who received awards, or otry, prejudice and discrimination.” to do so. From readers to stop buying recognized individuals compelled had previously been closed persisted because she felt speak. new jobs in industries that civic she had established readers, supporters, merIt announced acts of the first edition of her newspaper, Thanks again to my staff, to African-Americans. good writers and all others They highlighted one and her staff, “that no She guided the newspacharity. contributing herself to community advertisers, “troublemakers.” challenge and a chants pride labeled of and that evil shall not the continued existence eras of the Civil Rights week in order to continue cause shall lack a champion who lend support to making neighborhood family per per through the tumultuous On the occasion Brown and her staff were to the demonstrations Your help is greatly apprecigo unopposed.” Mildred in Movement, from segregation to foster a sense of community. Ms. Brown again the Omaha Star possible. for late their community, Brown to the racial unrest of the bright and continued future certainly champions of of the 1950s and 1960s, of the Star’s ninth anniversary, ated. I look forward to a the voice in the wildercommunity, congratulated The Omaha Star reported particular. She was an outspoken emancipation not 1960s and early 1970s. pledged her support to the the Star in the Omaha community.. of their of its businesses and that occurred both locally ness that the tortuous gains triumphs and the tragedies North Omaha on the growth up this advice for her tirelessly toward that end.

Mildred Brown was not offered worked nation. and she the and lost, are throughout development, and fast get any further a interested in letting discrimination neighbors. wishes to urge that you The Star on its anniversary

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Award winners have later won the $50,000 Whiting Award. Another was chosen a MacArthur Fellow, a $625,000 award given over five years.

Previous winners, starting with the latest, are Jamel Brinkley, Ladee Hubbard, Crystal Wilkinson, T. Geronimo Johnson, Mitchell Jackson, Attica Locke, Stephanie Powell Watts, Dinaw Mengestu, Victor Lavalle, Jeffery R. Allen, Ravi Howard and Olympia Vernon.

The Ernest Gaines Award event will be held Jan. 30 at the Manship Theatre in downtown Baton Rouge.

The Omaha Section - National Council Negro Women of Inc. recognizes individuals community for outstanding achievement. in the year individuals Each are recognized in medicine, education, for excellence involvement, embodimentleadership, community of the Mary McLeod Bethune Legacy and youth in excellence.

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partnered with the Nebraskans for Justice, and based on a few phone calls, began to contact members of Vivian’s neighborhood and family. One call led to another, until he found himself entrenched in the story. “People were really welcoming and opened their doors to me,” Maly said. “Nebraska is really small and accessible, and you can really find the right people.” Maly has gone so far as to meet with members of Vivian’s family across Nebraska.

His research led to a sense that there was more to the story than what had been shared with the general public in the press.

Maly said he read coverage from both the Omaha World Herald and the Omaha Star, and the Omaha Star presented Vivian’s story as the loss of a child, while the Omaha World Herald covered it in a different manner. “There’s a sense that justice wasn’t served,” Maly said. It became important to him to share his research with the community, and he felt the best way for him to do that was to directly reflect the Christopher Maly words of the people he had interviewed.

Maly said he did not want to dramatize what he had gathered or fictionalize a story. He did not want to create scenes or imagine anything had happened because he felt that the words of the people who had been there were so powerful. He also felt very strongly that the experiences of the community members after the shooting were very important, and he wanted those experiences to be shared. Maly shared he did not think he should speak for any of those people when he had documented their actual words.

“I see this piece as a direct echo of what happened,” Maly stated. “A reflection of Vivian’s life and death.” Maly’s play does just that; it’s written almost as a documentary, with the actors playing a number of different real-life characters, speaking directly to the audience to tell Vivian’s story. But they also tell the story of a fractured community at the height of the civil rights movement, poised for race riots and ready for violence. Vivian’s death was just one catalyst in 1969 that threw Omaha off its axis.

Because it is part of GPTC’s Neighborhood Tapestries Project, the play is staged in the North Omaha community. Neighborhood Tapestries create theatre with and for specific communities in Omaha. GPTC Producing Artistic Director Kevin Lawler read the play as one of nearly 1000 submissions the first year it came through the conference. Lawler said, “When I first read The Blues of Knowing Why it was very quickly apparent that the script [delved] with great courage and depth into the detailed stories of the North Omaha community surrounding this historic event that so many in our city have never heard of. Although the story is decades old it resonates deeply with our struggles today.”

Lawler reached out to Denise Chapman, Producing Artistic Director at The Union for Contemporary Art, to see about a full production for the play. The partnership between the two organizations often leads to fully realized works, including Chapman writing and directing her own works for GPTC that address history in North Omaha.

“As we approach the fiftieth commemoration of the 1969 riots on North 24th Street and the 100th commemoration of the lynching of Will Brown,” said Chapman, who directs the play with a cast of local Omaha actors. “Works like The Blues of Knowing Why allow me to use my theatre practice to examine what happens when people are marginalized and unheard and hold space for our neighbors to explore what caused our community to implode and what steps we have and continue to take toward healing divides.”

Maly, too, said he understands the weight of this project. ”The show will be staged blocks from the event,” he said. “This lets us take a moment to concentrate on it and remember her. I hope it also lets us focus on what we can we do to keep this from happening again.”

After all, Vivian Strong just wanted to listen to records with her friends. She just wanted to dance and have fun.

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By Lauren Victoria Burke “You can’t rain NNPA Newswire Contributor Stepping Saints, on our parade,” said one of lining up for the as the drill team gathered to the Salem The NAACP has pray before 21st named Derrick Members laughed biennial Native Omahans their board of directors, Johnson, Day parade. as they recalled soaked uniforms the organization’s vice chairman of performing in The unanimous interim president. raindecision was the Saints have over the years, 50 to be exact. committee of For 50 years thrilled crowds the board of directorsmade by the executive stepping and with their precision during the that Association’s stories and much always-on-beat rhythm section. high 108th annual convention Many in Baltimore. The the parade when laughter were shared the NAACP is the night before close to 100 largest team staffers rights organization and oldest civil gathered for their former members and drill celebration.

50th anniversary executive committeein the U.S. The reunion of the board is Saturday morning comprised of 14 during the parade, people. wore name tags the alumni members On May 19, with their dates their participation of service. They announced that the NAACP board consider the contract ministry of Salemservice because they were Cornell William of an outreach Baptist Church.

Brooks, the outgoing team co-founder president, would According Salem’s pastor, Phyllis Hicks, it was in August to drill Brooks’ contract not be renewed. the Rev. J.C. 1966 that ended on June holding a parade Wade Sr., had Brooks began 30. the idea of his Wanting to shineto celebrate Salem’s annual President in May tenure as NAACP Derrick Johnson youth month. a spotlight on of 2014.

(NAACP) of the church, “I am thrilled a drill team was all of the youth to announce quickly formed. that my friend Derrick Johnson began choreographing The girls and colleague has been appointed while the boys marching routines, CEO. I could interim president developed beats not think of a routines. Many to accompany more qualified better, more battle-testedand the of the young individual to guide people found or transition period,” the their said Leon Russell, NAACP through this niche and after board of the NAACP. their the chairman of the first performance, “Derrick’s longtime service encouraged with the Association him to take decisive Rev. will allow action to deal Wade to make will also serve with daily challenges. as the primary the He drill spokesman for have every confidence team the NAACP. I in Derrick permanent. new endeavor every step of the and will support him in this As the rain way.”

In a statement came is truly an honor released on July 22, Johnson down said and a privilege Saturday morning, president and to be named the that it CEO of an organization interim aboard Ollie decades. the that he’s served Trolley, for “There’s a lot Hicks of work that needs and several of waste any time the getting to it. We to be done and we won’t original members threats to our are facing unprecedented democracy and marveled at the we will not be sea sidelined while of blue created See NAACP by the Carolina continued on t-shirts worn by blue page 2 current and alumni members as they filled the street.

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YOUTH/EDUCATION NEWS May 17, 2019 OPS Superintendent Shares Planning Winners from Mcc Quick Pitch Contest Process for Strategic Plan Update Student contest winners from the Metropolitan Community College Student Quick Pitch Contest

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It’s been five years since the Omaha Public demonstrates financial sustainability tied to student Schools updated its strategic plan. With a new outcomes (desirable programmatic offerings Superintendent and several new board members state of magnet programs; facilities; operations; onboarded, the district will move forward with finances). research and designing the stakeholder meeting The tentative timeline and focus areas for the process for the new strategic plan. strategic planning process is as follows: At the April 15 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Logan presented an Research and Budget Review: overview of the process, and shared the planning March - April 2019 goals and projected timeline.

• The team conducts research, reviews the “If we are going to be able to deliver the promise budget and meets with key stakeholders to measure we made to our 53,000 students and families, we outcomes. have to pay attention to our strategic plan very carefully,” Logan said.

Stakeholder Engagement: The board drives the strategic planning process. April - May 2019 The district’s strategic planning partners will • Board and Superintendent evaluation and provide the board with a brief presentation in engagement of stakeholders.

June. Those partners are: Rebecca Ryan, futurist; June - September 2019 David Trautenberg, financial expert; and Kecia • Establish strategic plan goals and host Ray, K-20 expert. community meetings to build consensus.

Four goals have been identified as part of plan development: Development and Data Connections: 1. Identify research based practices to support September - October 2019 the assessment of the district’s budget and • Draft and revise plan with community development of the strategic plan. stakeholders and connect data to proposed strategic 2. Engage stakeholders in the evaluation of the plan goals. budget and establish strategic plan goals.

3. Facilitate community meeting to create Strategic Plan Solidification: opportunities for reviewing goals and assembling October - December 2019 parts of the strategic plan.

• Finalize strategic plan.

4. Finalize a draft of a strategic plan that is data • Align staff in the work of established goals and driven and evaluated by the superintendent and conduct Board presentations for review.

Board of Education for approval.

“If we look at our model for success, the most important thing for this particular planning process Strategic Plan Launch is that we have to spend a lot more time on our January 2020 (tentative) “Although we have a five-year plan, we have a financial accountability and sustainability,” Logan said. “We have to look at how we are spending yearly opportunity for accountability,” said Logan. our money. We have to look at it programmatically “We will create some key performance indicators and determine our expenses. Evaluating those is that are simple enough to address the big rock really difficult work because everyone loves their items and measure success since we know that our board members have a lot to manage. As we programs and wants to see them succeed.”

Logan also shared the preliminary goals for participate in the planning process, we have to the plan. The goals will likely be adjusted and remember that we should also allow room for finalized as the district completes the strategic change and make sure our goals align with our planning process, she said. The proposed goals organizational values as we move forward.”

The district received a grant from a philanthropic are: donor to cover the cost of the strategic planning 1. Omaha Public School students are prepared to process.

To view the slideshow from the Board meet post-secondary expectations (early literacy, college prep, career readiness, instructional of Education meeting, visit: http://district.ops.org/ resources; climate conducive for learning).

BOARDOFEDUCATION/CurrentMeetings.aspx 2. Omaha Public Schools has highly-qualified and effective staff in every division (grow Caring for someone with your own; retention; recruitment; Alzheimer’s isn’t easy. professional development; advancement and growth).

3. Omaha Public Schools Reaching us is.

have been announced. The competition featured both MCC and area high school students presenting their entrepreneurial ideas in front of a panel of expert judges similar to the format found on ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank.”

Student contestants had approximately two minutes to present their ideas. Participants were judged on logic, presentation quality, product or service advantage, target market and credibility.

Scholarships were awarded to the first, second and third place winners.

First place College Division: Franck Ketchouang, Coiffure Salon Northwest High School Winners: first place: Ngun Lian, Lian’s Asian Barbershop; second place: Kiara Johnson, EZ Peel; third place: Nia Brown, Slay Nation

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three to six months to find employment and using a variety of job search resources is a great approach. Last summer, Creighton University started utilizing Handshake, an online platform that top universities are using. More than 200,000 employers are posting jobs through Handshake, which applies artificial intelligence to help pair job seekers with recommended employers and job opportunities. It also allows job seekers to network with their peers and potential employers.

• Interview preparation – You never know exactly what an employer is going to ask during an interview. Interviewees could field questions about their skills and technical experience or they could be subject to personality and behavior-based questions to assist the employer in determining the type of person they are and if they would fit into the company’s work environment.

The more knowledgeable a job seeker is about the position and the organization, the better they will be able to communicate to the interviewer how they will contribute to the organization’s goals.

• Don’t Focus on Salary – Ask good questions in an interview but refrain from asking questions regarding salary and benefits in an initial interview. Interviewees should focus on how they will fit into the culture of the organization and what they can bring to the position.

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