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100 Black Men of Omaha hold African-American History Challenge The 18th African-American History Challenge (AAHC) was held on Feb. 3 at North High STEM Magnet School. The History Challenge, a collaboration between the 100 Black Men of Omaha and Omaha Public Schools, was sponsored in part by Cox Communications and the University of Nebraska-Omaha. This year’s winners were Beveridge Magnet Middle School in the Junior Division and Creighton Prep High School in the Senior Division. The National competition will be held at the 100 Black Men of America annual conference in Hollywood, Fla., which will take place June 14-17. Alfonzo Davis Middle School and Morton Magnet Middle School earned second and third place in the junior division. South High School and Burke High School earned second and third place in the senior division. This education reading program, designed by the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., is used to enhance the study of African-American history and culture among middle and high school students.
Eric L. Ewing and Edgar Hicks, served as co-chairs; Bill Alexander and Sherman P. Willis served as moderators, all of whom are members of the 100 Black Men of Omaha. Judges for the event were Granville Welch, Vice President and Treasurer of Human Resources, Incorporated and Jennifer Harbour, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Black Studies Department, University of Nebraska-Omaha. Since 2001, the African American History Challenge has provided over $350,000 in awards and prizes to deserving Omaha area middle and high school students. The AAHC is the result of months of intense preparation each year by dedicated 100 Black Men of Omaha members, Omaha Public School staff and students. Today, the 100 Black Men of Omaha is one of over 100 chapters nationally and internationally that make up the 100 Black Men of America Inc., an alliance of leading African-American men representing a myriad of professions. For more information about the 100 Black Men of Omaha, please phone 402-934-7065 or visit www.100blackmenomaha.org.
Winner of the 2018 AAHC Junior Division: First Place – Beveridge Magnet Middle School
Winner of the 2018 AAHC Senior Division: First Place – Creighton Prep High School
Board of Education Names Dr. Cheryl Logan as Next Superintendent of OPS The Omaha Public Schools Board of Education has selected Dr. Cheryl Logan as the next leader of the largest school district in Nebraska. The decision was made during a special board meeting held Jan. 30. Logan comes to OPS from the School District of Philadelphia, in Philadelphia, Pa., where she currently serves as Chief Academic Officer, responsible for the academic achievement of more than 135,000 students. “I am honored to be selected as the next leader of the largest school district in Nebraska and I am committed to promoting and sustaining student achievement, equity and access to educational programming for all students,” said Logan. Logan has spent her career in education working in school districts with large immigrant populations from around the world, including with students from significant English language learner populations. She has previously served in the following roles: Dr. Cheryl Logan • Assistant Superintendent – Philadelphia Public Schools • Elementary Principal – Prince George’s Public Schools and Howard County Public Schools, Maryland • High School Principal – Prince George’s Public Schools, Maryland • Foreign Language Instructor – Prince George’s Public Schools, Maryland • English for Speakers of Other Languages Instructor – Prince George’s Public Schools, Maryland She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Maryland, a Master of Education Degree from John Hopkins University and a Doctorate of Education Degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Octavia Spencer Buys Out Theater for Kids to See ‘Black Panther’ By Rebecah Jacobs While Black Panther certainly won’t have any problems selling at the box office, not everyone who wants to see this landmark film can afford to buy their own ticket. Octavia Spencer understands that, and she’s doing her part to make sure some kids who might not be able to see the movie on their own will have a chance. The actress, known for her roles in The Help and Hidden Figures, announced via Instagram last Wednesday that she is planning to buy out a movie theater in Mississippi
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– where she will be watching the film when it premieres Feb. 16 – to offer screenings to those from communities who might not be able to afford tickets. Spencer announced to her fans in an Instagram post that she would be doing the good deed saying, “I will be in MS when this movie opens. I think I will buy out a theater in an underserved community there to ensure that all our brown children can see themselves as a superhero. I will let you know where and when Mississippi. Stay tuned. #KingsAndQueensWillRise.” Octavia is no stranger to helping people in low-income neighborhoods get out to the movie theater. In January of last year, she bought out screenings of her film Hidden Figures in impoverished neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles. Some of her costars including Taraji P. Henson and Jim Parsons followed Spencer’s lead and helped out similarly. The Omaha Star accepted Frederick Joseph’s Facebook challenge to provide an experience for inner city youth to view the movie. A Go Fund Me account was created with a $5,000 goal. Reaching that goal will enable them to provide admission, snacks, movie posters and door prizes for 190 young people from various youth serving organizations, including The Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands, Girls Inc., 100 Black Men, the Delta G.E.M.S., Sacred Heart School, K.N.O.S.E. and Partnership for Kids. The movie event will be held at The Marcus Majestic Cinema on February 17. At press time, the total donated is $4,336. People wanting to help meet the goal, should visit the Omaha Star Facebook page or www. theomahastar.com.
Logan’s full career profile is available at: superintendentsearch.ops.org “This is a historic time in OPS history,” said OPS board President Marque Snow. “Dr. Logan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and we look forward to working with her to continue moving the district forward.” Superintendent Search Background: The search was led by the national search firm and OPS Board of Education partner, Ray and Associates. The application for Superintendent closed Jan. 5. Following an extensive review of the qualifications and work experiences of the 74 candidates who applied for the position, the most qualified candidates were thoroughly screened and recommended to the board. The top two finalists were recommended to the Board of Education by Ray and Associates on Jan. 23. Next steps in the process included a public meet and greet session and public interviews by the Board of Education. The Board will immediately enter negotiations with Logan and work to finalize the details of the contract within the next few weeks. The details of the contract will be shared once they are available. The transition period will commence once the contract is finalized. Current Superintendent Mark Evans’ contract runs through June 30, 2018. For additional information regarding the Superintendent Search process, please visit the website at: superintendentsearch.ops.org. Members of the public who have questions about the search are encouraged to send an email to: superintendentsearch@ops.org.
Kenneth Chenault Joins Facebook By Tom Huskerson
American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault has joined Facebook as its first African-American Board member. Chenault spent 16 years as AmEx CEO. Chenault, described by the Wall Street Journal as “one of the country’s most prominent African-American corporate leaders,” is the first nonwhite member of Facebook’s board of Kenneth Chenault directors. This move by Facebook is an effort to address the diversity issues that face Silicon Valley. Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s chief operating officer, told the Congressional Black Caucus in October that Facebook would hire a black board member “in the foreseeable future.” Chenault has been a recruiting target for Facebook for years according to Mark Zuckerberg. In a Facebook post Zuckerberg wrote that Chenault “has unique expertise in areas I believe Facebook needs to learn and improve, customer service, direct commerce, and building a trusted brand. Ken also has a strong sense of social mission and the perspective that comes from running an important public company for decades.” Facebook, the world’s largest social network, is fighting to clean up its image when it comes to race. The company has faced withering criticism around its ethnic affinity marketing technology that allowed marketers to exclude minorities from ads related to housing. It is unclear how the Chenault hiring will impact this area.
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The community is spreading the news about the Great Plains Black History Museum’s (GPBHM) relocation back to North Omaha’s, Arts and Entertainment District. On Oct. 1 the museum reopened in the historic Jewell Building at 2221 N. 24th St. Now that the museum is up and running, the community’s help is needed to help the museum continue to tell the African American story as richly and fully as possible. This is a crucial time for the museum staff as they strive to establish the museum as the trusted source of knowledge and information about African American history and culture. Operating a museum is a costly endeavor, and help is needed to support their efforts. In conjunction with the celebration of African American History Month, the GPBHM will kick-off its annual membership drive. Memberships will help to continue efforts to preserve, celebrate and educate the Omaha community on the stories of the African American experience, which is a part of America’s experience. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 13, membership applications can be obtained online at: www.gpblackhistorymuseum.org.
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African-American Leadership Awards Nominations Open Nominations for the 2018 African-American Leadership Awards honorees will be accepted by the Urban League of Nebraska until Feb. 16. The Urban League of Nebraska Guild annually recognizes eight African-Americans for their significant contributions to the City of Omaha in the following categories: Business, Community, Education, Faith, Government, Health, Young Professional and Youth. “The African-American Leadership Awards are an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the many significant contributions that AfricanAmerican men and women have made to improve social and economic conditions in the City of Omaha” said Urban League of Nebraska President and CEO Thomas Warren. “As an institution that has delivered services in the North Omaha community for more than 90 years, the Urban League cherishes our role in preserving the legacy of those individuals who will be honored.” The AALA Selection Committee will convene in late February to review nominations and make selections. Honorees will be notified before being officially announced to the community in March. Award recipients will be honored at the 29th Annual African-American Leadership Awards Gala the evening of June 1 at the Hilton Omaha. The awards gala is annually held on the first Friday in June. A reception begins at 6 p.m. followed by the awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Nominations may be made online at www. UrbanLeagueNeb.org/AALA-
Nominations. A physical nomination form is also available for download on that site or by visiting the Urban League of Nebraska Family Resource Center, 3040 Lake St., Omaha, NE 68111. About the African-American Leadership Awards In the summer of 1988 an invitation was extended to Mr. James R. Beatty to join and serve on the Board of the Western Heritage Museum (now the Durham Museum); he accepted and became the first AfricanAmerican elected to the Board. At that time the Board was comprised of numerous business and civic leaders, such as Del Weber (UNO Chancellor), Ken Power (US West, President now Qwest), the President of the Omaha Royals to name just a few, who were dedicated to the concept of presenting, preserving and celebrating the history of Omaha and its people. However, in the mind of Mr. Beatty, history meant all people, and he was inclined to ask the Chairman of the Board, “What were the museum’s plans to celebrate Black History month?” The answer was that nothing was planned and, to Mr. Beatty’s surprise, nor had anything ever been done in the past at the museum to recognize Black History Month. Mr. Beatty and the museum director came up with a plan to have the museum serve as a platform to showcase the accomplishments and achievements of Black people who have made significant contributions to the City of Omaha. These accomplishments would be in areas like Sports, Business, Civic, Religion,
Education and Politics. The presentation of Mr. Beatty’s ideas was accepted, and the decision was to made recognize and memorialize individuals through a formal ceremony held at the museum and open to the public. In 1989 the very first ceremony was held in the main lobby of the museum with about 50 to 60 people in attendance. The ceremony honored Mildred Brown, Founder and Publisher of the Omaha Star, and Bertha Calloway, Founder of the Great Plains Black History Museum. Each honoree received a plaque commemorating their achievements, which remained at the museum for public display. In 2009 the Urban League of Nebraska (ULN) became the coordinating agency to host this annual event. The ULN is dedicated to preserving the history of Omaha and proud to recognize the awardees at this distinguished commemorative event. About the Urban League of Nebraska The Urban League of Nebraska is an empowering voice in the community advocating for economic self-reliance, parity, power, civil rights and equal opportunity for all. The ULN envisions a Nebraska where the social economic gap in the African-American and other emerging communities is closed and disadvantaged families achieve social equality and economic independence and growth. The ULN is a nonprofit organization as described in section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. | www. urbanleagueneb.org.
Centering the Margins The Union for Contemporary Art’s Performing Arts Collective is proud to present Centering the Margins, three new short productions inspired by 365 Women A Year: a playwriting project that aims to write women back into the social consciousness and promote and empower female playwrights around the world. The production runs Feb. 16 through March 4, with performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Seating begins 20 minutes prior to show time Umurage by Kim Louise Directed by Denise Chapman When Lynea is diagnosed with severe hysteria, she insists she’s not ill and that an ancient spirit has taken over her mind. In an act of desperation, Lynea’s sister travels to Africa to solicit the help of the ancient spirit all the while wondering if she’s just as crazy as her sister. Queen Nyabinghi: Brandi Smith Steven: Shomari Huggins Zakara: Catie Zaleski Kim Louise has been fascinated with the written word since she was four years old. She’s written in many genres: poetry, essays, short stories, including a 15-year stint writing mass market fiction for Kensington Publishing and Harlequin Enterprises that culminated in ten published novels and five published novellas. As an aspiring playwright, she’s written several monologues, one-acts, and ten-minute plays. Her short play, The Bystanders, completed a 2015 summer tour of five campuses at Metropolitan Community College in Omaha NE. Currently, Kim is pursuing an MFA in creative writing at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Branch and Bone by Beaufield Berry Directed by Denise Chapman Open your books to chapter one. We need to talk about our grandmothers. The life and times of Janis Berry. Grandmother: Kathy Tyree Granddaughter: Alisha Davis Beaufield Berry-Fisher is an Omaha-
based playwright, novelist and arts education professional. Her work has been performed across the country and selected by the Great Plains Theatre Conference, Last Frontier and Sparkfest Conferences. She is a guest artist with the Inge Fest in Independence, KS and an educator with Omaha Performing Arts. She lives in Omaha with her husband Rob and their sons, Shine Avett and Oscar Moses. Flo by Peggy Jones Directed by Denise Chapman Florynce Kennedy was a black American woman once called “the biggest, loudest and indisputably the rudest mouth on the battleground” where feminist-activists and radical politics join in mostly common cause. Florynce Kennedy: TammyRa Peggy Jones, M.F.A., University of NebraskaLincoln, is an Associate Professor of Black Studies, Graduate and Women’s Studies faculty member, and the Associate Director of Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She received an Individual Artist Fellowship from the Nebraska Arts Council for her play, The Journey which tells the story of Aaron Douglas, the first black graduate from the art department at UNL in 1922. General admission is free on a first come/first served basis. You may claim two tickets per person at The Union’s reception desk, starting at 12:30 p.m. the day of the performance. Seating begins 20 minutes before show time. Those who prefer guaranteed admission can make reservations in advance either online or by phone 402-933-3161. There is a cost for advanced tickets. The Performing Arts Collective (PAC) expands The Union for Contemporary Art’s reach into the performing arts, bringing back access to theater programming that was once a mainstay on North 24th Street and creating rich, multifaceted roles and opportunities for theater practitioners of color in Omaha.
A Soul Food luncheon will be held to honor and celebrate the legacy of Jean Floyd Bell on Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second floor of the Center Mall, 1941 S. 42nd St. Attendees will select their choice of one meat, two sides, and one dessert from the menu. Menu items include smoked brisket, smothered chicken, fried chicken, mac & cheese, candied yams, black-eyed peas, potato salad, collard greens, cornbread, peach cobbler, banana pudding, and pound cake. Tickets to the event are available now. Jean Floyd Bell was a City of Omaha employee for over 25 years. She worked tirelessly to defend people of color who were discriminated against or received unequal treatment on the basis of race or gender while working as a Civil Rights Investigator Jean Floyd Bell for the Human Relations Department. Jean was active civically and supported the campaigns of many local politicians who were also advocates for equality and shared her ideas of social justice. She even served as a Nebraska delegate at the Democratic National Convention. But more than her civic involvement, Jean was an agent of change in her community and was a true drum major for social justice and equality. She annually coordinated the City of Omaha’s Martin Luther King Jr. program and supported the Annual Native American PowWow. All donations and proceeds from the luncheon will go towards the Jean F. Bell Memorial Scholarship fund, which will provide book and academic scholarships to deserving high school students matriculating to college. Donations can be mailed to: PO Box #4031, Omaha, NE 68104, or electronically submitted through PayPal: paypal.me/JeanBellScholarship. Patrons can dine-in or take out their lunches. All questions regarding ticket prices and general information can be directed to Monika Bell at 402.708.6555 or visit the Facebook event page https:// www.facebook.com/events/157430384914492/
‘She Kills Monsters’ Rolls Out the 20-Sided Die on Creighton Stage
The spellbinding world of Dungeons & Dragons comes to life on the Lied Education Center for the Arts Studio Theatre stage at Creighton University later this month. “She Kills Monsters,” a play by Qui Nguyen that debuted in New York at The Flea Theatre in 2011, follows a young woman named Agnes (played by Creighton student Vivian Parr) who, upon discovering a notebook filled with D&D scenarios kept by her deceased sister, Tilly (Creighton student Hailee Domagalski), delves into a world she never imagined and a side of her sister she never knew. Vincent Carlson-Brown directs this action-packed story punctuated by both comic and profound moments as Agnes moves deeper into the game Tilly created. Rounding out the cast are Creighton students Kelsey Jones as Vera/The Beholder, Sam Buck as Miles/ Gelatinous Cube, Marissa Galardi as Lilith/Lily, Allexys Johnson as Kaliope/Kelly, Makana YamasakiCrail as Orcus/Ronnie, Ben Adams as Chuck, Tyler Means as Steve, Katie Otten as Farrah the Fairie, Alyssa Clausen as Evil Tina, Kalina Damfebo as Evil Gabbi and Allana Pommier as the Narrator. “She Kills Monsters” runs Feb. 14-17 at 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee on Feb. 18. General admission, senior citizens and Creighton students, faculty and staff tickets are on sale now. Purchase tickets online at boxoffice.creighton.edu or by phoning the box office at 402-280-1448. “She Kills Monsters” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. All Department of Fine and Performing Arts events are funded, in part, by the generous support of the Richard and Mary McCormick Endowment Fund for the Fine and Performing Arts, the Grace Keenan Fund, and other anonymous sources.
Mentoring Group Holds Awards Luncheon The Midlands Mentoring Partnership (MMP) 8th Annual Mentoring Summit & Awards Luncheon was held Jan. 31 at the Capitol District Marriott. The keynote speaker, Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend, and workshop presenter, Torie WeistonSerdanf, initiated dialogues on how to leverage relationships in support of advancing opportunity for all young people in the year ahead. The Business of the Year award was presented to First National Bank. MMP looked for companies that support mentoring by sponsoring mentoring programs, encouraging their employees to volunteer as mentors, donating funds to mentoring programs, and/or supporting causes that support our vulnerable youth. The Mentor of the Year award was Deb Shaw, P4K Mentor, luncheon speaker, Chekemma presented to Edward O. Stevens. Stevens Fulmore-Townsend, President and CEO, Philadelphia is a mentor with the 100 Black Men of Youth Network, Deborah Neary, MMP President Omaha. MMP looked for mentors whose exceptional commitment and dedication have changed the lives of the youth they serve. The Advocate of the Year award was presented to Lisa Utterback who works for Omaha Public Schools. MMP looked for agencies and/or individuals that serve as committed advocates for the mentoring movement by supporting mentoring through mentor recruitment efforts, advocacy work and/or philanthropic endeavors. Special thanks to all who attended and sponsored the annual event. For details about mentoring and additional MMP activities, please visit the following website https://mmpomaha.org/.
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“We are pleased The Partnership to bring a city For community volunteer leader and tireless non-profit organization Our Kids, a Schools.” to campus,” Newland, M.D., that provides disadvantaged director of UNMC’s said Myrna “The Partnership The mission of students For Our Kids Staples Foundation and coordinator of Equity Office academic enrichment with positive works to for Learning Inc. the Martin Luther provide Commemoration is to teach, train King Day received a $10,000 experiences, has mentary school disadvantaged ele- inspire. Committee. “I and Founded in 2002, grant from Staples students with positive believe our campus Foundation for the founda- can look forward to an Learning, a private academic enrichment experiences,” tion has contributed inspiring and speech.” foundation created relevant said Briana Curran, million to national more than $17 manager, Staples The and Funding from SFFL by Staples Inc. Foundation that provide educational local charities best annual address is regularly for Learning. will support the one attended events “Staples and opportunities Winners Circle Foundation for on Martin Luther of the city’s job skills for all program, which Learning supports King Jr. Day. people, with a This year, the event starts pro- Winners vides underserved the special Circle program, at noon, is free which cre- youth. emphasis on disadvantaged to the public. Guests dents with access elementary stu- ates an environment and open can park in Lot to rigorous math, Staples Foundation the visitor parking where youth are 15V, which is reading and citizenship recognized for for area located on Learning has also their achievements the south side developed lasting the Student Life Center increase their academic activities to teachers, peers, by relationships of at the corner of parents and the achievement. 40th & Jones com- of America, with Boys & Girls Clubs Streets. “The Winners munity.” Circle program Earth Force, Hispanic Gray is a first-time ensures disadvantaged Winners Circle students have for the 2nd District. elected city council member and All Our Kids Heritage Foundation, and the the resources and Initiative joined forces in for a Competitive support needed 2007 to form Prior to his election, Inner City. In addiOmaha City Councilman to Partnership develop an enthusiasm The tion, Staples Gray had a 30-year For Our Kids, to Ben Gray Foundation for a television for learning,” help dis- supports said Beth Smith, career as Learning photojournalist nered with Executive Director, advantaged students. The Partnership Ashoka, an organization “Kaleidoscope” and the emergency host of Winners Circle on Omaha’s ABC’s that develops and supports department at Program of The creates a community of caring affiliate station, Nebraska Medical Center social entrepre- KETV NewsWatch 7. Partnership For dents from pre-kindergarten for stu- neurs around to use intervention The The show featured gies to decrease Our Kids. “With discussions about the world, in nine stratesup- high school youth violence, passionate through tries: port from Staples a variety of such as immediate Argentina, Belgium, coun- Gray has to help Foundation for community issues. engagement after violent won multiple Learning we can Brazil, taged youth graduate more disadvan- Canada, incidents to reduce local, regional tion attempts. continue France, Germany, awards as a reporter, and pursue highretaliaand national grades and standardized to increase er education the photojournalist In 1998, Gray to become employable Netherlands, Spain and test scores for Gray dedicates and host. and his wife, youth throughout the productive citizens United much States. For more Freddie, began of his time ing with the African-American Omaha Public lives of severely who give back information about workto foundation their community. at-risk youth and to improving the to close the Achievement or how to apply gang members. the achievement Council for a grant, is the emergency team He Omaha gaps of children visit www. staplesfoundation.org. Community Connection, director for Impact Public School in the (OPS) District. Inc. — a non-profit, One A sought lence prevention vio- his Martin after motivational speaker, organization. Its members Gray titled Luther King Jr. part- Love,” Day speech, “Strength after one of Dr. to King’s most read books.
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homes as you are hardly can continue to repair and buy I of the people that no good money and invest it now doing, save your “Dedicated to the service believe that the bonds that you and that evil shall not go wisely. Buy more Savings cause shall lack a champion Omaha Star has if and when things may be comfortable unopposed.” been in existence for change. seventy-two years a former pastor of the newspaper, Mildred Reverend Joseph Forbes, In an introduction to and I have been the said, “Mildred was St. John A. M. E. Church Gilbert wrote: publisher for the It is with profound pleashe made her paper To the Citizens of Omaha: a friend of the pastors ... last twenty years. It a platform. She Publishing Co., and [sic] available anytime we needed sure that the Omaha Star seems like yesterday well trained journalistic ministry. She believed that organization of energetic, by saw her work as a that I started after my One entire page day a paper of the people, God had given her a calling. minds, give to you this aunt Mildred Brown We here and now wish devoted to the work of the people and for the people. its was per edition was expired. Some of the Omaha Star dedicates community, submitted by to have you know that in the churches in the you have been supserving the general public the pastors. existence to the task of porters almost from It shall be our policy the struggle for Among her concerns was every way humanly possible. Others the start. of duty in the behalf of Brown’s primary path Mildred unerring an in racial equality. to move 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 many organizations to work only an excellent salesperyou I want to give my news of the city as we find of tirelessly with of ads. She was not the National 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. Colored People thanks. to sell newspaper ads Black America in general. for the Advancement of is fascinating. The Omaha her activism. She refused the citizens of Omaha and She Association Association, the Working at a newspaper sea of journalistic adventhe Black Publishers did not employ black workers. that because this is our paper. (NAACP), As we launch out into the of companies her readers to proStar is especially fascinating can the support of the general League, the Urban League Anyone who is interested also used editorials to encourage and she challenged National Business ture, we sincerely request Black museum. This paper is about us. in when we as a group must military and the Great Plains and issues. Where else test the segregation of the public. The time is at hand plant Nebraska, active, she was submit their story, events Omaha Star a firm foundathat the Martin Bomber time during which it was Since the recent recession, them to apply for jobs begin to build. Give the She During the De Porres Club, and also this State can this happen? and reading support and rollerBase in Bellevue, Nebraska. the spokeswoman for the tion by way of subscribing an emotional, financial after enter- at Offutt Air Force the paper has also been who is widely remem- allowed it to meet in the Omaha Star building we in turn will build an hired Charles Washington, we will assure you that are determined to persevere. and a mouthpiece and a to support their own facility. coaster at times but we civil rights, as a reporter the club ran out of funds to contact us concerning bered for his work for prise worthy of consideration, working in the commuI encourage the public who was the executive She spent countless hours or even if you want to columnist. Whitney Young, force for the people of Omaha. commucomplaints, recommendations are certainly apprecithe Star as a mouthpiece Urban League before eventu- nity, receiving over one hundred and fifty In addition to offering the secretary of the Omaha director of the National nity service awards, including the “Unsung Heroine compliment us. Your comments community in Omaha, ally becoming the executive for the African-American in behalf of the community 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 be to Africanattention call 16,000 power boycotts to and trying to always have people in the country The paper supported the positive effect the buying was small, and is an outstanding cater often only thirty-five time of her death. She paper. Our staff is very if they would carefully she and her staff were with this award by the to discrimination, and Americans could have working to satisfy you. Lyndon B. Johnson as a businesses that employed team and they are always to also appointed by President their purchases only to support base and I wish well. East Germany to investigate We have a large religious treated the community goodwill ambassador to African-Americans and for the support of the churches following the conissue of the paper, Edward express sincere thanks, alleged human rights violations worked to improve Specifically, in the second leaders. clergy Omaha the North and the also of She members in the community our struction of the Berlin Gilbert pointed out that least, I want to thank carriers and her office an ice cream shop Last but certainly not the lives of the newspaper black community were patronizing which would be there would not be that someone did not have Ice Cream, advertisers. Without advertising, workers. If she learned of at 24th and Lake, Reed’s published. Advertisements hiring practices over she would buy them bags an Omaha Star Newspaper enough food at home, targeted for their discriminatory an the printing of the publicalarded The newspaper carriPorres Club. Gilbert spent and retail sales pay for groceries to supply their a decade later by the De at least or Easter party advertisers have stuck with counted older Christmas and our of shop special a Many cream tions. us. ers often received hour outside the ice Newer ones have joined work, when they might approving of their us throughout the years. adverin gratitude for their hard one hundred African-Americans that they don’t have to were given all year. their purchasing power. Others have the feeling 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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The Omaha Section - National Council Negro Women of Inc. recognizes individuals community for outstanding achievement. in the year individuals Each are recognized in medicine, education, for excellence involvement, embodimentleadership, community of the Mary Bethune Legacy and youth in excellence.McLeod Awards will be McLeod Bethune presented at the annual Mary Award Luncheon at 11 a.m. at on Aug. 26 the DC Centre, 11830 Stonegate Dr. The community is invited to important event. attend this The keynote speaker Esq., Human Resources is Shawntal M. Smith, and Talent Development Leader for Omaha Precious Davis Home for Boys. also a social Field of Medicine Smith is justice attorney. Award “Extraordinary The theme is Women: Breaking Barriers, Rising above Lives.” Omaha Challenges, Transforming Section, NCNW women of African advocates for descent as they families and communities. support their It fulfills its mission through research, community based advocacy and national and health, education, services and programs on Omaha Section, and economic empowerment. NCNW is a 501c3 organization. non-profit Omaha Section Davis, Field of 2017 Award recipients: Precious Rone, Field of Medicine Award; Beverly A. Education Award; Julia D. Anderson Willa Visionary Award; Midder, Theola M. Cooper Cooper, Community Theola M. Community Supporter Award; Supporter Cannon, Bethune Briana Concept Award Book Award; Wasmoen, Bethune Lara Concept Book Denise Lee, Award; Mary McLeod Bethune Legacy Award; Aariona Hagler, Youth Award in Excellence For more information or to obtain contact Perlie tickets, Whitley at 402-320-0375. tickets on-line, For go 2017 Mary McLeodto Eventbrite.com and enter under Search Events Bethune Awards Luncheon or Category. Please like them on Facebook: Section-NCNW, Omaha @OmahaNCNW Inc., follow them on Twitter: and visit their omahasectionncnw.w website: http:// eebly.com/ NOT PICTURED: Aariona Hagler Youth in Excellence
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“Family is not an important thing, How important it’s everything.” is always been, very family to us? The answer is, and has important. Indulge moment. After me for a brief the overwhelmed by Civil War, Union military officershistory ex-slaves who were were on the roads, for family members searching Agents of the Bureau from whom they had been separated. Lands, commonly of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned known as the were hired after Freedmen’s Bureau, the war to provide who and ex-slaves, relief to refugees received hundreds requesting assistance of letters from freedmen wrote to the Bureau in locating lost relatives. One ex-slave from Texas with in locating “my a request for assistance own dearest relatives” list of sisters, and included nieces, nephews, whom he had uncles, and in-lawsa long been from twenty-four years separated when he was sold in Virginia before. Others in local newspapers, took out advertisements offering rewards for lost family members (Wilma A. Dunaway, the return of American Family The Africanin England: Cambridge Slavery and Emancipation (Cambridge, University Press, Reconstruction, 20013), 257. 33 82.) Foner, The African-American roots of the family Derived from our are spiritual. African heritage, maintained by shared experiences the Black family has been bond and circumstances, and a common historical despite what would lead you mainstream media to believe, Black remained strong. families triumphed Our spiritual and orientation helped See Deep Roots create a continued on page 3
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Barbara Samuels Jan. 18, 1953 ~ Jan. 21, 2018 (Age 65) On Jan. 18, 1953, in Dallas, Texas, a baby girl was born to parents, Willie Samuels and Betty LaVerne Samuels-Logan, that they named Barbara Elaine Samuels. Barbara departed this life on Jan. 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Richardson-Logan, her father, Willie Samuel, grandmother, Lorene (Love) Washington, aunt, Margarita Washington, and brother, Jewell (Red) Martin. Barbara spent her early childhood years in Dallas until moving to Kansas City with her mom and brother, Marvin to join her grandmother, Lorene (Love) permanently. Upon graduating from Southeast High School, she would diligently work her way through several major companies including HNTB Corporation, the Negro League Baseball Museum and finally landing at Kansas City Power and Light Company for the last twelve years. Barbara was known for her quick wit and unrelenting love for everyone, no matter their position in life. She always had an extra hand, an extra ear, and she never ran out of smiles or kind words. Her love of writing crossed boundaries. Barbara would give inspirational words anywhere she could find; whether it be on Facebook,
her aunt’s (Margarita Washington) newspaper, The Omaha Star or in her church. Her natural never-ending gift of joy and happiness given to her friends and family was never short on supply. Barbara was a lifelong dedicated member of Bethel AME Church in Kansas City, Mo. She was a faithful Doorkeeper, a member of the Usher Board #1, and she dearly loved working with the Ushers of Inspiration and all the young people at Bethel AME. To know Bethel AME is to know Barbara. She loved her church, her Pastors, and all her fellow saints. Barbara lived her life to the fullest with her life partner, Cyrus Strother, whom she met in 1990, and they had been happily together for over 25 years. Barbara Samuels leaves to celebrate her home going, her sons, Elton Ladd (Tracee) and Edmonds Samuels both of Kansas City, Mo.; four brothers: Marvin Evans (Beatrice) of Kansas City, Mo., Reginald Martin (Emelda) of Dallas, Texas, Melvin Martin of Houston, Texas, and John (JD) Martin (Melissa) of Hampton, Va.; seven grandchildren: Jordan Blake, Marcus Blake, Savannah Samuels, Jasmine Samuels, Aiden Turpin, De’ja Ladd, and Mya Ladd; one great-grandchild, Aiden; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral Service for Barbara Samuels was held Jan. 27 at Bethel AME Church, 2329 Flora Ave. Visitation was at the church. Interment, Twelve Gates Cemetery.
Frank (Denny) King Sunrise: Oct. 23, 1932 – Sunset: Jan. 29, 2018 As a family, we are like branches on a tree. The tree symbolizes our roots. The roots of a tree identify our background and the branches are our future, varied and diverse, yet we remain the same. Family, like branches on a tree, branch out with each new season but may grow in different directions or even break off early. Frank (Denny) King, the youngest male child (branch) of Lawrence King and Arlene (Partridge) King, broke off early in life, in search of the path that was destined for him. Frank (Denny) King joined the Air Force at the age of 14 and served his country for three years. Once his duty was completed he moved to California. California is where he found love and married, Mary (Wright) King. While in California he became District Manager for LAX Airport and Ontario Airport. After 36 years of service as a District Manager, he retired. Although retired, he was not one to just sit around and was soon employed with the Los Angeles schools as a Crossing Guard. While employed, he received the Crossing Guard Award two consecutive years. He was also employed as a floor salesman at Big Lots. Upon the death of his wife, he left California leaving behind branches, which represented connections to his family tree. He moved back to Omaha. Upon his return to Omaha he realized that the branches he left in Omaha, many years ago, had now created other branches which consisted of children, grandchildren,
great grandchild and great-great grandchildren. His branches are an addition to his family tree. Upon his return to Omaha, he was employed through the Eastern Nebraska Office of Aging as a foster grandparent with Howard Kennedy grade school, Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA. He was employed from 2007-2011. During his employment he received certificates of appreciation for his valuable services Frank (Denny) King gave his life to Christ and was baptized in Omaha, NE in 2010, at Kingdom Builders Christian Center, where he was known as Dr. King. His baptism represented a forgiveness of sins and the indwelling presence of God’s Holy Spirit. Proceeded in death by parents Lawrence King and Arlene (Partridge) King: wife, Mary (Wright) King: brothers, Rudy King and Lawrence (Poncho) King: grandson, Julius (JuJu) Vaughn: daughter, Katoya King, step-son, Christopher Wright: step-daughter, Robbie Lampkin. Survived by sisters, Juanita (Nina) (Jose) Desosa, Darlene (Doll) Mitchell and Betty Cooks of California: Jessie Glenn of Las Vegas: children, Johnny Rodgers and Diane Vaughn (Burnett) of Omaha: Michael Artiago (Angie) of California: Danny King, Lenny (Lump) King, Kenny King and Mina King, all of California; step daughters, Donna Washington and Cynthia Royal of Omaha: Mechele Wilson, Sherrie Wright and step-son Gregory Wright of California: a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great -great grandchildren a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, special niece Vinita (Bootsie) Anderson of California, special friends Arnold Gunn of Portland, Sam Parham and Jessie Sawyer of Omaha.
Kids Talk About God How Is Jesus Like a River of Living Water in Your Life? By Carey Kinsolving And Friends “Never give up; for even rivers someday wash dams away,” wrote Arthur Golden. Isn’t this the story of Christianity and the mighty Roman Empire? Rivers of living water flowing out of the lives of Christians eventually overcame the mighty dam of Roman persecution. Within a few hundred years, the small and often persecuted movement called Christianity became the dominant religion in Europe and the Western world. “Anyone who teaches you about God is breathing life into your spirit,” says Zack, 12. “Jesus helps our spirit grow in truth, knowledge and strength.” Zack has captured the essence of Christianity. When the truth of the gospel of grace is spoken and hearers believe in Jesus Christ as their savior, God breathes his very life into their spirits. Law, including the 10 Commandments, can never transform a person from the inside out. Only God’s life can do this. If you would like to read my stories of modern, transformed lives, please visit www.FaithProfiles.org. In writing a story for the Washington Post, I interviewed Pastor John Woods, the executive director of Washington’s 150-bed Gospel Mission: “We believe anyone can put a new suit on a man, but only the grace of God can put a new man in the suit. A gospel mission is the only place a guy can come in blind drunk and retire 25 years later as its executive director.” Water is essential for life. You can live three weeks or longer without food, but you can live only three or four days without water. If you’re in a desert where it is very hot in the middle of summer, you could die in three or four hours without water. By using the metaphor “rivers of living water” flowing out of the inner lives of his followers, Jesus
is also saying that without him you won’t be satisfied. You’ll hop from one relationship or thing to another looking for a way to quench your thirst. If Jesus is the author and restorer of life, you’ll be frustrated with all attempts to find life apart from him. Even expensive attempts by the wealthy as featured on television shows and magazine articles will result in dryness. Guaranteed! “I think that the more you pray, the more of God’s river flows through your body to your brain,” says Thomas, 10. “When it goes to your brain, you think of God.” If you’re a Christian, you may have noticed that the flow of God’s life through you varies depending upon your closeness to God. Yes, even Christians can experience spiritual dryness if they are not walking closely with the Lord. Consider yourself blessed if you have regular fellowship with a Christian who is overflowing with God’s river of life. The Book of Revelation gives us a glimpse of the New Jerusalem’s center: “And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb,” (Rev. 22:1). Furthermore, the water of life is offered freely to all who thirst: “And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely,” (Rev. 22:17b). Think about this: Jesus, as the water of life, wants life-giving water to flow freely through his people to a thirsty world. Memorize this truth: Revelation 22:17b previously quoted. Ask this question: If you have drunk of the water of life, are God’s rivers of living waters flowing freely through you to the thirsty people you encounter every day?
Leslie R. Black Ms. Leslie R. Black, age 62 passed away Wednesday, Jan. 31, at a local hospital. Cremation Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home. *** Anthony M. Curtis Sr. Mr. Anthony M. Curtis Sr., age 66, passed away Monday, Jan. 29, at a local care center. Survived by Donna Curtis, Bellevue; sons: Anthony M. Jr, Damien I, Omaha, Jordan C Curtis, New York; brothers: James Prater, Omaha, Keith Curtis, Bellevue, NE; 4 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives. Memorial Service 11 am Friday, Feb. 9, at Salem Baptist Church. Cremation Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home. *** Bernice Johnson Mr. Bernice Johnson, age 79, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, at a local hospital. Survived by wife: Dorothy Johnson, Omaha; son: Carl Lee Bowden, Phoenix, AZ; daughter: Lisa Fitzgerald Ross; sisters: Sarah Johnson, Mary Ealy, Omaha; 4 grandchildren, great-grand, nieces, nephews, other relatives. Funeral Services were held 1 pm Tuesday, Mortuary. Rev. Kojo Allen officiated. Interment: Mt Hope Cemetery Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home. *** Effie B. Johnson Mrs. Effie B. Johnson, age 95, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, at her residence. Survived by son: Tillman (Patricia) Johnson, Jr, Silver Spring, MD; 8 daughters: Geri Gray, Omaha, Bobbie Menifee,
Denver, CO, Mary Ann Brothers, Barbara Johnson, W. Dana (Parker) Moore, Omaha, Arcola (Freddie) Wilson, Grand Island, NE, Phyllis (Steve) Hombach, Deborah (Brian) Graham, Omaha; 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grand, nieces, nephews, other relatives. Funeral Service were held 12 pm Monday, Feb. 5, at Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Kenneth Allen officiated. Interment: Mt Hope Cemetery Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home. *** Johannah L. Johnson Mrs Johannah L. Johnson, age 94, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, at a local care center. Survived by son: Theadwell C. Johnson, Omaha; step-daughter: Veronica Maddox, Cincinnati, OH; grandsons: Kenneth & Kevin Johnson, a host of loving nieces, and nephews. Funeral Services were held 9 am Saturday, Mt Moriah Baptist Church, Rev. Lassiter, officiated. Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home. *** William L. Smith Mr. William L. Smith, age 56, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, at a local hospital. Survived by wife: Paula Smith; mother: Alvira Smith; brothers: Michael & Walter Smith, Omaha, Phillip Britt, Wynne, AR; sisters: Patricia & Phyllis Smith, Omaha, Sarah Williams, Wynne, AR, other relatives. Funeral Services were held 2 pm Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Mortuary. Interment: Omaha National Cemetery Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home.
Dream Keepers Awards Banquet St. John’s A.M.E. Church is hosting its 3rd annual Dream Keepers Awards Banquet on Feb. 24. In the inaugural year of the Dream Keepers award, Dr. Don Benning was the honoree. The following year they saluted Kathy J. Trotter. This year they are honoring the North Omaha B.E.A.R.S. organization. Michael Carter and Jimmie and Gracie Smith will be the recipients of the award. The North Omaha B.E.A.R.S organization was created in 1990 in response to the growing gang and drug activity in North Omaha. Quoting founder Michael Carter, “I thought it was important to provide as organization as an alternative, which was not only engaging in its terms of attractiveness, but more importantly, an organization that was substantive in terms
of its content. Thus, athletics were the attraction or carrot to influence enrollment, but the comprehensive development of young people was the goal. We wanted to shield the young people from the sometimes negative environment around them, and provide them a conduit that would enable them to become successful in life.” In looking at the successful lives of so many B.E.A.R.S., it is time to celebrate their achievements. All former founders, coaches, players, mentors, cheerleaders, tutors and interested parties, are invited to celebrate the legacy of the North Omaha B.E.A.R.S. organization at St. John’s A.M.E. Church on Feb. 24. Doors open at 5:30. Tickets are available by phoning the church at 402-345-1070.
As Far as the East is from the West By Dr. William Holland God’s plans and ways are bigger than our mistakes and lost opportunities. He is not only ready to forgive and restore us, He can fill our lives with confidence, hope, and victory! It’s common when suffering from regret, to be reminded of certain individuals that we secretly blame for our failures. However, as the water is long gone under the bridge, there is no need to hold on and replay the scenarios of what could have been – you’ve suffered enough. It’s important to consider that walking around in this negative and stressful state of mind can lead to depression, anxiety, and even physical health problems. It would be wise to make a list of those we need to forgive and sincerely pray while making sure our name is at the top. You see, unforgiveness holds us in a spiritual and mental prison and giving it over to God is the key that opens the door to freedom. We are the only ones who can choose to put an end to us living in the misery of an unchangeable past. Alice Walker said, “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they do not have any.” The Bible refers to the devil as the “the accuser” of the brethren and this is where these negative voices are coming from. Some may try to pretend these situations never happened or that maybe they will all just go away which sounds nice, but running away from reality does not
work. Being honest with God and ourselves is the pathway to peace. I love what the Apostle Paul said, “This one thing I do; forgetting those things which are behind, I reach forth to the things which are before me.” He is encouraging us to not only concentrate on the present but also look to the future and be sensitive to new opportunities. We have a tendency to deal with our problems our own way, but God wants to help us deal with this once and for all. Let go and allow Him to give you a brand-new start as He’s ready to fulfill the dreams and desires He’s placed in your heart. He loves us and longs to forgive us and to restore our dreams that seem to be lost forever. He can create new opportunities in ways we could never imagine. I believe our heavenly Father desires to restore the years that you’ve lost and give you a new vision and a fresh zeal to fulfill your destiny. Being positive and optimistic about your future is a deliberate decision. Will you sincerely believe you are forgiven and accept the spiritual reality that you are worthy of His love? We know that nothing is impossible with God and His Word cannot fail. Psalm 103:11-12 is one of the greatest promises about our security and filled with the hope for all eternity. “For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward them that fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”
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ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR CATHOLIC CHURCH 2423 Grant St. Omaha, NE 68111 Ph: 402-348-0631 • Fax 402-342-4451 Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Sunday after Mass or by appointment
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Sunday School .................8:45 a.m. Excluding First Sunday Tuesday Evening Service.........7:00 p.m.
“Where Life is for Everyone” Drs. Mar n & Lynnell Williams Founders & Lead Pastors SUNDAYS Prayer 9:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM
“Jesus is the light of the world” REV. JAMES P. WALKER, SENIOR PASTOR mtcalvarycommunitychurch.org
PASTOR JARROD S. PARKER 3616 Spaulding Street, Omaha, NE 68111 Phone: 402-451-0307 Email: smbcsecretary@stmarkbaptist.org
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Sunday School – Sunday 9:00 a.m.
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.
“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
PASTOR RORDY SMITH PASTOR RAMONA SMITH
ST. MARK BAPTIST CHURCH
5112 Ames Avenue Omaha, NE 68104 Ph: 402-457-4216
www.ambassadorswc.com 402-341-1866 5417 N 103rd St. Omaha, NE 68134
REV. JAMES P. WALKER
DR. RALPH B. LASSITER, PASTOR 2602 N. 24th St. Off: (402) 451-8800 - Fax: (402) 451-8522 mtmoriahomaha.net pastorlassiter@gmail.com
REV. RALPH LASSITER, SR.
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
“Come Get Your Hilltop Experience” REV. PORTIA A. CAVITT, PASTOR 5544 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104 Telephone: 402-451-8322 • Website: www.cmumc.net Email: clairumc@cumc.omhcoxmail.com
REV. PORTIA A. CAVITT, PASTOR
Sunday School………………………8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Experience………...10:00 a.m. Monday Bible Study…………………6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study….…….…….7:00 p.m.
FAITH MISSION CHURCH PASTOR BERTHA JACKSON 2532 Binney Church: 402-451-1474 “The Church On A Mission For God”
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MT. NEBO MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday at 10:00am Family Night each Wednesday at 7pm The Daily Journey each Wednesday at Noon Saturday Prayer from 7 - 8am
Our Mission: “To exalt the Savior, edify saints, evangelize sinners and elevate society.”
SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH Serving God and One Another in the Spirit of Excellence REV. DR. SELWYN Q. BACHUS SENIOR PASTOR 3131 Lake Street Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1000 www.salembc.org
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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REV. WALTER B. JONES, PASTOR 2301 North 45th Street, Omaha, NE 68104 Ph. 402-934-6020 • Fax 402-453-3190 E-Mail: wrjallied@cox.net
REV. WALTER B. JONES
SATURDAY SERVICE: Sabbath School……………………9:30 a.m. Divine Worship…………………11:00 a.m.
PASTOR GARY S. COLLINS & MRS. LORETTA COLLINS, J.D.
TABERNACLE OF FAITH CHURCH
Sunday School………………………….9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship…………11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible & Prayer Service………6:30 p.m.
Pastor Barbara Mitchell 2404 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1800 Church 402-455-3390 Fax
“Where CHRIST is Preeminent and the Word Prevails!” PASTOR JEFFREY & TERRI BOOTH
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
REV. JAMES D. WILKENS
JOY OF LIFE MINISTRIES COGIC 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
PASTOR BRIAN PAGE 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.
PASTOR BARBARA MITCHELL
ZION BAPTIST 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. Tuesday PASTOR DARNELL N. JOHNSON, SR. & LADI J Tuesday Night Teaching……...........6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/BIBLE Study............7:00 p.m.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH FR. DAVE KORTH • DEACON JIM CHAMBERS 22nd and Binney Street • 402-451-5755 • www.sacredheartchurchomaha.org
KOINONIA AND FRIENDS OF CHRIST PASTOR TONY E. SANDERS JR. 3208 Corby Street Omaha, NE 68111 DEACON JIM CHAMBERS, FR. DAVE KORTH
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PASTOR ERIC BUTLER AND CO-PASTOR CYNTHIA BUTLER
Sunday School ..................................................9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship .............................................10:30 a.m. Thursday Bible Study ......................................6:30 p.m. www.KFCChurch.org
PRAYER MEETING: Wednesday Night Prayer Meetings....7:00 p.m. The Community is invited to attend Youth Wednesday Prayer Meetings…6 pm-7p.m. BIBLE STUDIES: Every Tuesday.........................6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
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FREEDOM WORSHIP CENTER OMAHA PASTOR JEFFREY & TERRI BOOTH 3025 Parker Street Omaha, NE 68111 402.905.9730 • www.fwcomaha.com
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NEW BEGINNING COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
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.
PASTOR JARROD S. PARKER
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.
“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. 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.
Worship Service – Sunday 10:15 a.m. Children’s Church (except 2nd Sunday) Holy Communion every 1st Sunday Prayer and Bible Doctrine Study Midday - 12:00 noon; Evening – 7:00 p.m.
MT. MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
CLAIR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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 Pastor: Rev. Vitalis Anyanike
MOUNT CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH
WEDNESDAYS Prayer 6:00 PM Worship 7:00 PM
HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH
REV. KENNETH A. ALLEN, PASTOR 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. REV. KENNETH A. ALLEN
THE WORSHIP CENTER 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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As We Honor … Remembering Black Her-Story
Black Votes Matter By Preston Love Jr. UNO Adjunct Professor Prestonlovejr.com Black Lives, Black Poverty and Black Votes Matter
Vanessa Ward for Governor! Vanessa Ward represents every good and confronts the bad about politics. North Omaha has produced some great gems over the years. Athletes, musicians, entrepreneurs, community leaders, intellectual capital and lastly in politics. Space does not allow me to expand on each, but I surely could. Ernie Chambers, Gayle Sayers, Buddy Miles, Cathy Hughes, Bob Gibson, Johnny Rodgers, Gabrielle Union, Dr. Donald Townsend, Symone Sanders, the Fair Deal Café and oh yea, Malcolm. This short list represents only the “tip of the iceberg” of what our north Omaha has offered. For those not on this short list, I ask forgiveness, just not enough space; Buddy Hogan, etc. you are not forgotten. Vanessa Ward, a grass roots black woman from the near north side is running for Governor of Nebraska. If elected, Vanessa will make national history, she will become the first African American woman to become governor in American history. If she doesn’t win she will make Nebraska history as the first black woman to run for Governor and only the second black, Ernie Chambers who ran in 1974 and 1994. What are the odds? In 1964, civil rights workers Chaney, Goodman and Schwerner were killed in Mississippi; what were the odds that we would get the 1964 Civil Rights Act the same year? It happened!! In 1965, John Lewis and many others were beaten nearly to death on the Edmond Pettis Bridge: what were the odds that we would get the 1965 Voting Rights Act the same year? It happened! In 1984, Rev. Jesse Jackson ran for the presidency of the USA: what were the odds the he would win 5 states and over 500 delegates? It happened! In 2008, Barack Obama ran for the presidency
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of the USA: what were the odds the he would win? It happened! 2018. What is the nature of the country and the politics of Nebraska? The country is racially divided, but there is something in the air. Trump has unleased hate and good is waking up. Reference Alabama. Not in 25 years has there been a democratic US senator from Alabama. Blacks, black women, led the good against hate. The me-too movement against decades of sexual predators against women is winning, good against bad. In Nebraska, our Governor bought his election, buys state senators, buys, buys. So, in Nebraska can a poor grass roots black woman defeat big daddy, fat pockets “goliath” Rickets? Here’s the problem, she needs a strong vote from her base, urban, black, Latino and more. But urban, black, Latino and more are asleep. They say “you go girl,” and return to sleep. Our black folks voted less than whites for Obama, did not vote in 2016 and we got Trump. We are part of Vanessa’s problem. Vanessa is the right candidate for these times, she’s the good! Problem #2. It will take $7 to $10 million to run a winning race. I spoke with Vanessa recently and gave her my tough love: don’t run, because of the need for millions to run statewide. She told me, “Thanks for the advice, but I am going full steam ahead.” So, I say “You go girl.” She has my support and she is my friend. My time and efforts and that of Black Votes Matter in 2018 will be devoted to the attempt to wake up the black vote. WE WANT RECORD TURNOUT, IT’S IN THE AIR. We have a black woman running for governor, a black running for Secretary of State (Spencer Danner), a black running for Douglas County Sheriff (Michael Hughes), a black running for OPS School Board (Kimara Snipes). If that doesn’t wake up this community, what will? Join us. Let’s vote like crazy. (To review previous Black Votes Matter column articles, visit Omahastar.com. Or prestonlovejr.com. Preston love can be reached at prestonlovejr@gmail.com.)
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” – Barack Obama In honoring our celebration of Black History Month, we remain mindful that Black History is 365. With that said, and still riding on the high from the presence of Fred Gray in our fair city, I must ask. What are you doing to be the change you are seeking for future generations? Before you answer that, chew on this as well. We heap on praises and shout Hosanna (well deserved), to men like Dr. Martin Luther King, John Lewis, Stokely Carmichael, Malcolm X, Paul Robeson, Thurgood Marshall, W.E.B. Du Bois, or any other champions for justice, but as we honor the men of the movement, we should know about one woman, of many, who had the wisdom, courage, and vision, but we rarely speak her name. That name is Ms. Ella Baker. Who is Ella Baker? A woman who demonstrated the skill, leadership, and ability to mobilize the marginalized and dispossessed to full participation in the fight for human dignity is almost unprecedented in American history, yet her greatness remains unsung to many. In her book, Ella Baker & The Black Freedom Movement, Professor Barbara Ransby documents the life of Ella Baker, a black woman born to a middle-class family in North Carolina in 1903 who, after witnessing the staunch spiritually based dedication of her mother to serving the poor in the South, transforms into a sheer force of will that worked with all the major civil rights organizations of her time, and helped mobilize to create two of the most crucial to the Civil Rights Movement: The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). Ella Baker’s leadership as a civil rights advocate was both effective and revolutionary, and she completely and unapologetically dismissed what she characterized as “the traditional paradigm of leadership that plagued the black community from its earliest history in North America, stemming mostly from the black church: Charismatic masculine leadership based on oratory and exhibitionism.” Baker believed the power was in the people, and not necessarily in the leadership. Her tactics included empowering the most common person, whether a sharecropper, teenager, or illiterate vagrant with skills to make demands on the political establishment. Baker believed in giving people the power to choose their direction and trajectory by putting pressure on institutions without
Transportation Ensures Equity – Part 1 of 3 By Dawaune Lamont Hayes
privilege, it should be a right.
Without access to efficient, convenient, and reliable transportation one’s autonomy is compromised. Omaha, Nebraska has a problem with transportation. Most residents will give you a baffled looked if you say you don’t drive. “I don’t know how I could do it,” they say, and once you are aware of the transit situation, you’ll understand why. In 2014, I sold my car while studying at Creighton University. I lived in Gifford Park where a free shuttle, provided by the university, ran through the neighborhood to school. Most days I would walk or ride my bike to work or class and when I needed to go elsewhere, I could take bus routes with stops on Dodge Street, order a rideshare, or carpool with a roommate. I had transportation options and lived near my most essential needs like a grocery store, pharmacy, gym, and medical clinic. My transit resources were so accommodating that I was able to sell my vehicle which allowed me to shrug the perpetual maintenance and fees associated with car ownership that averages $8,469 a year. The money I recouped purchased a new computer, needed for school and freelance work, and paid rent that month. In the end, I was empowered to create more opportunity for myself with less fiscal burden on my already paltry earnings as a fulltime student and part-time server. Since those days, I have coordinated my living quarters to be near bus lines and bike routes. I am single without children and the ability to live near my place of work, preferred hangouts, and living necessities has been an immense privilege that has provided me more financial freedom than most people in my age-group, income bracket, and/or neighborhood. To be mobile without a car, no matter your arrangement, should not be a
Median household income in 2016: Omaha: $52,672 North Omaha: $41,793 Today I live in my native North Omaha where the median income is significantly lower than the rest of the city and low-income residents spend most of their total earnings on housing and transportation. This disparity is related to limited commercial development amidst concentrated residential zoning for most of North Omaha. Large residential blocks reduce people’s proximity to employment centers which is further exacerbated by limited bus frequency and reach. As a result, many people have to have a car to reliably get to work outside of the area. Public transit is critical to many people’s access to employment, especially for the working poor. In order to be affordable, vehicles in lowincome areas are typically pre-owned and/or older, often with high mileage, increased need for maintenance, and less efficiency which creates high financial burden over time. When a car is more likely to break down, especially in inclement weather, the lack of dependability is threatening to one’s quality of life. For example, say the battery in your 10-yearold sedan dies one wintry morning while you’re running behind for work. Not only will you be late to work, you also have to pay to replace the battery. Do you budget for a brand new battery or do you get a more affordable used one? The new battery would be more reliable, but the cost could set you back on rent. Do you forego your car for your home? This is just one situation where someone’s entire well-being could be jeopardized because they don’t have a reliable transportation option. (See Part 2 in the Feb. 23 issue.)
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depending on “big shots with fancy suits.” Often in America, when discussing prominent black trailblazers who fought the injustices of segregation and racial oppression, we see the same images of a variety of men. This narrative perpetuates the more toxic western patriarchal fascination with viewing history through the lens of a series of events being shaped and guided by the hands of a strong capable male person embodying patriarchal ideology about leadership, masculinity and sometimes fatherhood. The danger, however, of such imagery is that it often both obscures and excludes the scope of nuanced factors, issues, and circumstances in shaping the events from which the movement was born, and any consideration of female agency in the overall scheme, (Perhaps, this conversation was best left for Women’s History Month, but we will revisit it at that time). A gifted grassroots organizer, Ella Baker avoided the spotlight in favor of vital behind-thescenes work that helped power the Black freedom struggle. Baker made a place for herself in a predominantly male political circles all the while maintaining relationships with a vibrant youthpowered movement. Ella Baker led an extraordinary life, one that exemplifies the African American fight for justice and its intersections with other progressive struggles worldwide across the twentieth century. It is not overreaching to make the claim that Ella Baker invented the 1960s. For it was Ms. Baker who responded to the energy of the sit-ins by convening the meeting out of which grew the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), it was she who helped develop its distinctive democratic and anti-hierarchical ethos, its emphasis on community organizing and the development of local leadership. Her leadership in the black community went on to shape the very idea of activism not only in the black struggle but in the other struggles that define that decade. She remains part of the largely unknown group of Black women activists to the broader public, despite the fact she managed to keep herself on the cutting edge of struggles for justice for half a century. Ella Baker epitomizes the adage that we are the ones we have been waiting for. She is the vessel and the change sought for her time. That is why, during Black History, for 365 days a year, I pay homage, honor and give all accolades to Ella Baker.
Dr. Terri L. Crawford, B.A., M.A., J.D; University of Nebraska Omaha, Department of Black Studies - Adjunct Professor; Political Awareness and Involvement Chair, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (OAC ).
Mentoring Matters By Debra L. Shaw “In order to be a mentor, and an effective one, one must care. You must care. You don’t have to know how many square miles are in Idaho, you don’t need to know what is the chemical makeup of chemistry, or of blood or water. Know what you know and care about the person, care about what you know and care about the person you’re sharing with.” – Maya Angelou Mentoring is simply caring about others. It is the act of moving from selfish to selfless. Replace every obstacle and barrier that hinders the road to becoming a mentor with a ‘can do’ spirit and the attitude of paying it forward. Look for opportunities to serve others in meaningful ways. Study approaches that would give our children and youth a better chance to succeed by sharing different experiences and skills that might not be available to them. Reach out to local community groups, church organizations and neighborhood entities that serve others. There is an overwhelming need to assist a significant percentage of our population to stretch and reach their goals in areas such as
education, finance, and mental wellness. Join the effort to improve the quality of life for our youth which has an enormous impact for years to come. Banister’s Leadership Academy (BLA) is building leaders for the future. Last year, BLA helped over 1,000 youth and their families begin the road to preventing unwanted outcomes from becoming a reality. These young adults become resources that enrich others, are academically successful and productive members of society. Membership in BLA includes an annual calendar of all youth empowerment programs; enrollment into the leadership support mentoring program; meals, snacks and regularly scheduled activities; a BLA t-shirt and invitations to special field trips and events. Since 2007, BLA has envisioned a community of not just leaders, but legends that inspire, innovate, and remind us to be better than yesterday and achieve the dreams of tomorrow. Find out how to be the next legend in your family, your school, or in your Community. Visit https://banistersacademy.org to learn more about this wonderful organization that is creating champions! Iron sharpens iron, and one man/woman sharpens another. Be the iron that sharpens others. Become a mentor. Mentoring Matters.
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A Federal Court has ordered Lorillard, Altria, Philip Morris USA, and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco to make this statement about designing cigarettes to enhance the delivery of nicotine.
• Lorillard, Altria, Philip Morris USA, and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco intentionally designed cigarettes to make them more addictive. • Cigarette companies control the impact and delivery of nicotine in many ways, including designing filters and selecting cigarette paper to maximize the ingestion of nicotine, adding ammonia to make the cigarette taste less harsh, and controlling the physical and chemical make-up of the tobacco blend. • When you smoke, the nicotine actually changes the brain – that’s why quitting is so hard.
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Ask Alma: My Son, His Girlfriend And Her Mom Live With Me, Rent-Free By Alma Gill NNPA Newswire Columnist Dear Alma, I’m going through an extremely difficult time with my son, his girlfriend and her mom. They all live in my house with their two children. The problem is that they live with me at my expense—room and board, electricity, water, cable and gas. The two ladies refuse to get jobs and they stay on the third floor of my house all day, running the air-condition non-stop. My son works, but he has to pay for the car, insurance and cellphones, plus spending money for his girlfriend and her mom. He doesn’t give me a red cent! The girlfriend doesn’t clean or help out at all and her mom caters to her all day, cooking and taking food up to her. I gotta evict them and their two dogs, but they threaten to take my grandchildren away, which would devastate my son, knowing they would be homeless. We are both caught between a wall and a hard rock. The worse part of this horror is that the girlfriend curses me out constantly with foul language and I haven’t told my other three children to avoid a huge fight, but I am on the verge of calling my kids to help me get them out. I gave them a time frame for leaving, but my son keeps looking for excuses to keep them here. My choices seem to be to wind up living alone and scared or live in this inferno. Please help. Sincerely, Margie Dear Margie, Girl, you ain’t in charge or livin’ large, but your
house guests surely are. Your son isn’t married to her and she ain’t kin, demonstrated by the way she acts. If she was respectful, it would be a different story. Your son and his other family are holding you hostage in your own house and using your grandkids as collateral; that’s crazy and you know it. Your son is using you and allowing his “girlfriend” and her mother to mistreat and disrespect you too. How and when did it get to the point that your son has no regard for you, your feelings or well-being? Let’s start with that. You’re a different kinda mother than I am Margie, because I ain’t never gonna be overwhelmingly disrespected in my own house. Seems to me, you’re mad as Methuselah towards the wrong people. This foolishness reclines at the foot of your son; deal with him. You are responsible for teaching him about life and so far, you haven’t done a good job. Simmer down, no worries, you still have time. It’s gonna be hard and it might break your heart for a minute, because your self-esteem is shot and you’re afraid to be alone. Girl, please, that’s why the good Lord made books and volunteer programs. Your son will never be the man he needs to be as long as you’re treating him like a child. Unfortunately, he and the other adults in your house have tapped into your weakness and know they don’t have anything to worry about. Why move when you’re perfectly happy living in a comfortable home rent-free. Put on your big girl granny panties and kick them all out. Stop feeding this monster, Margie, and get your house in order. The best and only thing you have available at any time to offer and assist them is prayer. Get them out and get on your knees.
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Three Keys To Leading Yourself
find your inner critic running amok, stop and take a breath. Check the story you’re telling yourself and let it go. Remind yourself of your good qualities and the good you do in life.
“A day spent judging another is a painful day. A day spent judging yourself is a painful day.” – Buddha Our feelings are always a gauge. Think about a time when you were judging someone negatively. How did it feel? Maybe you felt it was right to judge. Yet if you checked in with yourself, it probably didn’t feel good emotionally or physically. How about when you felt judged? Not a good feeling either. Judgment hurts. And if we dig deeper, who has the right to judge? After all, our judgments are based on our opinions and past experiences. Neither of these is the best yardstick because both are limited to our own minds. I never like it when I hear or see a friend suffering. It moves me to my core because I know what it’s like to make suffering worse. By blaming ourselves, mentally beating ourselves up. “Shoulding” all over the place. Be kinder to you. And to the other. Seek to be more accepting of yourself, others and life. Here’s how. Don’t Judge You “Every time you judge yourself you hurt yourself.” – Paulo Coelho If there’s one reason to stop judging yourself it’s that it doesn’t feel good. And it’s bad for your body and brain. Negative self-talk can cause depression and physical and emotional stress. It also harms your heart health and immune system. When you
Let Others Be “Be curious, not judgmental.” – Walt Whitman We’ve all been on the other side of judgment – being judged. When I feel judged I want to shut down or shut out the person I feel judged by. There are better ways to handle it. Don’t take it personally and stand in the Truth – the only person’s opinion that really matters is yours. And you can choose to neutrally and kindly share your feelings. Often, the other person didn’t mean any harm and wasn’t aware of the effect their words had on you. If it keeps happening, you can decide whether you want this person in your life.
Don’t Judge Life “There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.” – William Shakespeare We all view life through our own personal lens. If we have rose-colored glasses on, we’ll see life as rosy. If blue, we’ll see life as blue. We put labels like “good” or “bad” on people and things. What if we choose to see life as neither good nor bad, right or wrong and just as it is? In The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Deepak Chopra suggests accepting people, situations, and events as they occur. Take responsibility for your situation without blaming anything or anyone, including yourself. Relinquish the need to defend your point of view. Living this way will lead to more peace of mind and a sense of freedom. Being non-judgmental takes practice. Notice when judgment arises towards yourself, others and life. See if you can bring some compassion to what you’re thinking and how you’re feeling. Let go of judgment when it doesn’t feel good and when it doesn’t serve your highest self.
3 Fitness Tips to Put the Boom Back In Baby Boomers In 2018 Baby boomers whose exercise routines have gone bust may be thinking about putting the boom – and a little sweat – back into their lives as they ponder resolutions for 2018. But thinking and doing are two different things. “In our society, everyone wants a great body,” says Jaime Brenkus, a nationally recognized fitness expert and brand ambassador for Evergreen Wellness, which provides videos and articles to people 55 and older to enjoy healthier lives. “The problem is no one wants to work for it.” In some cases, baby boomers – those born from 1946 to 1964 – may consider themselves “too far gone” to embark on a serious fitness regimen at this stage in life.
But you don’t need to train for a triathlon, Brenkus says. Even out-ofshape people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s can take manageable strides toward improving their physical wellness. “Success in life is not about a matter of inches and pounds,” Brenkus says. “It’s when you start taking your first steps toward a realistic and reachable goal.” For out-of-shape boomers who want to lose weight, feel better, look better, get fit and put that boom back in their lives in 2018, Brenkus offers a few simple exercises to get started: • Sit and get fit. Four easy moves you can do on a chair will give you a slimmer, trimmer and tighter waistline. Do at least 20 repetitions of each
The Wellness Feed Health = Wealth? By Taylor White-Welchen, BS It’s 2018, and you’re well on your way to achieving your SMART New Year’s resolution! You’re watching TV, or perhaps checking your email, and realize there’s a sale at your favorite store. Immediately, you rush to the store or start shopping online, picking out some of their best items – only to realize you spent way too much money, and might not be able to pay your monthly gym membership. By no means am I about to tell you how to budget or even spend your hard earned money – I’m simply here encouraging you to invest in your health! Our health, and our decision and commitment to prioritize our health, is a key strategy to a thriving community. Typically, when you look at the wealth of a country, state, city, or even community, it is directly related to the health of that population. Health equals wealth. A healthy population means a healthy and productive workforce which translates into a thriving community. Of course there are exceptions to this trend; however, evidence suggests your health directly relates to your and your community’s wealth. We can make a difference. We can change and uplift our community, but we must prioritize our investments. Rather than spending hundreds of dollars on a pair of shoes, invest that money in healthier food options, a gym membership, or just save. It is crucial that we, as a community, make our health and therefore, our wealth the priority. Don’t get me wrong, everybody loves a sale, and everybody loves nice things. But, it is important that we not forget about our health and well-being for the betterment of our community. Happy training!
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exercise. For the first, place your hands behind your head, crunch forward and then lean back as far as you can while keeping your feet on the ground. For the second, you can do side bends. Place your hands behind your head again, but this time alternate bending from one side to the other. For the third, rotate your body side to side with more twists. Finally, scoot to the edge of the chair. Bring both knees into your chest and then lower your legs to the starting position. • Round-the-world lunges. You will do a forward, a side and a reverse lunge. Perform each in one movement. (1.) Forward lunge. Stand with your feet together and back straight. Place your left hand on a chair for balance and
support. Slowly take a big step forward with the right foot. Lower your body until your right thigh is parallel to the floor and your right shin is vertical. Then move back to the starting position. (2.) Side lunge. Slowly step to the side with your right foot about 3 feet and squat so your thighs are parallel to the ground. Move back to the starting position. (3.) Reverse lunge. Slowly step back with your right foot about 3 feet. Bend both knees and lower yourself until your left thigh is parallel with the ground. Return to starting position. • Morning rituals. Brenkus says he starts each morning with fitness moves that work the entire body. The first is push-ups. Start with an amount you’re
comfortable with. For example, if you do 10 every day, that adds up to 300 for the month. If you’re a beginner, it’s okay to start your push-ups by doing them on a wall. Next are squats. Your feet should be shoulder width apart. With your abs held tight and your back straight, slowly lower yourself into a seating position until your bottom touches a seat. Make sure your knees don’t go past your toes and are aligned straight. If just starting out, try quarter to half squats where you’re not bending down as far. “When it comes to exercise, people think more is better,” Brenkus says. “That’s not true. Better is better.”
Health and Spirituality History in Black and White By Mark Darby, RN APRN, FNP-C Director of North Omaha Academy of Healthy Living There was a white man who once believed that there was no police brutality in Omaha. Raised to unquestioningly trust police, it was a great comfort to him to believe lies. The world seemed simpler. The man thought that if he obeyed the law he would have nothing to worry about. The police would take care of it. Facts that challenged this belief had to be ignored. I mean, if there was police brutality then perhaps the man was not as safe as he thought. At times when the man would encounter a fact that told him the truth – that there were some police who were bad, not all, but some; he did not know how to respond. What happened to him? More about that in a minute. During this Black History Month, we take time to pay attention to the history that was ignored and forgotten. I recently picked up a copy of JA Rogers
book “100 Amazing Facts About the Negro with Complete Proof” published in 1934. It is full of forgotten history. Such as • An African American woman, Phoebe Fraunces, saved George Washington from a British plot to poison him early in the American Revolution. • Jan Ernest Matzeliger, a Dutch West Indies born black man, created a machine that sewed the upper part of the shoe to the lower making footwear more affordable to millions. The implication to me is that everything in this country from the shoes on our feet to the flag we salute has been shaped and formed by the efforts of African Americans. Yes, there were other groups and people who are a part of history, but African American history has been denied. The message of this month, however, should not just be remembrance but an intermingling of that history into the fabric of our lives. This process of intermingling creates a new fuller history of which everyone can share and use to grow.
Without this history we continue to live in ignorance. Remember the white man who believed that there was no police brutality in Omaha? I am that man. Many readers don’t know I am white and I had those beliefs. It was two African American women, Betty and Donna, who formed a relationship with me and enlightened me about the truth. They also taught me to have hope. Despite the history of police overreach and coverup there were good people in the world who wanted to do right, black people, white people, brown and all other colors. People, no matter how much we deny it, all share the same history and oppression and brutality can affect us all. Black History Month is also a month of hope. Despite oppression and fear, justice can prevail. I would not know that as well as I do now without people like Betty and Donna. So, for me Black history month is also a time to say Thanks Betty! Thanks Donna! I am trying to live up to what you taught me.
Educational Programs Target Dementia Caregivers Taking care of a loved one with dementia presents unique challenges, and caregivers may feel alone or overwhelmed. Flaherty Senior Consulting is offering several programs to help caregivers understand how to provide the best possible care for their loved ones with dementia. The programs are either free or low-cost. • Caring for Loved Ones with Early Onset Dementia – this Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Servite Center of Compassion, 72nd and Ames Circle. Free. The movie “Still Alice” brought the topic of early onset dementia onto the big screen and into the public eye, providing a window into the experience of living with Alzheimer’s disease. Early onset dementia, like the movie’s Dr. Alice Howland experienced, is an uncommon form of dementia that generally strikes people under age 65. This workshop for caregivers looks at the unique challenges of early onset dementia and provides information on available resources, treatment options and how to prepare for the future. To register, contact
Sister Margaret Stratman at 402-951-3026 or email her at scc@osms.org. • Learning to Live with Dementia - March 3 and April 7, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Faith Westwood United Methodist Church, 4814 Oaks Lane. Free. This two-part workshop focuses on the various types of dementia and how to manage symptoms. The program covers: * Dementia Basics – Focuses on four types of dementia. * Mystery and Reality of Living with Different Dementias – Covers the symptoms, behaviors and preserved skills of the four types of dementia. * Person-centered Care – Discusses the importance of short-term and long-term individual planning for both the caregiver and the care receiver. * Compassionate Care - Outlines resources available for support and talks about the “Compassionate Journey.” To register, contact Nancy Flaherty at 402-312-9324 or email flahertyconsulting@ cox.net. Participants are asked to attend both
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• Caring for the Caregiver - April 21, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Servite Center of Compassion, 72nd and Ames Circle. Cost includes lunch; scholarships are available. Caregivers will be treated to a time of pampering, relaxation, and reflection, while also learning about resources and support available to them. To register, contact Sister Margaret Stratman at 402-951-3026 or email scc@osms.org.
The workshops will be presented by Nancy Flaherty, MS, CDP, president of Flaherty Senior Consulting. “It’s important for caregivers to know what resources are available and to have opportunities to learn from and support each other so they can provide the best possible care to their loved ones,” she says. Flaherty, a certified dementia practitioner, has extensive experience working with family caregivers and facilitating caregiver groups. For more information, visit www. flahertyconsulting.cox.net.
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Help the Omaha Star Find Its Missing Issues Complete the Nebraska State Historical Society Archives On June 2 representatives of the Nebraska State Historical Society took bound copies of some of the Omaha Star’s earliest issues with them to Lincoln. The five bound books will complete issues missing from the state archives for the past sixty years, ranging from September 17, 1938 through October 26, 1951. The Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center (MDBMSC) Board is working with the Nebraska Historical Society to create a complete Library Archive of the past and current issues of the Omaha Star. Although many years of newspapers have been microfilmed by the Omaha Public Library and the Nebraska Historical Society, many issues are missing. We are asking readers, who may have copies of the issues that are listed, to please bring them to the Omaha Star to be microfilmed. The issues will be returned to you. The MDBMSC was formed to continue the legacy of Mildred Brown the founder and publisher of the Omaha Star. The purpose of the Study Center is to provide area students with scholarship support and opportunities to envision career possibilities in journalism and communications through educational programs, field trips, tutoring and mentoring. They are also provided access to resources and inspirational archive materials. The Omaha Star and its affiliated foundation, the Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center, are seeking any copies of the following issues: July 8, 1939 to Mar. 15, 1940 May 3, 1940 July 4, 1952 June 29, 1962 Feb. 14, 1964 Apr. 29, 1967 Feb. 29, 1968 Mar. 21, 1968 to Mar. 28, 1968 May 2, 1968 May 23, 1968 July 18, 1968 Aug. 8, 1968 to Aug. 15, 1968 Nov. 14, 1968 May 29, 1969
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Omaha City Councilman Ben Gray will commemorative 2 Omaha, Nebraska deliver a address on the Monday, Jan. UNMC campus Thursday, January 18, to on Rev. Martin Luther honor slain civil rights leader, 7, 2010 50 cents King Jr. Gray’s speech, which is sponsored The Nebraska Medical Center, by UNMC and Truhlsen Campus will be in the Events Center Center. in the Sorrell “We are pleased The Partnership to bring a city For community volunteer leader and tireless non-profit organization Our Kids, a Schools.” to campus,” Newland, M.D., that provides disadvantaged director of UNMC’s said Myrna “The Partnership The mission of students For Our Kids Staples Foundation and coordinator of Equity Office academic enrichment with positive works to for the Learning provide Martin Luther Inc. is to teach, Commemoration King Day received a $10,000 experiences, has mentary school disadvantaged ele- inspire. train and Committee. “I Founded in 2002, grant from Staples students with positive believe our campus Foundation for the founda- can look forward to an Learning, a private academic enrichment experiences,” tion has contributed inspiring and more than $17 speech.” foundation created relevant said Briana Curran, million to national and manager, Staples The Funding from SFFL by Staples Inc. Foundation that provide educational local charities best annual address is regularly for Learning. will support the one attended events “Staples and opportunities Winners Circle Foundation for on Martin Luther of the city’s job skills for all program, which Learning supports King Jr. Day. people, with a This year, the event starts pro- Winners vides underserved the special Circle program, at noon, is free which cre- youth. emphasis on disadvantaged to the public. Guests dents with access elementary stu- ates an environment and open can park in Lot to rigorous math, Staples Foundation the visitor parking where youth are 15V, which is reading and citizenship recognized for for area located on Learning has also their achievements the south side developed lasting the Student Life Center increase their academic activities to teachers, peers, by relationships of at the corner of parents and the achievement. 40th & Jones com- of America, with Boys & Girls Clubs Streets. “The Winners munity.” Circle program Earth Force, Hispanic Gray is a first-time ensures disadvantaged Winners Circle students have for the 2nd District. elected city council member and All Our Kids Heritage Foundation, and the the resources and Initiative joined forces in for a Competitive support needed 2007 to form Prior to his election, Inner City. In addiOmaha City Councilman to Partnership develop an enthusiasm The tion, Staples Nebraska Gray had a 30-year For Our Kids, to Ben Gray Foundation for a television for learning,” Vol. 72 - No. 28 Omaha, help dissaid Beth Smith, career as Learning photojourna list nered with Executive Director, advantaged students. The Partnership supports Ashoka, an organization “Kaleidoscop and host the emergency Winners Circle e” on Omaha’s of Nebraska that develops and supports department at Program of The creates a community of caring ABC’s KETV Medical Center affiliate NewsWatch social entreprefor stu- neurs Partnership For station, dents from pre-kindergart to use intervention The Our Kids. “With around the world, discussions about 7. The show featured passionate gies to decrease youth strateen through sup- high school in nine port from Staples violence, such a variety of to help more disadvan- tries: Argentina, Belgium, coun- Gray has Foundation for as immediate community issues. engagement after violent won multiple Learning we can Brazil, incidents to reduce Canada, France, local, regional tion attempts. continue to increase taged youth graduate and pursue awards retaliaGermany, and as a reporter, photojournal grades and standardized national higher education to the In 1998, Gray become employable Netherlands, Spain and the test scores for ist Gray dedicates and his wife, youth throughout productive citizens United much of his time and host. States. For more Freddie, began ing with the African-Ame Omaha Public lives of severely who give back information about to foundation their community. at-risk youth and to improving the to close rican Achievement workthe or how to apply gang members. the achievement Council for a grant, is the emergency team He Omaha gaps of children visit www. staplesfoundat Community Connection, director for Impact Public School in the ion.org. (OPS) District. Inc. — a non-profit, One A sought lence prevention vio- his Martin after motivational speaker, organization. Its members Gray titled Luther King part- Love,” Jr. Day speech, after one of Dr. “Strength to King’s most read books.
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homes as you are hardly can continue to repair and buy I On Jan. 4 the of the people that no good money and invest it North Omaha now doing, save your “Dedicated to the service Boys & Girls new and old Club believe that the that evil shall not go bonds that you Club opened members. The its doors tocause shall lack a champion and wisely. Buy more Savings a new year with Omaha Star has Club staff looks if and when things new Club parents forward to beginning may be comfortable unopposed.” age appropriate been in existence for and members. programs for We offer a variety change. kids ages gram areas such seventy-two years of a former pastor of to the newspaper, Mildred as, Sports, Fitness, 6-18. We offer five core Reverend Joseph Forbes, Leadership Developmen pro- In an introduction and I have been the & Recreation, said, “Mildred was t, Education & Character & Gilbert wrote: St. John A. M. E. Church Life Skills, and publisher for the Career Developmen It is with profound pleaThe ... she made her paper t, Health To the Citizens of Omaha: from certain schools Arts. We are also offering [sic] a friend of the pastors last twenty years. It a platform. She FREE transportatio& sure that the Omaha Star Publishing Co., and available anytime we needed In order to qualify in the Omaha metro area seems like yesterday n (please well trained journalistic ministry. She believed that a paid program for this special service all Club call for a listing). organization of energetic, by saw her work as a that I started after my One entire page membership fee members this day a paper of the people, had given her a calling. 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. the Omaha Star dedicates Jan. 4 - May 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. Career and Scholarship Achievement Council Colored People thanks. to sell newspaper ads Black America in general. The Omaha will have its 4th for the Advancement of Fair on Saturday her activism. She refused the citizens of Omaha and the a newspaper is fascinating. She Association Annual at advenHigh Magnet Association, workers. Working journalistic black from of Publishers sea employ 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. School, 4410 because this is our paper. (NAACP), the Black As we launch out into the of companies that did not N. 36th at North St. Those seeking Star is especially fascinating her readers to procan the support of the general League, the Urban League employment should Anyone who is interested also used editorials to encourage and she challenged National Business ture, we sincerely request and dressed for Plains Black museum. This paper is about us. come prepared in when we as a group must military success. Lunch Nebraska, and the Great with a resume and issues. Where else test the segregation of the public. The time is at hand was will be provided. information call submit their story, events Congratulations the Martin Bomber plant During the time during which it was active, she Omaha Star a firm founda557-4470. 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. East Germany to investigate and Live Action. treated the community We have a large religious goodwill ambassador to Film Streams African-Americans and More than when tries are for the support of the churches In English. Australia; following the conpresents the Best issue of the paper, Edward express sincere thanks, represented, including ten coun- Recommend alleged human rights violations worked to improve 95 min. Specifically, in the second of the New York Internationa clergy leaders. ed ages: 9 to adult. works from She also Australia, members of the North Omaha l in the community and the our struction of the Berlin Gilbert pointed out that (NYICFF). From Children’s Film Festival Germany, Denmark, Finland, least, I want to thank carriers and her office an ice cream shop Last but certainly not France, Jan. 9 to March the lives of the newspaper Latvia, Sweden, black community were patronizing which would be there would not be Streams’ Ruth 18, Film U.K. that someone did not have Switzerland, the Feb. 6-7, 11, 13-14, 18 — Ice Cream, advertisers. Without advertising, Sokolof Theater, and workers. If she learned of at 24th and Lake, Reed’s published. Advertisements nonprofit cinema, Omaha’s within the U.S. Tickets for all screenings Azur & Asmar Directed hiring practices over she would buy them bags an Omaha Star Newspaper enough food at home, will screen five Best targeted for their discriminatory an by Michel Ocelot. the printing of the publicabest programs larded The newspaper carriof the for seniors, of NYICFF are $9 general, Porres Club. Gilbert spent and retail sales pay for from groceries to supply their a decade later by the De $7 advertisers have stuck with students, teachers A dazzling animated Christmas or Easter party series continues the 2009 NYICFF. The dren, shop and counted at least tions. Many of our older us. ers often received a special and chilhour outside the ice cream Film Streams’ feature about and $4.50 Newer ones have joined work, when they might approving of their Young family two for Film Streams boys raised as brothers, Forever Members. us throughout the years. adverin gratitude for their hard one hundred African-Americans and children’s who set off on that they don’t have to dangerous quest were given all year. their purchasing power. which is made program, Streams’ All screenings will occur a Others have the feeling receive the only gifts they through faraway hiring practices through we will give them and possible in part at Film find Omaha Star Ruth Sokolof lands to Gilbert divorced in 1943, of her death in 1989, the and free the port from Lincoln because as African Americans with sup- the time Edward tise the and Theater, the At at Mildred in look 30,685 located at Animation. Fairy of the Star readers corner of 14th Financial Group. a circulation of her maiden name, Brown. Djinns. our business anyway. Omaha and Mike Fahey Founded in 1997, and had a staff of twenty, and Mildred resumed using for those who support us Mildred Brown wrote, (for- Recommend In English. France; 99 min. NYICFF is dedicated merly Webster) Streets, Omaha Star, the longest advertising in the paper to promoting thirty-nine states. In 1969, As the publisher of the one block south ed ages: 6 to adult. from those advertisers. Cuming Street. persist? The answer intelligent, of newspaper run by a woman, we encourage them to purchase or think our readers passionate, “Why then do Negro publishers of his press, all of provocative cinematic operating black-owned refuse More information deprived neighborhood news and works for audiences For those advertisers, who is clear. If the Negro is Mildred Brown provided ages 3-18 and on all five programs Feb. 20-21, 25, 27-28, to market to, we encourage through the years since within Best helping to define than fifty years. The paper March 4 — are not important enough NYICFF Kids the tortuous gains achieved of NYICFF commentary for more compelling f a more online and tomorrow’s Negro can Flix shop to ask those merchants by calling attention to ilm experience emancipation will be lost, at www.f ilmstreams.be found our readers when they his served an important function A kaleidoscop continue forces, they Juried by such for kids. www.gkids. If commupowerful of the they don’t? ic collection people in the black well-known filmmakers that do not advertise Why youth will be at the mercy our the accomplishments of tv/tour. For questions,org or animated short of the John Turturro, man the ramparts of bigthe Omaha Star, I urge values. The newspaper as contact Casey films from around best Susan Sarandon, North and South that still to refuse to advertise in $$ nity and emphasizing positive Logan at 933-0259 please world, featuring Mildred Brown awards, or got Schamus, Matthew the James email their products. Remember traditional animation, individuals who received x11 or CGI, otry, prejudice and discrimination.” to do so. From readers to stop buying at recognized Modine casey@film closed been and collage, and stop-motion Sant, the festival compelled Gus streams.org. had previously persisted because she felt The schedule: speak. new jobs in industries that has been described Van civic . In English. 65 min. Recommend she had established readers, supporters, merThe New York It announced acts of by the first edition of her newspaper, Thanks again to my staff, ed ages: 3 to 8. Times as being to African-Americans. good writers and all others They highlighted one She guided the newspa- a challenge to herself and her staff, “that no “devoted to the kind of fare chants advertisers, contributing labeled “troublemakers.” pride and community charity. not Jan. 9-10, 14, of that may be found March 6-7, 11, the continued existence eras of the Civil Rights cause shall lack a champion and that evil shall 16-17, 21 — week in order to continue Academy Awards at the Razzle through the tumultuous 13-14, 18 — who lend support to making neighborhood family per staff were but not at the Dazzle Directed On the occasion per to the demonstrations Your help is greatly appreciMildred Brown and her tiplex.” local mulby Darren Ashton. NYICFF Party Mix in to foster a sense of community. Ms. Brown again Movement, from segregation the Omaha Star possible. for late go unopposed.” A mockument of their community, Brown to the racial unrest of the bright and continued future An all-animated ary skewering Best of NYICFF of the 1950s and 1960s, of the Star’s ninth anniversary, ated. I look forward to a the certainly champions outspoken voice in the wilderthe absurdiprogram featuring features one live-action ties of competition community, congratulated The Omaha Star reported ious, hilarcomedy and particular. She was an 1960s and early 1970s. pledged her support to the not the Star in the Omaha community.. youth dance troupe between kids on the vokingvisually stunning, and thought-pro four animated of its businesses and that occurred both locally ness that the tortuous gains of their emancipation programs, involved circuit – and the triumphs and the tragedies North Omaha on the growth shorts, specifically end. up this advice for her Mildred Brown was not are lost, and she worked tirelessly toward that hyper- older parents who intended for and throughout the nation. fast development, and offered audiences. In live through further a any get Seniors English them. titles. Alexis Page and interested in letting discrimination neighbors. 75 min. Recommend or English subAyomide Adekunle and queen at wishes to urge that you ed ages: 9 to 16. Central High were crowned The Star on its anniversary Homecoming on Sept. 12, 2009. king
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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? Group. 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? In-depth Inquiry, and and transforming, intolerance? gap, Resolve, Learning
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Do You Know Anyone Who Served On The USS Intrepid? NEW YORK, NY – Aug. 16 will mark the 75th anniversary of the commissioning of the USS Intrepid (CVS-11), the World War II-era Essex class aircraft carrier that is now home to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City. To mark the occasion, the Intrepid Museum is putting out a coast-to-coast “all call” for former Intrepid crew members to be reunited in a special 75th Commissioning Anniversary Celebration Weekend, Aug. 16-19 on board Intrepid. The museum is also accepting donations of personal artifacts and memorabilia from former crew members and their families. Each item added to the museum’s collection helps express and interpret Intrepid’s stories of service, and serves to educate and inspire more than one million visitors each year. To learn more about this weekend and for registration information, former crew members and their family members can visit www. intrepidmuseum.org/75 or email fcm@ intrepidmuseum.org. The homecoming weekend will feature a special ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of Intrepid’s commissioning on Aug. 16, honoring Intrepid former crew members who will reunite and share stories of their tours of duty. Throughout the weekend, the museum will offer guided tours of the ship and behindthe-scenes curator-led tours of the museum’s collection storage facility, and a special former crew member dinner event with the United States Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer. For some former crew members, this will be the first time they have been aboard their beloved ship since the completion of their service. Intrepid’s 75th Commissioning Anniversary Celebration Weekend is open to the public, and
will feature programs and events specifically tailored for former crew members and their families, as well as opportunities for members of the public to interact with our visiting former crew members. Over 280 former crew members are currently confirmed to attend with their family members. Now a museum and national historic landmark, the aircraft carrier Intrepid (CVS11) was one of the most successful and stalwart ships in US history. Nicknamed “The Fighting I” by its crew, Intrepid served in the Pacific during World War II, surviving five kamikaze attacks and one torpedo strike. Intrepid later conducted submarine surveillance in the North Atlantic during the Cold War and served three tours of duty off Vietnam. It was also one of the primary recovery vessels for NASA during the Mercury and Gemini missions, and retrieved astronauts Scott Carpenter, Gus Grissom and John Young after their respective orbits and splashdowns in the Pacific. About the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine. Through exhibitions, educational programming and the foremost collection of technologically groundbreaking aircraft and vessels, visitors of all ages and abilities are taken on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. The Intrepid museum fulfills its mission to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth by connecting them to history through hands-on exploration while bridging the future by inspiring innovation.
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Danny Glover, Delroy Lindo To Address ‘From The Fire’ Summer Leadership Academy New York, NY (BlackNews.com) – Personal development, empowerment, and accountability are the focuses of the new From the Fire: Leadership Academy for Young Men operated by At the Well Conferences Inc., a provider of events for teens since 2009. The inaugural two-week boarding program is located on the campus of Princeton University and tailored to minority male students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds that are currently in the ninth, tenth or 11th grades. From the Fire seeks to cultivate scholars through Leadership Development, Mentoring, and an exceptional Rites of Passage program. From the Fire is currently accepting applications. The Program Chair is actor and director Delroy Lindo. He has provided memorable performances in films such as The Cider House Rules, Heist, Clockers, Crooklyn, Malcolm X, and Ransom. Lindo’s passion for the plight of minority boys is leading the actor to take an active role in the program’s development. Lindo states, “My hope is that the experience of From the Fire will give students a boost to take the next steps in whatever goals they have planned for their lives. I want this program to stand as a profoundly encouraging dynamic for our young people.” The keynote speaker is actor, producer and humanitarian Danny Glover. Glover has been a commanding presence on screen, stage, and television for more than 25 years. From the Fire’s curriculum and programming is research-based and designed by a team of educators and
leaders with decades of experience in adult and young adult education, social change activism and community development. It is rooted in the spiritual and intellectual traditions forged in the justice struggles of African American and other global minorities. The program’s core beliefs and practices are guided by an indomitable faith in the courage, creativity, and potential of the students. The Leadership Development component will provide transformative education in the form of small group projects, critical reading and writing Delroy Lindo and Danny Glover sessions, a financial aid and scholarship boot camp, dynamic speakers, and interactive leadership Ceremony and surprise guests. Tuition and fees are $2,995 for the two week workshops. Mentorship is offered as a form of “deep caring” in Academy and include boarding at Princeton University, order to overcome widespread indifference to these curriculum, meals, and field trips. Full scholarships most vulnerable young men. The program will welcome are available based upon need. Toby Sanders is the successful male leaders from across the country to Co-founder and Director of Curriculum of From the serve as mentors for the students. Each participant will Fire and holds a Master of Divinity degree from be paired with a mentor who receives training and the Princeton Theological Seminary. He states, “The young opportunity to attend the event’s Closing Ceremony at men who will attend From the Fire are the key to their Princeton University. The program desires to develop own transformation. We are offering guidance and instruction that encourages these students to see the relationships that flourish into a lifelong bond. The Rites of Passage component will be a journey of power within them and others.” From the Fire will be held July 22-Aug. 3 at self-discovery that unlocks the hidden resilience of the students as fundamental to their manhood. Included are Princeton. The application deadline is March 31. a host of experiential activities that create and hone life For more information and to apply, go to www. skills. The program will end with a memorable Closing atthewellconferences.org
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In The Village! Things to do, people to see, places to go. Feb. 10 – The Omaha Star will give away 25 tickets to see Marvel’s Black Panther to youth 13-18 from 2-4 p.m. at the Omaha Star, 2216 N. 24th St. Tickets are one per student on a first come, first served basis. Youth 13-16 must be accompanied by an adult. Youth 17-18 must present a student ID. For more information, see the Omaha Star Facebook page or www.theomahastar. com. Feb. 10 – Take Time to Love Yourself at Clair Memorial United Methodist Church, 5544 Ames Ave, from 10 a.m. till noon. Receive free massages, skin care, aromatherapy, important health education and healthy snacks. For more info, contact Theola Cooper at 402-444-3367 or theola. cooper@cityofomaha.org Feb. 10 – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Omaha Alumnae Chapter hosts Side Saturday Hustle – How to Build a Business Without Quitting Your Day Job at 2 p.m., at Nebraska Methodist College, 720 N. 87th St., room 3216. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP to email Loleta Robinson at lmrobinson1016@gmail. com Feb. 14 – Black Men United is hosting The Hungry Club in celebration of Black History Month from noon till 1 p.m., at Big Mama’s Kitchen, 3223 N. 45th St. The featured speaker will be Dr. Richard Brown, PhD, ACHE, CPHHE REACH Executive Director, Creighton University Health Program. Feb. 15 – A video and discussion of “Arc of Justice” will be held from 1-1:50 p.m. in room 114 at the MCC Elkhorn Valley Campus, 829 N. 204th St. Attendees will learn about the Civil Rights Movement and the journey of African-American farmers in the South. Feb. 15 – Lozier Omaha Table Talk: Quarterly Race Dialogues: Race and News, Weitz CEC Room 201, 6001 Dodge St, Omaha, Nebraska 68182, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Hear and discuss the experiences and best practices of media influencers regarding the coverage of race in the news. Feb. 16 – FREE health fair from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the West Atrium, located inside the Durham Outpatient Center on the Nebraska Medicine – Nebraska Medical Center campus
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(4400 Emile Street). Enjoy heart-healthy snacks, group yoga sessions, giveaways, a heart art station, blood pressure checks, vascular screenings and much more. Feb. 21 – Black Men United’s The Hungry Club continues its celebration of Black History Month from noon till 1 p.m., at Big Mama’s Kitchen, 3223 N. 45th St. The featured speaker will be Dell Gines, MBA, MSF, CECD, PhD Candidate, Senior Community Development Advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Feb. 23 – Jean Bell Soul Food Luncheon will be held on the 2nd floor of The Center Mall from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. For tickets, contact Monika Bell at 402-708-6555. All donations and proceeds from the luncheon will go toward the Jean F. Bell Memorial Scholarship fund, which will provide book and academic scholarships to deserving high school students matriculating to college. Feb. 24 – St. John’s A.M.E. church will host their 3rd annual Dream Keepers banquet at the church, 2402 N. 22nd St. The 2018 honoree is the North B.E.A.R.S. organization. Doors open at 5:30. Tickets are available for purchase by phoning the church at 402-345-1070. Feb. 25 – “Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities” will air on NET at 9:30 p.m. CT, as part of the Black History Month “Independent Lens” series on PBS. Feb. 27 – Tri-Faith Initiative / Lozier Omaha Table Talk: Gender Gap & Religious Practices, Weitz CEC Room 201, 6001 Dodge St., 6-7:30 p.m. The Table Talk will include a panel discussion featuring Tri-Faith leaders Rabbi Deana Berezin of Temple Israel, Rev. Dr. Chris Alexander of Countryside Community Church, and Nuzhat Mahmood of the American Muslim Institute. Feb. 28 – Black Men United’s The Hungry Club continues its celebration of Black History Month from noon till 1 p.m., at Big Mama’s Kitchen, 3223 N. 45th St. The featured speaker will be Dr. Sade Kosoko-Lasaki, MD, MSPH, MBA, Associate Vice Provost Health Sciences, Professor of Surgery (Ophthalmology) Professor of Preventive Medicine & Public Health Creighton University.
Below is a list of public events hosted by Inclusive Communities. Unless otherwise indicated, register for all events at www.inclusive-communities.org. If you would like to volunteer for these events, contact Tena@inclusive-communities.org. • Feb. 15 – Lozier Omaha Table Talk: Quarterly Race Dialogues: Race and News Weitz CEC Room 201, 6001 Dodge St., 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hear and discuss the experiences and best practices of media influencers regarding the coverage of race in the news. • Feb. 27 – Tri-Faith Initiative / Lozier Omaha Table Talk: Gender Gap & Religious Practices Weitz CEC Room 201, 6001 Dodge St., 6-7:30 p.m. The Table Talk will include a panel discussion featuring Tri-Faith leaders Rabbi Deana Berezin of Temple Israel, Rev. Dr. Chris Alexander of Countryside Community Church, and Nuzhat Mahmood of the American Muslim Institute. • March 5 – Lozier Omaha Table Talk: Reclaiming our Democracy: Centering the Margins of Political Engagement Weitz CEC Room 201, 6001 Dodge St., 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This event begins UNO’s Women and Public Policy Week with a panel discussion on the current voids of intersectional representation. Facilitators
would then lead table discussions covering barriers and solutions to full representation.
• March 6 – Lozier Omaha Table Talk & Training: Sexual Harassment SAC Federal Credit Union, 7200 Towne Center Pkwy, 5:45-7:30 p.m. This Omaha Table Talk and training is a collaboration event between Inclusive Communities and the City of Omaha Human Rights and Relations Department.
• March 13 – Lozier Omaha Table Talk: Ending the Cycle: Gang Violence Prevention Weitz CEC Room 201, 6001 Dodge St., 6-7:30 p.m. Topic TBA.
• March 14 – Lozier Omaha Table Talk: MOSAIC Partnership: Ability Lunch Location TBA, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join Inclusive Communities and MOSAIC for an Ability Lunch featuring families working with the MOSAIC programs. Families will share their experiences as adults living with intellectual and functional disabilities from the lens of MOSAIC: A Caring Community, A Meaningful Life, and Giving A Voice. Following the presentation, MOSAIC families and staff along with Inclusive Communities volunteers will lead table discussions around disability and breaking down the barriers to building community.
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For the 5th consecutive year, Black Men United Senior Community Development Advisor for the is hosting The Hungry Club in celebration of Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Black History Month, all remaining Wednesdays • Feb. 28 – Dr. Sade Kosoko-Lasaki, MD, of February from noon till 1p.m. at Big Mama’s MSPH, MBA, Associate Vice Provost Health Kitchen, 3223 N. 45th St. Sciences, Professor of Surgery (Ophthalmology), This is an excellent opportunity to come together Professor of Preventive Medicine & Public Health, and network, enjoy a delicious home cooked meal Creighton University. or maybe a glass of cranberry tea or a hot cup of coffee, while listening to information presented by local and national guest The Metropolitan Utilities District is seeking qualified speakers on topics concerning individuals for the following positions: north Omaha and the greater • Engineer I • Engineer II Omaha community. The Hungry • Intern, Communications • Intern, Water Scientist Club is an intimate setting where • Manager, Systems Architecture HANA attendees and guest speakers • Network Specialist have a meaningful and in-depth conversation. Visit www.mudomaha.com, under the careers tab to fill out an application. Applications will be accepted until the close date of This year offers an array of the position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Watch Program. Everyone donating will receive exciting speakers who will cover a free admission for a future skate. range of topics including African Employment Contingent Upon Results of a The family-focused Skate Date will include: American History to Health and Drug Screen and a Background Check. • Food and hot drinks, available for purchase Wellness to Economics, Finance on-site, provided by Wohlner’s Grocery and Cold and Entrepreneurship. Stone Creamery. Offerings to include chili, brats, chocolate dipped strawberries, caramel apples, hot • Feb. 14, 2018 – Dr. Richard chocolate, coffee and more Brown, PhD, FACHE,CPHHE• Limousine rides to and from parking and/or REACH Executive Director, Midtown Crossing establishments, provided by Creighton University Health VIP Limo • Family-friendly music from 6-8 p.m., provided Program An Equal Opportunity Employer “Minority/Female/Disabled/ • Feb. 21 – Dell Gines, MBA, by KISS FM Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation” The Rink on Farnam will remain open through MSF, CECD, PhD Candidate, Feb. 25. For more information, please visit http:// www.rinkonfarnam.org/.
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Valentine’s Family Skate Date The Rink on Farnam at Midtown Crossing is upping the fun and togetherness factor with plans for a very special Valentine’s Family Skate Date – an evening of skating and memory-making complete with food, music and limousine rides. The Valentine’s Family Skate Date will be held Saturday from 6-10 p.m. There is an individual cost and a cost for the entire family (regardless of size) which includes skate rental. Located at 3409 Farnam St., The Rink on Farnam is a 60’ x 80’ all-weather “synthetic ice” rink. Proceeds benefit the important work of The Salvation Army, which will have its mobile canteen on site. Skaters are encouraged to bring a winter outerwear donation (hats, gloves, scarves, etc.) to support the non-profit’s Winter Night
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A Documentary and Performance Advocating for DACA Recipients The Rose Theater and Immigrant Legal Center (formerly Justice For Our Neighbors-Nebraska) have teamed up to create a documentary film and performance piece to tell the stories of local DACA recipients and advocate for a clean “Dream” Act. The documentary, titled “We Are DREAMers,” premiered Tuesday and Wednesday at College of Saint Mary’s Gross Auditorium. The performance piece by the same name will take place at The Rose Theater’s Hitchcock Theater space on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m., Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program provides nearly 800,000 undocumented young immigrants with protection from deportation for a period of two years, subject to renewal. “Since the Trump Administration’s Sept. 5, 2017 announcement to rescind the DACA program, there has been a tremendous climate of fear and uncertainty as lawmakers debate a pathway forward for Dreamers,” said Charles Shane Ellison, Deputy Executive Director and Legal Director of Immigrant Legal Center. “With the looming March 5 deadline – after which thousands of youth will begin losing their DACA status – now is the time to shine a light on this injustice and urge people to take action to protect Dreamers.”
The documentary and performance piece were created from stories gathered through a series of workshops with DACA recipients, advocates, and immigrant service providers. The workshops, conducted in December, were facilitated by nationally renowned writer, performer and activist Daniel Beaty, with participation from local organizations including Heartland Workers Center, University of Nebraska Omaha, and College of Saint Mary. This is the fifth project in a community engagement partnership between The Rose Theater and Daniel Beaty. Past projects have addressed issues of gang violence, teen pregnancy, youth incarceration and foster care. “The power of theater is that it personalizes complex issues that may not have easy solutions,” said Matt Gutschick, Artistic Director of The Rose Theater. “This performance aims to give a voice to Dreamers, sharing their experiences, hopes, and fears in this time of uncertainty. We hope to reinforce with the audience the importance of keeping these passionate, hardworking, intelligent young people here in America, and providing them a pathway to citizenship.” Thanks to the generosity and support of the Sherwood Foundation, tickets to both the documentary and the performance are free. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing Jessica Linhart at jlinhart@vgagroup. com or phoning 402-345-5401, ex. 116.
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Seeking Readers Fashion Show and Dinner Fundraiser to Celebrate Seuss Month Students at Sacred Heart School are gearing up
Nelson Mandela Elementary would like to cordially invite you to celebrate “Read Across America Day” by celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday with us on March 2. We have grades Kindergarten to Third grade; if you have a preference please let us know. Our scholars love meeting new people and having classroom readers. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Maxwell at (402) 991-1444 ext. 100 or nmaxwell@omandela.org. We need to confirm any volunteer readers by Feb. 23. Also, each classroom will be decorating their doors with a theme from one of Dr. Seuss’ books. We are asking that each volunteer place a ballot for the best classroom door. The voting cards will be available with the following prizes: first place wins a pizza party, second place wins an ice cream party, and third place wins a popcorn party.
Art Contest The top 10 drawings from U.S. Cellular’s first Black History Month Art Contest with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands are on display at the U.S. Cellular North Omaha retail store. Community members are invited to vote on these original pieces of artwork. Earlier this month, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands members from the King Science & Technology, Morton, North Omaha and Westside clubs were encouraged to research and learn more about current and historic African-American influencers and their important contributions to society. They were invited to create and submit an original 8.5-by-11-inch portrait that represents the figure of their choice from any point in history, including present day. From those drawings using any art medium, the top 10 entries were selected by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands and U.S. Cellular representatives. These entries will be displayed at U.S. Cellular’s North Omaha store now through Feb. 14, then will move to the central Omaha U.S. Cellular store from Feb. 15-28. Adults ages 18 and older are invited to vote on the artwork. There will be three winners selected based on the voting, which will be announced in early March. Prizes are as follows: • $250 for first place • $150 for second place • $100 for third place To vote, you can visit these U.S. Cellular Omaha locations: North Omaha Retail Store 5094 Ames Ave. 402-453-4381 Voting now through Feb. 14 Central Omaha Retail Store 7059 Dodge St. 402-392-1100 Voting Feb. 15-28 No Purchase Necessary. Entrants who are minors must have parental consent to participate in the Contest. Official Contest Rules, including full entry details and Finalist and Winner selection criteria/ voting, are available at participating local U.S. Cellular stores.
to rip the runway at their first ever fashion show extravaganza for Black History Month. The event will take place Feb. 24 at The Hope Center For Kids (Hope Skate Building), 2200 N. 20th St., from noon-4 p.m. The afternoon will consist of an art exhibit of student work, a soul food dinner, a fashion show with an African dance performance by Sacred Heart Students, and a live performance by special guest singer, actor and model Zoe Turner, aka Young Girl Boss from Atlanta, Ga. Zoe was the episode 3 winner of TLC’s “Little Miss Atlanta.” She was also part of The Rap Game’s focus group. Zoe will be modeling with students and performing her single, “Fashion Girl.” For tickets, phone the school office at 402-455-5858.
Congratulations to Davian Brown, who kicked off 2018 with being named Westbrook Elementary’s Wildcat of the Month. Davian, who recently announced that he is shortening his name to Dave and requested that the family refer to him as such, is a sixth grader at the District 66 school. At Westbrook, he serves as a school safety patrol crossing guard and enjoys assisting the kindergarteners into the building to begin their school day. Dave says his favorite subject is math and he has aspirations of becoming an airline pilot. His hobbies are playing football and Xbox. Dave added that although Xbox does not offer any skills to aid him toward his professional goals, it is teaching him how to drive.
Hosts Needed for Exchange Students Greenheart Exchange, a well-respected, nonprofit student exchange organization, seeks volunteer families to host exchange students for the 2018-19 school year. Each year, Greenheart Exchange provides over 800 exchange students from over 60 countries the opportunity to study in local public high schools for a five-month semester or a 10-month Academic High School Year. “Host families make all of the difference,” said Megan Bhatia, Director of Placement Services. “They influence a young adult’s life, changing world views, and making dreams come true. When the family is so willing to give, they have just as many rewarding and enriching experiences as the student.” Volunteer host families come from varied economic, religious and racial backgrounds and include working parents, empty nesters, singles and single parents. They are to provide: • Open communication, encouragement, patience and sound advice • A separate bed, which can be in a shared room with a host sibling of similar age and
same gender, and a quiet place to study • Three daily meals • Local transportation (students are not permitted to drive while on the program) • Treatment as a member of the family, which may include household rules, responsibilities and privileges. While host families are not compensated, the Internal Revenue Service has authorized families to claim a $50 per month charitable contribution deduction on their itemized tax returns. Students have their own accident and health insurance and bring their own spending money. Students are encouraged to participate in school-sponsored activities, community service and environmental programs. Greenheart Exchange provides regular communication and support to both host families and students. For more information, visit http://www. ccigreenheart.org/usprograms/host.aspx, email TaraJasinski.Greenheart@Gmail.com or contact Tara Smith Jasinski, (402) 540-6932.
Omaha-Area Students Receive EducationQuest Scholarships Seven Omaha-area students are among nine Nebraskans who will share nearly $50,000 in renewable Reaching Your Potential scholarships awarded by EducationQuest Foundation. The recipients, and the colleges they attend, are: Malik Clay, Omaha, University of Nebraska at Omaha Rodney Edwards, Omaha, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Katrina Kroeze, LaVista, University of Nebraska at Omaha Cornelius Levering, Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College Courtney Leydig, Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College Senajid Omerovic, Omaha, University of Nebraska at Omaha Ivy Williams, Omaha, University of Nebraska-Lincoln EducationQuest awards Reaching Your Potential scholarships twice a year to Nebraska students who have overcome significant obstacles to attend college. Applicants are referred by community agencies and schools statewide. Since the program was developed in 2000, EducationQuest has awarded approximately $4.9 million in scholarships to 465 Nebraskans.
5 Reasons Pre-School Years Are a Prime Time for Learning Much of the discussion about education focuses on the K-12 years, but some early childhood education experts suggest serious learning can start even earlier and pay dividends for the child in years to come. “Young children have the capacity at a very young age to be academically challenged, and we need to educate them strongly during those years instead of waiting until they are older,” says Alise McGregor, founder of Little Newtons, an early education center with locations in Minnesota and Illinois. “Children’s minds are like sponges when they are very young. Under age 5 is the most important time for development and our best opportunity to set up children for success. If we strongly educate children at a very young age, while their brains are so pliable, by the time they reach kindergarten, their brain capacity is much higher.” Recent research confirms that the first five years of life are particularly important for the development of the child’s brain. Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child reports that in the first few years, more than 1 million new neural connections are formed every second, building the brain’s architecture. This growth of the brain’s network establishes a fertile foundation for learning, thus an opportunity to be better prepared for grade school and beyond, experts say. One analysis of several studies, “Impacts of Early Childhood Education on Medium- and Long-term Education,” showed that children exposed to high-quality pre-kindergarten education performed better academically in later years. Early education also led to higher graduation rates, fewer special education placements and less grade retention. McGregor suggests five reasons parents should consider ramping up their pre-K child’s education: • Socialization. Socialization with people other than the child’s family in a safe environment is an essential foundational element. “It’s important to introduce our children to other children and support their transition into their own friendship groups, and the earlier we do this, it helps children overcome shyness and gain selfconfidence,” McGregor says. • Personal experiences. These assist the brain’s organizational development and functioning in many situations, helping children develop learning skills as well as social and emotional abilities. “A good early-education center creates an environment where imagination, love
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