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OPS Superintendent Lays Out 90-Day Entry Plan Omaha Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Logan has recently launched the 90-day Entry Plan which serves as a framework for strategic goals of the district moving forward. “As I learn more about the district’s strengths and opportunities to grow and build upon our shared vision for the future, it is important that I provide a clear and transparent entry plan that explains the goals, objectives and activities of my early work in Omaha,” said Logan. Prior to July, her official start date, Dr. Logan visited more than 60 schools and programs, surveying issues around organizational culture and capacity, governance, student achievement, budgets and Community Relations. Each visit provided details on opportunities for building a stronger network of support within OPS. Following her visits, Dr. Logan has developed a thorough plan, which includes four overarching goals. Goal 1: Establish a collaborative, positive, and productive working relationship with the Omaha Public Schools Board of Education that ensures a collaborative Governance Team with a common, united purpose. • Developing a governance team to ensure the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students.
The Omaha Section - National Council of Negro Women Inc. is celebrating 39 years of service in the Omaha community with its annual Mary McLeod Bethune Awards Luncheon on Aug. 11. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. and is being held at the Pastor Williams University of Nebraska at Omaha, Thompson Alumni Center, 6705 Dodge St. The dynamic keynote speaker, Pastor Lynnell Williams, is the First Lady and Executive Pastor, Ambassadors Worship Center. This year’s theme is “Embracing the Next Generation of Change Agents while Celebrating Inclusion and Diversity.” For more information or to obtain tickets, contact Perlie Whitley at 402-320-0375. The mission of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is to lead, develop and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities. NCNW fulfills its mission through research, advocacy and national and community-based services and programs on issues of health, education, and economic empowerment. NCNW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please like them on Facebook at Omaha Section-NCNW, Inc., and follow them on Twitter @OmahaNCNW.
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• Identify and implement effective communication practices and protocols between the Board and the Superintendent to establish an effective working relationship with each individual member of the Board. • Identify policy priorities aligned with the district’s strategic plan for the incoming school year. Goal 2: Establish trust and confidence through open and honest communication and positive relationships among stakeholder groups. • Review current and future bond projects as they align with the Facilities Capital Plan to understand our long- term project See Logan continued on page 2
Film Streams Offers Free, Collaborative Screening of ‘Quest’
On Aug. 6 at 7 p.m., Film Streams and the Urban League of Nebraska will present a free screening of “Quest” at the Ruth Sokolof Theater, 1340 Mike Fahey St., followed by a post-show discussion with North Omaha community leaders, facilitated by Ashlei Spivey. Filmed with vérité intimacy for nearly a decade, “Quest” is the moving portrait of a North Philadelphia family. Beginning at the dawn of the Obama presidency, Christopher “Quest” Rainey, and his wife, Christine’a “Ma Quest,” raise a family while nurturing a community of hip hop artists in their home music studio. It’s a safe space where all are welcome, but this creative sanctuary can’t always shield them from the strife that grips their neighborhood. Epic in scope, “Quest” is a vivid illumination of race and class in America, and this one-time screening will provide an opportunity to better understand the love, healing and hope happening within the North Omaha community. Starting at 6 p.m., prior to the film, representatives from various North Omaha community organizations will be available to provide information about their impact in these historic neighborhoods. Following the film, Ashlei Spivey will guide discussion along with Precious McKesson, President of North Omaha Neighborhood Alliance; Tommy Young-
Dennis, Prevention & Outreach Specialist with Nebraska AIDS Project; and Leo Louis II, community organizer with the Malcolm X Foundation. Free tickets for this one-time screening are limited to two per patron and can be reserved at http:// bit. ly/2L8ltq2 or through either the Ruth Sokolof Theater or Dundee Theater box office. Reserved tickets must be claimed or presented (for print-at-home tickets) by 6:45 p.m. on the night of the event to guarantee admission. Any unclaimed tickets will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis to patrons on the wait list. For more information, questions or requests, contact Patrick Kinney at 402933-0259 x11 or patrick@filmstreams. org. The screening and discussion are part of Film Streams’ Community Development Program, which facilitates partnerships with other nonprofits and community groups on film-related events that speak to their missions and programming. Each quarter, Film Streams’ Community Development Committee reviews proposals for special screenings and programs. Deadlines for proposals are Jan. 2 (for April-June events), April 1 (for July-September), July 1 (for OctoberDecember) and Oct. 1 (for JanuaryMarch).
Omaha Star 80th Anniversary Gala and Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center Awards The Omaha Star, a Nebraska publishing landmark, celebrated 80 years of success and community outreach on July 15 at the Hilton Hotel Downtown Omaha. The gala event also honored the achievements of the Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center (MDBMSC), the non-profit auxiliary of The Omaha Star, that has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to African American students pursuing careers in journalism and mass communications. The ballroom was filled with a who’s-who of Omaha and Nebraska notables and included a number of guests from around the nation. There were special commemorations of founding publisher, Mildred D. Brown, and her niece, Dr. Marguerita Washington, as well as current publisher and managing editor, Phyllis Hicks. Mrs. Brown started The Omaha Star in 1938 and was publisher for 50 years, until she passed in 1988. She bequeathed
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the newspaper to her niece, Dr. Washington, who walked away from an outstanding career in education, to run the newspaper for the next 29 years. Dr. Washington, who passed in 2016, passed the baton to Phyllis Hicks, who continues to carry the flame. The evening’s Mistress of Ceremony, KETV-7 Traffic to Go Reporter, Laurann Robinson, eloquently guided the gala’s program. Johnny Rodgers was an Honorary Co-Chairperson of the gala. Rodgers is the 1972 Heisman Trophy Winner and a member of the College Football Hall of Fame (2000). Honorary Co-Chair Roberta Wilhelm has been the executive director of Omaha Girls, Inc. of Omaha since 2003. There, she helps inspire girls to be “Strong, Smart and Bold.” The keynote speaker, just 18 years old, was Gabrielle Jordan, an accomplished speaker, youth developer and owner of Jewelz of
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Jordan, a luxury jewelry business. Jordan is co-founder of the ExCel Youth Mentoring Institute, a youthbased online mentoring organization providing mentorship opportunities and educational resources for entrepreneurship and leadership development. She is also author of an Amazon.com best-selling book, “The Making of a Young Entrepreneur: A Kids Guide to Developing the MindSet for Success.” Jordan reminded the predominately adult audience of the power of overcoming fear of failure. She insists that failure is absolutely essential to success in life because, the only true failure is to never try. She recalled reading the monumental self-development classic, “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Dr. Spencer Johnson. She said, “Dr. Johnson asked a question I had never considered until reading his book. He asked, ‘What would you do in life if you had See Gala continued on page 2
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• Increase personal knowledge and understanding of OPS and the community, including its culture, traditions and history. • Establish positive and productive working relationships with OPS’ students, families and staff. • Establish a positive, professional and collaborative relationship with bargaining units and professional associations. • Establish positive, professional and collaborative relationships with elected officials, community, faith community and philanthropic leadership. • Promote opportunities to share the district’s continuous improvement efforts within the community and enhance advocacy for the district.
• Enhance focus of the District leadership team. • Review processes that focus on continuous improvement for each OPS staff member. • Determine alignment of each department’s work with student-focused agenda.
Goal 4: Review and study District-wide fiscal and overall organizational health. • Review and study the district’s budget and financial portfolio. • Review and analyze current organizational systems and structures.
Each of these goals includes specific activities to ensure a smooth transition into the role with a focus on transparency. Dr. Logan will provide a report of what she has learned sometime in mid to late October. Follow Dr. Logan on social media on Twitter (@OPS_LoganSupt) and visit https://bit.ly/2NFLSct for more details. Want to keep current with what’s happening in Omaha Public Schools? Subscribe to OPS e-newsletters, the Board Digest (bi-monthly) and INSIDE OPS (monthly) here: https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/GK3WBFK
Several awards were presented at the gala. They included: The 2018 Mildred D. Brown Pioneer Award, presented to the family of “The Omaha Guide founder,” C.C. Galloway. Under Galloway, “The Omaha Guide” became one of the largest African American newspaper in the country, with a focus on social and political views and was a inspiration to Mildred Brown’s development of The Omaha Star. The 2018 Mildred D. Brown Legacy Award, presented to Janice Gilmore, a senior veteran columnist for the Omaha World-Herald, as well as a former educator and speaker. She also contributes to “Revive! Omaha,” an African-American lifestyle and community empowerment magazine. She is also the author of an inspirational children’s book, “Cool Kids Live in Omaha,” and a book about grief, “When Someone You Love Dies.” The 2018 Torch Bearer Award, presented Yolanda Barney, Co-Publisher of “Revive! Omaha,” and Vice President of SMB Enterprises, parent company to “Revive! Omaha.” Barney has over 20 years in the
publishing and media industry. The 2018 Shining Star Award, presented to CNN Political Commentator, Symone Sanders. At age 25, Sanders became the youngest presidential candidate press secretary in American history. In 2016, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders appointed Sanders to be his voice to the public. The 2018 Rising Star Award, awarded to 19-year-old, Candide Villard. Villard stirred the audience with an outstanding vocal performance of Audra Day’s “Rise Up.” The Creighton University Junior is an intern for the MDBMSC, where she is enriching her journalism degree with real world experience. After her rousing rendition of Day’s mega-hit, John Pierce, President of the MDBMSC and retired Creighton University executive administrator, surprised the talented Villard with an additional $1,000.00 bonus to her MDBMSC scholarship package. For in-depth interviews with some of the awardees and attendees of the gala, visit the online Facebook and YouTube show, “ShopTalk” (FB: @TheShopTalkShow) today (Friday).
Gala continued from page 1 absolutely no fear?’ I realized that most of our failures in life come from being afraid to try the things that are in our heart. We let fear stop us from even trying to do the things we want to do most. It wasn’t lack of ability or money or anything. It was fear. Without fear, we can move forward and find the ways and means to make our dreams come true.” Jordan was greatly inspired by her research on Mildred D. Brown, and how an African-American woman, in the 1930s, not only became successful in a maledominated industry, but how Mrs. Brown changed the entire industry. Jordan noted that the story of Mildred Brown is aweinspiring and a deserves its place in the history books. Jordan not only gave a rousing address to the ballroom audience, but stayed in Omaha for several days and participated with Omaha youth attending the annual Youth Economic Summit sponsored by Nabru Canvas LLC and MDBMSC. To learn more about the life and work of Gabrielle Jordan, visit her Web site at www.gabriellejordaninspires.com.
Creighton University at Highlander Sponsors Art Contest for Omahans Creighton University is sponsoring a Health Disparities Art Contest for the Omaha community with a call for entries for the “Visualizing Health Equity for People of Color in Omaha.” The theme for the contest is, “What would Omaha look like if people of color were given a fair opportunity to be their healthiest?” Residents of all ages in the Omaha community are encouraged to submit any visual or nonvisual art: drawings, paintings, photographs, mixed media collages, sculptures, spoken word and/or rap, by Aug. 6. Existing artwork is eligible for admission as long as that person is the original artist. Participants under the age of 19 will need to submit a parental permission form. More information can be found at the Creighton University at Highlander website: creighton.edu/ highlander/. Phone 402-280-5875 or email cuartshow@gmail.com with any questions. Prizes are $250 for first place, $150 for second, and $100 for third place. Winners will be selected Aug. 15. Several entry participants will be chosen to present their work at the Creighton Highlander during the grand opening of the Highlander Accelerator on Aug. 25. The Highlander is located at 2112 N. 30th St., Suite 101.
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The Salvation Army and KETV 7 Can Help Kids continue to collect new school supplies to help thousands of students get ready to go back to school this August. Since 1998 more than 189,000 children have been equipped with the right tools to set them on a path to a successful school year. In order to meet the demand, donations are needed now through Aug. 7. New supplies can be dropped off at Methodist clinics and hospitals, Wendy’s locations in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area and Fun-Plex. Look for the collection barrels and boxes inside each location. For a complete list of donation drop off locations visit www.salarmyomaha.org. The following new items are being accepted: Rulers, Spiral Notebooks, Erasers, Glue, Crayons, Theme Paper, 2-Pocket Folders, Pens & Pencils, Backpacks, Tissues, Markers, Reusable Water Bottles, Bottles of Hand Sanitizer, Colored Pencils. School supplies will be distributed to students Aug. 10 and 11 in Omaha. In Council Bluffs, pre-registration for the Back to School program is required. Sign up is open Aug. 7-9. Check ahead for times. Monetary gifts are encouraged and will be used to purchase new school supplies. Donations earmarked “Back to School,” can be mailed to The Salvation Army, 10755 Burt St., Omaha, NE 68114 or donate online at www.salarmyomaha.org. The Salvation Army and KETV 7 Can Help Kids thank the Back to School partners: Methodist, Wendy’s, Fun-Plex, Sweet 98.5, Barnhart Press, Firefighters on the Move and Pay-LESS Office Products.
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Record Low Number of Valuation Protests Filed
Diane Battiato, the Douglas County Assessor/Register of Deeds, has reported that Douglas County property owners filed a record low number of property-valuation protests for the first time since before 2012. This year, according to Battiato, 3,169 protests were filed, which is approximately 3.27 percent of the 96,856 valuation-change notices mailed. “This result is a major improvement over past years, and we are very pleased,” Battiato said. “In 2016, for example, 108,677 valuation-change notices were mailed. Of that number, 4,887, or 4.50 percent protests were filed. And the next year, 2017, 149,444 valuation-change notices were sent. Of that number, 6,539 protests were filed, or 4.38 percent. For the last three years we have seen steady improvement: in 2016 – 4.50 percent; 2017 – 4.38 percent; and 2018 – 3.27 percent.” Battiato said it’s difficult to pinpoint the main reason for the improvement; however, she is convinced there are several factors that helped make the positive difference. Among those, she cited improved communications between property owners and her office; the creation of a sales-validation team that ensures only qualified sales are considered in valuation calculations; and the expansion of the office’s sales-market areas from 6 to 17, which enables the office to better identify sales trends in smaller, more homogenous neighborhoods. “These factors, as well as others, are helping renew the public’s confidence in us … in our abilities and professionalism. And just as important, now we have the foundation on which we will continue to build to provide even better service to Douglas County property owners – in areas such as fair and equitable valuations, increased transparency, and open communication. These practices are important to all of us.”
LIFE & STYLE/HEALTH & WELLNESS THE OMAHA STAR Page Three Kenya Moore’s Baby Bump is ‘Butterflies In Me’ – A Closer Look Into Always Dressed to Perfection Mental Illnesses In Children
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By Adele Chapin The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) beauty Kenya Moore and her growing baby bump look so good in striped sundresses! Kenya’s been posting #dressingthebump Instagram photos this summer (she shared her pregnancy announcement during Part 1 of the RHOA reunion). In June, she wore a strappy red and white striped dress, and now she’s back to that theme with a flowing white mididress with striped details – and a thigh high slit. Gotta stay cool in July in Atlanta! Kenya wore black and brown wedges with a wooden platform and delicate jewelry, along with a big smile. Kenya revealed earlier that her due date is later this year. While we wait for more of her summer maternity style posts, Kenya’s shouting out her RHOA pals in the meantime. “Thank you for making me feel so loved @
“Butterflies in Me” is an introspective journey into the lives of five children dealing with mental illness. Author Denisha Seals is a survivor and a woman filled with the passion to educate teachers, counselors and social workers about the versatility of treating mental health. Denisha has entrusted her knowledge and experience into the hands of the community, asking that we try to understand our children and not overlook them. Through the voices of Kenya, Niara, Abbas, Lulu and Javier, children living with mental illnesses, their illnesses are outlined and described in ways that children can relate to and understand. Denisha hopes to give answers to the tough questions that come up in therapy, home life and school. She has battled her own demons and understands the struggle of children dealing with Kenya Moore cynthiabailey10 I miss you! Thank problems concerning mental health. Diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress you @kandi for always being you and Disorder, anxiety and depression in her @porsha4real for sending your well senior year of college at the University wishes,” she said.
of Nebraska at Omaha; Denisha went to God and now is entering the healing process by helping others cope with their illnesses, face their pasts and ultimately find who they truly are. Seals is planning to reach out to Omaha Public Schools, community counselors and social workers through workshops and lessons. She is sharing her experience and this book, “Butterflies in Me,” with hopes that it will awake a sleeping giant called stigma and conquer this giant that terrorizes the lives of so many children. Denisha’s book shows that mental illness crosses the barriers that we are too afraid to cross, the boundaries we are afraid to conquer. Mental illness can affect any race, color or creed. Unlike us, mental illness does not discriminate. Denisha is ready for the challenge to take down stigma and to help children from all walks of life. Her life is a testament to the young, and the more seasoned, that mental illness is illness, and that it should be approached and
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‘BlackKklansman’ Review By Jason Gorber The United States of America – That strange, wonderful experiment of tolerance and liberty built upon stolen land and enslaved people, a paradox of a land with sins deeply rooted into the same ground where greatness has flourished. It’s a place where once shunned immigrants themselves feel nativist, scorning those that came afterwards or dehumanizing those that came unwillingly in the first place, all while erasing the history of those that were here first. Sometimes this paradox takes on strange forms, as it did in the late 70s when an African undercover officer in Colorado Springs infiltrated a local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan via a clever ruse. Ron Stallworth (played in the film by former football player and son-of-Denzel John David Washington) responded to an advertisement in the paper which led to phone correspondence with local Klansmen. From there, in cooperation with other officers (one of whom
naturally had to go in for face-toface meetings) he managed to subvert many of their activities and curb cross burnings. Spike Lee, along with writers David Rabinowitz, Charlie Wachtel and Kevin Willmott, make a larger myth and more precise political point out of this narrative, maximizing the impact of the tale by explicitly tying it to both the Trump presidency and recent rise in hate demonstrations at places like Charlottesville. It’s to Lee’s credit that the larger scope of the narrative feels in keeping with the core of the tale thanks to a heightened tone that he’s able to sustain throughout. Naturally with any film facts get shifted for the sake of narrative, but with such a current environment fully expect the backlash to be swift and fierce, deriding the invented portions of the tale as #fakenews. Thus rests another paradox for the film – by elevating the truth to near mythic levels (not quite to the theatrical extent he did via Aristophanes and Chi-Raq), some of the pure history
of the work will be washed away by those pendants insisting on the inaccurate Hollywoodization of the tale. Meanwhile, would he to have crafted a non-fiction telling (and Lee is no stranger to the form, producing many exceptional works) the story would hew closer to history but the impact would be far less given the scope of audience. Thus we’re left with a film that should play to mainstream audience, thanks in part to the team behind Get Out, including Jason Blum and Jordan Peele who serve as producers. Screened as a provocative, polemical call to arms, this is a work that really does serve as a gut punch to the #MAGA crowd, showing them to be foolish, self-destructive and clearly on the wrong side of history. From the opening shot of Gone with the Wind to the incorporation of Birth of a Nation, Lee uses the tenets of nonfiction film against itself, resituating these images in an entirely different context. The film makes explicit the connection between works such
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Random Thoughts of Death
By Mark Darby, RN APRN, FNP-C Director of North Omaha Academy of Healthy Living
It’s summer in Omaha. Time for the shootings. Time for death. Death happens frequently to many, affecting different people in their turn. This week it was my turn. Three people died. One, who I knew a little bit, was a great asset to the community and some of my dear friends knew him well. I will remember his smile and sparkly eyes. The second was a young man who was truly getting his life together. I will remember his enthusiasm and the way he said, “Mr. Mark.” The third I did not know except by the police tape in front of the clinic where I work. I will remember the simple acts of human decency strangers provided to one another. I was struck that next week someone else will have similar experiences and I will have moved on. Last week, someone else experienced death and they are moving on. While it is true that despite death, life goes on, it is good to take time to reflect on these experiences for they have meaning. Here are some random reactions to my week offered to you when your turn comes. • Death cannot be scheduled like some movie date. It is unpredictable and comes when it will. Yet, death’s unpredictability is a strength for us. If we cannot control when we will die, we do not have to be afraid of it, rather we can just let it
happen. • The time until death is ours. A gift from the foundation of the earth. We can use it to the best of our ability or not. • The only way to get more time out of life is to give it away. Sharing your time with another in love increases the amount of life we can cram into the time we have. • Though we all end up dead, what we do until we get there counts for something. • There are always second chances even up to the very moment of death. • Life does not have to be miserable. • Hope is stronger than death. As is love and charity. I believe that with all my soul. • There is an old story in my head about St. Francis. He was hoeing in a garden one day. A man came up to him and asked, “What would you do if you knew the world was going to end tomorrow?” Without thinking, Francis said, “Keep right on hoeing.” • I have a second story running through my head about the selfish man, who encounters his death in a dream and upon waking changes his life for the better. As I contemplate the three deaths that touched my life this week, I wonder if I am more Francis or the selfish man. Should I change my life or keep hoeing? It’s a question each of us must answer. To Chris, Arus and the stranger – I miss you, pray for you and your families.
as these and the aggrandizement of white supremacist organizations, all while contextualizing the black power movement with all its own messiness, rage and impact. Adam Driver, Laura Harrier, Topher Grace and Ryan Eggold make up some of the rest of the ensemble, and there are particularly effective moments involving the iconic Harry Belafonte serving as witness to savagery and speaking in his raspy yet still mighty voice. This is a movie of speeches, which may be no surprise from the maker of Malcolm X, but it’s a credit again that these monologues feel integrated into the work rather than supplemental to the central tale. As a political act itself BlackKklansman is sure to be divisive, yet it stands as one of the most accomplished and powerful nonfiction films of Lee’s for many years. The man behind Do the Right Thing continues to push at buttons, to poke at the very fabric of American society and ask hard questions to the entire community about the role of police,
the nature of resistance, the many paying for the sins of the few, and so on. Superficially the film feels like a normal undercover cop movie with a bunch of rhetoric laid atop. Beneath that, however, there’s a rage mixed with a sense of pleas for responsibility, the same “wake the fuck up!” that has been at the heart of many of his works. The film has flaws, to be sure, and its genre elements may contribute to audience enjoyment but may dilute the impact of some of the factual elements as they appear to of lesser importance. No matter, for with this film Lee has another way into the general discourse about race in America, using its populist media to speak truth to power. It’s a film that’s both timeless in its seeking of justice and still very much of the moment. BlackKklansman is an excoriating, unapologetic shit on the chest of Trumpians and their nativist agenda, and may well serve as one of the defining films of this era just as Birth of a Nation and Gone with the Wind did in theirs.
UNMC Grant Looks to Improve Patient Care with RN’s Enhanced Role The way health care providers are paid is shifting, demanding major changes by providers. Instead of being paid for the number of patients they see and tests ordered, the system is moving toward paying providers based on patient satisfaction, good clinical outcomes and cost effectiveness. The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing has received a four-year, $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration to help meet some of the new demands with a focus on engaging more registered nurses in the management of patients. Kate Fiandt, Ph.D. UNMC College of Nursing professor and associate dean for transformational practice and partnerships, said the grant will focus on three areas: • updating UNMC undergraduate nursing curriculum to include primary care context and clinical experience; • developing a continuing nursing education program for Nebraska nurses interested in enhancing their primary care skills; • and creating an urban and rural nurse-managed care team to provide an innovative and intensive primary care student experience. The college has partnered with Healthcare Association Nebraska, a primary care organization that provides technical support for federally qualified health centers that work with vulnerable populations. Nurse managed care teams will work with two community partners – rural health clinics associated with Franklin County Memorial Hospital in Franklin, Neb, south of Kearney, and North Omaha Area Health, a nurse-led clinic serving the minority community of north Omaha. Dr. Fiandt, who is a nurse practitioner, said clinics throughout the state have already started to explore hiring registered nurses in this enhanced role. “The grant provides an excellent opportunity for the college’s three missions – education, clinical practice and research – to intersect,” said Juliann Sebastian, Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Nursing. “We are very excited to be part of this national initiative and to be able to provide our students with an innovative clinical primary care experience.” Registered nurses in primary care practices interested in enhancing their skills, and primary care practices considering training and/or hiring a registered nurses for an enhanced primary care role, can contact Dr. Fiandt at kfiandt@unmc.edu for more information.
Mindfulness May Be the Answer to Help Lower Employee Stress By Ann Marie O’Brien, R.N. National Director of Health Strategies UnitedHealthcare In the workplace, a modest amount of stress can be normal. But sustained levels of stress can be harmful and may lead to numerous health issues, affect professional and family relationships, and contribute to poor work performance. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “40 percent of workers say that their jobs are very stressful, and more than 26 percent say they are ‘often burned out or stressed’ by their work.” Balancing work, family life, and financial and health concerns may be taxing for many employees; however, according to a recent UnitedHealthcare survey, almost 90 percent of employees said meditation,
or mindfulness, has a positive impact on a person’s overall health and well-being, including 41 percent who believe such activities can have a “significant impact.” Employers that foster a workplace culture that prioritizes well-being, including mindfulness programs, can help their employees cope with challenging times whether at work or at home that may lower stress, reduce health risks, improve health decisions and focus, and sense of well-being. ABC’s of Mindfulness “Mindfulness” is the practice of being fully present in each moment with an open and curious attitude. To some, mindfulness is a hard topic to grasp, but the goal of mindfulness can be very simple. Just imagine a workplace filled with positive energy, where working relationships and communications are optimized,
and challenging situations and distractions give way to focus and self-awareness. These are some of the goals of mindfulness programs. With practice, mindfulness may free employees of habitual patterns of thinking, judging, feeling and acting, and may help them perform better, ignore distractions, and make better decisions throughout the day. For example, the following “mindful breaths” exercise may be helpful, especially when noticing that twinge of tightness, anxiety or stress many of us experience during the day: • Step 1: Bring awareness to your body and the sense of the natural breath in the body. • Step 2: Inhale through the nose, and exhale either through the nostrils or through the mouth as if breathing out through a straw. • Step 3: Repeat the inhale, and then the exhale. Notice the air entering the body, the
pause after the in-breath, and the air leaving the body on the outbreath. • Step 4: One more time – slowly inhaling, and then slowly exhaling. Mindfulness can be practiced while sitting in a quiet place, while walking, or even during normal workplace activities, such as attending a meeting or replying to an e-mail. When distractions come into mind, practicing this technique may help people let those distractions go and come back to the present moment. Employees are not the only ones who may benefit from a mindfulness program. Employers also may benefit by experiencing more productivity, with an enhanced sense of culture and connectedness that can drive more creativity and innovation while reducing absenteeism, burnout and turnover. Following a solid body
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PRAISE, WORSHIP, DEVOTION, OBITUARIES & INSPIRATION July 27, 2018 ‘Green The Church’ Calls On EPA Tabernacle of Administrator Scott Pruitt To Resign Faith To THE OMAHA STAR
Oakland, CA (BlackNews.com) – The co-founder of Green the Church, Rev. Dr. Ambrose Carroll, has released the following statement calling on Scott Pruitt to resign as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator: “Administrator Scott Pruitt is unfit to head the EPA and must resign immediately. Since taking office, he has jeopardized the health and safety of our children and families, attacked lifesaving measures against dangerous air pollution, and ignored how climate change disproportionately impacts communities of color. On top of his refusal to uphold the mission of the agency, he is under 18 independent federal investigations for abusing taxpayer money and making unethical decisions at the EPA. We need an administrator that will uphold the EPA’s mission and protect the health and safety of our most vulnerable
communities, not line the pockets of his industry allies. “From poor coastal towns facing more severe storms to urban neighborhoods suffering from increasing heat waves and toxic air pollution, communities of color and low-income communities are seeing first-hand the impacts of climate change. Across the country, low-income and African American communities are disproportionately impacted by Administrator Pruitt’s rollbacks of lifesaving climate and health protections. “As members of the faith community, it’s our moral obligation to protect the most vulnerable: the voiceless and the marginalized. It’s also our faithful duty to be good stewards of the environment from coastal shores to rural farmlands to our urban areas. It’s time to boot Pruitt so this administration can stop
Observe 42nd Aniversary Judge Mablean Ephraim will be the guest speaker when Tabernacle of Faith observes their 42nd church anniversary and the 11th anniversary of Pastor Barbara Mitchell. The theme for the observance is “God’s Plan for Us through a Leader to Follow.” The evening will begin at 7 at 2404 Fort St. and the community is invited to join the celebration. For more information, Judge Mablean Ephraim phone 402-455-1800.
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denying our communities cleaner air, healthier environments and longer lives.” Green the Church represents the voices of the country’s African American faith community, helping churches serve as centers of environmental and economic resilience and engage congregations in the fight against environmental justice and climate change. To join the campaign to Boot Pruitt, visit www.BootPruitt.com or follow along on Twitter at @BootPruitt.
Bishop T.D. Jakes Is XCEL Award Honoree NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ – Black Enterprise The Potter’s House, a global humanitarian organization will bestow its highest honor in recognition of the and 30,000-member church located in Dallas. Named achievements of black men when it presents the XCEL “America’s Best Preacher” by Time Magazine and Awards at the 2018 Black Men XCEL Summit on CNN, Jakes’ voice reverberates from the world’s most Aug. 29 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. prominent stages from the White House to The Black Men XCEL Summit celebrates the Aspen Institute to Nasrec Expo Centre the achievements of today’s black men. in Johannesburg, South Africa. A new The Summit, which offers executive model for the 21st-century Renaissance development and leadership for men of man, Jakes is a committed philanthropist color, annually attracts more than 800 who gives back on an ongoing basis to the corporate executives, professionals, and communities that he serves worldwide. businessmen and women from across the As a business leader, his media and country. The Summit, hosted by FedEx, entertainment empire spans film, television, will take place Aug. 29 - Sept. 2 at the PGA radio, music and best-selling books. “We are thrilled to have this opportunity National Resort & Spa. to pay well-deserved honor to men who are The XCEL Awards recognize outstanding gifts to the world,” says Black Enterprise impact, achievement, and leadership President and CEO Earl “Butch” Graves by men in business, the arts, education, Jr. “Their examples are a proper tribute and government, and other influential areas. Bishop T.D. Jakes powerful motivation to the XCEL Award Past XCEL Award recipients include luminaries such as U.S. Rep. John Lewis; award-winning honorees to come.” Black Men XCEL will host more than 800 men actor Robert Townsend; historian, author, curator and Founding Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum and women attendees who will engage in development of African American History and Culture Lonnie G. sessions and activities designed to train, equip, and Bunch; and Ariel Investments Founder and CEO John encourage leadership. Topics will include The CEO Pipeline: Grooming Black Men for Corporate Leadership; Rogers. Bishop T.D. Jakes will be recognized at the 2018 Black You OK, Brother? Making Our Mental Health a Priority; Men XCEL Awards Dinner, along with other outstanding Black Men in Television and Film, and more. Confirmed speakers include actor, writer, and producer Chris Spencer; achievers: Jakes is a charismatic leader, visionary, provocative Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Ed Gordon; actor thinker, and entrepreneur who serves as senior pastor of Malik Yoba, and psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor.
Zion Baptist Welcomes Community To Back-To-School Revival The public is cordially invited July 31-Aug. 2 as Zion Baptist Church celebrates their 10th Annual Back-to-School Revival. The revival will begin at 6:30 p.m. A light meal will be served each evening at 6. The revival theme is, “Christian Youth Staying Together, Staying Focused.,” based on Acts 1:7-14; 2:1. Each service will feature an outstanding young evangelist preaching the Gospel. On Tuesday, Minister Tajuan Valentine, associate minister at Morning Star Baptist Church, will deliver the message. Minister Valentine is a sophomore majoring in English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. On Wednesday, the evangelist will be Rev. Matthew Brantley, who serves as a Chaplain (Captain) in the United States Air Force, stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue. Rev. Brantley is a native of Atlanta, Ga., and a graduate of Oral Roberts University and McAfee School
I am told on a regular basis, “write something that makes us feel good.” I understand that we want to live in comfort where we gravitate toward information that allows us to relax and enjoy life and it’s wonderful to train our mind to be a positive thinker. However, in our quest to live in “happy land” there are also difficult realities whether we choose to accept them or not. In Hebrews 4:12, God’s word is described as a two-edged sword which has the power and wisdom to know all things including our conscience. We are called to praise Him not only in the good times of blessing and peace, but also to humble ourselves and submit to Him in situations we would rather not deal with. Humanity has always been gullible to confusing evil with good because our old human nature loves to justify and excuse our guilt. Adam and Eve were the original pioneers of agreeing with Satan and did not hesitate to defend and justify their disobedience. When the compass of God’s truth is thrown overboard and guidance is left up to those who are spiritually blind, there are going to be problems. If evil were not made to appear good, there would be no such thing as temptation or deception and allow me to add that when people are more concerned with being politically correct than obedient to God, we can guarantee that society is destined for failure. “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter”
Isaiah 5:20. A common word I hear on a regular basis is “balance” and in fact, I use it myself from time to time but I’ve discovered that we can also use this concept as an excuse to justify our own ideas. If we study with the intention of learning about our spiritual responsibilities, we will discover demands from the Lord which requires us to make painful decisions. We do not hear this taught often but God operates in simple terms. He is filled with mercy and long-suffering, but He is also strict when it comes to obedience. For example, when He says, “do not look back” He means what He says, as Lot’s wife being turned into a pillar of salt reveals. I realize this is not a happy ending but nonetheless a valuable lesson to be remembered. So, with love and grace we willingly accept that the sword of God’s truth has two edges and that all Biblical instruction is not hot-fudge cake. Saul before his conversion in Acts chapter 9 was a fierce enemy of Christ, but after he encountered the living Jesus on the Damascus road, he fell in love with the one he so fervently rejected. Verse 18 says, “there fell from his eyes something like scales.” He did not just focus on the happy verses or compromise, justify, negotiate a deal, or try to escape his personal responsibility. He simply trusted in God’s truth (even the difficult parts) to make him free. (Ask for a free copy of Billy’s new CD, “Keeper of my soul,” at: billyhollandministries.com)
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Do Babies Go To Heaven When They Die? By Carey Kinsolving And Friends “Babies go to heaven because that’s where they belong,” says Kelly, 6. Does this include babies who cry a lot? Scripture says God will wipe away every tear in the New Jerusalem. Elizabeth, 9, agrees, but for a different reason. “God will take them to heaven even if they haven’t reached the age of accountability.” Does this mean they’re too young to pass the CPA exam? Molly, 12, says babies go to heaven at death “because they are not old enough to understand sin, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.” Jesus said the Holy Spirit would convict the world of sin, righteousness and the judgment to come. People must be capable of being convicted of their sins by the Holy Spirit before they can accept Jesus’ free offer of eternal life. Therefore, children who are too young to understand sin and their need for Jesus Christ through the convicting ministry of the Holy Spirit have not reached the age of accountability. There’s a point in normal people’s lives when they are held responsible for their decisions and actions. This varies from person to person. King David had a child who became very ill. He fasted and prayed all night for his baby son’s life, but the baby died. Afterward, David made this statement about his baby boy: “I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me” (II Samuel 12:23). The following short story was written by a 9-yearold girl named Hillary, who lost her baby cousin, Martha Caroline: “Hillary, the baby is about to be born,’’ my mother said. “Your aunt is in labor right now! She is at the
hospital, and so far everything is going fine.” I thought back nine months ago when I heard the news that my aunt was pregnant. I was so excited! We had felt her stomach and talked to the baby for months! Now was the time for it to be born. I would have a new baby cousin! My father told me the baby would be born by morning. I went to bed that night excited about what the next day would bring. When I woke up, I leaped out of bed, dashed down the stairs and pounded in my dad’s study. The sad look on his face told me something went wrong. It was then that I heard the terrible news that the baby, whose name was Martha Caroline, was a Down Syndrome child. I found out that her lungs were not fully developed so she could not breathe properly. The doctors were doing their best to keep her alive. My mom and dad immediately went to the hospital, and I stayed with a baby sitter. Her death was very hard on my sister. My brother was a little bit too young to understand. I just have to trust the Lord and let His will be done. God was faithful and helped us get through the hard time. Without God’s help, my aunt would have been left depressed and sad, but God’s presence made it easier. When I think back on this moment, I realize it brought my family closer together. My aunt is no longer shy, and now my cousin will never be teased. She won’t have any pain or sadness, and now she won’t ever get sick. Also, she will get to see God every day, and just think about the wonderful toys she’ll get to play with. Even though I’m sad, I know Martha Caroline is the sweetest little angel in heaven.
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of Theology at Mercer University. Delivering the message on Wednesday night will be Minister Christopher McCroy, Children’s Minister at Zion Baptist Church, who is a graduate of Omaha North High Magnet School and Morehouse College. The revival will also feature a nightly “RAP” Session featuring some of Omaha’s most accomplished and inspiring citizens. RAP stands for “Real Amazing People!” These sessions are directed at themes that will inspire children and youth to succeed academically and socially in the 2018-2019 school year. The entire community is welcome to prayerfully help the children and youth of our community prepare positively for another school year. Zion Baptist Church is located at 2215 Grant St., where Rev. Kenneth Allen Sr. is pastor. For more information, call Zion’s church office at 402-346-1502 or email allenuno2006@gmail.com.
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Rev. Benjamin R. Finnell
Rev. Benjamin R. Finnell Presiding Elder and Pastor Tammi Tate, Public Relations Chairperson 2842 Monroe St. Ph: (402) 502-8003 Fx: 934-8581 Sunday School....................................9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship...............................10:00 a.m. Thursday Bible Study..........................8:00 p.m. via teleconference, dial-in number 563-999-2090 and access code 576989
KOINONIA AND FRIENDS OF CHRIST
ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR CATHOLIC CHURCH
Pastor Tony E. Sanders Jr.
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
3208 Corby Street Omaha, NE 68111 Sunday School ..................................................9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship .............................................10:30 a.m. Thursday Bible Study ......................................6:30 p.m. www.KFCChurch.org
Pastor Tony E. Sanders Jr.
“Where Christ Jesus Is the Center of Attention” Rev. Dr. Leroy E. Adams, Jr. Senior Pastor 2019 Burdette Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-342-0018 Fx: 402-346-9300
“Where Life is for Everyone” Drs. Mar n & Lynnell Williams Founders & Lead Pastors WEDNESDAYS Prayer 6:00 PM Worship 7:00 PM
Radio Broadcast: 101.3 fm 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each Sunday Worship Service .............10:00 a.m.
www.ambassadorswc.com 402-341-1866 5417 N 103rd St. Omaha, NE 68134
Rev. Dr. Leroy E. Adams, Jr.
Sunday School .................8:45 a.m. Excluding First Sunday Tuesday Evening Service.........7:00 p.m.
Pastor Rordy Smith Pastor Ramona Smith
Pastor: Rev. Vitalis Anyanike
ST. MARK BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Jarrod S. Parker 3616 Spaulding Street, Omaha, NE 68111 Phone: 402-451-0307 Email: smbcsecretary@stmarkbaptist.org Sunday School – Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship Service – Sunday 10:15 a.m. Children’s Church (except 2nd Sunday) Holy Communion every 1st Sunday
Our Mission: “To exalt the Savior, edify saints, evangelize sinners and elevate society.”
“Jesus is the light of the world” Rev. James P. Walker, Senior Pastor mtcalvarycommunitychurch.org 5112 Ames Avenue Omaha, NE 68104 Ph: 402-457-4216
SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH Serving God and One Another in the Spirit of Excellence Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus Senior Pastor
Rev. James P. Walker
CLAIR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MT. MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor 5544 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104 Telephone: 402-451-8322 • Website: www.cmumc.net Email: clairumc@cumc.omhcoxmail.com
Dr. Ralph B. Lassiter, Pastor 2602 N. 24th St. Off: (402) 451-8800 - Fax: (402) 451-8522 mtmoriahomaha.net pastorlassiter@gmail.com Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor
Rev. Ralph Lassiter, Sr.
Weekly Services Sunday Morning Worship Service ..................................8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Children’s Church (2nd & 4th Sunday) .............................8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Life Development (Sunday School) .....................................................10:15 a.m. Wednesday Word and Worship (WWW) ............................................ 6:30 p.m.
Sunday School ...................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship ..................................10:45 a.m. Overcomers in Christ...............Sunday 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible-Prayer Service 11:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m
TABERNACLE OF FAITH CHURCH Pastor Barbara Mitchell 2404 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1800 Church 402-455-3390 Fax
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Dr. Jane Florence, Senior Pastor Pastor Barbara Mitchell
Services on Sundays at 8:30 am & 10:50 am
MT. NEBO MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
7020 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132 402.556.6262 www.fumcomaha.org First United Methodist Church is a welcoming and inclusive community, inspired to grow with and in God.
Rev. Dr. Jane Florence
“The Church Where Fellowship is Real” Pastor Terry L. Arvie 5501 N. 50th Street Ph: 402-451-4245 Fx: 402-451-2130 office@mtneboomaha.org www.mtneboomaha.org Sunday Morning Worship ...................................9:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting .....................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Church School ......................7:30 p.m. Youth/Children Ministry Focus (Wed.) ............7:30 p.m.
Pastor Jeffrey & Terri Booth 3025 Parker Street Omaha, NE 68111 402.905.9730 • www.fwcomaha.com Sunday at 10:00am Family Night each Wednesday at 7pm The Daily Journey each Wednesday at Noon Saturday Prayer from 7 - 8am
Rev. Kenneth A. Allen, Pastor Pastor Terry L. Arvie
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
WEDNESDAY 11:00 A.M. ~ Hour of Power Bible Study Wednesday is Family Night! 6:00 P.M. ~ Prayer & Praise Service 6:30 P.M. ~ Feast & Fellowship (Light Meal) 7:15 P.M. ~ Discipleship Academy (Classes for ages 5 & up)
PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH “Where CHRIST is Preeminent and the Word Prevails!” Pastor Brian Page 5555 Larimore Avenue Church: 402-346-8427 www.pleasantgreenomaha.org
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.
Pastor Brian Page
Televised Broadcast Sunday @ 10pm on KPAO Cox Communication channel 22 & Century Link channel 89 Dr. Stan Rone Senior Pastor
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
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Pastor Darnell N. Johnson, Sr. & Ladi J Pastor Eric Butler and Co-Pastor Cynthia Butler
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Rev. James D. Wilkens
Pastors Eric and Cynthia Butler 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
2215 Grant Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-346-1502 Fax: 402-344-2720 SUNDAY Sunday Morning Worship……………9:00 A.M. Sunday School……………………...11:15 A.M.
Wednesday: Prayer Power Hour ......................................12:00 p.m
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
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
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Pastor Jeffrey & Terri Booth
3131 Lake Street Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1000 www.salembc.org
Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus
“Come Get Your Hilltop Experience”
Pastor Jarrod S. Parker
Televised Broadcast – Sundays at 6:00 p.m., KPAO Cox Channel 22 & CenturyLink Channel 89
MOUNT CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH
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.
Sunday School………………………8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Experience………...10:00 a.m. Monday Bible Study…………………6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study….…….…….7:00 p.m.
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
Prayer and Bible Doctrine Study Midday - 12:00 noon; Evening – 7:00 p.m.
BIBLE TRUTH MINISTRIES “Strengthing Families for Victorious Living” Pastor Rordy Smith Pastor Ramona Smith PO Box 1703 2402 Franklin St. Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-9499 Web: www.BibleTruthMinistries.org Sunday School..................................9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service...............10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study......6:00 p.m
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Rev. Vitalis Anyanike
HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH
SUNDAYS Prayer 9:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM
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Sunday Sunday School…………….............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship…...........10:45 a.m. Tuesday Tuesday Night Teaching……...........6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/BIBLE Study............7:00 p.m.
North 24th Street Church of God “Presenting the Never-Changing GOD to an ever-changing World!” Dr. Stan Rone - Senior Pastor 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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Black Votes Matter By Preston Love Jr. UNO Adjunct Professor Prestonlovejr.com Black Lives, Black Poverty and Black Votes Matter Face to Face with Black History June 23, 40 of our youth, specifically OPS high school youth, returned from a life changing Civil Rights Tour throughout the South. Memphis, Birmingham, Tuskegee, Selma, across the Edmond Pettus Bridge, Montgomery (including the new lynching Memorial and Memorial) and Atlanta. They returned different than they left. They returned educated, sensitized, empowered and focused. They are going to be our future leaders. They came face to face with their own Black history. They will never be the same. They smiled. They laughed, they cried, they became angry, they were shocked, they journaled, they reflected. The 2018 Walking in Black History Tour was organized by Black Votes Matter Institute of Community Engagement (BVM). “BVM raised the funds and the youth were able to go on the tour with no expenses to youth or their families. The Weitz Family Foundation, Sherwood Foundation and BVM, along with numerous large donations of $1,000 or more as well a many, many generous smaller donations by over 20 donors, financed the tour.” Said Paris Spencer-Taylor, BVM Executive Asst. Accompanying the youth were several Chaperones (Black Studies adjunct Professors;
Terri Miller, Terri Crawford, and Karen Johns, Christian couples; Pastor and Mrs. T. Michaël Williams, Pastor and Mrs. George Keys, Elder Jaron Taylor and Paris Spencer-Taylor, Hope Center’s Erline Charles, LaDonna Brown. Also attending historic photographer Rudy Smith and historian Loren Blake. Also, on the Tour were two UNO students from UNO Adjunct Professor’s and Tour initiator Preston Love Jr., Tour coordinator Shelly Henderson, Nurse Kelsie Nygren, RN-BSN and driving a trailing van was Regina Jean-Pierre. BVM announced a week before the Tour that a national film company would travel and produce a documentary. The film company sent a fivemember film crew to film the entire process. BVM has announced the formal completion of the 2018 Tour and will launch the 2019 Tour at the first annual BVM Face to Face with Black History Banquet on Friday, October 12 at Scott Conference Center. Tables and Seats are available by phoning Paris at 402-905-9305. The Banquet theme is “History: Learn it, Respect it, Make it” The Banquet will premiere the Documentary, honor the Youth and donors and launch the 2019 Tour. Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Edward Wheeler, President ITC, Atlanta. (Interdenominational Theological Center) The Complete and Comprehensive Analysis and Report is available upon request. KETV aired a 30-minute chronicle on the Tour, Sunday, July 15 at 10 a.m. The Link to the KETV story is also available upon request by phoning 402-9059305.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF OMAHA YEAR 2019 CONSOLIDATED PLAN On Wednesday, August 8, at 7:00 P.M., the Planning Department will conduct a Public Hearing in the Legislative Chambers of the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska. The purpose of this hearing is to obtain the views of citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties on the housing, economic, and community development needs of the City. A review of past performance will also be presented. The Consolidated Plan is a document prepared under requirement of Section 105 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, (Public Law 101-625) as amended. An Action Plan, one element of the Consolidated Plan, is completed each year and the 2018 Action Plan is the focus of the current planning effort. Completion of the Action Plan is required for the City to participate in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. The Department of Housing and Urban Development will use these plans to determine how effectively the City addresses the housing and community development needs of Omaha. Individuals requiring physical or sensory accommodations including interpreter service, Braille, large print, or recorded materials, please contact Jim Anderson at the City of Omaha Planning Department, 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 1111, Omaha Nebraska, 68183, 402-444-5150 ext. 2019, no later than August 3. Visitors can pay to park at the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center parking facility located west of the Civic Center. Entrance to the parking facility is on eastbound Harney Street between 19th and 20th Streets. The Harney “H” level tunnel can be used to walk to the Civic Center, then, take the elevator to the Legislative Chamber (LC) of the building. Pedestrian access to the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center is on the Farnam Street (north) side and 19th Street (west) side of the building. A call box at the door may be used if the door is not already open. The Omaha Planning Department will receive written comments regarding the housing and community development needs of the City through November 1, 2018. Comments should be sent to: City of Omaha Planning Department Omaha/Douglas Civic Center 1819 Farnam Street, Room 1111 Omaha, Nebraska 68183
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Mentoring Matters By Debra L. Shaw Mentoring at its core guarantees young people that there is someone who cares about them, assures them they are not alone in dealing with challenges, and makes them feel like they matter. Research confirms that quality mentoring relationships have powerful positive effects on young people in a variety of personal, academic, and professional situations. Ultimately, mentoring connects a young person to personal growth and development, social and economic opportunity. Yet, one in three young people will grow up without this critical asset. https://www.mentoring.org/why-mentoring/ mentoring-impact/. Do you have the mind to mentor students in this modern-day society? Mentoring has a cascading effect on mentees. Imagine a waterfall constantly streaming water flowing into another body of water. The waterfall is a place where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops flowing into a stream or river. The imagery of a waterfall represents the power of mentoring a young mind. A mentor can pour into a mentee wisdom and life experiences that guide them over the steep rocky roads of an educational journey and career choices. Mentoring is a consistent stream of information and resources leading the mentee to new opportunities filled with hope
in addition to a successful future. Mentoring, like a waterfall, is an intersection. It is where dreams and reality can meet. A mentor and mentee relationship open the door that inspires, motivates and encourages an ocean wave experience for both the mentor volunteer and the student mentee. The 2018-2019 school year begins shortly for all grade levels (pre-school to college) and the need for committed mentors is greater than ever. There are many students embarking on this journey with uncertainty, apprehension and little to no confidence. A mentor can offer tremendous value, as well as additional support, to a student with overcoming obstacles on this arduous learning journey. The website mentioned above listed the following positives from a mentoring partnership: 55% more likely to enroll in college; 78% more likely to volunteer regularly; 90% are interested in becoming a mentor and 130% more likely to hold leadership positions. Youth with mentors have a wider pathway to achieving their goals. Waterfalls are beautiful! There is a similar beauty in developing mentoring relationships and observing a mentee reaching his or her highest potential. The requirements to mentor not only include a mind to mentor but a heart to care about helping others realize their dreams. Visit the Mentor Nebraska site at www.MENTORNebraska. org/ to identify a mentoring agency. Donate your time. Mentoring Matters!
United Way of the Midlands’ Community Spotlight
United Way Supports Community Youth by Convening Service Providers In the Omaha-Council Bluffs area more than 8,000 individuals ages 16 to 24 are not connected to education or work – the very systems and institutions that will help them succeed. The White House, Aspen Institute and others refer to these young adults as Opportunity Youth (OY). This term demonstrates optimism for the potential they represent in terms of the economy and future based on their energy, aspirations, optimism, resiliency and untapped talent. There are approximately 6.7 million OY in the United States, and there are over one million new OY annually. These young adults are disconnected for many reasons including a lack of education, job skills, direction, financial resources or compromised mental health. United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is aiming to help local OY become connected, credentialed and employed. Over the last three years, more than 40 agencies from Douglas, Sarpy and Pottawattamie Counties, and government, non-profit and for-profit employers, have joined together to research and improve the quantity and quality of services available for OY in the community by forming the Opportunity Youth Alliance. The research showed that most services are targeted to 19-year-olds and younger, and there is little alignment or formal partnerships across service providers. Alliance members validated this conclusion and added that the community’s greatest need was not to add more services, but rather effectively and efficiently connect youth to the most appropriate services. This type of service is often referred to as navigation. One Alliance member organization Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (NCFF) operates Project Everlast, which provides this navigation service, but it is only available to young adults with foster care experience. With support and leadership from the Alliance, UWM and NCFF collaborated to leverage the collective resources and expertise to create a pilot program with the primary purpose of offering navigation services for all OY. This pilot is called the Opportunity Youth Hub. “What the partnership with United Way tells me is that we’ve got a lot of young people out there that are under the radar, they can’t find the resources to make them get up on their feet and stay there,” says Ronda Newman, Project Everlast Omaha Associate Vice President. The Hub pilot began serving clients on June 1, 2017 with the goal of servicing 100 OY in a year. The Hub staff complete an assessment with the OY to determine their strengths, needs and goals and then connects them to the appropriate local services. The first goal is to ensure an OY’s stability. This could mean connecting them to services such as housing supports, mental, physical and/or dental services, clothing assistance and food access. At the end of the pilot year, the Hub has served 200 OY in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area. The Hub works directly with the Alliance members to provide direct navigation services to OY as well as indirect support by sharing
local resource information with human service professionals working with OY. It also assigns a coach to each OY client to assess individual needs and help navigate a path with services that are right for them. Individual coaches are key to success, and they keep in touch with OY after initial services to monitor progress and offer guidance. “The Hub has been transformative,” says Jeff Smith, OY Coach, Central Plains Center for Services. “Patrick [OY] has been somebody who I think is a true example of if somebody has the support they need, the world is endless.” Once a client has secured basic supports and stability, the Hub works to help connect them back to education, training and/or employment. The hope is that the young adult will continue their path toward prosperity, but the reality is that they will face continued barriers as they develop the skills and knowledge to maintain stability. Therefore, the Hub services are not just for re-engagement activities. They also act as a safety net for young adults who are on the path to stability. Many times a young adult’s progress can be impeded by simply not knowing there is a needed resource available to them. The Hub works to ensure that a “slip” does not turn into a “slide” in terms of an OY’s progress. UWM is thankful for its Women United affinity group that has chosen to raise funds for OY to move the initiative from a pilot to full implementation. The program has filled a previously unmet need in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area. A formal evaluation is underway to capture learnings from the pilot which will inform the next phases of the initiative. To learn more visit: www.unitedwaymidlands. org/OpportunityYouth. Opportunity Youth Alliance Members: Avenue Scholars, Boys Town, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands, Boys Town of Iowa, Carole’s House of Hope, Central Plains – PALS, Child Saving Institute, Children’s Square USA, Chesterman Coca-Cola, D2 Center, Early Childhood Services – Teen and Young Parent Program, Empowerment Network, Family Housing Advisory Services – Opportunity Passport, Goodwill Industries, Heartland Family Service – Youth Links, Heartland Workforce Solutions, Hope Center for Kids, Job Corps, Latino Center of the Midlands, MAACH, MCC – PROTO program, MCC – Gateway to College, Midlands Mentoring Partnership, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, Nebraska Children’s Home Society, Nebraska Families Collaborative, Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation, No More Empty Pots, Omaha Housing Authority, Omaha Home for Boys, Omaha Public Schools – Multiple Pathways, Opportunity Passport, Operation Youth Success, Project Everlast, Promise Partners, Region 6, ResCare, The Bike Union, UNO Civic and Social Responsibility, Urban League of NE, YMCA, Youth Emergency Services, Youth Policy Institute of Iowa. Additional members are still being added.
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will host a free open house from 10 a.m.-noon, inside the Career and Academic Skills Center on the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fort Omaha Campus, 32nd Street and Sorensen Pkwy. The open house is an opportunity for prospective students, whether in high school or nontraditional, to explore MCC in an open setting. Tours will also be available. For more information, phone 531-MCC-2400. Aug. 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NOMHI hosts a Family Fun DayLove on My Neighbor Block Party at Morning Star Baptist Church, 2019 Burdette St., from Noon - 4 p.m. Aug. 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 5555 Larimore Ave, hosts their 2018 Music Workshop Concert with guest clinician Tanya Berry at 6:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the community. Aug. 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Playing their first gig in Omaha since 2012, Harry and the Potters will perform at Omaha Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (OPL) W. Dale Clark Main Library, 215 S. 15th St., at 7 p.m., bringing a new meaning to the 2018 Summer Reading Program theme, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Libraries Rock!â&#x20AC;? This free concert is for all ages and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Film Streams and the Urban League of Nebraska will present a FREE screening of QUEST at 7 p.m. at the Ruth Sokolof Theater (1340 Mike Fahey St.) followed by a postshow discussion with North Omaha community leaders, facilitated by Ashlei Spivey. Free tickets for this one-time screening are limited to two per patron and can be reserved at https:// filmstreams.org/films/quest or through either the Ruth Sokolof Theater or Dundee Theater box office. Aug. 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hurry to Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs at dusk (around 9PM) for a FREE family movie. The feature movie is The Sandlot (1993 PG). This is the final movie of the summer. Aug. 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Afresh Anointing Church hosts the 21st Community Block Party at 10 a.m. at Fontenelle Park. This party is free and the community is invited.
PromiseShip Launches Duffels 4 Dignity Drive
Now in its fifth year, the Duffels 4 Dignity Drive, sponsored by PromiseShip, is raising money and awareness to offer foster kids something more than a trash bag to carry their personal belongings in during their transition into foster care. The program, which began in 2013, provides children with a new duffel bag filled with essential items such as shampoo, bar soap, a toothbrush and much more. The annual drive runs throughout the month of July. A donation of $50 will help ensure a child receives a new duffel bag filled with everyday care items. Local companies and organizations, including First National Bank, United Health Care and St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic School, are among long-time donors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic School is extremely proud to have worked with PromiseShip in their Duffels 4 Dignity program,â&#x20AC;? said Sandra Suiter, principal of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our students were inspired by the work done on behalf of foster families and were motivated to go above and beyond in providing for children in need. The students and faculty organized a school-wide Duffels 4 Dignity drive last spring. With a generous donation from local Target stores, students purchased 19 large duffel bags and filled them with hygiene items, baby items, blankets and stuffed animals.â&#x20AC;? PromiseShip has distributed 3,400 duffel bags to youth over the past 5 years thanks to over 350 caring donors. The Duffels 4 Dignity program has always been funded solely through donations. Visit www.duffels4dignity.com to learn more.
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Failure is Not An Option By Nailah Hicks
(Editor’s Note: The following is an article written at the request of Omaha Star Publisher Phyllis Hicks. The author is her 14-year-old granddaughter, who – along with her sister Aniyah and their father Wayne Hicks – traveled from Las Vegas to attend the Gala and Youth Summit. Phyllis wanted to share with the readers the impact the Anniversary Gala weekend had on the young participants.) The 2018 Scholarship Gala took place Sunday, July 15. This banquet was in celebration of the Omaha Star’s 80th Anniversary. I have personally
only experienced a ceremony of this scale once. As an upcoming freshman in high school, the few I have been to have only been for things like school award ceremonies, family reunions, etc. It’s tough to admit, but I was nervous. I was worried something would go wrong. Still, in spite of my nervousness, I had to go and support The Omaha Star, and my grandmother, Phyllis Hicks, who is the publisher of the Omaha Star. Thankfully, my worry was in vain, and the gathering went by very smoothly. The evening started with a warm welcome from Honorary Co-Chairs, Johnny Rodgers and Roberta Wilhelm. They were followed by a prayer lead by Rev. Jon Lucas of New Rising Star Baptist Church. Next came dinner; Chicken Oscar with a side of delicious collard greens. Of course, I can’t forget the cornbread or the lemon supreme cake. The atmosphere in the room was extremely positive as we ate; laughter could be heard loud and clear, and a smile sat on every face. As the last bites
Villard rendered a beautiful cover of “Rise Up” by Andra Day. Afterward, Robinson introduced the guest speaker, Gabrielle Jordan. The 18-year old entrepreneur spoke of her history, business, and how to overcome your fears. “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” she asked the crowd. “If your answer is ‘I’d do it,’ then do it!” The day after the banquet, my sister Aniyah and I attended the “Youth Economic Summit,” Dr. Jamie Wagner, Director of the UNO Center for Economic which was sponsored by Nabru Education, working with participants Kansas and the Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center. of her book, “The Making of a This summit lasted two days, Young Entrepreneur” and we and taught kids about, to put all waited in line to get her it simply, life. Kids, aged 13 autograph. to 18, sat in a college-style This has been an amazing classroom and listened. The learning experience for me. topics discussed ranged from These past few days have taught money and jobs, to journalism me ways to be a successful and graphic design. One of person once I graduate college, the speakers included the aforementioned Gabrielle and go out into the real world. Jordan. She spoke to us about If I had the opportunity to do how to maintain balance with this again, I would happily do your social life and job, how so. The Scholarship Gala and to ignore “Dream Killers,” and Youth Economic Summit will what it takes to be a business be events I remember for years Gabrielle with Summit participant owner. After, she did a signing and years to come. of crab cake were taken, the award ceremony began. The Mistress of Ceremony, KETV’s Traffic to Go Reporter, Laurann Robinson, introduced and invited each award recipient to the stage. Roberta Wilhelm, Johnny Rodgers, The Galloway Family, Janice Gilmore, Yolanda Barney, Symone Sanders, and Candide Villard all received awards for their achievements. As a surprise, publisher Phyllis Hicks received a custom-made blanket as a way of saying “thank you” and “congratulations.” Succeeding the surprise gift,
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