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African American Candidates Make History

By Preston Love Jr. and Krystal Fox 2018 continues to be a record setting year in the political arena. Thirteen local Black and African American candidates are running for office in this most important May 15 election. There also appears to be a record number of Black women running as well.

With the election of Donald Trump to the Presidency, ultra-right wing and racist factions, feel that they have been given approval to exercise political and non-political acts against women, and people of color without any impunity, and quite frankly with encouragement from the Trump administration. This administration is without any advocates and persons of color who would be attempting to enact a human rights agenda, instead they are continually un-raveling the legislative and policy gains from the Civil Rights and Obama eras. Key elements of the 1965 Voting Rights Act are also under attack.

Black communities all over this nation have been awaken and are fighting back. We are fighting back with a renewed awareness that Black Votes Matter.

Recently here in Omaha, the Black community made history, by organizing and conducting the first ever North Omaha Political Convention, an event designed to increase that awareness.

Now, a record number of people of color are running for office. The award-winning Omaha Star, is taking leadership with this issue showcasing our Black candidates. North Omaha is challenged to recognize that now is the time for us to “vote like crazy,” make history, and elect our own and others who will work with us to grow our community.

Detailed candidate bios and their positions are available from the League of Women Voters online: https://www.omahalwv.org/. Hard copies are available at the Black Votes Matter office, 2518 N. 24th Street (402-905-9305), or at Omaha public libraries.

Our Candidates: Mike Hughes, Douglas County Sheriff Mike wants to change the face of law enforcement to a more positive one through education, increased visibility and events that bring law enforcement and civilians together. He also wants to work with state lawmakers on juvenile justice reform - changing a system too focused on punishment to one focused on rehabilitation.

Vanessa Ward, Governor My top priorities, when elected Governor of Nebraska, are to lessen the pressures that are weighing on the families of Nebraska; by balancing the budget to assure that the tax payer’s money is being responsibly and fairly managed and not misappropriated. Vote Vanessa Ward for Governor of Nebraska 2018! The People’s Voice!

See more candidate profiles continued on page 6

Legendary Omahan Cathy Hughes to be the Next Face on the Barroom Floor Cathy Hughes, who went on to become a legendary figure in the media world after leaving her humble beginnings in Omaha, will be honored May 18 as the Omaha Press Club’s 157th Face on the Barroom Floor.

In 1980, Hughes founded Radio One Inc., the largest AfricanAmerican owned and operated broadcast company in the nation and the ninth highest earning AfricanAmerican business in the U.S. The company, now known as Urban One, has holdings in radio, cable television and digital media.

The scope of Urban One is immense. The company owns and operates 55 radio stations in 16 U.S. markets offering hip-hop, rap, rhythm & blues, talk radio and news; has a television network (TV One) that reaches more than 57.4 million people, and has a digital company (Interactive One) that reaches more than 18 million unique monthly users through more than 80 national and local brands.

“Cathy Hughes is one of the most remarkable women to come from Omaha, who also happens to be an African-American entrepreneur,” said Johnny Rodgers, a Heisman Trophy winner at Nebraska, who is the 102nd Face on the Barroom Floor. “She’s a perfect example of what someone can become. She’s as good as it gets. I’m so proud of her.”

While at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart at the age of 17, Hughes became pregnant and had a son, Alfred Liggins III. After two

years of marriage to Alfred Liggins Jr., Hughes divorced and moved to Washington, D.C., with her young son. She soon landed a job as a lecturer at Howard University, and went on to become the general sales manager of WHUR, Howard University’s radio station. Her son was always by her side and eventually became her business partner.

Hughes began her radio career in Omaha at KOWH-AM, a station owned by a group of AfricanAmerican professionals. She also worked at the Omaha Star newspaper.

Hughes said her humble beginnings in Omaha were not a deterrent to her success, but rather part of the catalyst that fueled her ambition to empower African-Americans with information and to tell stories from their perspective.

Hughes, the daughter of William and Helen Woods, turned 71 on April 22. She grew up near 32nd Street and Paxton Boulevard, and on May 17 a stretch of Paxton Boulevard will be named in her honor. The streetnaming ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the Fontenelle Park Pavilion, 4405 Fontenelle Blvd.

On May 18, Hughes will be the keynote speaker for the Empowerment Network’s 11th annual ReBuilding the Village Conference Economic Empowerment Luncheon at Hilton Omaha Downtown, 1001 Cass St. Reservations can still be made for the Face on the Barroom Floor event on May 18. Phone 402-345-8008 to make a reservation. The event

Cultural Humility Workshop – May 8.

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Mina Davis, State Legislative District 8 The reason I am running is we need more authentic and genuine working class voices in the legislature. I also could not wait for someone else to speak on issues that were important to many, such as student loan debt reform, fair scheduling and affordable housing. You can read more about me at www.minadavis2018.com and follow along on my www. facebook.com/minadavis2018.

Spencer Danner, Secretary of State My top priority is to preserve the integrity and security of our elections. We must modernize voter registration. We must remove partisan and racial gerrymandering of voting districts and develop an independent redistricting commission that builds confidence with Nebraska voters.

Cathy Hughes

is open to the public. Cost, which includes dinner, is $50 for members and $60 for non-members. You will be asked for a membership number or credit card number when you make your reservation.

Johnny Rodgers, who is now founder/CEO, Johnny Rodgers Youth Foundation, will serve as emcee. Roasters will include: • Theresa Glass Union, AT&T, Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (retired) • Elmer J. Crumbley, educational consultant/Minnesota Humanities Center, educator, Omaha Public Schools, former principal, Skinner Magnet School (retired) • Dr. Blandina Rose Willis, educator/counseling psychologist, president, Humanistic Solutions, LLC; and • Al Goodwin, economic development director, Omaha Economic Development Corporation (retired).

Large Candidate Showing for NAACP Forum

The Omaha NAACP Candidate Forum - Primary Election was held April 21 at Love’s Jazz and Arts Center. Hosted by the NAACP Political Action Committee (PAC), this is the first of a series of forums to educate voters in the community. The premise of the event provided an opportunity for individual candidates to introduce themselves and their platforms as they relate to North Omaha. Each candidate was given two minutes to explain their qualifications and what they hoped to accomplish once voted into office. Candidates expressed concerns regarding Medicaid expansion, gentrification, expanding opportunities for diverse populations, and charter schools.

The Omaha Branch had an overwhelming response from candidates. Of the 34 candidates that confirmed, 28 participated in Saturday’s forum. Those in attendance: Jack Heidel, Chris Janicek, Brad Ashford, Kara Eastman, Bob Krist, Vanessa Ward, Spencer Danner, Mina Davis, Josh Henningson, Larry Bradley, Elizabeth O’Connor, Barbara Weitz, Robert Meyers, Deborah Neary, Michael Hughes, Kris Pierce, Jennifer Hernandez, Nyok Kuoiloi, Dennis Womack, Dustin Jennings, Mark Treinen, Tom Barrett, Eric Williams, Mark Hoeger, Erik Servellon, Marlon Brewer, Marque Snow and Kimara Snipes.

As part of the forum, Omaha Chapter President, Vickie Young, shared branch history and the importance of civic engagement, and acknowledged the number of candidates of color.

Chris Carithers, PAC Chairperson, shared information regarding voter registration and the importance of voting. MC Brenda Council reiterated the importance of being an educated voter and exercising your right to vote at the polls.

“We were pleased by the candidate involvement and are looking forward to an expanded candidate forum on Sept. 15, prior to the general election,” said Carithers. Young added “Once the community is knowledgeable of each candidate’s platform, they’ll respond to those who give attention to the community, particularly the underserved. I believe voters will turn out in greater numbers.”

The main goal of the Omaha NAACP PAC is to protect and enhance voting rights and fair political representation at all levels of the political process, and to advocate for the protection of democracy, enhancing equity and increased civic engagement. NAACP is a non-partisan organization.

For more information on upcoming forums or branch initiatives, phone 402-345-6227.

Salute to Graduates Explore the Issue – June 29.

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Extended Ramp Closure – 24th St. Entrance to I-80 West There will be an extended closure of the 24th Street entrance ramp to westbound I-80 through fall, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. This extended ramp closure is necessary to facilitate construction on I-80.

Hawkins Construction Co. is the contractor on this project.

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Alzheimer’s Association Flag Football Event Raises $29,000

On April 20, people across the Omaha area participated in RivALZ, a volunteer-driven fundraiser that engaged young professional women in a friendly but fierce flag football game. Together, these women raised over $29,000 to benefit care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Team Brunette took a quick lead at the start of the game, but soon after, Team Blonde hit their stride. Both teams were neck and neck in touchdowns until the two minute warning when Team Brunette scored. Team Blonde refused to be intimidated, and with seconds on the clock, ran the ball downfield for a winning touchdown. The final score was Team Blonde: 33 and Team Brunette: 31.

Awards were given at the close of the game, including: Team Blonde Fundraising Champion: Carly Snider, Team Blonde Captain Team Brunette Fundraising Champion: Lisa Stork About The Authenticity Event: Most Valuable Player: Brooke Miller, Receiver The Authenticity Event was founded in 2007 by Rosalind Moore Coaches for the game were Joey Burt and Matt Cutler for and brought to fruition in 2018 by a committee of 10 professional Team Blonde and Buck Rasmussen and Bob Snider for the Team men and women of color throughout the United States. For more Brunettes. Big Party and Jeff Degan of the Big Party Morning Show information, visit: www.TheAuthenticityEvent.com. on Channel 94.1 FM were celebrity coaches.

Event sponsors included KMTV Channel 3, Channel 94.1FM, Securities America, ProKarma, Xcel Roofing, and Your Small Biz Accountant. Numerous other companies donated directly to player fundraising efforts.

In the United States, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. In Nebraska alone, there are 34,000 people living with Alzheimer’s and they are supported by 82,000 caregivers.

Nearly two-thirds of all Americans living with Alzheimer’s are women.

To learn more about RivALZ visit alz.org/RivALZ or, for more information about Alzheimer’s disease, visit alz.org.

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Omaha Farmers Market Celebrates 25 Seasons

The longest-running and ever-growing Omaha Farmers Market (OFM) will return for its 25th season this Saturday in the Old Market, 11th and Jackson Streets, and May 6 in Aksarben Village, 67th and Center Streets. OFM has expanded since 1994 from a small group of vendors in the Old Market to more than 90 vendor booths today. In 2010, the first Sunday Market opened at Aksarben Village and now has over 115 vendor booths.

The Omaha Farmers Market will run for 24 consecutive weekends in 2018, through Oct. 14.

Saturday (Old Market) hours are 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Sunday (Aksarben Village) hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A third, much smaller Farmers Market exclusively featuring produce vendors will return July 11 to the Charles Drew Health Center, 30th and Grant Streets, on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. This Market will serve the File for Homestead Exemption through June 30th North Omaha community through Aug. 29.

Local farmers and vendors will offer farmfresh, local produce in support of Omaha Farmers Market’s designation as a “green market” with produce as its priority product. In the earliest weeks, visitors can expect produce such as lettuce, herbs, rhubarb, spinach, asparagus, turnips and radishes to be available. Participating vendors are required to sell only items they grow or create, fostering a “buying local” philosophy.

Because produce is often harvested less than 24 hours before it’s offered, patrons can expect their purchases to stay fresh longer.

In 2018, the Omaha Farmers Market will offer: • More than 140 unique season vendors offering locally grown produce, flowers, herbs, bedding plants, meats, cheeses, breads, jams, jellies, specialty items (including crafts) and more.

• 25 NEW season vendors. Some of the new vendors include Robinette Farms, O’tillie Pork & Pantry, Twin Springs Pecans, Hello Sugar, Mama Hoots Salsa, and Gravy Train.

• Weekly rotating vendors to ensure that every Market visit is unique.

• Local street performers.

• Community resources, like Master Gardeners and Nutrition Educators with Nebraska Extension.

The Great Plains Theatre Conference (GPTC), Jessica Huang (Minneapolis) – “The Paper Dreams • Celebratory social media giveaways and hosted by Metropolitan Community College of Harry Chin” special events to honor our 25-season milestone.

(MCC), is proud to announce its 2018 PlayLab Julia May Jonas (Brooklyn, New York) – “A • Double Up Food Buck (DUFB) Match Program playwright selections for its 13th annual Woman Among Women” conference. Representing top emerging playwrights Emily Krause (Brooklyn, New York) – “something nationwide, the 20 selected playwrights will travel for the fish” to Omaha May 27 - June 2 to participate in the Christopher Maly (Lincoln, Nebraska) – “The GPTC at MCC’s historic Fort Omaha Campus, Blues of Knowing Why” 30th and Fort streets.

Matt Minnicino (New York, New York) – “Some Each year, the GPTC welcomes hundreds of Pictures of the Floating World” local participants while also attracting theatre Massimo Monfiletto (Albuquerque, New Mexico) artists from across the country. More than 1,000 – “Calypso in Harlem” scripts were submitted for consideration for the Kenneth Prestininzi (Groton, Connecticut) – “Mrs. 2018 GPTC with plays selected through a blind Polska” reading process.

Kat Ramsburg (North Hollywood, California) – During the conference, PlayLab scripts are “Wendy Unwritten” rehearsed by local and national directors and actors Shanti Reinhardt (Los Angeles) – “Otis” and performed in staged readings. At the end of Emma Stanton (Chicago) – “June in the Parade” each reading, playwrights receive feedback from Douglas Williams (Philadelphia) – “Ship” national playwrights, theatre scholars, directors Nick Zadina (Omaha) – “Lacey, Jeremy, Bridget, and the public in a guided-response setting. and Dan” All PlayLab readings are free and open to the public.

About Great Plains Theatre Conference: GPTC’s mission is to enable playwrights and 2018 PlayLab playwrights theatre artists to share time, energy and talent Christopher Bryant (Prahan, Australia) – in the service of developing craft, creating new work and strengthening community on a local “Disinhibition” Matthey Capodicasa (Astoria, New York) – “All and national scale. Through the conference, playwrights connect with guest artists and the People You’ve Been” Inda Craig-Galván (Northridge, California) – one another in a supporting and encouraging environment and critique one another’s work, “Welcome to Matteson!”

Gino Diiorio (New York, New York) – “James develop work together and form future creative alliances. All daytime conference readings are free Hemmings” Mathilde Dratwa (Brooklyn, New York) – “Milk and open to the public. PlayFest, GPTC’s evening theatre festival for the community is also free and and Gall” Christine Farrell (Cliffside Park, New Jersey) – open to the public and is held in various locations throughout Omaha during the conference week.

“Our Half of the Sky” For more information, visit gptcplays.com, call Franky D. Gonzalez (Frisco, Texas) – “Even 531-MCC-2618 or email theatreconference@ Flowers Bloom in Hell, Sometimes” Katherine Gwynn (Kansas City) – “Big Bad” mccneb.edu.

Great Plains Theatre Conference Announces 2018 Playwrights

– A partnership with Nebraska Department of Agriculture and Nebraska Extension has given OFM the opportunity to offer the DUFB Program, allowing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/Electronic Benefits Transfer (SNAP/ EBT) users an additional $10 in matching funds to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs. This match program is supported by the Sherwood Foundation and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska.

How to Shop Omaha Farmers Market OFM accepts SNAP/EBT, credit/debit, Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) and DUFB. SNAP/EBT and credit/debit transactions can be processed at the Market Information Booth in exchange for market tokens and/or DUFB coupons. Market organizers recommend that patrons who pay with cash consider using small bills; it’s especially convenient to vendors.

Organizers also suggest that shoppers bring reusable bags (also available for purchase at the Market Information Booth), or even bring a wagon if they plan on a heavier haul.

Visitors are encouraged to visit www. omahafarmersmarket.org or follow OFM on Facebook and Instagram for special events, vendor updates and seasonal produce recipes and tips.

Partners and Supporters The Omaha Farmers Market in the Old Market is sponsored by WOWT NBC Omaha, Sweet 98.5, Park Omaha, The Sherwood Foundation, Security National Bank and Old Omaha Association.

The Omaha Farmers Market at Aksarben Village is sponsored by WOWT NBC Omaha, Sweet 98.5, University of Nebraska Omaha, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, The Sherwood Foundation, Aksarben Village, Security National Bank and LeafFilter Gutter Protection.

The Omaha Farmers Market at Charles Drew Health Center is brought to you in partnership with the Omaha Farmers Market, Charles Drew Health Center and Douglas County Health Department, and is sponsored by The Sherwood Foundation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, WOWT NBC Omaha and Sweet 98.5.

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Deaths & Funerals May 19 GUEST SPEAKER: GLORIA HARMON

Derrick A. Johnson Mr. Derrick A. Johnson, age 65, passed away Friday, April 20, at a local hospital.

Survived by Myrlian Johnson; sisters: Janine May, San Diego, CA, Deborah Johnson, Columbus, MS, Lynn Beatty, Los Angeles, CA; nieces, nephews, other relatives.

Funeral Service was held 11 a.m. Thursday, at the mortuary.

Cremation Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home. *** Mary L. Lee Mrs. Mary L. Lee,

age 75, passed away Wednesday, April 18, at her residence.

Survived by daughters: DeShawndra (Rodney) Dailey, Aletha, Kizzie (Ron); sons: Michael, James, Gary, Marcus, Shundale, Omaha; brothers: Marvin & Greg, Milwaukee, WI; best friend: Bertha Jackson.

Funeral Service was held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at St. Matthews Baptist Church.

Cremation Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home. *** Charles Liggins Mr. Charles Liggins,

age 68, passed away Tuesday, April 17, at a local hospital.

Survived by sons: Charles and Michael; significant other: Sandra Gipson; a host of relatives and friends.

Memorial Service was held 1 p.m. Monday, April 23, at Salem Baptist Church.

Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home. *** Kayviaun T. Nelson Ms. Kayviaun T. “Kay” Nelson, age 21, passed away Wednesday, April 18, at a local hospital.

Survived by sons: Mykell & Malachi

Nelson; father: Minister Charles E. Nelson; sister: Belicia Robinson, Omaha; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives.

Funeral Service was held 11 a.m. Monday, April 30, at Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Kenneth Allen, officiated.

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home. *** Franklin W. Penney IV Mr. Franklin W. Penney IV, age 57, passed away Friday, April 20, at his residence.

Survived by aunt: Maisie Watkins, Omaha;

nieces, nephews, other relatives.

Memorial Service 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at the mortuary.

Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home.

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Kids Talk About God

How Should We Pray For America? (Part 2 of 2)

By Carey Kinsolving And Friends

TOPIC: INTERCESSORY PRAYER

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“Dear God: Help everyone on the hard math test. I love you, God, and in Jesus name I pray.”

This prayer was offered by Mallory, 8, but it represents a sense of helplessness for all who are math challenged.

After the terrible devastation of Hurricane Sandy on the east coast, we should all be praying like Garrett, 10: “Please help America to not be torn up by floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and other things.

Please, Lord. Amen.”

Would God answer a weather prayer? At least one American general thought so. In December of 1944, during one of Europe’s coldest winters on record, the German army launched a major offensive campaign that became known as the Battle of the Bulge.

General George S. Patton didn’t like the bad weather that prevented Allied planes from providing air cover for his troops.

He ordered the following prayer to be distributed among his troops: “Almighty and most merciful God, we humbly beseech thee, of thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. Grant us

fair weather for battle. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call upon thee that, armed with thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies, and establish thy justice among men and nations. Amen.”

The murky weather broke. Allied air power helped defeat the last major German offensive of the war.

Another general named Joshua prayed that the sun would stand still. The Lord answered his prayer, and Joshua defeated the Amorites (Joshua 10:12-14).

Taylor, 9, remembers our troops when he prays: “I pray for American soldiers to fight bravely for our country. They will win for justice, and if they die, we will remember their bravery. We will not forget how much they loved us enough to protect us with all their hearts.”

Mallory, 9, reminds us of our history with the following prayer of thanks: “Dear God: Thank you for telling George Washington that he could win the war for us to have freedom.”

You have to wonder whether the British flag might still wave over America if George Washington had not persevered.

Few military experts gave Washington’s

small, ill-equipped army any chance at all against the world’s most powerful military.

The founder of our country was a man who called upon God by keeping a prayer journal. Here is a partial quote from it: “Increase my faith in the sweet promises of the gospel; give me repentance from dead works; pardon my wanderings, and direct my thoughts unto thyself, the God of my salvation; teach me how to live in thy fear, labor in thy service, and ever to run in the ways of thy commandments; make me always watchful over my heart, that neither the terrors of conscience, the loathing of holy duties, the love of sin, nor an unwillingness to depart this life, may cast me into a spiritual slumber, but daily frame me more and more into the likeness of thy son Jesus Christ. … “ This column ends with a prayer of thanksgiving from Steven, 9, for the greatest sacrifice ever made: “Dear God: Thank you for sending your one and only son to die for our sins so we don’t have to suffer through what he went through.”

“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (II Corinthians 5:21).

God Does Not Force Us to Love Him

By Dr. William Holland I probably attend more funerals than the average person because of how often I officiate them.

When families are grieving, it’s very difficult to find words that help and I’ve learned that most of the time silence is golden. We do not like funerals or cemeteries because they remind us of the end of life; and especially for those who are not ready to face God, this explains why they choose to avoid them. Funerals are an occasion where we are not only paying our respect for the one who has passed on, but many also sense the anxiety as they are reminded of their own fate. I believe it’s good to discuss this because we should not deny that death is a part of living. In fact, a funeral is an opportunity where God can clearly speak to someone’s heart and have their attention long enough to show them the true spiritual meaning of life.

When I am at a funeral, I’ve noticed within the conversations there is always someone declaring the deceased as now living in the glories that are beyond the imagination. For the Christian, this is a wonderful truth but being an heir unto salvation is more than having a reputation as a hard worker and an easy-going personality. Evidently to the masses, these requirements, whether they were a Christian or not, allows everyone a guaranteed passage to the eternal joys of walking on the streets of gold. I’m not trying to sound negative, but this view is confusing because I cannot find the

Biblical confirmation. Of course, we cannot know what is in someone’s heart or judge their intentions but as followers and messengers of God’s Word, we know that God does require everyone to be accountable to the gospel. When others imply there is no responsibility or commitment to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, this sends a message of false security to those who still have a chance to be redeemed.

There is no need to dread a funeral or a cemetery because those who are in covenant with Jesus Christ are celebrating their victorious release into a sin-free realm where they will live in peace with God forever. The ultimate concern and consideration is to make sure we are prepared to meet Him. Yes, we have a choice to follow Christ but just because we are convicted by our need to surrender our life to Him does not mean we will go through with it. He will never force anyone to love Him. Many people today are convinced that everyone is going to heaven, which sounds comforting but this ignores the reality of consequences. From God’s instructions, we are told that our spiritual association with who we loved and considered as our Lord will determine our eternal fate. Inviting Christ into our heart and allowing Him to be the Master of our life is directly connected with receiving His forgiveness and grace. Salvation is not based on us being a decent person and no amount of good deeds could ever be a substitute for being born-again.

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Thursday Bible Study..........................8:00 p.m. via teleconference, dial-in number 563-999-2090 and access code 576989

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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

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Sunday Worship .............................................10:30 a.m.

Thursday Bible Study ......................................6:30 p.m. www.KFCChurch.org

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MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH “Where Christ Jesus Is the Center of Attention�

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2019 Burdette Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-342-0018 Fx: 402-346-9300

“Where Life is for Everyone�

Drs. Mar n & Lynnell Williams Founders & Lead Pastors SUNDAYS Prayer 9:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM

WEDNESDAYS Prayer 6:00 PM Worship 7:00 PM

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Mass Times: Saturday: 5:00 pm • Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 am ALL ARE WELCOME!

Radio Broadcast: 101.3 fm 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each Sunday

ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR CATHOLIC CHURCH

Worship Service .............10:00 a.m.

2423 Grant St. Omaha, NE 68111 Ph: 402-348-0631 • Fax 402-342-4451 Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m.

Reconciliation: Sunday after Mass or by appointment

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www.ambassadorswc.com 402-341-1866 5417 N 103rd St. Omaha, NE 68134

Sunday School .................8:45 a.m.

Excluding First Sunday Tuesday Evening Service.........7:00 p.m.

BIBLE TRUTH MINISTRIES “Strengthing Families for Victorious Living�

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Sunday Worship Service...............10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study......6:00 p.m

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MOUNT CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH “Jesus is the light of the world�

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2901 Fontenelle Blvd. 68104 Ph: 402-451-6622 • Fax 402-457-6901 Mass Schedule: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Sun. 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & Noon (Spanish) Reconciliation: Sat. 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. or by appointment

5112 Ames Avenue Omaha, NE 68104 Ph: 402-457-4216

Pastor: Rev. Vitalis Anyanike

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

Sunday Morning Worship Experience ......... 11:00 a.m.

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

Wednesday (WOW) Word On Wednesday... 7:00 p.m.

CLAIR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. MARK BAPTIST CHURCH R . J P. W

“Come Get Your Hilltop Experience�

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5544 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104 Telephone: 402-451-8322 • Website: www.cmumc.net Email: clairumc@cumc.omhcoxmail.com Sunday School‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌8:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship Experience‌‌‌...10:00 a.m.

Monday Bible Study‌‌‌‌‌‌‌6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study‌.‌‌.‌‌.7:00 p.m.

Worship Service – Sunday 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Church (except 2nd Sunday) Holy Communion every 1st Sunday

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Family Hour of Christian Education.................11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting .....................7:00 p.m.

Youth/Children Ministry Focus (Wednesday)..7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study ................7:30 p.m.

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

Sunday Service ...............................10:30 a.m.

Youth Night Wednesday ................. 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible & Prayer Service ....7:00 p.m.

Prayer and Bible Doctrine Study Midday - 12:00 noon; Evening – 7:00 p.m.

Our Mission: “To exalt the Savior, edify saints, evangelize sinners and elevate society.�

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SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH Serving God and One Another in the Spirit of Excellence R . D . S Q. B S P

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

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2301 North 45th Street, Omaha, NE 68104 Ph. 402-934-6020 • Fax 402-453-3190 E-Mail: wrjallied@cox.net

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Services on Sundays at 8:30 am & 10:50 am R . W B. J

7020 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132 402.556.6262 www.fumcomaha.org First United Methodist Church is a welcoming and inclusive community, inspired to grow with and in God.

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NEW BEGINNING COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday School‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌.9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship‌‌‌‌11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible & Prayer Service‌‌‌6:30 p.m.

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Weekly Services Sunday Morning Worship Service ..................................8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Church (2nd & 4th Sunday) .............................8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Life Development (Sunday School) .....................................................10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Word and Worship (WWW) ............................................ 6:30 p.m.

SHARON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

Come Experience the Power of God Where Faith and Fellowship is Fostered 3336 Lake Street • 402-453-4079 Fax: 402-453-7082 Gacoll4@aol.com • Website: omahasharonsda.com

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GREATER NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1411 North 30th Street Omaha, NE 68131 Office: 402-342-0265 Fax: 402-342-0343 Email: gnh.omaha@gmail.com Website: greaternewhopebaptist.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45 am Bible Study: Wednesday 6:00 pm Prayer Service: Wednesday 6:45 pm

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod 2723 N. 30th Street 402-453-1583 Sunday School................................10:00 a.m.

Church Service...............................11:00 a.m.

YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

“Where CHRIST is Preeminent and the Word Prevails!�

SATURDAY SERVICE: Sabbath School‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌9:30 a.m.

Divine Worship‌‌‌‌‌‌‌11:00 a.m.

P B P 5555 Larimore Avenue Church: 402-346-8427 www.pleasantgreenomaha.org Wednesday: Prayer Power Hour ......................................12:00 p.m Thursday: Youth For Christ ............................................6:00 p.m Prayer & Bible Study ....................................7:30 p.m Sunday: Worship..............................................8:00 a.m.

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

Worship............................................11:00 a.m.

PRAYER MEETING: Wednesday Night Prayer Meetings....7:00 p.m.

The Community is invited to attend Youth Wednesday Prayer Meetings‌6 pm-7p.m.

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BIBLE STUDIES: Every Tuesday.........................6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

TABERNACLE OF FAITH CHURCH

Televised Broadcast Sunday @ 10pm on KPAO Cox Communication channel 22 & Century Link channel 89

RISING STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Darnell N. Johnson, Sr. 1823 Lothrop Street, Omaha, NE 68110 Phone: 402-451-3700 Fax: 402-451-3700 Email: Risingstarbaptchurchone@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at RisingStarMBCONE Sunday Sunday School‌‌‌‌‌.............. 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship‌...........10:45 a.m.

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

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

ZION BAPTIST CHURCH R . K A. A , P

2215 Grant Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-346-1502 Fx: 402-344-2720 Sunday School ..................................9:00 a.m.

Worship Services ...........................10:40 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Services ...........6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study .......7:15 - 8:00 p.m.

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6401 N. 56th Street • Omaha, NE 68104 Ph: 402-399-9628 E-Mail: Jolpastor@aol.com Sunday School...................................9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship...............................10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship.................6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night ..............................7:00 p.m.

Bible Study and Youth Ministries

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

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2021 N. 24th Street • Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 341-4297 Sunday Kingdom Academy 9:00 a.m.

Worship Celebration 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday Prayer Hour 7:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon Wednesday Power Hour (Prayer/Bible Study) 6:30 p.m.

Youth and Children 6:30 p.m. www.theworshipcenter24cog.org

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Customer Centric Driver License Service Center Opens

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced the opening of a new Driver License Service Center. The center opened April 30 at 4502 Maass Road in Bellevue.

The DMV is eager to serve customers in the new facility designed from a customer centric perspective. “We are happy to be able to provide Nebraskans a more efficient process to do business with the Department of Motor Vehicles,” says Rhonda Lahm, Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles. “Customers will be served in one transaction rather than the current bifurcated process involving both DMV staff and the County Treasurer’s Office to receive their document.”

The new office is a full service facility. “Our goal of having the center available to the public by the spring of 2018 has been achieved and we are looking forward to serving our customers in the new facility,” says Sara O’Rourke, Driver License Administrator for the Department of Motor Vehicles. “This milestone was reached as a result of the cooperative efforts between the City of Bellevue, the contractor and the building owner; and the hard work of my staff.”

The new DMV facility, located just off of Highway 370 between 42nd and 48th streets, is easy to access. The service center will merge the driver licensing services currently provided at the Sarpy County Courthouse and the Douglas County Treasurer’s Office at 4208 S. 50th St. in Omaha. Driver licensing services will no longer be available at these two locations. All other services remain the same.

To ensure adequate services for all residents, steps are being taken to provide two additional service centers in the Omaha area.

May 4, 2018

Candidates continued from page 1 Nyok Kuoiloi, Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors District 2 As a productive citizen of Omaha, I am immersed in the community with 10 years’ experience in youth mentoring and youth development. I chose to run for the board because everyone in Douglas County deserves a chance at the American Dream and I will serve as a voice for underrepresented generations and marginalized communities.

Marque A. Snow, Omaha Public Schools Board of Education sub-district 2

Dennis J. Womack, Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors District # 2 Dennis is campaigning for the Metropolitan Community College, Board of Governors District # 2 for the following reasons: 1. To keep tuition rates low, 2. Become the bridge to Omaha Public Schools and the community overall, 3. Seek workforce funding to complement education and training.

Fred Conley, NRD District 2

Not pictured: Tonya Ward, Learning Community District 5; Marlon Brewer, Omaha Public Schools Board of Education District 2; Angela Monegain, Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors District # 4; Shavonna Holman, Omaha Public Schools Board of Education District 4; Kimara Snipe, Omaha Public Schools Board of Education District 8 Vote like Crazy!

Renovations Planned for Parking Lot at Nebraska Medical Center

Construction began on the parking structure in front of Clarkson Tower at Nebraska Medicine Nebraska Medical Center on April 28. This will allow for significant enhancements to the parking lot, including new stairwells and better lighting, as well as other safety and structural improvements. The project will continue through late October.

“Our goal is to provide our patients and staff with the best experience possible, from the moment they arrive,” says Erin Peters, Facilities Project Management senior analyst, Nebraska Medicine. “The time has come for renovations to this structure and we’re looking forward to the improvements that the project will bring.”

Valet parking will continue to be offered for patients at the entrance of Clarkson Tower during construction, but visitor and patient self-parking will be relocated across 42nd Street to the Yellow Parking garage. Signage will be in place directing visitors to park in the Yellow Parking garage.

Pedestrian traffic at the intersection of 42nd Street and Dewey Ave. is expected to increase. The city of Omaha will adjust the pedestrian traffic signals to allow for extra opportunities for people to safely cross 42nd Street. Drivers who do not need to access the campus may want to avoid 42nd Street from Farnam to Emile streets.

“The safety of our colleagues, visitors and patients is top priority,” says Peters. “We are making every effort to ensure visitors are aware of the situation upon arriving to the Nebraska Medical Center. The construction was purposely timed to coincide with summer break, when we have fewer students on the UNMC/Nebraska Medical Center campus and to avoid the impact of winter weather. There’s never a convenient time for such a project, but we are trying to reduce the impact as much as possible.”

More information is available online: https://www.nebraskamed.com/parking.

We move, together

Capehart Road Closes Between 144th and 150th Streets Capehart Road is closed from 144th to 150th streets for grading, paving and drainage improvements.

Sarpy County is partnering with Facebook and the City of Papillion on this project, which is designed to improve Capehart Road near the Facebook data center as well as future development in the area.

The intersection of Capehart Road and 150th Street will remain open at this time but will close later in the project for grading and paving of the intersection.

The closure is expected to last until early October, weather permitting. Vrana Construction is the contractor for the project.

Use caution when driving in the area. For questions, contact Sarpy County Public Works at 402-537-6900.

29TH A NNUAL

6 p.m. Reception 7 p.m. Awards Ceremony

Friday, June 1, 2018 Hilton Omaha 1001 Cass St. Omaha, NE 68102

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Mother’s Day Tributes The Omaha Star staff recognizes THEIR mothers and ALL mothers on this special day

To My Mother, Rita Dantzler

By Ashley Marie Dantzler

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My mother is an incredible woman that gives of herself to others. She works at a high school, where she aids adolescents through the most important and fragile parts of their young lives. She counsels them, points them to people that can help, and she gives them hope.

The same hope she gave her now grown children she spreads throughout the halls of Omaha North High School.

For this I honor her today. I see how students look to her for guidance; and I am moved to see them walk across the stage and become graduates, when so many thought they would not. But she saw them, and she helped them, and now they are better because they knew Rita Dantzler. My mother, a woman who takes chances on others, in hopes that they will take a chance on themselves.

I love you mom. You change lives.

My loved ones, who have transitioned within the gate; I feel their Comforting presence and know that they watch and wait…….

In Loving Memory Cassie Marie Johnson English

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I want her to know that I Love her and that my identity rests solely on the fact I am my mother’s daughter so much so that sometimes when I open my mouth to speak she comes flying out!

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY MOM!

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We have seen you happy, We have seen you sad, We have seen you love, We have seen you laugh, And, every part of it has made us strong, We have learnt from you, We I have lived with you, Mother’s day is another chance for us that we love.

Every cell of our body wants to say Thank yo.u!!

Your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren

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Civil Rights Groups Call for Congressional Action on Fatal Police Shootings

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. confronts destiny, legacy and mortality.

WASHINGTON – The American Civil Liberties Union, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc. (LDF) recently called on Congress to take action in response to the national crisis of fatal police shootings.

The leading civil rights groups voiced their concern in the wake of the killing of three Black men – Stephon Clark, Danny Ray Thomas and Saheed Vassell – by police in recent weeks, as well as the more than 1,000 people killed by police in 2017 alone, and the 300 people shot and killed by police thus far in 2018. In many of these cases, victims were unarmed or experiencing mental health crises.

Advocates submitted a letter to the congressional Working Group on Policing Strategies, which was formed in 2016, noting that “our nation’s conscience has been rocked by a series of tragic events that have resulted in the loss of too many lives.” And yet in the two years since – let alone in the four years since Michael Brown was killed by police in Ferguson, Mo., in 2014 – little progress has been made towards the Working Group’s reported goals of “end[ing] excessive force” and “strengthen[ing] police accountability.”

While the current Congress fails to advance or even consider any meaningful police reform legislation, the public continues to rely on open sources to provide a national census of fatal police shootings. According to these sources, Black people are still three times more likely than white people to be killed by police. People of color represent more than 50 percent of those unarmed during fatal encounters with police. The data indicates police violence and racial bias to be a systemic problem, not simply the result of “a few bad actors.”

“One thousand people are killed by police every year, many of them of color, and many of them unarmed,” said Jesselyn McCurdy, deputy director at the ACLU Washington Legislative Office. “We cannot accept fatal police shootings of this magnitude as business as usual. The crisis we find ourselves in means everyone has new work to do, and this includes members of Congress. We are calling upon our federal lawmakers to provide the necessary oversight, resources, and policy to end this epidemic of police violence.”

Todd A. Cox, LDF’s policy director, said, “The deaths of Stephon Clark, Danny Ray Thomas, and Saheed Vassell underscore the urgent need for Congress to pass life-saving policing reform legislation.

Our nation’s lawmakers must finally take action to require national data collection on police use of force and de-escalation training rather than advancing unnecessary punitive measures that threaten to put Black and Brown lives at greater risk.”

“Our justice system should be fair and impartial, but the sad reality is that it is still rife with systemic racial discrimination,” said Kristine Lucius, executive vice president of policy for The Leadership Conference. “Recent police killings of unarmed Black people and other people of color make it clear that it is imperative for Congress to act to restore the trust between law enforcement and the communities they are sworn to protect and serve.”

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Fort Omaha Balloon School to Come to Life in Special Performance Metropolitan Community College’s theater program will perform “Balloon School Scrapbook” in a special performance on Sunday at 6 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater at the Fort Omaha Campus, 32nd Street and Sorensen Parkway. The one-act production will bring characters and stories surrounding the old Fort Omaha Balloon School to life.

To help prepare for the performance, the MCC theater program partnered with the Douglas County Historical Society, which is also preparing for a World War I exhibit opening this spring. MCC students also used new digital tools at the college’s Center for Advanced and Emerging Technology to sort through letters, newspaper articles, military documents, photos, speeches and poems to help create the script.

The Fort Omaha Balloon School began in 1916 as the United States was potentially facing a world war. After the nation entered the war, the school expanded to Florence Field in North Omaha to provide additional space for balloon training. Balloons were primarily used for observation of troop movements and installations in World War I. More than 16,000 airmen went through training at the Fort Omaha Balloon School, which disbanded in the years following the war when airplanes became the primary source for military air surveillance.

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COMMENTARY THE OMAHA STAR Page Nine Trump’s Executive Order on ‘Welfare’ Makes is Another Dog-Whistle to Racists

May 4, 2018

North Omaha Political History

By Kaitlyn D’Onofrio President Donald Trump quietly signed an executive order on April 10 designed to make changes to public assistance programs in the United States. Per the president’s outline, lowincome Americans receiving assistance when it comes to food, housing and medical benefits must enter the workforce or potentially lose their benefits.

The order, of course, does not put into law any specific changes. However, it contains a call to action: the heads of the Departments of Treasury, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation and Education have 90 days to review their respective programs and submit changes in policy and procedure.

The order, called “Reducing Poverty in America

by Promoting Opportunity and Economic Mobility,” refers numerous times to “welfare” – which is not the actual name of any assistance program but has historically referred to cashassistance programs. Trump wants to expand this definition to also include food and medical assistance, the New York Times reported.

According to the Times, a few of Trump’s aides reported that the president “is unconcerned – or perhaps even unaware – of the distinction between cash assistance and other safety-net programs.

“He calls all of them ‘welfare,’ they said.”

The term “welfare” also carries with it implications that most people who receive government assistance are African American. A HuffPost/YouGov poll conducted earlier this year found that 59 percent of Americans believe either that most welfare recipients are Black or that Blacks and whites receive welfare at roughly the same rate.

Forty-one percent of Trump voters, meanwhile, said Blacks are the majority of “welfare” recipients.

This perception not only spreads false stereotypes but also affects how Americans view governmentassistance programs.

According to a TalkPoverty report from January: “Martin Gilens, a professor of political science at Princeton University, has studied the relationship between whites’ racial attitudes and their opinion on welfare extensively. In one study, he finds that white people’s racial attitudes are the single most important influence on their views on welfare. In other words, white people who are more prejudiced toward black people are also significantly more opposed to welfare. Numerous studies in the social sciences have substantiated this claim.”

According to HuffPost, of 2016 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – the formal term for food stamps – recipients were

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By Preston Love Jr. “North Omaha, Vote like Crazy” April 14 will go down in the long and rich history of North Omaha as a significant event albeit political for our community.

Over 250 community members of all political persuasions, cultures, and races joined together April 14, at the MCC Culinary Arts building for a four-hour intense but relaxed first ever North Omaha Political Convention.

The convention was a reaction to a grass root effort initiated by Barry Thomas and the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. It grew to include over 20 social, civic, clergy and non-profit organizations to create this most successful convention.

The overall vision of the convention was to provide measures for the community to get out and vote in this most important 2018 midterm election. The convention provided: voter registration and early voting assistance, in-depth discussions and dialogue on issues affecting the community, and the rare opportunity to meet, greet and hear from candidates for office who can affect our community. Scores of candidates and several of our elected officials attended.

The convention highlighted our North Omaha record number of Black candidates running for office, who are highlighted one page 1 of this issue of Omaha Star.

North Omaha Political Convention Outcomes: • 242 people registered for the convention, however that number was significantly reduced to inclement weather • An estimated 158 people were in attendance (47 pre-registered and 111 on-site registrations) • 17 political candidates discussed platforms • 6 people got early voting information • 5 people were registered to vote The convention while entirely non-partisan, should be a signal to those outside this community that our community is primed to maximize our voting power again in 2018 and, to announce that enough is enough of us not seeing how powerful and important our vote is. Need we explain that our lack of voting contributed to the election of Donald Trump?

The collaborative plans to continue the unified activism. Organizers welcome new members and organizations. The final challenge coming from the convention was, North Omaha, “Vote like Crazy, Vote like Crazy.”

For voting assistance or a ride to the poll, phone Black Votes Matter at 531-444-8601.

United Way of the Midlands’ Community Spotlight

United Way Aims to ‘Silence the Growl’ and Decrease Summer Hunger In the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area, there are people in every zip code who do not always know where their next meal will come from. In fact, over 102,000 people are food insecure, and summer can be particularly difficult for them.

During the school year, 62,000 students in the metro area qualify for free or reduced lunches.

During the summer, when these supports are not available, families have to find new ways to provide meals. In Nebraska, 1 in 5 children are considered food insecure.

Summer hunger impacts the whole family, putting extra strain on families already struggling to meet their budget. Low income families spend an additional $300 a month for groceries when children are out of school. 3 In the metro area, 20.4 percent of residents “often” or “sometimes” worry about running out of food before there is money to buy more.

People struggling with food insecurity are faced with the choice of putting food on the table or paying for other basic needs such as utilities, rent or medications. 5 Parents and guardians may skip meals to ensure their children have enough to eat, or they may eat less nutritious food because it is less expensive, which increases the risk of diet related diseases. Children who do not have enough to eat generally have poorer health, do worse in school and have higher hospitalization rates.

In 2017, with the support of the Iowa West Foundation (IWF), United Way of the Midlands (UWM) published a report on food security

in our community. Building upon this work, UWM secured a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to convene partners across the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area to create a comprehensive plan to address food insecurity and improve the nutritional quality of food. For the past year, with the support of the USDA, the IWF and Wells Fargo, more than 40 public, private and nonprofit partners have been meeting to develop goals, strategies and objectives as part of this comprehensive plan. This work bolsters UWM’s ability to invest strategically in food supports across the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area.

In 2017, UWM funded programs provided nearly 500,000 healthy meals to people in our community.

Together, we can ensure everyone has enough food throughout the summer. During the month of May, UWM is raising funds to “Silence the Growl” and decrease summer hunger in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro. With the help of corporate and individual donors, UWM will continue to invest in healthy food and hunger relief programs and partner with organizations to meet food needs in the community. These programs include emergency food pantries, healthy meal programs, community gardens, after-school and out-of-school programs that include meals for the students and meal assistance for seniors. Help “Silence the Growl” for those in need at unitedwaymidlands.org/ silencethegrowlgc.

Equity, Transparency And Accountability Are The Keys Policy Research & Innovation (PRI) offers the following feedback to MAPA’s Draft Civil Rights Policy: We want to know precisely how our Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) will support and expand transportation civil rights and reduce transportation apartheid.

An effective civil rights policy will clearly describe how the core values of equity, transparency and accountability will be embedded in the people, the culture and the actions of MAPA. MAPA should go beyond assuring nondiscrimination, and aspire to the much broader, pro-active goal of ensuring equity, transparency and accountability in our area transportation policies and practices.

(1) Equity: MAPA must ensure equity in both access to transportation and in mobility.

Furthermore, to effectively embody equity, MAPA’s board, committees, staff and administration must reflect the full diversity of our community, to include race, gender, class, age,

36.2 percent white, about a quarter Black, 17.2 percent Hispanic and 15.5 percent unknown. And the majority of people receiving SNAP do not receive any monetary benefits, according to SNAP to Health.

Rebecca Vallas, VP of poverty for the Center for American Progress, called out Trump’s order for exactly what it is.

Misconceptions persist within the White House, too. “Our country suffers from nearly record high welfare enrollments,” Andrew Bremberg, domestic policy chief to Trump, told reporters last week. “Part of President Trump’s effort to create a booming American economy includes moving Americans from welfare to work.”

The Department of Agriculture reported in November that during fiscal year 2016, in close to one-third of SNAP households, someone is in fact working. The majority of those receiving benefits, though, are children, the elderly and people with disabilities.

“Forty-four percent of participants were under age 18, 12 percent were age 60 or older, and 9 percent were disabled nonelderly adults,” the department reported.

The same goes for Medicaid recipients.

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation: “Among Medicaid adults (including parents and childless adults – the group targeted by the Medicaid expansion), nearly 8 in 10 live in working families, and a majority are working themselves. Nearly half of working Medicaid enrollees are employed by small firms, and many work in industries with low employer-sponsored insurance offer rates.

“Among the adult Medicaid enrollees who were not working, most report major impediments to their ability to work including illness or disability or care-giving responsibilities.”

The notion that Trump is “moving Americans from welfare to work” has been going on for some time now, according to the Department of Agriculture. In fact, this shift has been one of the most significant changes over the last quarter century: “In 1991, 41 percent of all SNAP households received cash welfare benefits and 20 percent had earnings. In 2016, only 5 percent received cash welfare, while 32 percent had earnings.”

According to SNAP to Health, only threequarters of people who are eligible for the program even participate.

Trump has expressed his own prejudice with “welfare;” last year while meeting with members of the Congressional Black Caucus someone said to Trump that not everyone receiving welfare benefits is Black.

“Really? Then what are they?” Trump questioned.

Mentor Matters!

By Debra L. Shaw “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself,” says Oprah Winfrey. Mentoring requires commitment and dedication to the desire to make a difference in an individual’s life. It is about sharing acquired wisdom and experienced techniques to help others soar.

A quote from John C. Maxwell states, ‘One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.” Mentors are valuable assets. Certainly, every child should have the opportunity to have an advocate for his or her success.

Mentors should come with a plethora of skills and capabilities by virtue of the fact that they have been there and done that! Characteristics of great mentors are listed on this site -https://www. loc.gov/flicc/about/FLICC_WGs/hr/mentor_ program/good%20mentor2.pdf 1. Mentors listen. 2. Mentors guide. 3. Mentors are practical.

4. Mentors educate. 5. Mentors provide insight.

6. Mentors are accessible. 7. Mentors criticize constructively. 8. Mentors are supportive. 9.

Mentors are specific. 10. Mentors care. 11.

Mentors succeed. 12. Mentors are admirable.

Mentors are also selfless in giving their time and talents to motivate others. A mentor relationship offers the mentee that special someone with your best interest whispering great suggestions and

ideas in your ear.

The Federal Library and Information Center Committee site states the following: “A menteementor relationship entails work, commitment, and follow-through on both sides if it’s going to be successful. Consider the following traits to assess your mentoring skills and areas that you wish to develop to ensure that the mentoring you offer is effective and has lasting value.”

Here are the attributes: good listener/sounding board; flexible; value diversity of perspectives; knowledgeable; nonjudgmental; able to give constructive feedback; honest and candid; able to network and find resources; successful in career; willing/able to devote time to developing others; and eager to learn. https://www.asha.org/ Students/mentoring/ExcMentor/. Mentoring is more than standing on the sideline cheering.

Mentors must have an awareness of their own strengths and recognize their own challenges as well as to appropriately influence the mentee positively. Mentors must be open to learn from mentees and explore new interests while opening doors to innovative possibilities for the mentee.

It is a two- way directional learning highway as both the mentor and mentee learn together.

Together, the mentor and mentee can achieve rewarding accomplishments and reach mountain top experiences through goal setting, deliberate planning and strategic execution centered around educational and professional growth. Rise and become a mentor! Witness a young mind soar beyond it wildest imagination.

Mentor Matters!

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(2) Transparency: Transparency is essential to accountability because it is about effective public disclosure of what, when, where, and how things are done, and ultimately, who is responsible.

(3) Accountability: MAPA must implement systems of oversight, monitoring and evaluation and then hold specific public officials to account when things go wrong.

We don’t ask anything more of MAPA than we ask of all of our public city, regional and state agencies: Adopt these core values and clearly spell out the specific policies and practices that will be implemented in order to carry them out.

Visit www.prineb.org to see our detailed feedback and list of questions for MAPA to consider.

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LIFE & STYLE/HEALTH & WELLNESS May 4, 2018 The Best Of Ask Alma 5 Ways for Parents to My Best Friend is Marrying Empower Daughters in ‘Wicked Witch of the North’

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Dear Alma, This is a question about my best friend. He and I have been best friends forever and we are just that – friends. I’m a woman and he’s a man, but never at any time did we think it would be anything else. So I guess you could say it’s like we’re brother and sister. We have been there through family issues, heartbreaks, lost jobs, college graduations, I mean everything.

Whenever I have a new friend I’m dating, if it starts to get serious, this person has to meet my one and only best friend for approval and vice-versa. About a year ago, he met and fell hard for a co-worker. Initially, she seemed to be OK. When we finally met, at the table she was courteous, very friendly and I was thinking, I like her. But wait, we walked to the bathroom together and she became the wicked witch of the north. She did a complete turn around and was mean to me and told me she knew that I wanted him, but to watch out because that wasn’t gonna happen. I tried to explain we are just friends. She said she knew what we were and that my friend talks about me all the time and he has made it clear we were to remain the best of friends. She told me she didn’t like me and she didn’t like our friendship but she would do whatever it takes to keep him happy. She turned and walked out the bathroom and once we sat down at the table she became the really sweet, friendly woman he thinks she is.

Fast forward and now they are getting married. Of course, he wants me to be in the wedding. He asked me to be his best woman and he also wants me to do things with her while they make all the wedding plans. Things did not get better with us over time and I still don’t like her at all. I was just going along with it because I love him and I tried to suck it up for the past year, but now that they are getting married, I just can’t do it. I cannot participate in this. My mother says I have to be there for him and not make it about me. Help Alma! I just can’t.

How do I break it to him without losing my friend?

Ain’t nothing like ordering a Famous Dave’s praline sauced bread pudding, a la mode and a diet soda. Two selections that have absolutely nothing to do with each other, but they sure do taste good together. Umhm, that just made me hungry. You don’t mind if I eat while we’re talking do you? Sometimes I eat when I’m sad, and your question sure did make me blue. I couldn’t help but think about the friendship that you and he shared, how special it is and how it’s about the end. I’m a firm believer that a man and a woman can be just friends, but not everyone will agree. Ask my friend, Richard. I love him and he means the world to me, but he’s not my husband, he’s my dear, dear friend. We don’t hide or sneak around to see each other when meeting for a meal. We knew each other before I married and we were able and approved to continue our individual relationship, because my husband trusted what we shared. Partway, I’m sure is because my husband has Gail, one of his best and dear, dear friends.

When I met Gail, early on in our relationship, I thought she was awesome, too. What I also thought was, if they haven’t hooked up and made it work by now, it ain’t ever gonna happen. So I made my peace. Men and women are smart enough to know when friendships are ready or capable to moving to the next level. That’s not the case for the two of you and it’s sad his new wife can’t or is choosing not to understand it.

I gotta say though, I agree with your mom. You should suck it up and stand by your best friend. You don’t have to accompany Glozilla on her whirlwind of wedding trudges, but you do have to show up and take your rightful place at the wedding. Once they’ve married, she may no longer see you as a threat and that should change things for the better. TBT, it’s time for you to prepare yourself to move over. You need to make room for her in his full life. Things don’t have to change but they should become different. Richard and Gail are very supportive of our marriage and both are always equally inclusive with everything they plan, say or do. You have to adjust to the new rules of friendship, engagement and marriage. As he becomes one of your dearest friends, but no longer your only best friend, because he has a new BFF in the soulmate that he’s marrying.

Friend Till The End

Alma

By Alma Gill NNPA Newswire Columnist

The Wellness Feed Core/Abs

By Taylor White-Welchen, BS Part three of the Wellness Feed Health and Wellness Series – core/abs. Perhaps the most common goal my personal training clients have had is getting abs, or a six-pack. While abs are made in the kitchen (your diet) not the gym (exercise), exercises can be a useful way to sculpt and define your core/abs.

But first, the basics. Your core is a stabilizing muscles group in the middle of your body. Some of these muscle groups include your rectus abdominis, the muscles that create the six pack, and you back muscles. These muscles are also essential in maintaining an upright posture. So, what are some effective core/ab exercises?

1. The Plank: the plank is one of my favorite core strengthening exercises as it not only works the core, but also the entire body!

There are several variations of the plank (i.e. forearm plank, side plank, etc.). I encourage you to incorporate some form of planking into your everyday workout routine. It is a free, customizable exercise you can do in the comfort of your own home. Try doing three to four rounds of plank holds for one to two minutes (3-4 x 1-2 min) for maximum results.

2. The V-Up: also known as suitcases, this exercise is great for the lower abs. Lying on your back with legs straight and arms extended over your head, engage your core, and lift your arms and legs at the same time. You should end up in a “v” shape, and your trunk should be the only thing touching the floor. Try three to four rounds or as many as possible (AMAP) today!

3. Superman/Superwoman: this exercise strengthens the back, particularly the lower back. Lying on your stomach, with arms extended, lift your arms and legs off the floor together to “crunch” the back. For an extra challenge, add a spinal twist into the exercise to activate more muscles. Do three to four rounds of 10 or 5 per side (3-4 x 10 or 3-4 x 5/side) to really strengthen the core.

These three exercises are some of my favorite core/ab exercises, and, in combination with a balanced diet, can get you the abs you’re working for! But what about sit-ups? Many think sit-ups are one of the most effective core strengthening exercises, but sit-ups often work your hip flexors more than your actual core. Because of that, I tend to avoid incorporating sit-ups into my own personal workouts, or in workouts with my personal training clients. I hope you found the Wellness Feed Health and Wellness series to be useful and informative.

Happy training!

an Unkind World

While opportunities for women have advanced significantly in recent decades, studies reflect that the path to personal independence and growth isn’t always smooth – starting in early childhood up through high school.

Gender stereotypes persist. According to a survey of 1,900 girls and young women between 7 and 21, conducted by the charity Girlguiding, many feel that pressure from social media, TV, friends, teachers and parents affects how they think and act. Another study in the Journal of Adolescent Health reported that stereotypes of girls were reinforced by schools, parents and the media, thereby limiting their mobility and access to opportunities.

One possible answer, says mentor and author Sheri Engler, is for parents to empower their daughters from a young age.

“We parents need to take the necessary time from our busy lives to find out what our daughters are experiencing on a daily basis,” says Engler, author of The Pearls of Wisdom: A Fairy Tale Guide to Life’s Magic Secrets for All Ages (www.

ThePearlsOfWisdomBook.com).

“We must break down barriers to success early on. Otherwise, girls frequently surrender their ‘surplus’ qualities before they even leave grade school, because they feel they won’t be accepted if they are ‘too much.’ They are not allowed too many gifts for fear of alienating boys and competing with other girls. This has to stop.”

Engler says five ways parents can empower their daughters and help them grow into strong, successful women are: • Explain the social dynamic. “Help them understand the reasons why boys may be intimidated by powerful girls, and why girls may become jealous and pull down a girl who has too much,” Engler says.

• Help them avoid social programming. Engler says that most forms of mass media “bombard girls with destructive messages.” With character development so important, Engler says parents need to offer more positive influences. “Discouraging Facebook is a good place to start,” Engler says, “due to its entrainment of a ‘me-oriented’ society.”

• Provide social alternatives. Connecting with other parents and families who hold similar values is one option. Engler says, “Parents need to find out what’s really going on with their daughters, both at home and at school. Perhaps consider online or home schooling if your child is being affected by negative conditioning from peers and/or misguided authority figures. Sadly, damaging messages come from every direction.”

• Teach them to help others. Parents can role-model strengthening values. These values could be exemplified by going together to volunteer in soup kitchens, to foster homeless animals, or to visit lonely, old people in nursing homes. “Learning compassion for others supports strong self-esteem through character building,” Engler says.

• Help them identify their unique desires and abilities. “Encourage pride in being who they are on an authentic level,” Engler says. “Help them experience life’s many aspects so they may explore their natural abilities and interests, while paying particular attention to what truly brings them joy - because that is usually where their authentic selves reside.”

“We need to prevent damage early on,” Engler says, “instead of trying to fix it after it’s too late.”

Health and Spirituality God – I approve, You May Now Proceed

By Mark Darby, RN APRN, FNP-C Director of North Omaha Academy of Healthy Living Acceptance of life’s circumstances can mean many things to people. Most of them are wrong.

To some, acceptance means rolling over like some door mat. Or, acceptance may mean helplessness to change anything. Or it may mean humiliation. If that is what acceptance means to you then you are most likely restless and unhappy. You spend hours of your day wishing that a situation becomes something different.

You can hope and even pray every day that a particular person or situation may change to meet an exacting standard.

Without acceptance first, such restlessness just leads to inaction and more restlessness.

We spin our wheels so much we just want to throw up our hands and give up.

In reality, acceptance is the first and most important step to any change. Lack

of acceptance creates an unreal situation that prevents any real change. Because of the restlessness, non-acceptance feels like change. I mean we are expending a great deal of energy, something must be changing.

But it is all a lie. A comforting, selfabsorbing, stuck in the mud lie. Only the truth will set you free. (I think someone famous said that once.)

When we do not accept a situation what we are really saying is “Once you become what I think you should become then I will deal with you.” Would you want to be treated that way by somebody? (Heaven help us if God treated us that way.)

Acceptance is not helplessness or humiliation, rather it is the most powerful way to begin change because you know where you are starting out.

Even if you do not like something, you must accept it as real before you can change. Imagine going to work down Ames and one day you notice they are

working on the street (I know that never happens on Ames but try and imagine it.)

What would happen if you chose to not accept that there was a big ditch dug into the east bound lane by Fontenelle Park?

You would end up going through the construction cones and into a ditch. It will not be a great comfort to you and your insurance company when you say, “I don’t like construction cones so I ignored them.”

Strangely, we have people who never learn. They have construction cones in many parts of their lives and they will not accept that they are there. Each time they drive, they end up in the ditch. They are like the blind leading the blind (someone famous said that as well.)

Acceptance of what we don’t like is hard. But it is something that must be done if change, any change, is to occur. When we accept we are not approving – that is very important to know. We are merely acknowledging the truth and again…

The truth will set you free.

Three Ways To Get The Most From Your Pharmacy Benefits

By Dr. Tony Sun Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare of Nebraska

Do your heart a favor and know your numbers!

Up to half of adults don’t follow their medication regimen. The main reason?

Forgetfulness. The next three reasons – running out of medication, being away from home, or skipping doses to save money – can be alleviated with a little planning and research.

Nearly half of all Americans take at least one prescription drug, and more than a third of people over 45 take three or more prescription drugs. That can be a lot to juggle. Drug costs are no joke, either.

In 2015, the U.S. spent $310 billion on prescription drugs – that’s about $1,000 per person.

Knowing how to get the most from your prescription benefits can help you manage the logistics and costs of your family’s medications.

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1. Ask your experts to help you save money Enlist your team of prescription pros – your doctor, pharmacist and health plan –

for help: • Find a network pharmacy. Do this by checking your plan’s directory online or call the number on the back of your ID card. You may pay less at these pharmacies.

• Ask your doctor to prescribe the medication that meets your needs at the lowest expense to you. Your health plan may provide tools so your doctors know what each prescription will cost you.

• Check your enrollment materials or visit your health plan’s website for information on how to download your health plan’s app to manage your medications on the go and use drug-pricing tools with your health plan’s app or website to see how much your medications will cost.

• Explore options with your doctor and pharmacist. Your best value may come from home delivery, receiving a 90-day supply at once.

2. Avoid a scramble Sidestep the pitfalls of running out of medicine by: • Having medication on hand before you travel or switch to home delivery. Aim to have a month’s supply before a homedelivery transition.

• Setting automatic refill reminders with your pharmacy, so you aren’t caught unprepared.

• Contacting your pharmacy several days before you run out of medication to request a refill. Your pharmacist may need to contact your doctor for approval. Or your doctor may want to evaluate your condition first.

• Understanding preauthorization – for some medicines, your doctor will need to provide additional information to confirm the reason you are taking the medication to ensure it’s covered under your pharmacy benefit.

3. Lean on apps, auto-reminders and online tools Today, medication information is more accessible than ever. Check your enrollment materials or your health plan’s website for information on how to manage your pharmacy benefits online or on the go via your plan’s app.

Following your medication regimen is an important part of staying healthy. Don’t be shy about asking how to get medicine you can afford, in a way that’s convenient for you.

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Democrats Lose Ground with Millennials (Reuters) – Enthusiasm for the Democratic Party is waning among millennials as its candidates head into the crucial midterm congressional elections, according to the Reuters/Ipsos national opinion poll.

The online survey of more than 16,000 registered voters ages 18 to 34 shows their support for Democrats over Republicans for Congress slipped by about 9 percentage points over the past two years, to 46 percent overall. And they increasingly say the Republican Party is a better steward of the economy.

Although nearly two of three young voters polled said they do not like Republican President Donald Trump, their distaste for him does not necessarily extend to all Republicans or translate directly into votes for Democratic congressional candidates.

That presents a potential problem for Democrats who have come to count on millennials as a core constituency – and will need all the loyalty they can get to achieve a net gain of 23 seats to capture control of the U.S. House of Representatives in November.

Young voters represent an opportunity and a risk for both parties, said Donald Green, a political science professor at Columbia University in New York City.

“They’re not as wedded to one party,” Green said. “They’re easier to convince than, say, your 50- or 60-year-olds who don’t really change their minds very often.”

Terry Hood, 34, an African American who works at a Dollar General store in Baton Rouge, La., and took this year’s poll, said he voted for Democrat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election.

But he will consider a Republican for Congress because he believes the party is making it easier to find jobs and he applauds the recent Republicanled tax cut.

“It sounds strange to me to say this about the Republicans, but they’re helping with even the small things,” Hood said in a phone interview.

“They’re taking less taxes out of my paycheck. I notice that.”

The Reuters/Ipsos poll surveyed young voters during the first three months of this year and the same period in 2016.

Only 28 percent of those polled expressed overt support for Republicans in the 2018 poll, about the same percentage as two years earlier.

But that does not mean the rest will turn out to back Democrats, the survey showed. A growing share of voters between ages 18 and 34 years old said they were undecided, would support a thirdparty candidate or not vote at all.

The shift away from Democrats was more pronounced among white millennials, who accounted for two-thirds of all votes cast in that age group in 2016.

Two years ago, young white people favored Democrats over Republicans for Congress by a margin of 47 to 33 percent; that gap vanished by this year, with 39 percent supporting each party.

The shift was especially dramatic among young white men, who two years ago favored Democrats but now say they favor Republicans over Democrats by a margin of 46 to 37 percent, the Reuters/Ipsos poll showed.

Ashley Reed, a white single mother of three in New Hampshire, said a teenage fascination with Democrat Barack Obama led her to support his presidency in 2008. But her politics evolved with her personal life.

Reed, now 28, grew more supportive of gun rights, for instance, while married to her now ex-husband, a U.S. Navy technician. She lost faith in social welfare programs she came to believe were misused. She opposed abortion after having children.

Reed plans to vote for a Republican for Congress this year.

“As I got older, I felt that I could be my own voice,” she said last month in Concord, N.H. Down the road from where Reed lives lies New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, a hiker’s paradise of evergreen thickets and snow-capped

lakes where young white voters make up about a quarter of the electorate, compared to 21 percent nationally.

The district’s House seat has changed parties five times in seven election cycles and is up for grabs this year after the Democratic incumbent declined to seek re-election.

New Hampshire’s Democrats have an early edge in voter enthusiasm after a string of victories in races for state legislative seats, said Christopher Galdieri, a politics professor at Saint Anselm College in Manchester.

At a campaign event at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, Mindi Messmer, one of eight Democrats running in the primary election touted her work as an environmental crusader.

But students in the crowd also raised many other issues, notably the local economy.

“People come to school here, and then they move away because they can’t get jobs,” said Acadia Spear, 18, of Portsmouth.

Spear said she would likely vote for a Democrat, but her peers nationally are increasingly looking to Republicans for economic leadership, according to the Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Millennials are almost evenly split this year over the question of which party has a better plan for the economy, with 34 percent picking the Democrats and 32 percent choosing Republicans.

That’s a shift from two years ago, when they said Democrats had the better plan by a 12-point margin.

In Manchester, the biggest city in New Hampshire’s 1st District, tattoo artist Ashley Matthias, 31, said she has not decided how she will vote but will support anyone who will make her health insurance more affordable.

As she drilled an eagle in black ink across a client’s shoulder blades, Matthias explained that it is cheaper to pay for her doctor’s visits out-of-pocket than to buy insurance through the government-run Obamacare exchange.

“You just hope nothing happens to you,” she said.

After the bruising loss in the presidential election of 2016, the Democratic Party learned it needed to reach young voters on their turf, including on social media and at college campuses, said Elizabeth Renda, who specializes in reaching young voters for the Democratic National Committee.

“Instead of having real conversations with them, we settled for TV ads,” Renda said of the 2016 failure.

Earlier this year, the DNC launched its “IWillVote” initiative, aimed in part at registering millennials to vote. The party also will run ads via social media and text, and it plans to send buses to college campuses on Election Day to bring students to the polls.

The Democratic National Committee declined to comment on the Reuters poll. Republican National Committee spokeswoman Cassie Smedile said the poll indicates that young voters “like what they’ve seen” from the party in power.

The Republican committee plans to target young voters in part through a pilot program to get out the vote at six college campuses, Smedile said.

In New Hampshire, Eddie Edwards, one of two Republicans running for Congress in the 1st District, said he pitches millennials on ways the government should help college graduates pay off their student loans. He also argues that public secondary schools must better prepare students to find jobs without attending college.

“This is a generation that has much more access to information than others,” he said. “Unless you’re addressing those issues that are important to them, it’s hard to get them involved.”

The Reuters/Ipsos poll was conducted online in English throughout the United States. It gathered about 65,000 responses in all during the first three months of 2018 and 2016, including 16,000 registered voters between the ages of 18 and 34 and nearly 11,000 registered white millennial voters.

The poll has a credibility interval of 1 percentage point, meaning that results may vary by about 1 percentage point in either direction.

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Colin Kaepernick Honored With Top Award From Amnesty International

Athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick has been honored with Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience Award for 2018. The award was officially presented at a ceremony in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 21, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the opening of Amnesty International’s national section in the country.

“The Ambassador of Conscience award celebrates the spirit of activism and exceptional courage, as embodied by Colin Kaepernick. He is an athlete who is now widely recognized for his activism because of his refusal to ignore or accept racial discrimination,” said Salil Shetty, Secretary General of Amnesty International.

“Just like the Ambassadors of Conscience before him, Colin Kaepernick chooses to speak out and inspire others despite the professional and personal risks. When high profile people choose to take a stand for human rights, it emboldens many others in their struggles against injustice. Kaepernick’s commitment is all the more remarkable because of the alarming levels of vitriol it has attracted from those in power.”

During the 2016 pre-season of the National Football League, Kaepernick knelt during the national See Kaepernick continued on page 12

Obama Foundation Announces Inaugural Fellowship Class The Obama Foundation has announced its inaugural 2018 Fellows class. This two-year, nonresidential program brings together 20 leaders representing 11 countries around the world who are creating transformational change on many of the world’s most pressing problems. The Fellowship will offer hands-on training, leadership development, and a powerful network for Fellows to amplify the impact of their work and inspire a wave of civic innovation.

The 2018 Obama Foundation Fellows come from a variety of disciplines, including healthcare, community organizing, technology, and the arts. These leaders apply their talents to a range of missions, such as empowering parents and teachers to improve our schools, ensuring deaf children have equal access to literacy tools, and working across the healthcare system to treat addiction.

Over the course of the two-year program, Obama Foundation Fellows will participate in four multi-day gatherings to collaborate with one another, connect with potential partners, and break down silos to advance their work. The first Fellows gathering will be in Chicago in May. Each Fellow will also develop and pursue with the Foundation a personalized plan to leverage the fellowship and Obama Foundation resources to take their work to the next level. As Fellows put their plans into action, the Obama Foundation will assist with access to mentors, coaches, and additional resources.

David Simas, CEO of the Obama Foundation stated, “By bringing these individuals together to work with the Obama Foundation, we hope to help amplify the work of our Fellows so it has a widespread impact. In September 2017, the Obama Foundation announced the Fellowship program and began accepting applications. More than 20,000 people from 191 countries applied. Chicagoans Dominique Jordan Turner, President of Chicago Scholar and Tiana Epps-Johnson, Founder of Center for Technology and Civic Life are two of the selected fellows.

A new class of Obama Foundation Fellows will be selected each year. The Obama Foundation will open applications this summer for its 2019 Fellows class. To learn more, please visit www.obama. org/fellowship or contact Elizabeth Kenigsberg at ekenigsberg@skdknick.com. A list of 2018 Obama Foundation Fellows can be found at: https://www.obama.org/fellowship/2018-fellows/. Sam Michel

Help the Omaha Star Find Its Missing Issues Complete the Nebraska State Historical Society Archives On June 2 representatives of the Nebraska State Historical Society took bound copies of some of the Omaha Star’s earliest issues with them to Lincoln. The five bound books will complete issues missing from the state archives for the past sixty years, ranging from September 17, 1938 through October 26, 1951.

The Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center (MDBMSC) Board is working with the Nebraska Historical Society to create a complete Library Archive of the past and current issues of the Omaha Star. Although many years of newspapers have been microfilmed by the Omaha Public Library and the Nebraska Historical Society, many issues are missing. We are asking readers, who may have copies of the issues that are listed, to please bring them to the Omaha Star to be microfilmed. The issues will be returned to you.

The MDBMSC was formed to continue the legacy of Mildred Brown the founder and publisher of the Omaha Star. The purpose of the Study Center is to provide area students with scholarship support and opportunities to envision career possibilities in journalism and communications through educational programs, field trips, tutoring and mentoring. They are also provided access to resources and inspirational archive materials.

The Omaha Star and its affiliated foundation, the Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center, are seeking any copies of the following issues: July 8, 1939 to Mar. 15, 1940 May 3, 1940 July 4, 1952 June 29, 1962 Feb. 14, 1964 Apr. 29, 1967 Feb. 29, 1968 Mar. 21, 1968 to Mar. 28, 1968 May 2, 1968 May 23, 1968 July 18, 1968 Aug. 8, 1968 to Aug. 15, 1968 Nov. 14, 1968 May 29, 1969

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Brown God Spring program and a valid membership must have minds, give to you Mildred wish aunt now of and We here fee is $30.00 devoted to the work card. Our the people and for the people. that will be valid Club hours are its was per edition was expired. Some of submitted by from 3-8 p.m.

Jan. 4 - May the Omaha Star dedicates For more Club the churches in the community, 7. Our to have you know that and ask for Mr. you have been supthe general public in information call Dave 342-2300 existence to the task of serving the pastors.

Happy New Year Felici, Unit Director. porters almost from It shall be our policy the struggle for and we hope to Among her concerns was every way humanly possible.

Others of see you at the the start.

Brown’s primary path of duty in the behalf Club! racial equality. Mildred to move in an unerring became supporters it already had. She worked bringing to you the local Star was in selling Many others became supportfoothold in Omaha than early role in the Omaha Black America in Omaha, for equalas the years went by. sincere it, as well as the national an excellent salespermany organizations to work you I want to give my news of the city as we find of tirelessly with of ads. She was not only the National The African American ers recently. To all of backing for the welfare could use the ads as a tool She was a member of son; she found that she highlights, promoting and to ity and peace.

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To RSVP or for Since the recent recession, to...the King them to apply for jobs that begin to build. Give the and also She more Science & Technology Science Fair. this State can this happen? and reading support and in Bellevue, Nebraska. for the De Porres Club, rollerStudents wrote at Offutt Air Force Base tion by way of subscribing an emotional, financial Magnet students remem- the spokeswoman in the Omaha Star building after school congratulate detailed the paper has also been in turn will build an enterpersevere.

Washington, who is widely it to meet who won awards we will assure you that we d the eight Award reports, conducted experiments and a hired Charles but we are determined to their own facility. reporter and allowed times a at for as mouthpiece support emony. Pictured a to their coaster rights, funds civil of projects for out of Excellence and presented the club ran in to contact us concerning are the Awards bered for his work prise worthy of consideration, winners and in the commua display board the annual 7th & 8th grade Alec Williams; I encourage the public who was the executive 25 first place spent countless hours working fifty commuLuke Armitage; of Excellence winners (l or even if you want to to at least two columnist. Whitney Young, force for the people of Omaha. winners with before eventu- She to r): hundred and Emily Beck; complaints, recommendations are certainly apprecithe Star as a mouthpiece of the Omaha Urban League and Katie Cramer. Nick Schultz; Ian Brummel; a Breakfast of Champions judges. The nity, receiving over one In addition to offering us. Your comments in Omaha, the secretary of the National the “Unsung Heroine director awards cerMadeleine Dangerfield including compliment community executive awards, the community nity service ally becoming for the African-American in behalf of the ; Martha Winterer; by the NAACP, one of editorials. the community to realize ated. The staff is working Award” for service awarded Urban League, contributed Gilberts also encouraged a better and more enlighten honored power 16,000 Africanboycotts to call attention only thirty-five people in the country to be and trying to always have The country’s The paper supported and is an outstanding the positive effect the buying was cater largest film Our staff is very small, and her staff were often with this award by the time of her death. She paper. if they would carefully she and have festival for you. could children and to discrimination, Americans working to satisfy including traditional, teens will be Lyndon B. Johnson as a businesses that employed team and they are always to making stop in Omaha also appointed by President their purchases only to CGI, collage support base and I wish well. beginning in January a tour stop-motion styles.

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and Engage, Business Success “Power to Lead: Leverage, for the Perpetual stewardship. the theme Adopt & Deliver” was Winters advised the in Leadership steps to 3rd Annual Women of Color Awards group of eight Summit & legacy of Leadership at the Inclusion on their per25, 2010 jourLuncheon held on June Center. sonal diversity Holiday Inn Central Conventionluncheon neys; the Over 200 people attended 1. Know self first – was Marywhere the keynote speaker am I? What do I of CEO’s Who Who Quaites-Ferris, Dr. Marguerita Frances Winters, Author for? What makes (L-R) Tanya Cook, Vicki from the Heart stand Get It; Diversity Leadership Leadership Award Recipients: Winters me “me”? the of Crowder President and Soul and Washington, Annette 2. Value self – What can become? enhance who I am and gifts?

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How are other ences Inclusion are my unique 5. Learn about others – What can learn from differences? circle to Ms Winters spoke on Women’s is my best self? your different from me? How today. She gave Who 4 . individuals/groups 7. Include others – Expand in the business world 3. Acknowledge your Tawanna Black and Dr. Winters continued on page 2 to sustained sucmy are they the same? examples of eight steps How do differ- See Leadership to change – What are prejudices – In what 6. Value differences – contribute to Open yourself be my best self? cess: Motivation, Passion/commitment, do I exclude? How do I opportunities to grow? To Magnitude of the ways What are my blind spots?

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anthem, as a respectful way of calling for the country to protect and uphold the rights of all its people. The bold move was a response to the disproportionate numbers of Black people being killed by police. It sparked a movement that follows a long tradition of non-violent protests that have made history.

While the polarized response to the “take-a-knee” protest has ignited a debate about the right to protest and free speech, Kaepernick has remained focused on highlighting the injustices that moved him to act. His charity, the Colin Kaepernick Foundation, works to fight oppression around the world through education and social activism, including through free “Know Your Rights” camps which educate and empower young people.

“I would like to thank Amnesty International for the Ambassador of Conscience Award. But in truth, this is an award that I share with all of the countless people throughout the world combating the human rights violations of police officers, and their uses of oppressive and excessive force. To quote Malcolm X, when he said that he, ‘will join in with anyone – I don’t care what color you are – as long as you want to change this miserable condition that exists on this earth,’ I am here to join with you all in this battle against police violence,” said Kaepernick.

“While taking a knee is a physical display that challenges the merits of who is excluded from the notion of freedom, liberty, and justice for all, the protest is also rooted in a convergence of my moralistic beliefs, and my love for the people.”

Eric Reid, professional football player and Kaepernick’s former teammate, continued to show his support, as he presented Kaepernick with the Ambassador of Conscience award.

The Ambassador of Conscience Award is Amnesty International’s highest honor, recognizing individuals who have promoted and enhanced the cause of human rights through their lives and by example.

Lynching Memorial Opening Parallels Today’s Killings

“We’re dealing with police violence. We deal with these huge disparities in our criminal justice system. You know, if everything was wonderful you could ask the question, ‘Why would you talk about the difficult past?’ But everything is not wonderful.”

Hundreds of people lined up in the rain to experience a long overdue piece of American history and honor the lives lost to lynching at the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama on April 26.

The Equal Justice Initiative, sponsor of this project, has documented more than 4,000 “racial terror” lynchings in the United States between 1877 and 1950.

The first memorial honoring the victims includes sculptures and art depicting the terror Blacks faced; 800 six-foot steel, engraved monuments to symbolize the victims; writings and words of Toni Morrison and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; and a final artwork by Hank Willis Thomas capturing the modern-day racial bias and violence embedded in the criminal justice system and law enforcement.

Among memorial visitors were civil right activist Rev. Jesse Jackson and film director Ava DuVernay. According to the Chicago Tribune, Jackson said it would help dispel the American silence on lynchings, highlighting that whites wouldn’t talk about it because of shame and Blacks wouldn’t talk about it because of fear.

The “60 Minutes Overtime” on the memorial just three weeks earlier was reported by Oprah Winfrey, who stated during her viewing of the slavery sculpture, “This is searingly powerful.”

DuVernay, quoted by the Chicago Tribune, said: “This place has scratched a scab.”

The Montgomery Downtown business association’s President, Clay McInnis, who is white, offered his thoughts to NPR in reference to his own family connection to the history that included a grandfather who supported segregation and a friend who dismantled it. “How do you reconcile that on the third generation?” he asked.

“You have conversations about it.”

A place to start: The Montgomery Advertiser,

the local newspaper, apologized for its racist history of coverage between the 1870s and 1950s by publishing the names of over 300 lynching victims on Thursday, the same day as the memorial opening. “Our Shame: the sins of our past laid bare for all to see. We were wrong,” the paper wrote.

The innumerable killings of unarmed Black men and the robbing of Black families of fathers, mothers, and children today not only strongly resemble the history of lynchings, but also bring up the discomfort and visceral reactions that many have not reckoned with.

Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and the man who spearheaded this project, told NPR: “There’s a lot of conflict.

There’s a lot of tension. We’re dealing with police violence. We deal with these huge disparities in our criminal justice system. You know, if everything was wonderful you could ask the question, ‘Why would you talk about the difficult past?’ But everything is not wonderful.”

WFSA, a local news station, interviewed a white man who had gone to see the Legacy Museum downtown, also part of the EJI project, located at the place of a former slave warehouse.

He talked about how he was overwhelmed by the experience and that “Slavery is alive in a new way today.”

Reactions on social media were reflective of the memorial’s power and the work that is continuing toward progress.

During a launch event, the Peace and Justice Summit, Marian Wright Edelman, activist and founder of the Children’s Defense Fund, urged the audience to continue their activism beyond the day’s events on issues like ending child poverty and gun violence, according to the Chicago Tribune: “Don’t come here and celebrate the museum ... when we’re letting things happen on an even greater scale.”

Perhaps the reason to honor and witness the horrific experiences of our ancestors is to seal in our minds the unacceptable killings of Blacks today, and the work we ALL have to do now to stop repeating the past.

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‘BlacKkKlansman’ Taking Willmott from Kansas to Cannes

In this 1922 image, three Klansmen stand beside a car driven by fellow members at a parade through counties in Northern Virginia. Credit: Library of Congress, National Photo Co. Collection.

It’s the wave of populist nationalism buoying the political fortunes of President Donald Trump and France’s Marine Le Pen, among others, that will deliver Kansas filmmaker Kevin Willmott to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean this month when the film he co-wrote with Spike Lee, “BlackKklansman,” is featured in the competition at the Cannes Film Festival.

It’s the professor of film & media studies’ second co-screenwriting credit on a Spike Lee Joint – after 2015s “Chi-Raq.” They have adapted a 2014 memoir by Ron Stallworth, the first black police officer in Colorado Springs, Colo., in which he tells how he infiltrated a cell of the virulently white supremacist Ku Klux Klan.

The actual incidents took place in 1979, and the film is set in that time, but Willmott says the stranger-than-fiction story resonates with today’s political and racial climate.

“Some stuff you can’t make up,” Willmott said. “Every day we get reminded of that in various ways.”

Willmott said that, like his previous films “C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America” (2004) and “Destination: Planet Negro” (2013), “BlacKkKlansman” strikes a balance between comedy and drama while trying to say something real about race relations.

“Unfortunately, there are a lot of connections to today,” Willmott said. “‘BlacKkKlansman’ feels very much about the Klan today.”

Willmott cited the white nationalist protest in Charlottesville, Va., last year, during which counter protester Heather Heyer was killed, and President Trump’s subsequent comments placed blame on “both sides.” Then there’s the ongoing controversy about removing various Confederate monuments.

“It’s still very much this fight about what America are we going to live in; what America are we going to believe in?” Willmott said.

“The metaphor I keep using is, ‘Are we going to be the C.S.A. or the U.S.A.?’ That seems to be the real dilemma in American life and always has been. We have two choices: Are you going “Black Klansman” memoir to expand freedom, or are you going to limit or reduce freedom? author Ron Stallworth, The U.S.A. wants to expand freedom. It wants to give women courtesy of the author. their proper place, bring the gay community in and acknowledge transgender people, and the C.S.A. comes in and wants to limit those things. And that is the fight for democracy we keep having. It seems like that is just the American struggle.”

Willmott recalled that when he was student body president at Marymount College in the late 1970s, former Klan leader David Duke wrote seeking an invitation to speak on campus as part of his thennew group, the National Association for the Advancement of White People. That, Willmott said, marked the beginning of the infiltration of Klan-like ideas into the mainstream of American politics.

“We think of the Klan today as just a small group of yahoos,” Willmott said. “But, unfortunately … their numbers are growing right now because of the president’s support of them.

“And I’m just going to say it like that, because it’s true. When you equate people that are protesting Nazis and the Klan and you say that there are good people there, too – when the president says that, it sends a message to that small group of people that are trying to keep their insane organization going.

That really instills them with courage and energy.

“That’s the new Klan, with the hood off,” he said. “It talks about immigration, affirmative action and entitlement programs. It talks about American values a lot. Even the slogan that the president uses, America First, which was a Klan slogan in the 1920s. So they sell this profound patriotism and love of America combined with fear of the other. … That’s why you see Klan endorsing President Trump. They wanted to merge themselves with mainstream as much as possible.

“That’s what makes the president acknowledging them in Charlottesville such a profound mistake. Because they’ve been looking for that kind of legitimacy since they took their hoods off, and Trump gave them that.

“Right now they feel they can come out of the dark, take the stage and sell their propaganda,” Willmott said. “And the thing is that most of us know they will never take over America. The threat is always how their message infiltrates the mainstream in little KU Professor Kevin Willmott. drops.

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“That’s one of the messages of the film; that this is not just happening in the United States right now, but it’s happening all over the world. Marine Le Pen almost won in France, and she’s selling this horrible, anti-Semitic, hate-immigrants kind of message. It’s happening in a bunch of different countries in Europe right now. …

“The fact that that kind of far-right-wing stuff is happening all over the world may be one of the reasons Cannes is interested in the film,” he said.

The Cannes Film Festival runs May 8-19, and the film is set to open in the U.S. on Aug. 10, the anniversary of the Charlottesville neo-Nazi march. The screening time and date for “BlacKkKlansman” in Cannes had yet to be set, Willmott said. He’s looking forward to networking and to meeting his hero, French New Wave auteur Jean-Luc Godard, who also has a film in the competition.

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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 ministry of Salemservice because they were Cornell William the contract 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. ended on June holding a parade Wade Sr., had 1966 that Brooks began 30. the idea of his Wanting to shineto celebrate Salem’s annual President in May tenure as NAACP Derrick Johnson youth a spotlight on of 2014.

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“I am thrilled a quickly began drill team was formed. The Derrick Johnson to announce that my friend girls choreographing 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 people individual to guide or transition period,” found their the said Leon Russell, NAACP through this niche and after board of the NAACP. their the chairman of the first performance, “Derrick’s longtime encouraged him to take decisive service with the Association Rev. will allow action to deal Wade to make will also serve with daily challenges. as the primary the drill He 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 continued on t-shirts worn by the Carolina blue Although page 2 current and alumni illness members as Jeanpierre and keeps Hicks on the sideline, they filled the Jeffrey co-directors Synceree street. as they carry on the Riggs look to her for guidance legacy. and leadership

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Others have the feeling them receive the only gifts they hiring practices through Americans we will give in 1989, the Omaha Star divorced in 1943, and tise because as African At the time of her death Mildred and Edward Gilbert in Star readers look at the 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 or think our readers “Why then do Negro publishers of his press, all of operating black-owned refuse 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 continue forces, Why they don’t? If they people in the black commuthe mercy of the powerful of at advertise be not will do that youth accomplishments our the 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 She guided the newspa- a challenge to herself and her staff, “that no chants advertisers, contributing labeled “troublemakers.” pride and community charity. not of the continued existence eras of the Civil Rights cause shall lack a champion and that evil shall week in order to continue through the tumultuous who lend support to making neighborhood family per staff were On the occasion per to the demonstrations Your help is greatly appreciMildred Brown and her in to foster a sense of community. Ms. Brown again Movement, from segregation the Omaha Star possible. for late go unopposed.” of their community, Brown to the racial unrest of the bright and continued future of the 1950s and 1960s, of the Star’s ninth anniversary, ated. I look forward to a the certainly champions outspoken voice in the wildercommunity, congratulated The Omaha Star reported She was an 1960s and early 1970s. pledged her support to the the Star in the Omaha community.. both locally particular. tortuous gains of their emancipation not of its businesses and that the and the tragedies that occurred ness triumphs North Omaha on the growth end. not her that for was toward up this advice tirelessly Mildred Brown are lost, and she worked and throughout the nation. fast development, and offered get any further a interested in letting discrimination neighbors. wishes to urge that you The Star on its anniversary

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On Jan. 4 the North Omaha Boys & Girls new and old Club Club opened members. The its doors to a new year with Club staff looks new Club parents forward to beginning age appropriate and members. programs for We offer a variety kids ages gram areas such of as, Sports, Fitness, 6-18. We offer five core Leadership Development, pro& Recreation, Character & Education & Career Life Skills, and Development, The Health & from certain schools Arts. We are also offering FREE transportation In order to qualify in the Omaha metro area (please a paid program for this special service all Club call for a listing). membership fee members Spring program and a valid membership must have fee is $30.00 card. Our that will be valid Club hours are from 3-8 p.m.

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May 4 – Catholic Charities will provide families and individuals fresh produce, bakery and meat items at a mobile food pantry event from 10 a.m. - noon at St. Peter’s Catholic Church (27th & Leavenworth).

May 5 – Participate in the 5th Annual My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) Spring Honors Walk at Benson park pavilion, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This walk honors those who have lost their lives to breast cancer, while celebrating with those who are still in the fight. Register today to walk individually, or as a team! T-shirts are available but there is a limited amount. Paper forms can be picked up at the MSK office, 5620 Ames Ave. For more info contact MaxCine Jackson 402-541-5803.

May 5 – Compassion In Action will host “It’s Happening,” an Omaha Gives concert event at Mission Church, 3401 Patrick Ave, from 6-8 p.m. Featured artists include Camille Metoyer, Carol Jeanpierre, Jim & Suzie Merts, Leland Mickles, Jevon Vonte, and Latrice MicklesBrown. For more info, contact Teela Mickles at 402-515-5277 or teela@compassioninactioninc. com May 8 – “Wading Into Whiteness,” 2nd in a series of Advanced Cultural Humility Workshops, will be held on the 3rd floor of MCC North Express, 2112 N. 30th St., from 6-9 p.m. The workshop goal is to build bridges and improve cross-cultural communication in a diverse world. To register: https://coned.mccneb.edu/ CourseStatus.awp?&course=18APEVNT004 May 12 – The Silkies Hike, a free, veterans only event, was built on the premise that camaraderie and humor will save lives. The connections and bonds made during hikes become the support network veterans often need to fight the war at home. The Irreverent Warriors ask that you put the gun back on safe, place it back on the nightstand, and stick around a bit longer. THE WALK IS THE CURE. The hike begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Gene Leahy Mall, 1302 Farnam St. Pre-register at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/irreverent-warriorssilkies-hike-omaha-tickets-44091965255. For more information, visit Silkies Hike Omaha on Facebook or silkieshikeomaha@gmail.com May 12 – Join Neighborhood Action And Facts (NAAF) on a walk to explore community improvements and connectivity from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Bring your walking shoes. The rain-orshine walk begins at Salvation Army, 2424 Pratt St., after a brief NAAF neighborhood meeting from 12-12:30 p.m. Register at this link: https:// tinyurl.com/NAAFBlockTalk

‘The Mountaintop’ Opens Today at Playhouse

Plunkett as Dr. King and Zaleski as Camae “The Mountaintop,” a play about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will run today (Friday) through May 27 in the Howard Drew Theatre at Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St. An Olivier Award-winning work of historical fiction, “The Mountaintop” imagines the final night in the life of Dr. King. After giving his speech, “The Mountaintop,” Dr. King returns to his room at the Lorraine Motel. When Camae, a mysterious woman with a secret agenda, pays a visit to Dr. King, the resulting confrontation imaginatively explores destiny, legacy and mortality.

Show times are Thursdays - Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., and Sundays, 2 p.m.

Adult, student and group tickets are available at the OCP Box Office, by phoning 402-553-0800 or online at OmahaPlayhouse.com or www.

TicketOmaha.com. Ticket prices are subject to change based on performance date, seat location and ticket demand.

Donte’ Plunkett will portray Dr. King and Catie Zaleski will play Camae. Denise Chapman is the director.

The production is sponsored by the Friends of the Playhouse and The Reader.

Disclaimer: Contains dialogue related to racial tension and adult language.

May 13 – HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! May 15 – Florence AARP chapter 2269 will host HELP Adult Services at their monthly lunch meeting at Mount View Presbyterian Church, 5308 Hartman Ave. Lunch begins at noon and the program follows at 12:45. Rides are available by phoning Ruth Kruse at 402-4534825 or Marge Willard at 402-455-8401. AARP membership is not required.

May 15 – Andrew Goldsweig, M.D., an assistant professor in the department of cardiology at the UNMC and an interventional cardiologist with Nebraska Medicine, will discuss minimally invasive surgical options for people who have structural heart disease, at the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m. at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Pizza will be provided for the first 50 people. For more info, go to www.unmc.edu/sciencecafe.

May 17 – Cathy Hughes street naming ceremony will be held at the Fontenelle park pavilion, 4405 Fontenelle Blvd, at 11 a.m.

The public is invited to help honor this native Omahan.

May 18 – Radio One and TV One Founder and Chairman, Cathy Hughes, will be the keynote speaker for the Empowerment Network’s 11th annual ReBuilding the Village Conference Economic Empowerment Luncheon at Hilton Omaha Downtown, 1001 Cass St. The luncheon will be held from 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Registration deadline is May 13. Register at: https://events. r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventR May 18 – Cathy Hughes will become the 157th Face on the Barroom Floor at the Omaha Press Club. Cocktails will be available at 5:30 p.m. Dinner begins at 6:00. Phone 402-345-8008 to make a reservation. The event is open to the public. Cost, which includes dinner, is $50 for members and $60 for non-members. You will be asked for a membership number or credit card number when you make your reservation.

May 27 – Expand Your Horizons at a series of informative gatherings sponsored by the Social Justice Committee of the Notre Dame Sisters and Associates. The May topic is Nebraska’s Death Penalty – Then and Now – Current Legal Challenges. Discuss and understand the current legal challenges to Nebraska’s Death Penalty with Amy Miller, Legal Director of ACLU of Nebraska and Matt Maly, Operations Coordinator for Nebraskans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (NADP). The gathering will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Housing, Senior Center, 3439 State St. For more info, phone 402-455-2994.

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It will be “One Mother Of A Show: Live In Benson” featuring Tammy Tyree & Her Mother Lovin Band at the Opollo Music Hall on May 11 and 12.

Enjoy a Mother’s Day weekend of old skool groovin’ and great performances celebrating Omaha legendary hit makers like Buddy Miles, Maxayn Lewis and Lalomie Washburn.

Her Mother Lovin Band includes The Harris Brothers [Donald, Leonard and Kevin] on sax, keyboards, trombone and vocals; drummer Andre Stennis; guitarist Groovin’ Grover Lipkins; bassist Derek Sanders; LaShanna Adams and Tammy Tyree on vocals and a few surprise guests.

The Opollo Music Hall is in the heart of Benson at 6052 Maple St. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.; the show runs from 9 p.m. till 1 a.m.

Tickets are available online at Eventbrite.com or at the door.

A portion of the ticket sales will benefit the Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center scholarship fund.

It takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes a village to heal the heart. Healing the heart begins with a blossom of hope.

Black Men United (BMU) is once again challenging the city of Omaha to have No Murders in May. In honor of the mothers and grandmothers who have lost their children and loved ones to violence, BMU will host their 5th annual “No Murders in May” Mother’s Day Luncheon on May 12 at 11:30 a.m. at 75 North, Highlander Accelerator Building, 2112 N. 30th St. The community is invited to join them to enjoy a delicious lunch, fellowship and love.

Because so many tragedies have hit home in our community and across the city of Omaha, BMU wants to take this time to show city-wide support to those who continue to grieve and feel hopelessness. Mother’s Day is a day of the year that people come together to celebrate all mothers around the world. It’s a day that is supposed to bring joy, recognition, love and appreciation to these incredible women that do so much for

humanity. For those who have experienced the death of one or more children, this day can often bring up feelings of isolation, unworthiness, pain and sadness. This luncheon will give mothers and grandmothers a sense of recognition, belonging and encouragement. This year’s keynote speaker, Buffy Bush Porter, is the founder of Families of the Stolen (FOTS), a community grief support organization for families affected by violence and loss, EFH provider for the Autism Center of Nebraska and Director of Community Engagement for More Than Just a Village Academy.

The phenomenal women honorees, Patricia Big Mama Barron and Shawntel Mallory Smith, have exemplified their commitment to children, women, their families and their community. Patricia Barron’s posthumous award will be accepted by her daughter, Gladys Harrison.

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All comments can be submitted to fairhousing2018@ gmail.com or mailed to the City of Omaha Planning Department 1819 Farnam Street Suite 1111 Omaha, NE 68183. A public meeting will be held to present information included in the assessment, answer questions, and receive comments on Saturday, May 19th.

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The Heartland Family Service Ruth K. Solomon Girls Program will offer their Girls Summer Enrichment Academy June 4 - July 27 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6340 N. 30th St. The Academy focuses on education, arts and leadership, while providing a safe environment that empowers our young ladies to be their very best. Our emphasis for this summer will be on maintaining and improving academic success, implementing leadership and community art

projects, while helping the girls build positive social skills.

Enrollment is now open to girls ages 5-18 years old. To register, visit HeartlandFamilyService. org/Child-and-Family/Ruth-K-Solomon-GirlsProgram. Registration fees are on a sliding scale.

The registration deadline is May 14. For more information, contact Che Orduna at 402-4577772 or COrduna@HeartlandFamilyService. org.

55th Anniversary of Birmingham Children’s Crusade Commemorated

WASHINGTON /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Today (Friday) through Sunday, Jack and Jill of America Inc. is partnering with the Children’s Defense Fund to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the historic 1963 Children’s Crusade in Birmingham, Ala. The event honors one of the most inspiring and courageous acts of resistance and peaceful protest by children and is drawing over 2,000 youth and families from across the country to the Birmingham Civil Rights District in the city that played a pivotal role in changing the course of history.

On May 2, 1963, thousands of students left their classrooms and gathered at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham to participate in a nonviolent protest against segregation, racism, and social injustices. The next day Birmingham police, led by infamous commissioner of public safety Bull Connor, brought out fire hoses and attack dogs and turned them on the children.

It was a scene that caused headlines across the nation and around the world.

The three-day anniversary event focuses on experiential learning supported by the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Young people will gain a better understanding of the similarities between events then and now, embracing their power to demand and lead social change through safe, social activism, especially in today’s racially

charged climate.

Participants will listen to, learn from, and interact with courageous foot soldiers of the 1963 Children’s Crusade. Carole Robertson, one of the four girls murdered at Birmingham’s Sixteenth Street Baptist Church by bombs planted by White supremacists in September 1963, was a member of Jack and Jill, and this event will honor their memory during a special Power of Children Program with Children’s Defense Fund President Marian Wright Edelman and Yolanda Renee King.

“This Children’s Crusade is a new chance to remember, honor, and follow the example of the children who were the frontline soldiers and transforming catalysts in America’s greatest moral movement of the twentieth century – the movement for civil rights and equal justice. We owe those extraordinary children and youth a debt of responsibility and gratitude.

It will also remind today’s children that they are not just citizens in waiting, but at this critical national time they have their own stake in freedom and justice and they too can be transforming agents for change. I’m so happy to see this new Children’s Crusade to end the violence of guns and poverty by nonviolent means. It’s way past time to protect children and not guns,” said Edelman.

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The program, not only provides financial aid to assist with tuition and book, but also matches students with mentors who can offer guidance and support.

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They must also be full-time students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth science at an accredited college or university.

To qualify, applicants must demonstrate academic and personal strengths and are required to submit a statement of academic and career goals. They also must submit two letters of recommendation, their high school and college transcripts, and their SAT or ACT scores.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in JUNE of each year, and the award amount is usually $6,000.

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RESTORE YOUR VOICE, YOUR POWER, YOUR VOTE! NEBRASKA LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS The Law

automatically restores voting rights to felons two years after they have completed their entire sentence,

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