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Alfred Liggins is the Other Half of Urban One’s Success Story

By Leo Adam Biga

the right track and figuring out how to fix the stuff that’s not working and figuring out what the next thing is.”

The oft-told entrepreneurial success narrative of Urban One founder and chair Cathy Hughes tends to leave out a crucial part of the story: He doesn’t mind her getting most of the pub.

“Look, my mother has an amazing story from her son and company CEO Alfred Liggins III is an equal partner in the journey of this black where she came, and she’s always been more of a forefront person. A lot of people tend to think multimedia and entertainment enterprise.

By now, the tale of this single mother’s rise this woman built this company and she made her from Omaha dreamer to Washington, D.C., son the CEO, but they don’t realize how long icon is the stuff of legend. But what gets I’ve been at the company and that it was really lost in translation is that her son also came a joint effort. They tend to think it’s a traditional family business. out of Omaha. He was only 7 “But my mother is very good when he moved with his mom at giving me credit. She did it to D.C., but he was here long when we were in Omaha.” enough to form fond memories of Last May, Omaha feted school (Sacred Heart, Mammoth Hughes at events celebrating Park), recreation (Kellom Pool, her life, including naming a Fontenelle Park) and spending street in her honor. Liggins was time with extended family (his content letting his mom have the maternal grandparents Helen spotlight.

Jones Woods and William Alfred “I never spend a bunch of time Woods). doing press or correcting people For years, he came back because that’s just not who I annually to visit family. He twice am. I love our partnership. I’m lived with his biological father grateful and happy that people Alfred Liggins II. are inspired by her story, our Contrary to popular belief, he Alfred Liggins III story, and it’s a great story and a great journey. I didn’t enter or inherit the family business after it was already rolling. He was there from its don’t feel a need to build my own story separate fledgling start and helped make it a success. He’s and apart from hers.

“But if I get called for an interview and we since taken it to unimagined heights. start talking about it, I’m happy to lay out what my role was and what our relationship is.”

But even he is in awe of his mom.

Before coming on full time at age 20 in 1985, “Yeah, I marvel at her gumption and her fearlessness,” he said. “You have to remember, Liggins worked at the station as a sportscaster she’s only 17 years older than I am. The business and weekend talk-show host while a high school was founded in 1980. I joined full time in 1985 teenager.

“I guess it was cool I worked at a radio station, when we had the one radio station, so I’ve had a front-row seat on the business journey from but I didn’t really want to do it. I was kind of required to do it. I didn’t really want to be in almost the beginning.

“She was very open in making me her business the radio business at first. I wanted to be in the record business.” partner very early. It’s really a joint journey.”

He went to L.A. to live with his stepfather, Along the way, there’s been little time to Dewey Hughes, looking to break into the music admire what they’ve done together.

“It wasn’t like we were sitting back watching, biz.

“I ended up unemployed and my mother going, ‘Oh, look at what we did.’ You’re too busy trying to keep doing what you’re doing on suggested I come back to D.C., work at the

Omaha Section-NCNW to Host Harambee Brunch

The Omaha Section - National Council of Negro Women Inc. is having its annual Harambee Brunch on March 30 at 10 a.m. at Metropolitan Community College-South, ITC Building, Room 120, 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave. This year’s speaker is Ashlei Spivey, Program Officer – Peter Kiewit Foundation. The theme is “Ujimaa – Together we stand, Together we can!”

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station, go to college at night and get my act together and figure out what to do next, so I did that.”

What was then known as Radio One consisted of a single station. Within a decade, the mother and son built the company into a nationwide network.

“I always had a talent for sales. I went into the sales department and started to be successful pretty early on,” Liggins said.

He kept doubling his earnings from year to year until, by his early 20s, he was pulling down $150,000.

“I was young making a lot of money. That was the time I realized this would be a great career path if we could grow the business beyond where we were.”

Between his earnings and social life, he dropped out of night school. It was only some years later he applied to the Wharton School of Business executive management master’s program. Despite not being a college graduate, he got in on the strength of managing a $25 million a year company and recommendations from the likes of the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

“The idea that I had doubled-back and ended up getting in an Ivy League business school was exciting to me. It kind of felt like I was beating the system in some way.

My diploma says the same thing everyone else’s diploma says. In the end, I feel like I got my ticket punched, my certification, my bona fides.”

While he took care of business behind the scenes, Cathy Hughes made her presence known on air.

“My mother was doing the morning show and I was a stabilizing force in the sales department.

She did some things on the air, like lead the Washington Post boycott, which really started to brand her as the voice of the black community.

I was able to sell that to mainstream advertisers.

We started to make money. It wasn’t a ton, but we went from losing four, five hundred thousand dollars to making a couple hundred thousand dollars.”

Hughes & Liggins

“We owned one AM radio station, and FM radio at that time was really exploding. It was where all the audience was, AM was dying.

We set out and put together a plan to expand into FM radio. I identified an FM we could afford. Investors worked with my mother and me to figure out how to finance it. It was like a $7.5 million purchase. I think they needed like 10 different minority-focused, venture-capital entities to put up the funding. And we got our first FM. “That first year the bank required us to keep it in an adult contemporary format that wasn’t black-targeted because they wanted to have the cash flow. But we didn’t do that very well and we fell out of the ratings book. We were like, ‘OK, can we change the format to something we know?’ So we changed to an urban adult contemporary and it took off like a rocket.”

For the first time, the company recorded

Reaching a more substantial audience came next.

See Liggins continued on page 3

Annual Men of Honor Awards Dinner to be held April 12

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The 100 Black Men of Omaha (100) and Honorary Chair Timothy J. Burke, President & CEO Omaha Public Power District, have announced that their 14th Annual Men of Honor Awards Dinner & Fundraiser, themed “Blueprint for the Future,” will be held April 12 at Hilton Omaha, 1001 Cass St. A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the program and dinner at 6:30.

The Men of Honor Awards Dinner has provided an ideal platform for inspirational and highly respected Haynes leaders to deliver timely messages, while raising needed dollars for mentoring programs that uplift and support Omaha “Youth with Promise” and to recognize individuals who, through their service, demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the mission of the 100.

This year’s keynote speaker is the 100 Black Men of America Inter-Faith Committee Chairman and Senior Pastor FriendshipWest Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III. Honorees include John Davis Sr., Immediate Past President of the 100 Black Men of Omaha and General Manager Nebraska Operations, Z Trip, Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, and the late Christopher Wiley, Counselor Omaha Public School District.

The Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center Board of Directors has announced their 2019 scholarship applications are available to students interested in or pursuing advanced studies in the fields of communications and/or journalism. Visit their website at mdbmsc.org/ scholarships for more detailed information.

All applications and supporting materials are due by April 1. No exceptions.

If you have questions, contact the Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center at 402-346-4041 Ext. 6 OR mdbmsc1938@gmail.com.

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March 8, 2019 Liggins continued from page 1 serious profits.

“Five years later the AM and the FM were doing $10 million of revenue and $5 million of profitability. We became a wild success. Then we bought into the Baltimore market – our first market outside of Washington. Then we kept going from there. I felt like we were on this mission to build this business. I felt optimistic and empowered and energetic and vigorous.”

In charge of day-to-day operations for more than two decades, Liggins has led subsequent strategic moves – from taking the company public in 1998 to brokering deals that created TV One and Interactive One (now iOne Digital) to entering the casino-gaming industry. He’s also guided the company in divesting itself of lowperforming stations and other media segment drags and in acquiring Reach Media, whose national radio lineup includes Tom Joyner, Erica Campbell, DL Hughley and the Rev. Al Sharpton.

“We built our company around serving the black community,” he said.

That’s why getting into television was key.

“BET was created in Washington in 1980 – the same year Radio One was formed. We knew BET founder Robert Johnson. The people who invested in Radio One were also involved in BET. One of our lead investors was actually on the BET board, so we had a front-row seat to see that success.

“It was clear there was only one network targeting black people in the entire country, and that didn’t make any sense. But we were building the radio station and TV remained off our radar for a time.”

But there was no getting around that radio was “a tertiary medium,” Liggins said, “and if you wanted to really grow the platform to serve African-Americans you had to be in the places where they’re at – and they don’t just listen to radio.

“I’ve always looked at us as in the black people business and not just the media business.

BET was wildly successful and there was only one of it, so I always wanted to get into the television business.”

The opportunity to enter the TV space came, he said, when “Comcast decided they wanted to expand in content, and I went in and made a big pitch to them.

“I said, ‘Look, I know we’ve never done television before, but we know how to market and program to black people. You have the distribution, but we’ll put up all the money.’

Lots of people were wanting to start a cable network, but they wanted Comcast to put up all the money. Eventually, $134 million was raised.

Comcast invested $15 million in it. They got a big piece of the company just for giving us the distribution. We invested $74 million and I raised another $30 million from people I had done business with before. That’s how we got started in TV.” The once monolithic TV industry, he said, “is disintermediating now with cord cutting” and streaming.

“We’re trying to figure out how to pay for and deliver more content and what other distribution opportunities or systems there are for us to monetize that content.”

To hedge against media volatility, the company’s diversified into the casino gaming business with partners MGM and a casino resort in D.C. “It’s been a great investment for us,” Liggins said.

Meanwhile, the radio business that’s been the foundation of the company, he said, is “a declining, mature legacy media business that probably will have further consolidation.” He added, “We’ve got to figure out what our role in that is.”

Urban One carries “a lot of debt,” he said, “because we piled up a bunch of debt buying radio stations over the years, and then when the Internet hit all traditional media took a hit – print taking the worst of the brunt.”

“Our debt’s come way down but still not low enough, so were continuing to reduce our leverage. We’ve been buying back stock for 10 years, which is good, because we’ve been buying it back at low prices and paying down debt. Hopefully, we’ll make that transition to the new media ecosystem and have a reasonable level of debt and have increased holdings for the shareholders who decided not to sell.”

Then there’s the new phenomenon of black culture and content being in great demand.

“Everyone wants to be in that space,” Liggins said, “which makes it more competitive for us because we’re up against big guys like Viacom, A&E, HBO, Warner. Everybody’s got black

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content, and some of these players have got a lot more money than we do, so we’ve got to be smart and nimble in what we produce and how we finance it.”

He’s arrived at a leadership style that suits him.

“I’m an information-gatherer. I ask a lot of questions of a lot of people and I throw a lot of ideas on the wall. Then I debate them with folks.

Even though I ask people a lot of questions I’m not necessarily a manager by consensus all the time. I’ll take that info and chart the path. I’m a big believer in hiring people who know more than I do in certain areas and have skill sets I don’t.

“When we were building the radio company, I made a point of hiring people who had worked for larger radio companies. People we brought in taught us about research and disciplined programming and sales techniques, so I’m a big believer in importing knowledge. What happens in a family business when it’s the only place you’ve really worked at is that you don’t know what you don’t know. You have to import that knowledge in order to grow the business.”

He nurtures the team he’s cultivated around him.

“I try to be collegial in my style with folks even though like my mother I can be very direct.

Some people may say I’m aloof. I would say generally though the people who work with me like working with me. I nurture a positive relationship with those people.

“Sometimes when you have to ask people to do difficult things or you have to address negative issues or shortcomings it’s better if it’s coming from a place of constructive criticism in a joint goal as opposed to an ego-driven place where you’re trying to prove your smarter than that person.”

Ego has no place in his business approach.

“In a corporate environment I could see where infighting could cause managers to want to make sure they get credit for the idea and they look like they’re the smartest person in the room – because they want to get that next promotion.

Well, fortunately, being in your own business I don’t have to worry about that. I’m more focused on just getting to the right answer and I don’t care who gets the credit.”

Liggins, a single father of one son, acknowledges he’s given some thought to a third generation in this family legacy business.

“It would be great. My son’s 10. He talks as if he wants to. It’s still early on. He’s got to earn his way into that, too. But I like the idea that he would want to follow in our footsteps. But it’s up to me he’s got a company to even consider taking over by the time he comes of age.

“I’m still trying to navigate our transition in the media business – reducing our leverage so the company isn’t at risk and so it is set up for the future.”

Whatever happens, Omaha remains home for him and his mother – a reality impressed upon him when they visited last spring.

“It’s like you come full circle. This is where we both recognize we’re from. We’ve got deep roots there. There’s a track record of successful African-Americans from that community. We’ve always come back.

“To have a street named in her honor is a big deal. You feel like your business career and your life have meant something. It was an amazing experience.”

(Read more of Leo Adam Biga’s work at leoadambiga.com.)

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Voices for Children in Nebraska and Nebraska Youth Advocates’ new report, The Cost of Juvenile Justice: A Case Scenario Study, highlights the high costs of juvenile justice system involvement in Douglas County, and offers proposals for more efficient and effective case processing. The report examines three hypothetical case scenarios, based on average experiences of children moving through the juvenile justice system, and tabulates all costs associated with the process – from court appearances, attorney fees and administrative functions, to evaluations, assessments, therapeutic services and residential placement options.

The report authors used data from Douglas County Public Employee Pay Database, the City of Omaha Public Pay Database, and Nebraska Probation Juvenile Services Division Registered Service Provider Rates to estimate costs of various interventions and court appearances. Total estimated costs range from $2,245 for a relatively simple case, where a youth is approved for diversion and successfully completes programming within 6 months, to $209,339 for a complex case where a youth has multiple stays in detention and residential placement over the course of 29 months. Costs are split between Douglas County and the State of Nebraska through juvenile probation.

Report authors are former juvenile public defenders and say that the case studies reflect three relatively common experiences of the juvenile justice system in Douglas County.

“In my experience, both in the five years I spent in the public defender’s office and in my current practice, it is not uncommon to see juvenile justice cases which begin as a misdemeanor offense result in multiple years of system involvement.

In each of the three hypothetical case scenarios the youth enters the system based on the same offense, but each youth takes a very different path based on a variety of small factors,” said Christine Henningsen project director of Nebraska Youth Advocates.

They hope that the report will be used as a tool to consider not just the amount of money spent on juvenile justice cases, but how effectively and efficiently the system operates to match youth offenders with needed rehabilitation and interventions.

“A big takeaway for us was how long it took to get any kind of service or intervention in place for these youth,” said Juliet Summers, policy coordinator at Voices for Children in Nebraska.

“The way the teenage brain works, the sooner the response comes after the behavior, the more likely it is to work. If months are passing between the offense and any kind of therapeutic response, we’re missing an important window to get in there and change negative thought processes that will affect future behavior.”

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The largest costs in the report came from detention and residential placement in the complex case scenario. In that case, the youth spent 211 days in detention and several months in other residential placements, including an out-of-state group home and the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney. The total cost incurred for placement in that case scenario was $124,152, compared with only $5,804 in services like substance abuse treatment, individual and family therapy, and probation classes.

“We laid out the details of what we’ve seen happen in these types of cases before we started researching the price tag,” said Summers. “When we eventually added up the numbers, it really hit home how much we spend on detention and placement compared to therapeutic interventions in the home and community that do the real work of rehabilitation and behavior change for a lifetime.”

“The report really highlights concrete steps we can take to streamline the system, resulting in better results for children, without sacrificing due process. It is not to say that there are not examples in Douglas County of programs which demonstrate best practices for youth, but we can definitely do better. For example civil citation programs in other states such as Delaware and Florida have demonstrated that keeping youth with low-level offenses out of the justice system affords them the best chance of success while contributing to an increase in public safety and the overall health of the community. Programs such as these, and an increased investment to in-home services are opportunities we cannot afford to explore,” said Henningsen.

The final page of the report contains recommendations for authorities and stakeholders to improve the system for youth as well as taxpayers. Authors highlight expanding alternatives to detention and service offerings in the community, implementing timely response and avoiding net-widening, and eliminating racial and ethnic disparities within the juvenile justice system.

“The hypothetical cases we drew here don’t necessarily reflect youth of any particular race or ethnicity,” Summers noted. “But every data point we have makes clear that children of color are experiencing the worst outcomes of our system.

If we can fix our system response to African American, Latinx and Native American children in particular, we would see our rates of detention and placement drop dramatically. That would be good for the youth, and good for all of Douglas County.”

Those wishing to view the entire report are invited to visit: https://voicesforchildren.com/the-cost-ofjuvenile-justice-a-case-scenario-study/

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“God’s Word, Alive!” Ministries, with Velma Jean Sanders, has announced its 6th Annual Bible Conference. The theme will be: “Resurrection.” The conference is March 16 from 8:30 a.m.

- 1 p.m. at the UNO Thompson Center, 6705 Dodge St. Pre-registration for the conference, which includes a continental breakfast, is required by March 12. Register at WWW.GODSWORDALIVE.NET or by mail: God’s Word, Alive; P.O. Box 34215, Omaha, NE 68134.

Questions regarding this conference can be directed to Velma Jean Sanders at 402-453-3712.

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Deaths & Funerals Evelyn L. Mitchem Ms. Evelyn L. Mitchem, age 87, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, at her residence.

Survived by children: Thomas & Frances Carodine, Omaha, Debra Laing, Homestead, FL, Sheila (Curtis) Love, Tamara (Sam) Dickson, Omaha; brother: Dwight (Denise) Beck, Melbourne, FL; grandchildren, great-grand, great-great-grand, nieces, nephews, other relatives.

Funeral Services were 9 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at the mortuary.

Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home. *** Alma J. Scranton Mrs. Alma J. Scranton, age 64, passed away Saturday, March 2, at her residence.

Survived by husband: Alvin R. Scranton; daughters: Alicia & Angela Scranton, LaVista; grandchild: Alexa “Cupcake”; sisters: Paula McDonald, Phoenix, AZ, Daisy (Henry) McAllister, Ogden, UT, Eloise

(David) Snell, Boise, ID; brothers: William G. Golding, Jr., Kansas City, MO, Lawrence (Esther) Golding, Phoenix, AZ, Johnny (Sally) Golding, Roy, UT; nieces, nephews, other relatives.

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m.

Friday, March 8, Fort Street Church of Christ, Phillip Williams, officiating.

Interment: Omaha National Cemetery Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home.

AACTS Holds Conference to Strengthen Families, Communities Atlanta, GA – Churches, pastors, ministers and those who speak for the evangelistic community are being called out to “do something” about the plight of the community, especially for young people. This Rev. Williams is a calling that we hear from almost every community throughout the world; and especially the African American community. The media sometimes carries this direct call to the Black Church, as reported in newspapers, radio, and television, that the church is not doing enough.

“It was the 2014 dreadful shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri that moved me to take matters in-hand and to realize that I had to do something. “If not me, who? And if not now, when?” Pastor Emeritus of Salem Bible Church, Rev. Jasper Williams Jr., asked himself.

“Enough is enough,” says Rev. Williams; and he has heeded the call. With the founding of the African American Churches Transforming Society (AACTS) in 2014 by Rev. Williams, he continues to lead the way. “This is not a ‘me’ this is a ‘we’ and a ‘thee,’” he says.

The African American Churches Transforming Society (AACTS) will hold their 2019 Annual Conference at the Salem Bible Church, East Campus, 5460 Hillandale Drive, Lithonia, GA, 404-792-5664. Conference activities begin on Wednesday.

As an organization of churches, the African American Churches Transforming Society is working together with its membership to develop and expand initiatives, services, processes, programs, and resources to help African American people thrive and prosper. AACTS is a team of dedicated individuals who are at the forefront of identifying and overcoming obstacles in the African American community. By seeking solutions to the problems plaguing our communities, AACTS’s will fulfill its mission to provide social, economic and spiritual progress toward re-establishing our position in society and advance the lives of many.

Many religious leaders in African American churches, political leaders, and community and education trailblazers have committed to participate on panels and to make presentations at the AACTS Conference. Morehouse School of Medicine has played an instrumental part in the conference planning. “It was Reverend Jasper Williams who requested that I provide him with an analysis of

Morning Star Baptist Church has been a pillar in North Omaha and a service to the City of Omaha for 95 years. Under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Leroy E. Adams Jr., now serving 20 years as senior pastor, a citywide pantry ministry was established. The purpose of the pantry not only addresses hunger needs in the community but also builds relationships among neighbors, businesses and other community organizations.

Morning Star Baptist Church is at 2019 Burdette St., which is located in a food desert. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Department of the Treasury, and Department of Health and Human Services defines a food desert as a census tract where at least 500 people live in low-income areas and have limited access to a grocery store or healthy, affordable food retail outlet (USDA website). Thus the need to provide fresh produce and address hunger in the community.

According to the Landscape Omaha website, people living below the poverty line are three times more likely to have difficulty accessing affordable, healthy foods. While overall, 17% of individuals in our community lack access to healthy foods, the percentage significantly increases when looking at those living below the poverty line. In the metro area, 37% (84,215) of people living below the poverty line do not have access to affordable, healthy food (produce, fresh meat, fresh milk and eggs, etc.) compared to only 10% (47,531) for those earning more than $47,700 for a family of 4. This means that our lowincome neighbors are 3 times more likely to struggle to find affordable, fresh produce than our higher income neighbors.

the data he collected while researching what was causing the demise of the Black family and how can we fix this from a scientific prospective,” said Dr. Mary Langley (PhD, MPH, RN, ICPS), professor, Morehouse School of Medicine. “The analysis of data from interviews conducted by Rev Williams, with the heads of county governments, law enforcement agencies and school systems, as well as the mayors of two small cities in six of the major counties in Metropolitan Atlanta, generated six strategic priorities linked to the greatest needs in the African American community. The top three priorities were centered on the home and school.

Many of the problems impacting the African American community begin in the home, spread to the schools and end in negative life outcomes for a disproportionate number of African American youth and young adults. To initiate the process Pantry team of addressing disparities in the African American community, according to the data, it must start in the home with better parenting and more parental involvement in the lives of their children,”

By Dr. William Holland concluded Dr. Langley This innovative conference, often referred to Most of us have heard that the Bible is a as the “Generation Movement,” is designed for road-map for this life. I have not only listened pastors, ministers, and lay-leaders, in order to equip to messages like this, but have spent much of those who attend and participate [with strategies] my life proclaiming it. Nonetheless, how many to restore their community. This “Movement,” know that just because we believe something is an initiative to reverse the downward trend in is true and are thoroughly convinced this is many African American communities. the path we should take, does not mean that The Honorable Michael Thurmond, DeKalb we will always follow it? Take for example, County CEO, will appear on the AACTS we realize that eating right and daily exercise Conference program as a speaker; and The would be extremely beneficial to our health, Honorable Hank Johnson, GA State Congressman but we seem to be experts of procrastination by has endorsed the project. Many leaders in this consistently putting off until tomorrow what we state have endorsed Rev. Williams’ initiatives to should be doing today. I’m also guilty of this identify and overcome obstacles in the African and then I walk around beating myself up from American community in Atlanta and Georgia. the condemnation of not doing what I know I The conference will offer two tracks: The should do. This is just one area that some of Pastor’s Workshop, where pastors will discuss how us struggle with among the vast subjects of the Word of God can change hearts, strengthen opportunities that we face every day. So, what families, and revitalize communities; and the Team do we say when we know there is nothing more Member’s Workshop, where participants will important than God’s word and still refuse to receive tools in building successful community study it? The same is true with prayer as we all collaborations that bring key stakeholders around know there is nothing more powerful and yet the table to find solutions. many times, we choose to put it off.

Rev. Williams, the host of the conference, The reason why the Bible is so important writes, “I’m calling all African American church to the human race is because it’s basically a and community leaders to join forces to help turn reflection of who God is and a personal letter our communities around.” from him that explains what he wants from Attendees can register for the Annual AACTS us. It is either a trustworthy resource, or it is 2019 Conference three ways: by going to not. It’s clear to see who is behind all of this aactsconference.com; by phoning 404-792-0303; negative publicity as the devil is against God or by sending registration by mail to AACTS, and commonly referred to as the enemy of our 2283 Baker Road, NW; Atlanta, GA 30318. There soul. He also understands the potential spiritual are registration rates for pastors and leaders; and power that can be generated when someone for individuals.

The Transforming Power of God’s Truth reads and applies God’s word. This kingdom of darkness is aggressively working around the clock to prevent anyone from discovering the secrets and mysteries that God intended for us to know. The concept of absorbing God’s holy truth is a crucial part of the process of knowing him personally and opens the door for us to live in the awareness of his presence. The Bible stands or falls as a whole. For any publication to be reliable in any of its parts, it must be factual throughout. R.C. Sprout is quoted as saying, “It is fashionable in some academic circles to exercise scholarly criticism of the Bible. In so doing, scholars place themselves above the Bible and seek to correct it. If indeed the Bible is the word of God, nothing could be more arrogant. It is God who corrects us; we don’t correct him. We do not stand over God but under him.”

I feel so strongly about the importance of absorbing God’s word that last year I went into the studio and recorded an 80-minute CD where I narrate over 100 encouraging and inspiring Bible passages. I realize it’s challenging for many people to sit read, so I’ve made this resource as an enjoyable alternative where anyone can just relax and soak in God’s truth.

It has beautiful background music and is filled with scriptures about faith, healing, hope, and peace. I would be glad to send this out free to anyone who is interested. Billy Graham is quoted as saying, “Let us encourage all believers to feed on God’s word – it is nourishment for the soul.”

Read more at billyhollandministries.com.

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As a Network Partner of the Food Bank of the Heartland, 30% of all food distributed by the Food Bank is fresh produce. Morning Star distributes food items on the 4th Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., while supplies last. The next food distribution date is March 23. No identification is required. However, families are asked to bring their own bags. To date, the pantry has served 200 families and distributed over 6,500 lbs. of food.

Food Bank for the Heartland works with individuals, organizations, food manufacturers and distributors, grocery stores, the USDA and Feeding America to acquire food to re-distribute across Nebraska and western Iowa. The Food Bank distributes food to 600 non-profit organizations in Nebraska and western Iowa such as pantries, schools, emergency shelters and meal providers.

Approximately 210,000 people in the area of Nebraska and western Iowa served by Food Bank for the Heartland are food insecure. The USDA defines food insecurity as the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.

For more information about the Morning Star Baptist Church Citywide Pantry or to make a contribution, phone 402-342-0018.

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March 8, 2019

Rev. Benjamin R. Finnell

Rev. Benjamin R. Finnell Presiding Elder and Pastor Tammi Tate, Public Relations Chairperson 2842 Monroe St. Ph: (402) 502-8003 Fx: 934-8581 Sunday School....................................9:00 a.m.

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

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

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Pastor Jarrod S. Parker 3616 Spaulding Street, Omaha, NE 68111 Phone: 402-451-0307 Email: smbcsecretary@stmarkbaptist.org

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

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.

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.

Pastor Jarrod S. Parker

Televised Broadcast – Sundays at 6:00 p.m., KPAO Cox Channel 22 & CenturyLink Channel 89 Our Mission: “To exalt the Savior, edify saints, evangelize sinners and elevate society.”

“Where Life is for Everyone” Drs. Mar n & Lynnell Williams

MT. MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Founders & Lead Pastors SUNDAYS Prayer 9:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM

WEDNESDAYS Prayer 6:00 PM Worship 7:00 PM

Dr. Ralph B. Lassiter, Pastor 2602 N. 24th St. Off: (402) 451-8800 - Fax: (402) 451-8522 mtmoriahomaha.net pastorlassiter@gmail.com

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

BIBLE TRUTH MINISTRIES

Pastor Rordy Smith Pastor Ramona Smith

“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

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.

MT. NEBO MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

“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

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

Pastor Terry L. Arvie

“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 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.

Pastor Barbara Mitchell

Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor

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

Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus

Sunday Morning Worship ...................................9:00 a.m.

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

Wednesday Night Church School ......................7:30 p.m.

Youth/Children Ministry Focus (Wed.) ............7:30 p.m.

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

PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

“Where CHRIST is Preeminent and the Word Prevails!”

Pastor Brian Page 5555 Larimore Avenue Church: 402-346-8427 www.pleasantgreenomaha.org

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Kent H. Little, Lead Pastor Services on Sundays at 8:30 am & 10:50 am

Rev. Kenneth A. Allen, Pastor

Wednesday: Prayer Power Hour ......................................12:00 p.m

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

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Pastor Brian Page

Thursday: Youth For Christ ............................................6:00 p.m Prayer & Bible Study ....................................6:30 p.m Rev. Kent H. Little

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

Sunday: Sunday School.................................................9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship..........................................10:15 a.m.

2215 Grant Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-346-1502 Fax: 402-344-2720 SUNDAY Sunday Morning Worship……………9:00 A.M. Sunday School……………………...11:15 A.M. WEDNESDAY 11:00 A.M. ~ Hour of Power Bible Study Wednesday is Family Night!

6:00 P.M. ~ Prayer & Praise Service 6:30 P.M. ~ Feast & Fellowship (Light Meal) 7:15 P.M. ~ Discipleship Academy (Classes for ages 5 & up)

Pastor Kenneth A. Allen

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

Charles Galloway - President, Rev John Deang - Pastor, Dr John Beasley - Elder

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

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

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& HOLY NAME CATHOLIC 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

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: Rev. Vitalis Anyanike

Pastor Eric Butler and Co-Pastor Cynthia Butler

MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH “Where Christ Jesus Is the Center of Attention” Rev. Dr. Leroy E. Adams, Jr. Senior Pastor 2019 Burdette Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-342-0018 Fx: 402-346-9300 Radio Broadcast: 101.3 fm 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each Sunday Worship Service .............10:00 a.m.

Rev. Dr. Leroy E. Adams, Jr.

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

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

THE WORSHIP CENTER

Dr. Stan Rone Senior Pastor

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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By Preston Love Jr. UNO Adjunct Professor Prestonlovejr.com Black Lives, Black Poverty and Black Votes Matter 2019 ‘Black Votes Matter’ Face to Face with Black History Tour For the record, the BVM 2018 Tour exceeded all expectations as to content, impact and outcome. For a complete review, there is a Comprehensive Analysis and Report on the 2018 Tour, available upon request through the BVM Office at 402-905-9305.

Planning and arrangements, for the 2019 Face to Face with Black History Tour, is in full throttle and in the final stages. The 2019 students have been identified and meetings with the nominating groups and parents have been completed. In 2018, we were able to take 40-OPS high school kids on the tour. In 2019, there will be 65 students and an additional 30 adults (2 full tour buses).

For review, the Tour attributes include: • All expenses paid for the students • Chaperones • Back ground checks for all adults • Full liability insurance • Pre-Tour medical assessments • Nurse on board • Tour Handbook, which includes an agreed upon Code of Conduct • Many amenities including T-shirts, personal bags and more The 2019 Tour promises to be not only educational, inspirational and transformational, but per our vision to develop our future leaders, by providing a learning experience, respect for their history and a challenge for them to go out and make history. The Tour travels to: Memphis, Tennessee, Birmingham, Alabama, Selma, Alabama, Tuskegee, Alabama, Montgomery, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia.

This years’ tour features, as mentioned, two buses – the second bus will be populated

by United Methodist students and adults – daily tour impact surveys and reflection journaling, enhanced tour alumni tracking and development, new collaborations with The West Point Society, as to leadership development and possible attendance to the prestigious West Point Military Academy, collaboration with Bellevue University for personal growth credit and educational modules.

There was a full length and short documentary made of the 2018 Tour, showings and lectures about the 2018 Tour are available by contacting the BVM office. The 2019 Tour will have the honor and pleasure of a visit from the OPS Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Cheryl Logan.

Portia Love and Preston Love have written a children’s book illustrated by Regina Jeanpierre, entitled “Your Bridge to History,” which is scheduled to be released late summer, 2019, the Great Plains Black History Museum is presenting an exhibit featuring the Tour through April (every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 1-5 p.m., and monthly, free 90-minute workshops by BVM founder Preston Love, Jr. The full workshop schedule can be obtained from the Great Plains Black History Museum.

It should be noted that on March 29 at 11:30 a.m. at Emory’s Café, at the monthly Black City Hall Live Forum, Eric Ewing, Executive Director of the Great Plains Black History Museum, will be the guest speaker.

It should also be noted, affirmed that to date, several organizations have provided scholarships, donations to the Tour students, including Waste Management, West Point Society and Great Plains Black History Museum. Also, the Sherwood Foundation and the Weitz Family Foundation, have made significant donations to the Tour. Fundraising is still on-going and it should be noted that BVM is a 501C-3.

Lastly, with commemoration of the 100-year lynching of Will Brown, the 2019 Alumni will be challenged to write an essay on the history of Douglas County lynchings. The winners will be announced in a celebratory food and fun event in late July.

Mentoring Matters Be a Difference Maker Mentor

By Debra L. Shaw This anonymous quote, “A lot of people have gone further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could,” speaks volumes to the heart of meaningful and intentional mentoring relationships. In its simplest format, mentoring encourages and inspires the mentee. However, when a mentor takes the time to connect with the mentee’s skill sets; uses detailed care to listen to the mentee’s concerns; considers the mentee’s interests and raises an awareness regarding the industry trends for jobs, greatness can occur.

Oftentimes, mentees cannot visualize a larger than life dream for themselves due to the sea of disappointment, the fog of no support and the dark cloud that hides opportunities to explore new horizons. Many mentees need sprinkles of hope implanted into their lives by a mentor with the intent to propel a mentee to some form or shape of greatness.

What is greatness? Merriam-Webster lists these words as descriptive terms for greatness: goodness, value, worth and importance. As a rule, everyone seeks a target to achieve greatness. In the basketball world, years ago, boys wanted to be like Mike, Michael Jordan. Later, it was Kobe Bryant and now it’s LeBron James. Many young women idolized back in the day Diana Ross, more currently Oprah Winfrey, and nowadays, it’s Beyoncé. The point is that boys and girls create in their minds a visual image of a reallife picture of greatness through the world of

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Omaha City Councilman Ben Gray will commemorative deliver a address on the Monday, Jan. UNMC campus 18, to on Rev. Martin Luther honor slain civil rights leader, 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 Learning Inc. the Martin Luther provide Commemoration is to teach, train King Day received a $10,000 experiences, has mentary school disadvantaged ele- inspire.

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Brown’s primary path of duty in the behalf racial equality. Mildred to move in an unerring became supporters it already had. She worked bringing to you the local Star was in selling Many others became supportfoothold in Omaha than early role in the Omaha Black America in Omaha, 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 ers recently. To all of a member of the National backing for the welfare could use the ads as a tool ity and peace. She was son; she found that she highlights, promoting and Colored People thanks. sell newspaper ads to Black America in general. for the Advancement of is fascinating. The Omaha Association activism. She refused to her the citizens of Omaha and the She advenWorking at a newspaper Publishers Association, sea of journalistic employ black workers. because this is our paper.

(NAACP), the Black As we launch out into the of companies that did not Star is especially fascinating her readers to procan 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 Plains Black museum.

This paper is about us. in when we as a group must military Nebraska, and the Great and issues. Where else test the segregation of the public. The time is at hand was submit their story, events the Martin Bomber plant During the time during which it was active, she Omaha Star a firm foundaSince the recent recession, them to apply for jobs that begin to build. Give the She De Porres Club, and also this State can this happen? and reading support and in Bellevue, Nebraska. rollerthe spokeswoman for the at Offutt Air Force Base tion by way of subscribing an emotional, financial after the paper has also been who is widely remem- allowed it to meet in the Omaha Star building in turn will build an enterhired Charles Washington, we will assure you that we 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 Heroine the secretary of the Omaha the National compliment us. Your comments community in Omaha, awards, including the “Unsung one of the executive director of service nity becoming ally for the African-American in behalf of the community by the NAACP, 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 paper supported the positive effect the buying was small, and is an outstanding cater often time of her death. She paper. Our staff is very if they would carefully she and her staff were with this award by the to discrimination, and Americans could have working to satisfy you.

Lyndon B. Johnson as a businesses that employed team and they are always to also appointed by President their purchases only to support base and I wish well. to investigate treated the community We have a large religious ambassador to East Germany churches the goodwill of African-Americans and consupport the for the following issue of the paper, Edward express sincere thanks, alleged human rights violations worked to improve Specifically, in the second clergy leaders.

She also members of the North Omaha in the community and the our struction of the Berlin Gilbert pointed out that least, I want to thank carriers and her office an ice cream shop Last but certainly not the lives of the newspaper 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 at 24th and Lake, Reed’s them bags of published. Advertisements hiring practices over Omaha Star Newspaper at home, she would buy an food publicaenough the of targeted for their discriminatory carrian the printing larded The newspaper Porres Club. Gilbert spent and retail sales pay for groceries to supply their a decade later by the De advertisers have stuck with Christmas or Easter party shop and counted at least tions. Many of our older us. ers often received a special hour outside the ice cream Newer ones have joined work, when they might approving of their us throughout the years. adverin gratitude for their hard one hundred African-Americans that they don’t have to were given all year. their purchasing power.

Others have the feeling 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 since encourage enough to market to, we achieved through the years than fifty years. The paper gains more important for not tortuous are the commentary shop to ask those merchants lost, and tomorrow’s Negro by calling attention to our readers when they his emancipation will be served an important function of the powerful forces, they don’t? If they continue people in the black commuthat do not advertise Why youth will be at the mercy our the accomplishments of man the ramparts of bigthe Omaha Star, I urge values. The newspaper North and South that still to refuse to advertise in $$ nity and emphasizing positive got Mildred Brown their products. Remember who received awards, or otry, prejudice and discrimination.” to do so. From readers to stop buying recognized individuals compelled had previously been closed persisted because she felt speak. new jobs in industries that civic she had established readers, supporters, merIt announced acts of the first edition of her newspaper, Thanks again to my staff, to African-Americans. good writers and all others They highlighted one 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 On the occasion per Brown and her staff were to the demonstrations Your help is greatly apprecigo unopposed.” Mildred in to foster a sense of community. Ms. Brown again Movement, from segregation the Omaha Star possible. and continued future for the racial unrest of the late certainly champions of their community, Brown to bright a anniversary, to 1960s, ninth and forward Star’s 1950s look of the of the ated. I the voice in the wildercommunity, congratulated The Omaha Star reported particular. She was an outspoken 1960s and early 1970s. pledged her support to the not the Star in the Omaha community.. of its businesses and that occurred both locally ness that the tortuous gains of their emancipation triumphs and the tragedies North Omaha on the growth end. up this advice for her Mildred Brown was not are lost, and she worked tirelessly toward that 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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When I was 3 years old, I was expelled from preschool because – as my mother remembers it – I was “acting too grown.”

I was a preschool dropout.

My elementary experience was similar. Whether it was me “acting too grown,” fighting over something silly or passing letters because I was bored, the end result was the same: I was suspended, and because my mother worked, my Aunt Linda and my grandma watched me.

It was the early 1990s, and on the East Side of San Antonio, Texas, where I grew up, the black community was unraveling. Crack cocaine had kidnapped black mothers and fathers, including my father. When my grandma saw me in the principal’s office, it was reminiscent of the countless times she had seen my father strung out on crack cocaine as he was being hauled off to the county jail.

To my grandma, my schooling experience had become my father’s prison experience.

As I got older, rather than focusing on becoming better in school, I focused on getting out. The older I got, the less I attended school. I was chronically absent and despite a B+ average in high school, my mother was forced to pay a fine, to the courts, for my absenteeism. I was assigned to a probation officer and sentenced to Saturday school and after-school detention for most of my 11th-grade year of high school to make up for all of the days I had missed. Despite skipping school and being suspended at nearly every grade level of K-12, I graduated from high school and tried college for a bit before dropping out. I eventually went back to college after a four-year hiatus, and in 2012, eight years after graduating from high school, I became the first woman – and just the second person – in my family to earn a bachelor’s degree. On the surface, it appeared as though the adult-me had outrun the school-suspended childme. On the surface, the trauma of being cast out by schooling, and the trauma experienced in my family had been conquered.

And then in 2014, the phone rang.

“We need you to come pick up Jason,” the director of my oldest son’s preschool said.

“Is he being suspended?” I asked.

“We don’t like to use the word ‘suspended,’” the director said. “We just call it going home for the day.”

That same year, my oldest two sons, Jason and Joah, who were 3 and 4 years old at the time, went “home for the day” nearly a dozen times combined. By 2014, my life was completely different than that of the 1990s. Having escaped poverty and married now, my husband, who was in the Air Force, and I were living in suburban Omaha. I was a published author, motivational speaker and founder of a nonprofit. But no matter the years and miles removed, that phone call took me back to my childhood; that of not only being told that I was a problem but actually believing it.

While on the first of multiple calls that year with my children’s preschool, I was reminded that I could not outrun trauma, out-accomplish trauma, nor could I buy my way out of trauma. The trauma of my childhood experiences with suspension and those of my children permeated my core being. Similar to a soldier, safe and away from the battlefields, having a reflexive duck-for-cover response after hearing a loud sound, suspension had “impaired my hearing.” Every time the phone rang, the sound brought tears to my eyes as I was always expecting it to be a suspension phone call. The trauma impaired my sight. As I looked in the mirror, I no longer saw the accomplished woman, only a problem who had given birth to two problems.

For black families throughout the United States, this has become the norm as black children have become the most suspended students in the country, according to a report released in 2018 by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

According to that report and others like it, black

boys are the most suspended of any group of students; and Black girls – the most suspended of all girls – have the highest-growing suspension rate of all students. Black K-12 students are nearly four times as likely to receive one or more outof-school suspensions as white students. Among children in preschool, black children, who make up only 19 percent of preschool enrollment, represent 47 percent of out-of-school suspensions.

Furthermore, according to a report released by UCLA’s Civil Rights Project, even among students with disabilities, who carry federal documents that are supposed to protect their civil rights (e.g. IEP and 504 plans), black students are unprotected as they are suspended more often than any other group of students with disabilities. Based on these statistics, it is easy to assume black children – as young as 3 and 4 years old – are the problem, that their behavior and emotional responses are particularly maladaptive to schooling. However, black and white children do not behave very differently; it is the adult response that is different.

Previous studies have shown that adults typically view black children as older, less innocent and more blameworthy compared with non-black children, including Latino children.

In my case, I was a curious child who asked a lot of questions and enjoyed talking. At home, my family, especially my father, called me smart and gifted. However, at school, preschool teachers interpreted that behavior as me “acting too grown.” These school discipline disparities are rooted in a history of the dehumanization and adultification of black children. Black children are treated like they should know better, adultified and are consequently robbed of the chance to be children. For example, in 2016, a group out of Yale University found that the early childhood educators tended to observe black students more closely, especially black boys. According to their study, early childhood educators expected black preschoolers to exhibit more challenging behaviors compared with their non-black peers.

This has resulted in the increased likelihood of dropping out of high school, academic failure, grade retention and future incarceration – all things that are harmful and traumatic to black children and their families.

As the Trump administration is repealing federal protections that guard students from these discriminatory practices, the fight to disrupt and dismantle what is happening in schools must be fought at the local level – and must begin and end with black families. All across the nation, in cities such as Los Angeles; Portland, Oregon; and Dayton, Ohio, black families are fighting against school suspension and supporting behavior intervention. In Omaha, where black families are met with the same fate as black families nationally, the time to be vocal is now.

The single-most-important first step of disrupting and dismantling school suspension disparities is for black parents and students to share their experiences. Additionally, because parents in other states have launched grassroots efforts to combat school suspension, it is important to study those successes. For example, Dignity in Schools – a national coalition of parents, youth and community organizers to end school pushout – offers a toolkit for parents, youth and organizers who want to combat school pushout. This toolkit includes organizing and campaign strategies as well as fact sheets and sample reports.

Right after desegregation, black parents tried to alert us of school suspension disparities. More than 50 years later, the cries of black parents have gone unheard, resulting in black children being the most pushed-out children in the country.

However, at this time in history, black parents are lifting their voices in ways that are forcing school districts to hear us and see us. Omaha needs this kind of rallying.

(Editor’s Note: The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the policies and position of the staff and management of the Omaha Star newspaper.)

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media. Everyone watching these superstars in their respective fields will not always reach that same pinnacle of success in the same way. Yet, greatness can be achieved by setting goals to graduate high school with a good grade point, select a trade that allows a chance for a decent household income, or graduate from college with no to low college loan debit. A rock star mentor can mentor with the intent to challenge the mentee to dig deep on the inside to dream big on the outside. The wonderful difference between an actual rock star on television versus a rock star mentor is that everyone can have a mentor, but everyone will not have the option to meet these stars from television land.

The bottom line to great mentor/mentee relationships is the concept of one reaching out a hand that nurtures and cultivates others to unlock the passion inside themselves to achieve greatness. Each pathway to being great is diverse yet attainable with intentional focus on the mentee’s possibilities. It is the art of flipping what seems impossible to what could be probable with hard work, dedication and commitment from both the mentor and mentee.

Even the rock star heroes and Sheroes had to work hard and give up something to achieve success. Greatness is not handed to the faint of heart. Greatness is achieved through the character of both the mentor and the mentee.

Teamwork does make the dream work. Are you seeking greatness? Visit http://mentornebraska. org to determine how you can be great as well as help someone discover his or her greatness by intentionally mentoring in a meaningful way.

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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 Civil War, history Union military overwhelmed officers were by ex-slaves who were on the roads, for family members searching Agents of the Bureau from whom they had been separated.

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Buying a vehicle is exciting, but making a big purchase can also be stressful. Here are some tips for a smooth process as you find a car that’s right for you: • Set your budget. If you’re not planning to pay cash for your new car, getting approval on an auto loan will tell you what your budget is. In turn, that might determine whether you purchase or lease and whether you buy new or used. Don’t forget to plan for one-time fees and ongoing costs, including insurance, fuel, registration, maintenance and taxes.

• Determine your needs and wants. Start by figuring out your must-haves in your next car, like a minimum gas mileage or four-wheel drive, and what’s only something you’d like to have – leather seats, navigation or a sunroof. Prioritize your needs over your wants as you search.

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that fits into your budget and meets your needs.

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• Make an offer. Many dealerships don’t expect you to pay the sticker price, so offer less. Stick to your budget, even if that requires negotiating and ultimately walking away from a deal.

• Be sure before you sign. That contract is binding, and you can’t cancel it if you get cold feet.

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Little Rock, AR (BlackNews.com) – A Black-owned travel agency called Sisters and Suitcases has announced it is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for female travelers to experience the “Year of Return� in Ghana. The trip will commemorate the 400th year anniversary of the first enslaved Africans arrival to English Colonial America from Ghana in 1619. The trip will be led by the company owner, Tamaya Walker McClendon, Aug. 9-15 or Aug. 22-28. “The Year of Return is the commemoration of the diaspora’s return to the continent and the opportunity for women of all backgrounds to experience Accra and how Pan-Africanism is a true part of Ghanaian culture,� Walker McClendon said. “People have come to have a negative Last year’s group as they were just arriving to Accra, Ghana. connotation of Africa. I want to unlock this hidden gem and allow women to experience Ghana and have a taste of Africa they have never seen before – breathtaking views, loving people, delicious cuisine, cool places filled with lots of culture, music and so much more.�

Ladies embarking on this journey will immerse themselves in Ghanaian culture by exploring Jamestown and High Street through the beginning of Accra, visit design houses, take part in part in cooking lessons and Batik making as well as enjoy high life music and special events such as the Chale Wote Festival. They will also get the chance to participate in a naming ceremony, explore the heart of the ancient pre-colonial Ashanti Kingdom in Kumasi and hike through Kakum National Park. The highlight of this adventure will be a visit to Elmina and Cape Coast Slave Dungeons-two important reminders of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the Door of No Return.

The cost of the trip starts at $2,897.00 for double occupancy. “Sisters and Suitcases is committed to curating itineraries that create opportunities for our female travelers to connect with local communities and other women around the world. We bring our travelers closer to the people and culture of the destination through authentic experiences,� Walker McClendon said.

For more information the “2019 Year of Return� Ghana Experience itinerary, visit www.sistersandsuitcases. com/ghana.html Sisters and Suitcases is a woman-owned travel boutique firm that specializes in cultural experiences for women of color who are solo travelers. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas and offers a selection of small and custom group tours in Dubai, Egypt, Ghana, Italy and Paris.

Moving day is rapidly approaching for Clarkson Family Medicine. After nearly 30 years at 42nd and Douglas, the family medicine clinic will now see patients in a renovated space at 1319 Leavenworth St. Originally constructed in 1895, the building once housed a business that sold baking supplies in bulk. The character of the building is preserved through features like exposed brick and wood beams. “We are pleased to be able to provide a new Nebraska Medicine location for the patient populations in the downtown area and across the river,� says Jamie Rudd, clinic manager. “It combines the best of both worlds – the cool Old Market vibe with the advantage of a larger clinical space and new equipment and furnishings.�

The clinic contains 16 exam rooms, a procedure room, dedicated ultrasound room and X-ray. Providers will begin seeing patients in the new location March 18.

Like other Nebraska Medicine primary care clinics, Clarkson Family Medicine uses what’s called a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care. A medical provider, social worker, clinical staff member, registered dietitian, behavioral health specialist and pharmacist all work together to provide comprehensive primary care for acute illnesses, chronic disease management, preventative health care and well care.

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(BlackNews.com) – It is known as “The Talk,� a conversation nearly all African-American parents have with their children; more specifically their sons. Sanya Whittaker Gragg has written a book to help facilitate that very important conversation.

Momma, Did You Hear the News? is centered on 10-year-old Avery who is disturbed by yet another unarmed black man being shot. This prompts his parents to sit down with him and his brother to talk about what to do if approached by police officers.

Their dad references a catchy chant taught to him by his mother to help remember the five things to do to “come home ALIVE.� A to the L to the I-V-E! Come home ALIVE ... That is the key!

Gragg says her past experience working with kids taught her that when you add music or song and dance to a lesson, young people are more likely to engage; and more importantly, they are more likely to remember. Each letter corresponds with a reminder. For example, “V� is for VISIBLE hands always and “E� is for EXPLAIN any movement. The book encourages readers to “Memorize the 5� and mirrors what Gragg and her husband repeatedly preached to their own sons.

Gragg knows this book will not guarantee the end of unarmed black male fatalities. “Our community will continue working to educate our kids on ‘The Talk’,� Gragg states, “but we need law enforcement to continue working to educate and train officers too.� The book further stresses that “all policemen are not bad,� and we should “pray for those in blue.� She adds, her book is not anti-police, but it is anti-police brutality. Her self-published book can be purchased now on Amazon.com

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Wife, mom, social worker and now author, Sanya has always had a passion for working with and inspiring kids. She holds degrees from the University of Memphis (B.A. Marketing), Georgia State University (M.S. Sports Administration) and Sanya Gragg and her book cover the University of Southern California (M.S.W.) and has always enjoyed writing. She is committed to using her talents to make a difference in the lives of others. Learn more at her official web site at www.sanyagragg. com

Caregiver Measures Top AARP Legislative Priorities Lincoln – Ensuring that Nebraska’s family caregivers have additional support and workplace flexibility to care for their loved ones are among the top issues for AARP in the 2019 legislative session.

LB 311, the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act, would offer paid leave to Nebraska workers to care for themselves or a family member with a serious health condition, a new child, or a military family member preparing for or returning from deployment.

Nearly two in three family caregivers in the workforce are caring for a relative age 65 or older, and that number is expected to grow as the state’s population ages. “Increasingly, the workplace will include more employees who need to combine eldercare responsibilities with their jobs,� said Dave Holmquist, state president of AARP Nebraska. “The practical reality is that many workers are struggling to make ends meet from paycheck to paycheck and cannot afford to take unpaid leave.�

About 196,000 Nebraskans provide 182 million hours of unpaid care to loved ones valued at $2.5 billion annually. The vast majority have been in the workforce at some point during their caregiving experience, with more than half of employed caregivers in the

U.S. older workers over the age of 50.

LB 306 would allow Nebraskans who must leave a job to care for a family member with a serious health condition to file for unemployment benefits when they are ready to return to work and begin seeking a job. LB69 would create an annual tax credit for family caregivers who provide care in their own home and meet certain income criteria.

Holmquist said it is smart policy to pass legislation that helps Nebraskan caregivers fulfill their important responsibilities since they are the backbone of the state’s long-term care system. “Nebraska’s caregivers benefit all of us,� he said. “They help their family members stay in their homes, and delay or prevent costly nursing home care, providing significant savings to the state.�

In addition, AARP supports passage of the following bills to ban spoofed phone calls, require drug companies to disclose wholesale cost increases for prescription drugs and implement Medicaid expansion approved by Nebraska voters in 2018. • LB693, the Neighbor Spoofing Protection Act, would prohibit callers from sending deceptive call ID information to phones with the intent to defraud consumers. The Nebraska

Public Service Commission could fine violators as much as $2,000 for each offense. • LB567, the Prescription Drug Cost Transparency Act, requires drug companies to notify insurance companies, health providers and others at least 60 days in advance when the wholesale cost of a drug is scheduled to increase more than 16 percent. • LB631 creates the Medicaid Expansion Implementation Task Force to oversee expansion of Medicaid health coverage to 94,000 low-income, eligible adults between the ages of 19-64.

Some of the other bills that AARP endorses include LB29 to establish provider-patient relationships through telehealth without the requirement for an initial face-to-face visit; LB181 to require a report on the sustainability of Nebraska’s long-term care system; and LB255, to raise the income limits for low-income Nebraskans to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

For more information regarding AARP’s positions on state legislation, contact Jina Ragland at 1-866-389-5651 toll free or jragland@aarp.org.

To receive timely legislative updates and alerts from AARP Nebraska, sign up at www. aarp.org/getinvolved.

Report: Only Half of Seniors Assessed for Thinking and Memory Issues Findings from the Alzheimer’s Association 2019 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report released Tuesday show that, despite a strong belief among seniors and primary care physicians that brief cognitive assessments are important, only half of seniors are being assessed for thinking and memory issues, and much fewer receive routine assessments. In addition to providing an in-depth look at the latest statistics on Alzheimer’s prevalence, incidence, mortality, costs of care, and impact on caregivers nationally and in Nebraska, the new Facts and Figures report examines awareness, attitudes, and utilization of brief cognitive assessments among seniors age 65 and older and primary care physicians.

A brief cognitive assessment is a short evaluation for cognitive impairment performed by a health care provider that can take several forms – including asking a patient about cognitive concerns, directly observing a patient’s interactions, seeking input from family and friends or using short verbal or written tests that can be administered easily in the clinical setting. An evaluation of cognitive function is a required component of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, but findings from the report show that only 1 in 3 seniors are aware these visits should include this assessment.

The report also found,

however, that among both seniors and primary care physicians there is widespread understanding of the benefits of early detection of cognitive decline and the importance of brief cognitive assessments.

In fact, 82 percent of seniors believe it is important to have their thinking and memory checked, and nearly all primary care physicians (94 percent) consider it important to assess all patients age 65 and older for cognitive impairment. “Our 2019 Facts and Figures report outlines the growing human and financial impact of Alzheimer’s disease across the state of Nebraska and around the country,� said Sharon Stephens, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Nebraska Chapter. “In order for Nebraska families to live most successfully with the challenges associated with a dementia diagnosis, it is imperative that brief cognitive assessments that detect the disease early are prioritized within our health systems. Early detection of cognitive impairment offers numerous medical, social, emotional and planning benefits for both affected individuals and their families.�

The report found that just 1 in 7 seniors (16 percent) say they receive regular cognitive assessments for memory or thinking issues during routine health checkups, compared with blood pressure (91 percent),

cholesterol (83 percent), vaccinations (80 percent), hearing or vision (73 percent), diabetes (66 percent) and cancer (61 percent).

The Facts and Figures report also reveals a troubling disconnect between seniors and primary care physicians regarding who they believe is responsible for initiating these assessments and reticence from seniors in discussing their concerns.

The survey found that while half of all seniors (51 percent) are aware of changes in their cognitive abilities – including changes in their ability to think, understand or remember – only 4 in 10 (40 percent) have ever discussed these concerns with a health care provider, and fewer than 1 in 7 seniors (15 percent) report having ever brought up cognitive concerns on their own.

Instead, most seniors (93 percent) say they trust their doctor to recommend testing for thinking or memory problems if needed. Yet fewer than half of primary care physicians (47 percent) say it is their standard protocol to assess all patients age 65 and older for cognitive impairment. Only 1 in 4 seniors (26 percent) report having a physician ever ask them if they have any concerns about their cognitive function without seniors bringing it up first. “When I received an earlystage Alzheimer’s diagnosis, I

was able to connect with my physician about what this meant for my future, what available medications existed for the disease, and my wife and I were afforded the opportunity, soon after, to engage in planning with the Alzheimer’s Association,� said Mike Hughbanks of Omaha. “All of these factors have enabled me and my family to navigate this disease proactively, which has been hugely beneficial to us.�

Nearly all physicians said the decision to assess patients for cognitive impairment is driven, in part, by reports of symptoms or requests from patients, family members and caregivers.

Physicians who choose not to assess cognition cite lack of symptoms or complaints from a patient (68 percent), lack of time during a patient visit (58 percent) and patient resistance (57 percent) as primary factors.

In addition, most physicians say they welcome more information about assessments, including which tools to use (96 percent), guidance on next steps when cognitive problems are indicated (94 percent) and steps for implementing assessments efficiently into practice (91 percent). “The Alzheimer’s Association Nebraska Chapter has physician resources available, including information on available medical codes that enable health professional reimbursement for discussions about a new

diagnosis,� said Clayton Freeman, Director of Programs in Nebraska. “We are also a go-to resource for families post-diagnosis, with care consultations available to help families with their next steps in navigating this disease available 24/7 at 800.272.3900, as well as free local support groups and

education programs.�

Full text of the 2019 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, including the accompanying special report, “Alzheimer’s Detection in the Primary Care Setting: Connecting Patients with Physicians,� can be viewed at alz.org/facts.

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Author of ‘The Color of Law,’ Richard Rothstein, to speak at Creighton The history of state-sponsored residential segregation in America is the topic of a lecture at 7:30 p.m. March 25 in the Hixson-Lied auditorium on the Creighton University campus. The event is free and open to the public.

Richard Rothstein, the author of “The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America,” will examine the powerful and disturbing history of residential segregation in America, while providing a national perspective on the history. Rothstein is recognized as an expert in education and its ties to race and ethnicity, along with policies that have allowed segregation

by the government in what he considers an unconstitutional manner.

He is a senior fellow at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, a research associate of the Economic Policy Institute and a fellow at the Thurgood Marshall Institute of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

The event is sponsored by Creighton’s John C. Kenefick Faculty Chair in the Humanities and the Kingfisher Institute for the Liberal Arts and Professions.

A book signing will take place following the lecture.

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: Our office will be closed Janu ary 18 th, in obse

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65 min. Recommended she had established readers, supporters, merThe New York It announced acts of by the first edition of her newspaper, Thanks again to my staff, Times as being to African-Americans. good ages: 3 to 8. all others They highlighted one She guided the newspa- a challenge to herself and her staff, “that no “devoted to the kind of fare contributing writers and advertisers, “troublemakers.” chants labeled pride and community charity. not Jan. 9-10, 14, of shall that may be found Rights evil continue existence and that March 6-7, 11, the continued eras of the Civil 16-17, 21 — week in order to Academy Awards at the Razzle cause shall lack a champion 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 local multiplex.”

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A mockumentary of their community, Brown to the racial unrest of the bright and continued future An all-animated skewering the 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 wilderprogram featuring absurdi- ious, features one live-action ties of competition community, congratulated The Omaha Star reported 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-profour 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, specif end. up this advice for her Mildred Brown was not are lost, and she worked tirelessly toward that ically intended hyper- older parents who and throughout the nation. fast development, and offered audiences. In for live through get any further a Seniors Alexis English them. titles.

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March 18 – The Florence AARP chapter meets at Mountview Presbyterian Church, 5308 Hartman Ave. The program begins with a noon lunch followed by Verrelle Gordon who will speak about fire safety. For reservations, phone Gerry Goldsborough at 402-571-0971. Rides are available by phoning Ruth Kruse at 402453-4825.

March 20 – MCC at Do Space will host the discussion “Wellness & the Built Environment” from 4:30-6:30 p.m. featuring Stuart Shell, from BranchPattern, and Tristan Cleveland, urban planner from Happy City.

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March 23 – Morning Star Baptist, 2019 Burdette St., will host their citywide food pantry from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Take bags and boxes with you.

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March 30 – Allen Chapel and St. John AMEC will host their 5th Annual Prayer Breakfast, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John, 2402 N. 22nd St. There are two prices; adults and children over 10. Featured guests will be Rev. Brandee Mimitzraiem, Pastor of The Mighty Quinn Chapel AMEC, Lincoln Nebraska and The wonderful Quinn Chapel Choir. This year’s theme is, “The Power of Prayer, Peace and Love.” Join the fellowship & feel the love. The community is invited.

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April 12 – The 100 Black Men of Omaha will host the 14th Annual Men of Honor Awards Dinner & Fundraiser, themed “Blueprint for the Future” at Hilton Omaha, 1001 Cass Street.

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(LINCOLN) – Joining the ranks of Los Angeles and New York, Lincoln and the Lied Center will host the fourth biennial ASCAP/Grow A Show New Musical Theatre Workshop, Sept. 10-12. The workshop seeks new musical theatre works with the potential to be developed and produced into fullscale productions. The Lied Center is currently accepting submissions from writing teams across the country. Submissions must be received by May 1 to be considered.

“The Lied Center is honored to be one of only a handful of locations nationwide to host an ASCAP New Musical Theatre Workshop,” said Bill Stephan, Executive Director of the Lied Center. “As a direct result of this event, Lincoln is gaining a reputation among the musical theatre community as a safe and friendly place for artists to take risks and develop their new work before they take it to the Broadway stage.”

Once again, the Lied Center and ASCAP have called upon world renowned Broadway industry experts to serve as workshop panelists. Panelists include Scott Frankel and Michael Korie (Grey Gardens, War Paint, and Far From Heaven), lending their expertise to the selected emerging writers.

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DNC Launches New Program: Organizing Corps 2020 The Democratic National Committee and state Democratic parties in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, in partnership with 270 Strategies and The Collective, have announced the launch of Organizing Corps 2020, a program to recruit and train students expecting to graduate by June 2020 and place them as field organizers in key states.

Organizing Corps 2020 will help build the grassroots infrastructure needed to defeat Donald Trump, while investing in the next generation of Democratic leaders – focusing on students from communities of color who have been traditionally underrepresented among political campaign staff.

With a structured college-tocareer pipeline for organizing, Organizing Corps 2020 will recruit juniors in the spring of 2019 from local colleges, including HBCUs, in a number of states where Democrats fell short in 2016 and need to be competitive in the 2020 general election. These students will work on state party priorities in an eightweek, on-the-ground training program with campaign veterans, who will teach them critical organizing and campaign skills such as voter registration, data analysis, and digital organizing. After the training program, Corps members will return to their campuses and communities to put their organizing skills to work. By May 2020, nearly 1,000 Corps members will graduate ready to help elect the Democratic nominee and Democrats up and down the ticket in several key 2020 states.

“We know that the key to defeating Donald Trump in 2020 is to organize

early and put the best team in place to motivate Democratic voters to make their voices heard,” said DNC Chair Tom Perez. “Organizing Corps 2020 will build a powerful pipeline of young talent – energized Democrats who reflect the diversity of their communities. This new organizing program will help us recruit organizers who will become our future leaders and grow the party, win more elections up and down the ticket, and build the organizing infrastructure our nominee will need to take back the Oval Office.”

“The pace of the primaries typically leaves no time for training or skill building in preparation for the general election campaign,” said Meg Ansara, CEO of 270 Strategies and a veteran of the presidential campaigns of both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. “The Organizing Corps 2020 program will give us a skill advantage in online and on-theground organizing, data and voter engagement by training homegrown field organizers well ahead of the general election in must-win states.”

“It’s critical that young people of color are engaged as not only a core Democratic voting bloc but as pivotal organizers needed to mobilize their communities to the polls in 2020,” said Stefanie Brown James, Co-Founder of The Collective and former National African American Vote Director for Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. “Through a culturally rich curriculum and relevant training from respected community leaders, Organizing Corps 2020 will help propel the young people in the program to make a significant contribution to the Democrats’ success in 2020 while preparing them to hold increasing positions

of influence as campaign staffers and within the Democratic Party structure.”

‘Organizing Corps 2020’ will be led by campaign veterans: Executive Director Rachel Haltom-Irwin, Chief Program Officer Jonae Wartel, Chief Operating Officer Naoko Kudo, and Senior Development Advisor Yolanda Magallanes.

The Organizing Corps 2020 program is only one piece of DNC’s battleground plan, but a key part of the infrastructure the DNC and state parties have been developing to support the presidential nominee and Democratic campaigns all across the country. The program builds on state party organizing and DNC investments in all 50 states that led to historic Democratic victories in the midterm elections. Just last week, the DNC announced a data and tech overhaul that will help Democrats reach and communicate better with voters all across this country.

BACKGROUND • Organizing Corps 2020 will be led by campaign veterans: – Rachel Haltom-Irwin, Executive Director. Rachel got her start in 2002 organizing on a state Senate race in Massachusetts. She has worked on issue and electoral campaigns as well as spending five years working in K-12 education. She was GOTV Director for Jon Tester in 2006, the Iowa Youth Vote Director in 200708 for Senator Obama, the General Election Director in Indiana in 2008, the White House Internship Director in 2009, and the National GOTV Director in 2012 for President Obama.

– Jonae Wartel, Chief Program Officer. Jonae began her career as

an organizer on Barack Obama’s 2008 & 2012 campaigns. One of her earliest national roles was as the training director and then executive director of the Association of State Democratic Chairs where she lead party-building efforts for the Democratic National Committee; engaging all 57 state parties. In her role as training director; she developed and led the Democratic National Committee’s first ever national training program for state parties. Most recently she served as Southern Regional Director for the Democratic National committee, developing regional strategy and managing electoral investments in 13 states. Originally from Marietta, GA; she has had the great fortune of living and working all over the country.

– Naoko Kudo, Chief Operating Officer. Naoko started her career in the private sector as a financial planning analyst with Gap Inc. before leaving to join Senator Obama’s campaign, serving as a field organizer at Temple University and in North Philadelphia’s 20th Ward. Naoko has spent the last 10 years working in the education and non-profit sectors serving as a school leader, operations leader and most recently, as a founding team member at The Primary School, a new program model in East Palo Alto, CA that weaves together education, health and family supports.

– Yoli Magallanes, Senior Development Advisor. With over a decade in fundraising experience, Yoli has worked with advocacy groups and political candidates to raise the resources needed to run effective campaigns, both at the major donor and grassroots level.

Yoli has worked for Organizing for Action, the 2012 Presidential Inaugural Committee, Obama for America, and launched her career with The Ashmead Group directly supporting Governor Ted Strickland, Senator Mark Udall and Congresswoman Doris Matsui.

• Corps members can earn $4,000 gaining valuable career skills in leadership, project management and communication while experiencing the exciting and rewarding field of campaign work.

• The program kicks off with a five-day national training led by campaign veterans, where corps members will learn key skills in field and digital organizing, and data analytics.

• For the remaining 7 weeks, corps members will, with the help of a coach, return to their home communities and work with their local Democratic Party to turn their training into on-the-ground learning through action – organizing neighborhoods and registering voters. In the process, corps members will build a powerful network of like-minded peers and mentors from across the country that will last beyond 2020.

• The summer 2019 corps experience will give young people the skills and tools to organize their community and – importantly – get a great first job fighting to win across the country in 2020.

• Organizing Corps 2020 will recruit students from seven states that are crucial in providing a pathway to 270 with four key characteristics -- these are states that are not a focus in the primary season; have had close margins in the past; will benefit from skilled field staffing; and have an expanding electorate.

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YOUTH/EDUCATION NEWS

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March 8, 2019

Two Schools Take Home First Place Titles for History Challenge The 100 Black Men of Omaha hosted the 19th African American History Challenge Feb. 2 at Omaha North High Magnet in collaboration with Omaha Public Schools.

Each year, student teams from area middle and high schools compete in a trivia jeopardy style event to test their African American History knowledge for a chance to compete nationally.

This year, teams won from Beveridge Magnet Middle School and Northwest High.

“We would like to extend congratulations to the student teams who took home winning titles Feb. 2 for the recent African-American History Challenge,” said Superintendent Dr. Chery Logan.

“This is an important event underscoring the many societal contributions that African-Americans have made to United States history.”

Since 2001, the AAHC in Omaha has provided more than $400,000 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 Schools staff and students.

Each team will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the national competition at the 100 Black Men of America Annual Conference, June 12-16 in Las

Beveridge Magnet Middle Front row, left to right: 100 Black Men of Omaha’s Junior Division winner, Beveridge Magnet Middle School, Dee Dee Djon, Briana Reza Rivera, Kennedy Alati and Romina Herrera Baro. Middle row, left to right: Chad Carlson and Michaela Jackson, Beveridge Magnet Middle School, Eric Ewing, Co-Chair African American History Challenge, Janet Rodriquez, Cox Communications. Back row, left to right: Bill Alexander, Moderator African American History Challenge, David Johnson, Cox Communications, Richard Webb, Executive Director, 100 Black Men of Omaha and Sherman P. Willis, Moderator African American History Challenge.

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The AAHC began nationally in 1995 as a reading improvement program and is used to enhance the study of African-American history and culture among middle and high school students.

Students who won from each school are as follows: • Senior Division winner, Northwest High Magnet School: HToo Say, Tehya Wynne and Lal Nun. • Beveridge Magnet Middle School: Dee Dee Djon, Briana Reza Rivera, Kennedy Alati and Romina Herrera Baro.

Morton Middle School and Monroe Middle

School earned second and third place in the junior division. Central High School and Benson High School earned second and third place in the senior division.

“The competition essentially is an educational and scholarship program designed to enhance the study of African American history,” said Richard Webb, CEO of the 100 Black Men of Omaha.

“It’s designed to inspire the study of African American history among our youth and increase their interest in knowing and better understanding the legacy of our ancestry. I’m really proud of these students and the work that they’ve put forth.”

Northwest High Front row, left to right: 100 Black Men of Omaha’s Senior Division winner, Northwest High Magnet School, HToo Say, Tehya Wynne and Lal Nun and Coach Miss McCoy. Middle row, left to right: John W. Ewing., Jr., 100 Black Men of Omaha, Eric Ewing, Co-Chair African American History Challenge, Janet Rodriquez, Cox Communications and Dr. Shavonna Holman, Vice President OPS Board of Education. Back row, left to right: Bill Alexander, Moderator African American History Challenge, David Johnson, Cox Communications, Richard Webb, Executive Director, 100 Black Men of Omaha and Sherman P. Willis, Moderator African American History Challenge.

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Contact the hosting branch or Reaching us is. visit omahalibrary.org for more information.

• March 5-9: Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit at A.V. Sorensen Branch, 4808 Cass St., 402-444-5274. The kit will be available all week for teens to learn basic coding. Just ask staff to get started!

• March 8, 3:15 p.m.: Teen Food & Fun at W. Dale Clark Main Library, 215 S. 15th St., 402-444-4800. Have fun with food and an activity with a “Get Connected” theme.

• March 9 – 1 p.m.: Sphero Obstacle If you care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss or dementia, you are not alone. We’re here day Course at Millard Branch, 13214 or night — whenever you need us — offering reliable information and support.

Westwood Ln., 402-444-4848.

Free 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center: alz.org/care Design and race through an obstacle course with a Sphero.

Candy prizes will be awarded.

Registration required.

– 2 p.m.: Nintendo Switch Gaming at A.V. Sorensen Branch.

Play Nintendo Switch games Wondershot and TowerFall.

– 2 p.m.: Get Connected at Florence Branch, 2920 Bondesson St., 402-444-5299.

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30 Americans brings together 60 works by nationally and internationally recognized contemporary African American artists. Calling attention to some of the most pressing social and political issues facing our country today, these artists address racial inequality; gender, sexual, and racial identity; and the underpinnings and effects of stereotyping.

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Contributing Sponsors: Annette & Paul Smith

Supporting Sponsors: Robert H. Storz Foundation

Additional support provided by Wiesman Development

IMAGE: Mickalene Thomas (b. 1971, Camden, NJ), Baby I Am Ready Now, 2007, acrylic, rhinestone, and enamel on wooden panel, 72 x 132 in., Courtesy of the Rubell Family Collection, Miami. Photo

by Chi Lam. 30 Americans is a ticketed exhibition. Free First Weekends: March 2-3, April 6-7, May 4-5 — exhibition tickets are free for all.

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