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Family of the Week: St. Peter Claver are part of the Central States District. The Nebraska Ladies and Knights Units were established in Omaha in 1989. The Ladies first initiation was in August; Mrs. Willa Midder was the Chartering Grand Lady. The Court is named after Sister Barbara Beasley, the first African American to become a member of the Good Shepherd Congregation. The Knights initiation was in September; Chartering Grand Knight was Ron Gaspard. The Council is named after our local parish, St. Benedict the Moor. Both Junior Divisions were established in 1990. Units are encouraged to celebrate St. Peter Claver Feast Day on the Sunday closest to September 09. The St. Benedict the Moor Council 308, Sister Barbara Court 308 along with both Junior Divisions celebrated the Feast of St. Peter Claver Day with the Most Esteemed Supreme Lady Micaela Le Blanc (California) in Omaha, Nebraska for the celebration. We also had Claver guests from Kansas and Missouri. The activities began with our Annual Prayer Service on Saturday morning. The Women of Faith Praise Team performed a Liturgical Dance to “Total Praise”. After a scrumptious brunch, game day activities followed by an array of delicious snacks and laughs. A great day was had by all who attended. On Sunday, the Fourth Degree Sir Knights served as honor guards. At the end of Mass, a history of Fr. Peter Claver was given. The Most Esteemed Supreme Lady LeBlanc gave greetings from the National office and addressed the congregation. The Sister Barbara Court awarded Jr. Daughter Grand Lady Arianna Dacus a $600.00 scholarship. She is currently enrolled in Iowa Western Community College. A luncheon meeting followed.

The Knights, Ladies and Junior Units of Peter Claver Celebrate St. Peter Claver Feast Day. Founded in 1909 in Mobile, Alabama, the National Knights of Peter Claver (KPC) offices are now located in New Orleans, Louisiana. KPC follows the example of the early Apostles, working hard to serve their communities and the Church in a modern world. Associate Director Percy Marchand, states “Our members join because they want to serve and lead within the Church and community.” The KPC is a fraternal organization of Roman Catholic men (Knights), women (Ladies), and children (Junior Knights and Junior Daughters, age 7-18), who are dedicated in service to our God, our Church, and our communities. It is a family organization. The Order’s patron saint is Father Peter Claver, a Jesuit Spanish priest who was an advocate for African slaves and ministered to their needs. KPC is the largest, historically, African American Catholic lay organization in the United States. The organization has been spreading Faith, Hope, and Love through Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity

New Club Director Named at North Omaha Boys & Girls Club

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands is happy to announce Adrial Mitchell as the new Club Director at the Bruce Fellman North Omaha Boys & Girls Club. Mitchell earned her BS in Black Studies & History from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and began her career with Boys & Girls Adrial Mitchell Clubs of the Midlands in June of 2000 as a part time Education Program Specialist in the North Omaha Club. Over the years, Adrial has played many roles at North, including Teen Director, Career Launch Director and Associate Unit Director in charge of Education programming. She has received many honors from having her North Teen Center be named one of the five Boys & Girls Clubs of America Teen Centers of Excellence in the BGCA Movement in 2007, to being selected as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Keystone Advisor of the Year for the Midwest region in 2007, to her selection as the recipient of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands William Hinckley Distinguished Service Award in 2017. She also has been recognized with Staff of the Season five times. During her 19+ year tenure at the North Club, she has also been asked to serve as interim Club Director Director continued on page 2

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for over 112 years. Fr. Peter Claver was born in 1580 into a prosperous farming family but chose to use his wealth to assist the sick and dying slaves. He boarded every incoming slave ship and visited the pens, where he nursed and comforted the sick, and taught religion. Despite strong official opposition, Peter Claver persevered for 38 years, baptizing an estimated 300,000 enslaved individuals. The Order was founded by four Josephite priests and three laymen from the Dioceses in Mobile Alabama. It was established to provide greater opportunity for Black Catholics to serve their Roman Catholic Church, and to respond to the discipleship call embodied in the Gospel teachings. The first “initiation” of a band of forty colored men was the nucleus of a fraternal society, which would be known as “The Knights of Peter Claver.” This was undoubtedly the most important movement for Colored Catholics doing this time. The Units are organized regionally; the Nebraska Units

Front Porch Investments seeks individuals to join Committee Front Porch Investments is launching its inaugural cohort of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC), to bring together people who are currently living in areas impacted by redlining, or who have previously experienced the direct impact of redlining. The CAC will be created and invited to share in impact and decisions about future grants and funding disbursements in Omaha for the Greenlining Fund. The CAC's collective vote will have equal power to the vote of the Front Porch staff and vote of the Board of Directors for Front Porch Investments. The Greenlining Fund will be launched Spring 2023. Its purpose is to not only to provide intentional reinvestment and direct resources to create or maintain homeownership

in areas that have experienced historical disinvestment through redlining or other disadvantages, but to also proactively prevent future displacement of residents due to rising property valuations as a result of current and future investments and development in the community. The Greenlining Fund's impact will be realized through "purchase to payoff" support for homeowners and prospective homebuyers possibly including, but not limited to: down payment assistance, low interest home financing, home equity loans, property tax relief, debt consolidation, etc. This inaugural CAC cohort is for current Omaha Front Porch continued on page 6

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COVID-19 continues in our community and throughout the world. In this winter season RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is showing itself in the children from infancy to school age. Do not dismiss sniffles as JUST a cold…it could be any numCredit: Eric Robinson, Atlanta ber of viruses and medical treatment might be necessary. I’m just saying. (IJS) Food pantry lines continue to be long and people still have side effects from COVID-19. Our students scores are reflecting that they have not been in the classrooms in the last couple of years. Only time will tell all of the residual effects of this virus.

There were many activities that took place in our community and the IN OUR COMMUNITY page reflects pictures of the activities. Be on the lookout for more community coverage as the paper moves to weekly publication of our community news in the month of November. We have lots of good news in the community and we will be sharing that with you as our readers. Do you have your voting strategy for November? This paper contains the Non-Partisan Douglas County Voter’s Guide Statewide General Election published by the League of Women of Voters of Greater Omaha. As an information source we are proud to provide this document. Remember YOUR vote decides elections and representation matters. November 8, 2022, is ELECTION Day! Guess what????? See you on November 4, 2022, as we publish for the first time on a weekly basis. This is a big deal!

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PRAISE, WORSHIP, DEVOTION, OBITUARIES & INSPIRATION Kids Talk About God

What Will Jesus Do When He Returns To Earth From Heaven? By Carey Kinsolving And Friends “He will mend the broken and create a new Heaven and a new Earth,” says Colin, 12. “He will raise the dead from the grave and will take all those who believe in him to eternal paradise.” In case you haven’t noticed, this world and the people in it are broken. As the nursery rhyme goes, “All the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put Humpty back together again.” Why? Because Humpty had a great fall. The fall as in Adam and Eve’s first sin affected not only our original parents and us, but creation itself. It’s hard to imagine the effects of the fall because all we’ve ever known from our experience is a broken world. We think it’s normal. Our world is so broken that the Bible pictures creation as groaning for the day when Jesus Christ will return to put all the fallen, mangled pieces back together again. If we had even a little inkling of the renewed world Jesus will create, we, too, would be groaning and yearning for the day of his return. I’m so glad that God is in the restoration and renewal business.

“Redemption” is the Bible word. A modern word is “upcycle.” God is going to upcycle the old, broken stuff of this world and make it new. That includes redeemed people. Resurrection bodies won’t break down. Doctors will be out of a job. “For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. Not only that, but we also who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body” (Romans 8:22-23). “Jesus will come down in a cloud,” says Marco, 10. Several times Jesus said he would return in the clouds (Matthew 26:6364 & 24:30). Jesus also said, “I am the bread of life” (John 6:49). Does this mean he is literal bread? Of course not. As Jesus used “bread of life” as a metaphor to describe his life-giving power, so “coming in the clouds” is a metaphor or a code phrase for God’s judgment. Old Testament prophets Ezekiel, Joel and Isaiah wrote of the Lord coming in the clouds as a metaphor for God’s judgment (Ezekiel 30:3, Joel 2:1-2 & Isaiah 19:1). The way to decide whether “coming in the clouds” is literal or figurative is to

look for the same language in the Old Testament. “Jesus was not telling them to look for Himself in the sky,” writes author Gary DeMar. “He told them they would see a sign that proved He was in heaven, sitting at His Father’s right hand (Acts 2:30-36). Those who had witnessed Jerusalem’s destruction would see the sign of Jesus’ enthronement when they saw Jerusalem’s destruction.” The destruction of Jerusalem and the temple all happened within a generation just as Jesus predicted (Matthew 24:34). The Roman siege that began in the spring of AD 67 and ended in fall of AD 70 (3.5 years) left Jerusalem, its temple and people utterly desolate. Although Jesus already came in the clouds to judge his people, keep looking for his return to establish a kingdom “in which righteousness dwells” (II Peter 3:13). Think about this: We live in an age of grace where all (Jew and Gentile) have an opportunity to enter into God’s kingdom by trusting Jesus Christ as their savior. Don’t miss it! Memorize this truth: Romans 8:22 previously quoted. Ask this question: Are you ready for Jesus to return?

How do we respond to temptation? By William F. Holland Jr. The painful truth about any type of addiction and temptation is there was an introduction and a personal agreement to entertain it. They knew it was wrong but made the conscious decision to accept it and a cognitive desire to continue. I’ve never known anyone who is trying to recover from an addiction to trip and fall face-first into a bag of cocaine and relapse. Do those with a history of substance abuse accidentally run into syringes of heroin or not realize the dangers of taking oxycodone? No. They surrendered their power to resist, bowed down to their new master, and became a slave to the persuasion of darkness. I’ve never heard of an alcoholic who opened and accidentally consumed hard liquor thinking it was a soft drink. People know exactly what they are consuming. When a person goes into a bar or a liquor store they are definitely aware of why they are there. Individuals do not inadvertently become involved with sin, they willingly choose what they want to do. Whatever the situation and no matter how long it's been going on, the reason people search for relief is to dull the agony of reality. To become numb to the truth, to drown out the voice of conviction and guilt, to avoid, to run away and hide from God. Some will never face their fears until it is too late and would rather live in emotional and spiritual captivity than allow God to set them free. The same principle of free will happens when someone becomes extremely obese. Yes, we have compassion just like anyone that is struggling with any type of problem and we cannot imagine the cycle of discouragement they go through every day. We also realize there are individuals who have hormone issues and other health conditions that are not their fault, but there are others that have simply never said no to their cravings. For whatever reasons, food can become a powerful anesthetic that brings temporary relief by exchanging a sense of euphoria for shackles of bondage. A lack of accountability and self-discipline has serious consequences, to say the least. Again, no one has ever forced another person to overeat, they do it because they want to.

I spoke with a woman the other day and she was telling me about taking care of her four grandchildren. The daughter and her husband became addicted to drugs and they divorced. Not long after this, the daughter brought her children to stay with this woman and her husband and they have not seen her since. This was four years ago. These grandparents have full custody but are struggling to raise these beautiful kids because they are on a limited income. Sadly, there are many parents that have abandoned their little ones, and far too often addiction and incarceration are a part of the equation. It’s a heartbreaking scenario and we wonder how anyone could love some type of desire more than their own children or anything else. It’s actually the same answer that applies to every decision we all make every moment. The free will to choose. When Sinatra sang, “I did it my way” he was making a rebellious declaration for most of the entire human race. It’s the arrogant and aggressive proclamation about not caring what God says about sin, I live by my own rules. Most of us know of someone that is entangled in some type of habit, craving, fixation, weakness, compulsion, or dependency. These behaviors are the result of how individuals attempt to deal with whatever is seemingly overwhelming them. We realize we humans are vulnerable to urges, but we always have the choice to resist or accept. It’s not how many times we are tempted, it’s how determined we are to stand against it. Every idea, thought, and suggestion will receive one of two reactions, yes or no. The enemy of our soul has been given the opportunity to persuade us into making destructive decisions, but with God’s strength, we can learn how to control our emotional impulses which is the way God intended. If we refuse to develop the perseverance to break free from our destructive cycles, our carnality will control us and cause even more misery and disappointment. Though we can try to help others become victorious, each person must realize that trusting God is the key that can open their own prison doors. Those who will not help themselves cannot be forced to change. Learn more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com.

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Thank you The Jewel Gay Beaugus families would like to thank everyone for all acts of kindness shown to us during our time of bereavement of the late Velma J. Sanders. If you sent a card, sat in a chair, gave flowers or said a prayer for our family, we appreciate your thoughts of us during this time. Velma J. Sanders Thank you.

Deaths & Funerals Ethel Landrum Shobe The Landrum family invites you to join us in celebrating the life of Ethel Landrum Shobe on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, at 1pm at Clair United Methodist Church located at 5544 Ames Ave in Omaha, Nebraska. Your thoughts and prayers in memory of Ethel are highly appreciated.

Norma Ruth Goodwin The family of Norma Ruth Goodwin (Gram) would like to thank everyone for their cards, flowers, gifts, and prayers during the difficult time with the loss of our mother. Special thanks to: Real Meals, Cassondra Trotter-June; The Church of the Living God; Salem Baptist Church; Angel Health Care and Hospice; Heafey Hoffman Dworak Cutler Mortuary, and Omaha Fire Department #5. Thank you to the phenomenal care givers: Bruce Brown, Frankie Woody, Diane Coffey, and Erin BrownFord; and the nurses at Buffett Cancer Center and Durham Outpatient Center Family Medicine. We are very grateful for the level of care provided to our mother by Dr. Hannah Christiansen and Dr. Muhamed Baljevic. The philosophy of these physicians was that all lives matter, regardless of the patient’s age. Dr. Baljevic relocated and unfortunately the replacement physician did not believe in this philosophy.

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Naomi Marion Preceded in death by parents, Rev. Mark Marion & Romella F. Marion; brothers: Steven Marion and Mark Marion, Jr. Jovonda Marion.. Survived by son: Ecclesiastes (LaTasha) Marion; Daughters: Tiffany Marion (Happy), Romella M. (Chris) Brown; brother: Michael (Leslie) Wilburn; sister: Karen (Charles) Marion; 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grand, a host of other relatives and friends.

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Joshua Conyers Master Class at NOMA Following his performance as Reginald in Opera Omaha’s “X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X,” Mr. Conyers will lead a master class for students and the public at NOMA. The master class will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the NOMA building at 2510 N. 24th Street. Join us for an evening of exploration into the life of an opera professional along with musical selections performed by Mr. Conyers. Joshua Conyers, a native of Bronx, NY, is quickly being championed for his captivating performances as he continues to be recognized as one of today’s promising young dramatic voices. Mr. Conyers’ current engagements include Opera Omaha, Boston Lyric, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and he will debut internationally with the English National Opera.

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Omaha Community Playhouse Scrooge is retiring This year will be Jerry Longe’s final year as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Omaha Community Playhouse’s mainstage production of A Christmas Carol. Longe has played the role of Scrooge for 17 years. He first moved to Omaha in 1980 and toured with the Nebraska Theatre Caravan’s production of A Christmas Carol playing Marley, Ghost of Christmas Present and Jake. For Longe, his role in A Christmas Carol has been life changing. He says, “I’ve made lifelong friends through this production, and that has been a tremendous gift to me every single Christmas.” Over the 47 years that OCP has produced A Christmas Carol, only two people have played the role of Scrooge – Jerry Longe for 17 years and the late Dick Boyd for 30 years. When Boyd stepped away, former artistic director Carl Beck asked Longe to play Scrooge. “I said sure I’d love to do it, and it’s turned out to be the best Christmas present anybody ever gave me,” says Longe. Longe started the role in 2006 and said one of the best aspects of playing Scrooge is the ability to hone and refine the character year after year. While it’s a difficult decision to step away, he feels that the role demands more energy than he is able to give it anymore. Longe is also expecting his first granddaughter in the spring of 2023, with whom he’s excited to spend the holidays. “A Christmas Carol isn’t about me. It’s about the show and what it means to the community…I felt it was time to go out on a high note,” says Longe. Over the years, the holiday show has become so popular, it’s an annual tradition for many area families. OCP representatives say how Longe’s involvement has impacted the organization and community. “Jerry has brought and continues to

bring an enormous amount of invention, humor, pathos, and love to the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. His humility and professionalism set a high bar for all of us on both sides of the stage. An extremely talented actor and a wonderful friend, Jerry leaves an indelible mark on our treasured production,” -Susie Baer Collins, former OCP Associate Artistic Director and Director of A Christmas Carol. “Jerry has poured his heart into this role over the past 17 years, and he will be so greatly missed. He graced the show with immense humor and unmatched energy. He will probably never know how many lives he has impacted with this story of hope and redemption,” -Katie Broman, OCP Executive Director. “Watching Jerry perform Scrooge is truly a masterclass in artistic excellence and love for theatre and storytelling. It’s an honor and a privilege to work with Jerry during his final year and he will forever leave a brilliant stamp on our production,” -Stephen Santa, OCP Artistic Director and Director of A Christmas Carol. Longe will be honored on the final performance of A Christmas Carol on Friday, Dec. 23. The directors of A Christmas Carol will cast a new Scrooge in 2023.

There is a Yellow Brick Road in North Omaha A few people gathered at the Fabric Lab and began 2.5mile walk. The North Omaha Trail is the yellow brick road to a healthy lifestyle. Beginning at 24th and Ohio, this trail winds through several neighborhoods and ends at Sprague and John Creighton Blvd / Paxton Blvd. The trail is marked by yellow lines like a highway. It can be walked or biked. Check it out.

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LOCAL NEWS October 28, 2022 North Omaha Celebrates Its Champions

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The Champions of Change Luncheon arranged by North Omaha Area Health (NOAH) Free Clinic, was held this fall. This event was created to honor local community members who have made significant contributions to the North Omaha area. It’s legacy stems from the founder of NOAH, Mr. Ira Combs, who received the prestigious White House Champion of Change Award from President Barack Obama on September 30, 2013. Held at the Scott Conference Center, the luncheon attendees included service-based organizations, prominent health institutions and community members. The program was hosted by Serese Cole, news anchor for KMTV. The event’s keynote speaker, Nebraska State Senator Justin T. Wayne — District 13, brought inspiring and heartfelt words as he spoke on making a lasting impact in the North Omaha area. Also, Mr. Ira Combs, Founder/CEO of NOAH Free Clinic, spoke about how NOAH started and its impact on the youth that have been part of the NOAH Summer Intern Program (SIP). The program was closed out with an awards ceremony acknowledging those true champions in

the North Omaha Community. The following individuals received awards: • Community Advocacy Award-Preston Love, Jr. • Community Health Legacy Award-Dr. Sade KosokoLasaki • Former Summer intern Program participants: Shalea Cotton DNP, RN, WHNP, CLC Dupree Seavers, NPR ASA Shomari Huggins • Community Health Partnership Award-Jeff Stafford, CEO, United Healthcare and Dr. Marcia Adler, Instructor, School of Health and Kinesiology, University of NebraskaOmaha • Community Health Youth All-Star Award- Tyler Berry, Student, University of Nebraska Omaha • Community Trailblazer Award-Wayne Houston, Founder, Black Family Health and Wellness Association • 2022 Champion of Change- State Senator Justin T. Wayne. NOAH and the North Omaha community would like to congratulate all award recipients.

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related previous displacement due to redlining policies or housing instability / cost burden (CAC members who are applying due to their proximity from work experience may not hold roles or titles of Director level or above at their places of employment) CAC members must be 18+ years of age, and may not currently hold an elected or appointed position in any governmental agency or entity. CAC members will need to have their own transportation and/or internet access (if either presents a barrier, we will provide accommodations) Applications close at noon, central, on October 31, 2022, please visit https://frontporchinvestments.org/ what-we-do/greenlining.html to learn more and apply.

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Ignite at BlueCross BlueShield Cheers and applause filled Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) conference room on Wednesday, Oct. 5 as family, friends and coworkers gathered to celebrate the graduation of Ignite Nebraska’s first-ever apprenticeship class. Ignite Nebraska, a new workforce development model, provides access to in-demand career opportunities through paid apprenticeships. It is designed to uplift people who are active in the workforce but unable to move past financial barriers in their current jobs. Through the program, employers, educators and community partners work together to provide participants with the resources they need to go back to school and pursue a new career in a highdemand, high-skilled, high-paying (H3) field. Building the program BCBSNE began hosting the first-ever Ignite Nebraska apprenticeship class in February of 2022. Through the program, the pilot group of

apprentices gained the skills they’d need for a career in information technology (IT) by working in BCBSNE’s Information Services department and learning in the classroom at Bellevue University. Bellevue University, Ignite Nebraska’s educational partner, collaborated with BCBSNE to build a new curriculum specific to the program to ensure that what the apprentices learned in class complemented their work in the office. “Student motivation is highest when they know that what they’re learning is instrumental to their success,” Dr. Mary Hawkins, president of Bellevue University, said. “As the apprentices are working and learning, they can see the impact on an every day, every project basis.” Through the program, the apprentices developed skills in: • Office 365 • Database programming • Power BI

• Advanced descriptive analytics • And more Growing local talent Rama Kolli, BCBSNE’s chief information officer, said in addition to lifting up community members, the program helps to meet business needs. “In Nebraska, we have more IT jobs available than skilled people to fill them,” Kolli said. “By serving as Ignite Nebraska’s first employer partner, BCBSNE has been able to grow and recruit local talent to fill these in-demand roles at our company, strengthening our organization and the community in the process.” Receiving a full-time job offer is the last step for apprentices in completing the Ignite Nebraska program. This component is what helps set Ignite Nebraska apart, Joni Wheeler, founder of Ignite Nebraska and BCBSNE’s executive vice president of talent and enterprise solutions, said. “For Ignite Nebraska to have a lasting impact

on the apprentices, their families and the community at large, we must close the gap between providing people with the skills they need to succeed in a new career and securing their first job in the field,” Wheeler said. “You can only grow your financial stability if you’re hired after completing training. That’s why Ignite Nebraska is built on the promise of a career.” Advancing equity A key component of Ignite Nebraska’s mission is to advance workforce equity. In Omaha, 18.6% of Blacks and 13.3% of Hispanics have a bachelor’s degree, according to the 2021 American Community Survey. Often times, even entry-level roles require a bachelor’s degree, which Jay Warren-Teamer, BCBSNE’s director of diversity and inclusion, said can prevent people from accessing H3 careers. To increase access to H3 careers in alignment Blue Cross continued on page 8

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Open now until Dec 17. Union for Contemporary Art Former School of the Arts faculty member, Wanda Ewing’s (1970-2013) art is as relevant today as when she created it. Exhibited for the first time at the Union for Contemporary Art, Wanda’s thesis book (completed in 1997 at the San Francisco Art Institute), Growing Up Black Growing Up Wanda contains both visual and textual documentation of the experiences she encountered living in Omaha.

Kindergarten, first, and second grade girls were inspired this morning when local author Demetria Ballard came to visit. She spoke to the scholars about her inspiration behind the book Demi Nicole and Her Pink Nightgown, which talks about the importance of loving yourself exactly as you are. Due to her connection to North Omaha, Ballard was able to connect with a lot of the scholars about growing up in this community and learning to love herself. Ballard also took the time to sign personal copies of the book with inspiring messages like, “You are more than enough!” for each scholar. Demetria Ballard is a middle school counselor and the founder of D. Nicole Girls Academy, a one-year program that promotes well-being for girls ages 10-19. More information about Ballard is available on her website: https://www.dnicole.rocks/

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with Ignite Nebraska’s goals, BCBSNE focused on recruiting people at or below the poverty line in North and South Omaha who were interested in IT careers for the pilot group of apprentices. “Diversity, equity and inclusion are hallmarks of BCBSNE’s culture,” Warren-Teamer said. “It’s an honor to help pave a new path for families in our community who might not otherwise have access to H3 careers and the benefits that come with them. I look forward to BCBSNE continuing to support Ignite Nebraska and seeing the inter-generational impact of the program.” To learn more about Ignite Nebraska, visit NebraskaBlue.com/Ignite. About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Through births and broken bones, tests and treatments, trauma and triumphs, BCBSNE is there with you.

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By Timothy L. Ashford If you want to know what type of garbage is thrown out in Omaha , you would ask a garbage man. If you want to know what judges to vote NO to retain on election day you would ask the most experienced African American criminal defense attorney practicing in Nebraska-me. Vote NO to retain the judges on the Nebraska Supreme Court and vote no to retain the judges on the Nebraska Court of Appeals. Nebraska leads the nation in prison overcrowding and many of the prisoners are black. Nebraska is the only state in the nation which does not appoint qualified African American attorneys to represent poor defendants on murder panel cases in Douglas County. I currently have an Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals case requesting the appointment of black attorneys to the murder panel. As a result of my racial discrimination lawsuit(s) Ashford v. Douglas County 8th Circuit 16-3366 Douglas County appointed approximately 10 black attorneys to represent poor defendants in misdemeanor and felony cases but not murder cases. In retaliation for my racial discrimination lawsuits, the Nebraska Office for Counsel for Discipline has conducted a six-year false bar complaint filed by white female Douglas County Court judge Marcena Hendrix on 10/4/2016 in PR 14 1483. It was dismissed on 10/5/22. It usually takes one year to resolve a bar complaint. Hendrix secretly mailed only one order out of seven orders to falsely start the bar complaint against me. She did not write a detailed letter to report any allegations of attorney misconduct which is required by U.S. Supreme Court Case law. Hendrix targets other black men with her rulings because the district court held she abused her discretion in sentencing African American Terrance “Bud” Crawford to jail. Hendrix and Thomas K. Harmon violated my due process constitutional rights by refusing to pay my attorney fees in the six-year old case PR 14 1483 and they attempted to pay attorney fees to an unqualified white female attorney in PR 14 1483 case until I objected to payment of her fees. Vote NO to retain Thomas K. Harmon. Harmon does not follow U.S. Supreme Court case law in his decisions. The U.S. Supreme Court law states that a judge should avoid the appearance of impropriety which he does not follow. Harmon ignored the affidavits of citizens Paul Feilmann; president of the local chapter of the Omaha NAACP: T.

Michael Williams; William Perkins and A’Jamal Byndon which stated: “After six years, Douglas County Court Judge Marcena Hendrix withdrew from PR 14 1483 without an explanation on 2/8/2022 which is suspicious. Another judge on the same Douglas County Court panel, Thomas Harmon, who works with Hendrix and has been on the Douglas County Court Panel with Hendrix was assigned the case after Hendrix recused herself. The assignment of Thomas Harmon to PR 14 1483 does not avoid the appearance of impropriety, does not promote judicial fairness and independence. As a member of the community it appears improper. Another judge from another county should be appointed to decide this case because of the working relationship with Harmon and Hendrix and they are on the same judicial panel. Harmon ignored the affidavits and dismissed the PR 14 1483 case. How would you like to sue someone and have them decide your case? Vote NO to retain W. Russell Bowie because I sued him along with nine other judges for racial discrimination to appoint qualified black attorneys to represent poor defendants in criminal cases. I filed a defamation case and it was assigned to Bowie as the judge. The defamation case was because two nonclient non-attorneys attempted to extort me by threatening that if I did not cancel my attorney fees for the work I performed on two automobile accident cases they would file a bar complaint and post a negative review on the internet which they did. The bar complaint has been open for three years. Two attorneys signed affidavits stating my attorney fees were fair and reasonable. No charges have been filed but Attorney Michael Avenatti was convicted of the same type of attempted extortion of Nike. I requested Bowie recuse himself in my case and he refused. Other judges have recused themselves. Community members signed affidavits stating Bowie’s refusal to recuse himself violates U.S. Supreme court case law because it “creates a strong appearance of impropriety.” In retaliation for my racial discrimination lawsuit and in violation of federal law, Bowie refused to hold a hearing on my evidence and dismissed my case. So, if the Nebraska court system discriminates against me as an African American Attorney, how is the court system treating other blacks? *The opinions expressed here are those of the writer and not reflections of the Omaha Star Newspaper.

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October 28, 2022

NOVEMBER 4 & 6, 2022 ORPHEUM THEATER TICKETOMAHA.COM

GEOFF POPE WITH MALCOLM X MEMORIAL FOUNDATION MALCOLM X AND THE POWER OF MEDIA Saturday, November 5 | 11am Omaha North High School

Super Bowl champion, entrepreneur and Malcolm X lecturer and researcher, Geoff Pope, will present a youth lecture to open up conversations with students on the power of media, how Malcolm X used it to his advantage, and why young people should follow his lead.

Opera Omaha is partnering with the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation for resources and community programming surrounding X, the Life and Times of Malcolm X.

WHY MALCOLM X IS STILL RELEVANT Saturday, November 5 | 5pm Malcolm X Memorial Foundation

Schedule a tour of the Malcolm X birth site on their website, malcolmxfoundation.org

Many of the problems Malcolm X discussed 60 years ago still exist. Join a conversation with Geoff Pope to explore why uplifting Malcolm's message is needed more than ever today.

OPERA IN CONVERSATION: AFTER THE CURTAIN CALL Tuesday, November 8 | 6-7pm Benson Theatre

The final Opera in Conversation will open a response with Omaha artists and creatives reflecting on their experience seeing the production and connecting to their own artistic practice, while encouraging the audience to share their reflections from the opera. Speakers: Beaufield Berry, Playwright Celeste Butler, Multidisciplinary Artist, Quiltologist, Ceramicist, Fiber & Textile Artist and Designer Dana Murray, Jazz musician and Executive Director, North Omaha Music and Arts Academy Diana Martinez, PhD, Moderator

MASTERCLASS WITH JOSHUA CONYERS

GALLERY 1516 RECITAL

Following the production, Baritone Joshua Conyers, who plays Reginald in the opera, will lead a public masterclass for students and the public at NOMA. Join an evening of exploration into the life of an opera professional along with musical selections performed by Mr. Conyers.

Baritone Joshua Conyers will perform a recital at Gallery 1516. The program will be comprised of selections from his repertoire with Head of Music, Sean Kelly. This is part of Gallery 1516’s Bagels and Sometimes Bach Sunday morning concert series, which is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, November 9 | 7-8pm North Omaha Music and Arts Academy

Sunday, November 13 | 11:30am Gallery 1516

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALL EVENTS VISIT OPERAOMAHA.ORG/EVENTS

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