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We Honor Cicely Tyson 1924-2021
Harriet Tubman to be on $20 bill By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
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Cicaly Tyson, photographed for TIME in 2018. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent From her first significant role as Jane Foster in the TV drama “East Side/West Side” to her recurring role as Ophelia Harkness in “How to Get Away with Murder,” Cicely Tyson’s nuanced portrayals of proud Black women “were a powerful counterbalance to the negative stereotypes prevalent in film and television.” The legendary film, television, and stage actress who earned an Academy Honorary Award, three Emmy’s and a Tony, has died at the age of 96. “Often at great personal cost, she demanded truth and dignity in the roles she accepted. Few actors have done more to advance the cause of racial justice than the incomparable Cicely Tyson,” National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial. “The National Urban League was proud to present her with one of our highest honors, the Arts Award, at our 2013 Conference. The entire Urban League Movement mourns her passing and honors her memory.” A cause of death was not immediately released. “With heavy heart, the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her peaceful transition this afternoon,” her manager, Larry Thompson, said in a statement. “At this time, please allow the family their privacy.” Born in New York on December 19, 1924, Tyson grew up in Harlem’s famed but hardscrabble streets. As a teenager, she worked as a typist but decided she wanted to go into show business. She began modeling at the age of 18, but her love of the stage almost immediately took over. In 1963, Tyson made history with East Side/West Side, becoming the first Black lead in a television drama series. Her star soared after an Academy Award-nominated performance for the 1972 film, Sounder. She had previously appeared in an episode of the TV western “Gunsmoke,” and had made a name for herself in “The FBI,” “A Man Called Adam,” and I-Spy with Bill Cosby. “Cicely was a brilliant actress, who was a woman of color, with the strength of her Blackness, she made it possible for Black women to grace the stage of theatre, film, and television,” comedian Bill Cosby wrote in a statement posted to his official Twitter account. “I still smile because I had the blessings of witnessing her talent on an episode of ‘The Bill Cosby Show’ called ‘Blind Date’ I can only imagine how strong Miles Davis is blowing that trumpet, welcoming you in his arms with the song, ‘So What.’ Thank you for your brilliance and grace.” The ultra-talented Tyson would earn Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Kunta Kinte’s mother in Alex Haley’s “Roots,” and as the lead character in “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.” In 1994, Tyson earned her third Emmy in her supporting role as housemaid Castalia in CBS’ miniseries “The Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All.” Among her more memorable stage performances were 1968’s “Carry Me Back to Morningside Heights,” 1969’s “To Be Young, Gifted and Black,” and 1983’s “The Corn is Green.” “So many great stories about Cicely Tyson,” Tweeted Soledad O’Brien. “Whew, that lady was amazing. While shooting a doc on her in Spanish Harlem, people kept stopping their cars. In the street. To hop out and say hi. Old people. Teenagers. Middle-aged fans. “Ciss-el-lee” they’d chant as she’d walk by.” The Hollywood Reporter received statements from some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Viola Davis, who worked with Tyson on How to Get Away with Murder and wrote the foreword of Tyson’s memoir, wrote: “I’m devastated. My heart is just broken. I loved you so much!! You were everything to me! You made me feel loved and seen and valued in a world where there is still a cloak of invisibility for us dark chocolate girls. I’m not ready for you to be my angel yet. But…I also understand that it’s only when the last person who has a memory of you dies that you’ll truly be dead. “In that case, you will be immortal. Thank you for shifting my life. Thank you for the long talks. Thank you for loving me. Rest well.” In a tribute, Tyler Perry emotionally shared that the news “brought me to my knees,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. “She was the grandmother I never had and the wisdom tree that I could always sit under to fill my cup. My heart breaks in one beat, while celebrating her life in the next,” he wrote. “She called me son. Well, today your son grieves your loss and will miss our long talks, your laughter from your belly, and your very presence.” Whoopi Goldberg also paid tribute by describing Tyson as “a tower of power, a pillar of strength, CLEAR about who she was, and how she was to be treated.” LeVar Burton paid tribute to his “first screen Mom.” “Elegance, warmth, beauty, wisdom, style, and abundant grace. She was as regal as they come. An artist of the highest order, I will love her forever,” he wrote.
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After four years of push back from the administration of Donald Trump, Underground Railroad heroine Harriet Tubman may finally appear on U.S. currency. “The Treasury Department is taking steps to resume those efforts to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said. “[The Biden administration is exploring ways to speed up that effort. It’s important that our notes, our money reflect the history and diversity of our country, and Harriet Tubman’s image on our new $20 note would certainly reflect that,” Psaki commented. In April 2016, then-President Barack Obama announced that Tubman would replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. Obama wanted the release of the new bill to coincide Tubman continued on page 2
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By Terri D. Sanders
February 2021…Black History Month… There are many occurrences that have happened that are worth noting in this month. Some have happened more recently and some a long time ago. Nonetheless all have contributed to our story David Turnbo Photography and have been recorded as Black History. In this issue we salute Cicely Tyson who is now an Ancestor for the outstanding contributions that she has made as an activist, entertainer, storyteller and person. Once the twenty dollar bill changes its image to Harriet Tubman I will always have a twenty in my pocket as a tribute to the honor of her being on our currency. Knowledge is power. I have several friends and acquaintances that have reading goals for the year. I admit I think that is admirable. I confess that I am a tv watcher, a crafter, a cook, and everything but a reader. I am a listener! Therefore, I am committing to listening via audio books to 35 books in 2021. There! I said it! I want the community to hold me accountable. From time to time I will share my journey and give you a window in what I am reading and what I have learned. I will also give my opinion on what books are out there worth checking out. I will begin by saying that there are several authors whose roots are in Omaha. A list that was shared with me from The Atlantic: The 10 Best Political Books of 2020 by Black Women (1/18/2020). No You Shut Up, can be purchased at the Omaha Star office, which is a signed copy, by Symone Sanders. That is one I have read and listened to. I encourage you to email me (publisher@omahastarinc. com) and share what you are reading. Currently I am listening to: For Colored Girls Who have Considered Politics, which is he story of Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry, Minyon Moore and Veronica Chambers, four powerful Black women in politics, the story of their friendship and how that friendship changed politics in America. (2018). Celebrate our History this month and throughout the year! FYI Mardi Gras for 2021 has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Wash your hands, wear a mask and social distance!
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“Truth abandoned in the wilderness will eventually find its way back home.” Ed Poindexter In the last issue of the Omaha Star, we asked you to send letters to the Pardons Board requesting they commute the life sentence of Ed Poindexter for release from a false life sentence. This week we would encourage you to view an inspiring new billboard on I-480 North at the Martha Street offramp. It merely says, FREEDOM FOR ED. FreePoindexter. com. For five decades, two sons of North Omaha, Mr. Poindexter and his late codefendant Mondo (David Rice, 1947 - 2016), consistently pleaded innocent to the accusation that they were involved in the 1970 suitcase bombing murder of an Omaha Police officer, Larry Minard. They received life sentences from a jury of 11 whites and one Black man. But, not sentenced to life without parole. Mr. Poindexter deserves parole because he has been a productive citizen behind bars, self-educating himself, and giving back to the community. He has earned the right to be free. Please write a letter to the three people who hold Ed Poindexter’s fate in their hands: Nebraska’s governor, attorney general, and secretary of state, who are the only members of the Pardons Board. Please encourage them to set a new, more fair precedent by prioritizing the commutation applications of elderly prisoners. Mr. Poindexter filed his application for commutation of the life sentence in August 2020. Over 40 other prisoners filed applications before him. Because the Pardons Board meets every other month and considers a half-dozen commutation applications at each meeting, it could be a year before considering Mr. Poindexter’s case if they review the applications in the order received. We believe it is fairer to consider exigent factors such as the applicants’ age and how much time he has already served. A 20-year old man at the beginning of a lengthy prison sentence seeking to have his sentence reduced
does not have the same pressing need as a 76-year-old man in failing health who has spent 50 years behind bars. Ed deserves freedom, but he also deserves fairness and compassion. So do other elderly applicants for commutation. When you write your letter, tell the Board if you know Ed or his family personally. If you spent time in prison with Ed, describe any positive effects he has had on your life. If you do not know Ed, let the Pardons Board see why this case is essential to the community and you. You can find more information about Ed’s case on FreePoindexter.com. Mr. Poindexter desperately needs a kidney transplant as he is not responding well to dialysis. The community does not want Mr. Poindexter to meet the same fate as Mondo - dying in prison without having had the opportunity to prove his innocence on appeal. Please send your letter to the legal team at: Brad Thomson People’s Law Office 1180 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60642 (773) 235-0070 Ext. 123
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with the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment in 2020 that gave women the right to vote. However, Trump had expressed an affinity toward Confederate figures and sang the praises of Jackson, claiming that he had led the U.S. to great success during his two-terms in office from 1829 to 1837. Jackson, a slave owner, joined the Confederate army after Virginia seceded in 1861. He served under Gen. Robert E. Lee during the Civil War. Tubman, an escaped slave, led countless people to freedom. Trump suggested that he might consider placing her image on a $2 bill, but not replace Jackson.
President Biden has vowed to right the many wrongs of the Trump administration, including working toward improving race relations in America and offering more opportunities to people of color. Tubman would be the first African-American woman featured on U.S. currency. “The $20 currently features a former president, Andrew Jackson, who not only owned slaves, but ordered the death march of thousands of Native Americans,” NNPA’s General Counsel A. Scott Bolden wrote in a 2019 editorial. “Euphemistically called ‘Indian Removal,’ the Trail of Tears made way for white settlers to claim millions of acres of southern land,” Attorney Bolden wrote. He continued: “The attempted erasure of Tubman represents yet another move in the Trump playbook to disconnect racial reality from white fantasy. Harriet Tubman should be a respected and lauded icon for people of every race and ethnicity. Did she not personify Dedicated to the Service of the People that NO Good Cause American ideals, at the risk Shall Lack a Champion and that Evil Shall Not Go Unopposed of her own life? As a Black woman Nebraska’s Only Black Owned Newspaper in antebellum times, she SUPPORT THE OMAHA STAR NEWSPAPER BECAUSE: was vulnerable to capture, • As a member of NNPA, it keeps you in touch with the Events, People, and News in your prison, assault or lynching, Community and across the Nation. but did she falter? Did she • We are the only Black owned newspaper in the State of Nebraska– since 1938. not refuse to kneel to any NNPA member newspapers have longevity. man or any king? Did • It carries advertisers who want your business and cater to your needs, as a NNPA member she not fight for freedom newspaper, member newspapers reach more than 19 million of the 39 million Black consumers every week. against overwhelming To subscribe contact: odds? Are these not the Omaha Star Inc. - 2216 North 24th St. - Omaha, NE 68110 • 402-346-4041 Op 6 qualities we hold dear in our American heroes?”
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Thoughts of a College Girl: Leaving college can be bittersweet Things I will and will not miss about college The good and bad of finishing undergrad By: Asia Rollins asia.crollins@gmail.com
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My years of undergrad are coming to an end. After registering for my last semester of classes in January, I’ve started to reflect a lot on my college experience. While in college, I’ve had some great memories as well as awful ones. There are aspects of college life that I’ll miss and then some that I can’t wait to leave behind. 1. The people- One of the best parts of college is meeting new people. Attending college exposes you to different cultures and people who have different outlooks on life. Being surrounded by a variety of people allows you to be more sensitive and aware of the world around you. Your peers in college can become life-long friends or offer you job opportunities in the future. 2. 12 to 2’s- At Hampton University, there’s a social event every Friday called 12 to 2. During 12 to 2, all the school clubs and organizations hang out in the student center, there’s a DJ and people come to hang out with their friends in between classes. I have gotten free snacks, t-shirts, bottles of nail polish, lipstick and water bottles just from being inside the student center on a Friday. In the student center, sororities and fraternities promote their most recent events and those who have businesses display their product or service. 3. Dorm life- Even though I met some great people while living in dorms, I’ve realized that living in a dorm is something you should do for one year only. Once your freshman year is over, dorm life gets old fast. I always shared rooms with people who didn’t like to sleep. My roommates usually kept me up and were in and out during all hours of the night. Also, there’s no better feeling than not having to shower with Old Navy flip flops on. 4. Pulling all nighters- School comes with papers, projects and deadlines. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve stayed in the library for hours to finish up work. During my junior year, the library was my second home and that isn’t something I want to brag about. In the future, I will have tight deadlines especially within the journalism field, but deadlines are hard when you’re managing five to six classes at a time. As I’ve entered my last semester of school, I’m realizing that I will be working full time and hopefully doing something that I love. The thought of leaving behind my friends and things that I’ve known for four years is scary, but I’m excited for the next chapter of my life.
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The Midnight Knock, By Velma J. Sanders Who is that knocking at the door in the middle of the night? We have all experienced those “midnight knocks” where something suddenly and unexpectedly happens. Whether it is an emergency phone call; a sickness that attacks; a furnace that stops working or a pipe that bursts and creates a big mess. Sometimes, even severe weather and fire can strike in the middle of the night. Whatever it is, when we think about it, there have been some “midnight knocks” that have happened in our life. In Luke 11:5-8, Jesus tells a parable about a man who has been journeying for some time and is now weary and hungry; needing a meal and a place of refuge for the night. He knows that he has a friend nearby. So, he goes to his house and knocks on the door; confident that his friend will help him. However, the friend has been caught unprepared. The cupboard is bare. What does he do? The hour is late! Although it is midnight, the friend with heartfelt concern rises to the occasion and does what is necessary to take care of the needs of a friend. He goes to another friend and with
Fannie Claxton
Fannie Claxton, 89, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2021 in Omaha, NE. Fannie was born on August 30, 1931 in Omaha, NE to William and Fannie Harper. Her birth mother Fannie Harper passed away in 1931, and she was raised by William Harper and Lucille Jones. Fannie graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1949, and she attended Doane University, Lincoln, NE and Peru State College, Peru, NE. Fannie is survived by sons: George (Debra), Rodney, Renildo and Monroe; and daughters, Jean Archibald and Charisse (David) Howse. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and a host of grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald James Claxton; daughters, Ernestine Claxton and Vickie Claxton; parents, William Harper and Lucille Jones; sister, Winifred Boone; and brothers: William, Wayne, Waddell, Wilson, Wilkerson, and Willis. Funeral services were held January 30, 2021, at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Omaha, NE. Video streaming is available at https://www.youtube.com/ pgmbbcomaha, or Facebook, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Omaha, NE.
Janeska Smith Asante 11/23/46 – 10/9/20
Janeska was born to James Clarence (JC) Stewart and Norma Celestine (Les) Stewart in New York City. She was raised in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated with a B.A .from UNL in Journalism. After graduation she moved to Los Angeles and changed her name to Janeska Asante. As a journalist she cultivated the art of the written word and as a holistic healer, she used and taught those around her the gift of preventive care. What she gave most was her love. She taught her family to be present and live in the moment, to laugh, to be curious, to ask questions, and the power of meditation. Janeska’s lifetime achievements included: Hypnotherapist, CHT; writer, journalist, investigative reporter; author of three books: Conservatives, Liberals & All that Jazz; What You don’t Know about Constipation will make you Sick; Sleep Like a Baby Without Drugs; News writer for ABC; Assistant Editor for ; Coulumnist for The Omaha Star; and CEO , It’s All Connected, Inc. She leaves to cherish her memory: Son , Avi Isreal Smith; Daughter, Kacey Alana Smith (Issac); Sister, Cynthia P. Stewart (Felicia); Granddaughter, Arione Celestine Nelson; her life partner Herbert Rhodes V; cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends who she made 3 feel like family.
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a “midnight knock” announces why he has come. He says, “Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me on his journey, and I have nothing to set before him.” But this man does not even answer the door. Instead, he shouts from within, “Do not trouble me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give to you.” However, with dogged determination, the man in adamant pursuit keeps on asking and keeps on knocking. He is bold in his request and he is not worried about the neighbors or who may have been offended by his “midnight knock.” And that is how we need to be in prayer. Praying boldly, yet reverently, without shame and without reservation. Praying in faith. Praying frequently. Praying as if everything depended on our prayers. The story ends with these words, “Though he will not rise and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give him as many as he needs.” Unlike the reluctant and hesitant friend, we have a loving heavenly Father who is never inconvenienced nor bothered when we call. Hallelujah! Whether it is morning, noon, night or even in the midnight hour, God listens and God cares. He never sleeps and He never slumbers. He is always attentive to our “midnight knocks.” “So, I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Luke 11:9, 10) Vsanders875@centurylink.net
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Why Does God Sometimes Delay? By Carey Kinsolving and Friends “When Jesus heard that Lazarus was dying, he waited to go because he wanted to do something more glorious,” says Josie, 11. God may delay, but he’s never late. The death of Lazarus serves as a prime example of God’s delay increasing his glory. Would God have been glorified if Jesus had healed Lazarus before he died? Absolutely! What the sisters of Lazarus (Mary and Martha) could not foresee is how their brother’s death could result in bringing greater glory to God. Both Martha and Mary said the same thing when they saw Jesus: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died,” (John 11:21 & 32). Both sisters knew Jesus could heal, but the Lord wanted to take them to a place of greater faith and glory. The lesson Jesus taught by his delay is so clear in his conversation with Martha: “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26). What brings more glory to God? Healing Lazarus before he died or raising him from the grave? The comparison is not even close. Imparting life into a dead corpse far surpasses all healing miracles. Only God can raise the dead! “It’s all part of God’s test to see if we have faith and believe in him,” says Kaiden, 11. God sometimes tests Christians so that their faith in him will grow. He wants us to pass the test so that he can show us more of himself. God tests, but he will never tempt us to sin. Yes, the devil tempts just as he tempted Jesus in the desert to act independently from his Father (Luke 4:1-13). “God delays because we ask him for the wrong reasons,” says Mackenzie, 11. Our own lusts or selfish desires drive us into temptation. Many of God’s delays are simply unanswered prayers
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from either immature Christians or carnal Christians who are filled with themselves instead of God’s Holy Spirit. It’s a merciful act when God refuses to answer these kinds of prayers. Would you have survived childhood if your parents gave you everything you demanded or requested? I doubt it. Accepting God’s delays requires faith: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,” (Hebrews 11:1). Live with the hope that one day you will see the Lord Jesus Christ face to face in the glory of his kingdom to come. Let that hope give you a solid confidence that laughs at false hopes offered by advertisers. When God’s timetable differs from yours, believe that his grace and infinite wisdom know best. Even though you don’t understand or can’t see what he is doing, let faith produce in you a God-induced optimism. Don’t dive into depression when circumstances frustrate your plans. Fix your eyes upon Jesus and trust him for what you can’t control. Think about this: “There are flowers in my flowerbed that only bloom in the spring. They all take time to bloom. Once they do, they are beautiful,” says Abby, 11. Memorize this truth: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths,” (Proverbs 3:5-6). Ask these questions: Can you accept God’s delays as part of his providential plan for your life? When evil seems to triumph in your world, can you remain confident that God will eventually right all wrongs? Kids Talk About God is designed for families to study the Bible together. Research shows that parents who study the Bible with their children give their character, faith and spiritual life a powerful boost. To receive Kids Talk About God three times a week in a free, email subscription, visit www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org/email. COPYRIGHT 2021 CAREY KINSOLVING
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The word revival is from the Hebrew word “chayah” and it means to bring back to life, to restore, rejuvenate, and renew. In the context of spiritual revival it is often referred to as the great exchange where man is shown his need to rededicate his life back to God and through repentance he yields his will to God’s will. Jesus then restores the personal relationship that was lost and floods the conscience with His joy and peace. There have been many of these outpourings of God’s Spirit throughout the world which were driven by fervent compassion and prayer. History records one of these such movements in Wales or as some call it Welsh which borders England. This revival started in 1904 and was the largest Christian awakening in Europe during the 20th century. Many eyewitness events were noted such as there being an overwhelming sense of God’s presence in homes, at work, in the public marketplaces and even in the bars and nightclubs. The conviction of sin
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was so powerful, it was widely recorded that many were seen laying flat on the ground in the agony of guilt and repentance, while countless others were seen falling on their knees crying out for God’s mercy. Church members and spiritual leaders confessing their secret sins were coming forth as a flood of honesty and humility resulted in long-standing debts being paid, stolen goods returned, church and family feuds healed and enemies being reconciled. As sin was being dealt with, the presence of God began to release an overwhelming sense of joy, peace, and praise! It was common to see gatherings last for eight hours and were filled with testimonies, worship, healing, and excitement. As these services would last all night, men would arrive in their work clothes with their lunches and in the morning they would leave and go to work. Prayer meetings were held in schools, train terminals, businesses, and in open fields. Book stores sold out of Bibles as people were consumed with the desire to study God’s Word and to share the gospel everywhere they went. It was estimated that 100,000 people accepted Christ in six months and at its peak, a staggering 90 percent of the people were attending church. Remarkably much of the nation began to embrace and demonstrate the nature and character of God. When we consider how much Jesus loves us and how He draws us by His grace, let us rejoice that it does not please Him to condemn anyone, but rather He longs to deliver and set everyone free and proved it when He died for us on the cross. We notice here in this wonderful promise that when God’s people cry out to Him, He will listen and intervene. Moral decline brings judgment and God can use this to arouse the human conscience as this holy connection with the Almighty can rekindle the life-changing fires of spiritual transformation. I encourage you today to repent and ask the Lord to wash away your sins, as you return to your first love. Romans 10:9-10 promises, “If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com
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Rev. Willie Morris, Pastor 2842 Monroe Street Omaha, NE 68107 Off: (402) 5734-3399 Email: admin@allenchapelomaha.org
Rev. Willie Morris
Sunday School...........................9:00 a.m. Sunday Praise & Worship.....10:00 a.m. Thursday Bible Study..............8:00 p.m. via teleconference, dial-in number 563-999-2090 and access code 576989
Fr. Dave Korth
2207 Wirt Street Omaha, NE 68110 Phone: 402-451-5755
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH 2019 Burdette Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-342-0018
Fr. Dave Korth
Worship Service .............10:00 a.m. Sunday School .................8:45 a.m. Excluding First Sunday Tuesday Evening Service.........7:00 p.m.
“Where Life is for Everyone”
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SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH
awcchurch.org 402-341-1866 5417 N. 103rd St. Omaha, NE
MOUNT CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH
Drs. Martin & Lynnell Williams Founders & Lead Pastors
“Jesus is the Light of the World” Bishop Kevin Chambers, Senior Pastor www.m3comaha.org 5112 Ames Avenue Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 457-4216 Church Phone (402) 453-4084 Pastor’s Office
BETHEL MISSIONARAY BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher Senior Pastor 5318 South 30th Street Omaha, NE 68107 Phone: (402) 731-1840
Bishop Kevin Chambers
Dr. Ralph B. Lassiter, Pastor 2602 N. 24th St. Off: (402) 451-8800 Fax: (402) 451-8522 mtmoriahomaha.net pastorlassiter@gmail.com
Rev. Ralph Lassiter, Sr.
Wednesday Bible-Prayer Service 11:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m
Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor
Sunday School………………………8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Experience………...10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study….…….…….6:00 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
Services on Sundays at 8:30 am & 10:50 am 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.
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
Pastor Kenneth A. Allen
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.
Rev. Kent H. Little, Lead Pastor
Pastor Barbara Mitchell
2215 Grant Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-346-1502 Fax: 402-344-2720
Pastor Terry L. Arvie
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Pastor Barbara Mitchell 2404 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1800 Church 402-455-3390 Fax
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Kenneth A. Allen, Pastor
“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
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. MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday School .............................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship ..........................................10:45 a.m. Overcomers in Christ......................Sunday 7:00 p.m.
CLAIR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
SUNDAY Sunday Morning Worship……………10:00 A.M. Sunday School……………………….. 9:00 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)
PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
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North 24th Street Church of God “Presenting the Never-Changing GOD to an ever-changing World!”
Pastor Brian Page 5555 Larimore Avenue Church: 402-346-8427 www.pleasantgreenomaha.org
Dr. Stan Rone - Senior Pastor 2021 N. 24th Street • Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 341-4297
Pastor Brian Page
Wednesday: Prayer Power Hour ......................................12:00 p.m Thursday: Youth For Christ ............................................6:00 p.m Prayer & Bible Study ....................................6:30 p.m Sunday: Sunday School.................................................9:00 a.m. Morning Worship..........................................10:15 a.m. Charles Galloway - President, Rev John Deang - Pastor, Dr John Beasley - Elder
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
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Missouri Synod 2721 N. 30th Street 402-453-1583 Sunday School................................10:00 a.m. Church Service...............................11:00 a.m. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
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
JOY OF LIFE MINISTRIES COGIC
Pastors Eric and Cynthia Butler
Rev. Vitalis Anyanike
6401 N. 56th Street Omaha, NE 68104 Ph: 402-399-9628 E-Mail: Jolpastor@aol.com Sunday School..........................9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship......................10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship.......6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night ....................7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Youth Ministries
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Pastor Eric Butler and Co-Pastor Cynthia Butler
Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus
TABERNACLE OF FAITH CHURCH
Sunday School .............................................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Services .............................................. 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Services ..........................................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study.....................7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Biblically Based, Family Oriented, Dynamic Fellowship
3131 Lake Street Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1000 www.salembc.org
Services: Sunday School .................................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Experience ......... 11:00 a.m. Word On Wednesday (WOW) ........................ 7:00 p.m.
“Large enough to serve you, Small enough to know you”
Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher Senior Pastor
Serving God and One Another in the Spirit of Excellence Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus Senior Pastor
2901 Fontenelle Blvd. 68104 Ph: 402-451-6622 • Fax 402-457-6901 Mass Schedule: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Sun. 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & Noon (Spanish) Reconciliation: Sat. 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. or by appointment Pastor: Rev. Vitalis Anyanike
Dr. Stan Rone Senior Pastor
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
LOCAL NEWS/COMMENTARY February 5, 2021 Museum Finds Creative Ways To Continue Offering Rotating Special Exhibits While Facing A Severely Reduced Budget Due To The Pandemic
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Prior to the covid pandemic, Omaha Children’s Museum had a budget for creating and renting a variety of exhibits each year. In 2021, the museum’s Exhibits Department has had to operate on a drastically reduced budget, while still meeting museum-goers’ expectation of new exhibits opening on a regular basis. The result is resourceful use of past exhibits and creative planning for educational programming. Fairytale Land, a special exhibit opening Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 is a good example of that. Fairytale Land will run through Sept. 5, 2021. “Novel experiences and new exhibits have always been a part of Omaha Children’s Museum,” said Lindy Hoyer, executive director of the museum. “While an extended closure in 2020 and restricted occupancy have impacted our annual budget, families’ visits to the museum will not be affected. We have a creative team who can design incredibly immersive experiences using what we already have available to us.” Adjusting to unprecedented times The museum’s exhibition construction budget, which covers special exhibits built in two separate spaces, has been reduced by about 65%. By modifying components from the 2019 Enchanted Kingdom exhibit, the museum invested less than $4,000 in updating select exhibit pieces to be used in this winter’s Fairytale Land. Typically, to fill the Small Exhibit space with an entirely new exhibit (rented or built in-house), it would cost between $10,000 to $70,000. Another cost-saving strategy was to extend the amount of months special exhibits remained open. For instance, Fairytale Land in previous years was open for about three months. In 2021, it will be open for more than six months.
The larger special exhibit upstairs typically has exhibits change in May and October each year. In 2021, the exhibit space will change in May to Game On, and remain that exhibit through the end of the year. By not closing the summer exhibit in September, and building a whole new exhibit for the winter months, the museum is saving more $60,000. In 2022, Omaha Children’s Museum hopes to resume its regular special exhibit schedule.
About Fairytale Land in 2021 Fairytale Land of previous years featured daily performances by singing princesses with a castle backdrop in the Small Exhibits space. There was very little hands-on play for families; instead, it was singing and dancing, with royal meet & greets at the end. The exhibit was open just for the summer each year. The Fairytale Land exhibit opening in 2021 will have a completely open-ended play experience, and it will stay open for more than six months. The special exhibit features repurposed pieces from the 2019 summer exhibit, Enchanted Kingdom, including the castle, a unicorn stable, and a stage that’s home to the giant, talking animatronic dragon Thistle, who will take part in storytimes. One item reworked for the new exhibit is the bubble fountain that was once a popular area in Enchanted Kingdom. To eliminate the bubble-blowing activity but keep the fountain, Matt Walker, the senior exhibit designer, modified it to have a fan-powered launcher that will launch blue plastic balls. Dragon trainers will mingle with families and lead sto-
From the Pen of a Political Strategist
It is a great honor that I write in the Omaha Star, founded in 1938 by the iconic Mildred Brown, continued by Marguerita Washington and now Terri Sanders, during Black History Month. As Omaha and America do their best to celebrate the unparalleled contributions of Black Americans to society, I encourage you to celebrate yourself and each other hyper-locally. Celebrate knowing that just by JaKeen Fox being Black, without apology, you are giving this world a gift that it rarely deserves but desperately needs. We see that need communicated again and again in our legislative process and trust that February will be no different. This month is jam packed with important bills that can change the way policing is done in North Omaha while adding critical accountability processes to the Omaha Police Department. Newcomer, Sen McKinney, is leading the conversation on police oversight with LB515 which would require cities that employ full time police officers “to appoint a Police Oversight Board to monitor, investigate, and evaluate police standards and practices.” He also introduced LB601 which would “require law enforcement agencies to maintain records regarding officer discipline and create a public database of law enforcement officer misconduct.” This bill follows a strong call for police throughout the nation to increase transparency. Since the summer of 2020 many publications and institutions like Harvard, USAtoday, and ProPublica have published thousands of police discipline records that would usually be buried internally by police departments. NYPD unions sued the city of New York to stop the release of those records. We should expect strong opposition from local police departments and unions in regard to Sen McKinney’s bill. Sen. Wayne tried to introduce this legislation in 2020 in response to the judiciary committee’s listening sessions held in the summer but could not persuade the legislature to suspend the rules for late bill introduction. Knowing that, it should be no surprise that Sen Wayne continues his advocacy for police reform with LB551 which many have said shares similarities to Sen Lathrop’s LB51. The biggest difference I can predict will be the fiscal notes. While Sen Lathrop’s bill does call for increased accountability, the emphasis on more training and psychological evaluations often means more state funds directed to police departments instead of requiring these departments to more responsibly manage the funds that already exist. Currently OPD receives 44% of the entire city budget. We will know more about the fiscal impact of these bills soon, but in the words of Issa Rae “I’m rooting for everybody Black”. A crucial way we can all root for each other is on the legislative issue that shows up once a decade. Redistricting. Recently the legislature approved the following senators to the Redistricting Committee; Republicans Linehan, Brewer, Briese, Lowe, Geist and Democrats Lathrop, Wayne, Blood, Morfeld. The Census has informed states that the data, which redistricting is based on, may not be available til as late as June, meaning this committee would require a special session to be able to do their work.
About Omaha Children’s Museum Since its inception in 1976, Omaha Children’s Museum has been a special place where children can challenge themselves, discover how the world works and learn through play. The mission of Omaha Children’s Museum is to engage the imagination and create excitement about learning. The museum’s permanent exhibits include Charlie Campbell Science & Technology Center, Art Smart Center including the Karen Levin Artist-in-Residence Studio, Imagination Playground and Walker Tire & Auto Service Center. In addition to its permanent exhibits, Omaha Children’s Museum offers educational programs, traveling exhibitions, field trips, outreach programs, summer camps and early childhood programs. For more information visit https://www.ocm.org. Museum Information, 500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE 68102, (402) 342-6164 Current Hours: Wednesdays through Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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rytimes during the run of the exhibit. While there will be no princesses during the first half of the exhibit, starting May 29, princesses will begin making daily appearances in the exhibit. New educational programs will begin with the princesses’ arrival. Hand sanitizing stations will be available inside Fairytale Land. Masks or face coverings are required throughout the museum for ages 5 and older, and recommended for ages 2 to 5. Fairytale Land is included with regular museum admission.
Michael C. Scott Journalist | Educator | Politician
Trumpism is tearing the country apart and leaving your party in disarray. So what did you do? Mere hours after anarchist last week ransacked The Capitol building, you stood on the Senate floor and talked about “shoveling a neighbor’s sidewalk?!” Late night comics had a field day. While you spoke, blood was still being cleaned up in the Capitol Rotunda. There’s a time and place for that “aw shucks” Midwest persona...but this wasn’t it. Senator you get a 2nd chance this week. The House has voted for impeachment and now it’s in the Senate’s hands.. I seriously do not expect you to vote for impeachment...but it is time to “publically” display your disgust. Slam the deadly insurgents. Physically point your finger at the White House. Condemn your colleagues...Senators Cruz and Hawley...for fanning the flames of violence against our government!! Time for you to channel that great Nebraska orator William Jennings Bryan. Bring down the fire & brimstone!! Ben you’re one of the few Republicans who can pull this off. * You just got another six years in office. * Trump can no longer reach his followers on social media. * A year from now Trump will probably be sporting an orange jumpsuit. * and finally you’re from a Purple voting district. No more lip service...or overheard conversations. Time to knock it out of the park. Help set the country right...establish your legacy.
15 Side Hustles You Can Start for Around $15
By Tanisha A. Sykes
These days, everyone is hustling. Nearly half of working Americans hold down a side gig along with their primary jobs, cites a recent survey from Bankrate.com. As the pandemic’s economic fallout continues, 10.7 million remain unemployed. Sisters may find themselves turning to side hustles to make ends meet or to explore a passion. To improve your cash flow, consider one of these flexible side hustles. Best of all, they cost $15 or less to start. 1. Walk a furry friend. Become a dog walker in your area by passing out business cards at the local dog park. When you are ready to scale your business, get matched with clients at Rover or Wag!. Earn $15-$18 an hour, wear some comfy kicks and carry your H2O. Cost: Online business cards cost as little as $8. Both Rover and Wag! are free to join, but there’s a $29.95 application fee for Wag! and a minimum $25 fee for Rover. 2. Deliver food. Be your own boss through DoorDash, Postmates or Instacart. Sign up to deliver local fare like pizza and burgers or groceries. The best part? You choose when and where you work. Requirements vary, but all drivers need access to a car and a clean driving record. There is a background check, too. Earn about $15 an hour. Cost: Free 3. Freelance. Companies are always looking for talented creatives. “Post your services on Upwork,” says Jessica Williams, founder of Tech Biz Gurl in Chicago, which teaches side hustlers how to launch. “Based on the project and your skills, start at $40-$50 per hour.” Check out Freelancer, too. Cost: Upwork is free to join, but you have to pay $0.15 each for “connects” to submit a proposal. 4. Shuttle folks around town. Kimberly Martin a 53-year-old mom in New Jersey, needed extra cash three years ago, so she started driving for Lyft. “I signed up and
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On Jan. 4 the North Omaha Boys & Girls new and old Club Club opened members. The its doors to a new year with Club staff looks new Club parents forward to beginning age appropriate and members. programs for We offer a variety kids ages gram areas such of as, Sports, Fitness, 6-18. We offer five core Leadership Development, pro& Recreation, Character & Education & Career Life Skills, and Development, The Health & from certain schools Arts. We are also offering FREE transportation In order to qualify in the Omaha metro area (please a paid program for this special service all Club call for a listing). membership fee members Spring program and a valid membership must have fee is $30.00 card. Our that will be valid Club hours are from 3-8 p.m. Jan. 4 - May For more Club 7. Our and ask for Mr. information call Dave 342-2300 Happy New Year Felici, Unit Director. and we hope to see you at the Club!
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MILDRED D. BROWN 9, 1938
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homes as you are hardly can continue to repair and buy I of the people that no good money and invest it now doing, save your “Dedicated to the service believe that the bonds that you and that evil shall not go wisely. Buy more Savings cause shall lack a champion Omaha Star has if and when things may be comfortable unopposed.” been in existence for change. seventy-two years a former pastor of the newspaper, Mildred Reverend Joseph Forbes, In an introduction to and I have been the said, “Mildred was St. John A. M. E. Church Gilbert wrote: publisher for the It is with profound pleashe made her paper To the Citizens of Omaha: a friend of the pastors ... last twenty years. It a platform. She Publishing Co., and [sic] available anytime we needed sure that the Omaha Star seems like yesterday well trained journalistic ministry. She believed that organization of energetic, by saw her work as a that I started after my One entire page day a paper of the people, God had given her a calling. minds, give to you this aunt Mildred Brown We here and now wish devoted to the work of the people and for the people. its was per edition was expired. Some of the Omaha Star dedicates community, submitted by to have you know that in the churches in the you have been supserving the general public the pastors. existence to the task of porters almost from It shall be our policy the struggle for Among her concerns was every way humanly possible. Others of the start. 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 many organizations to work only an excellent salesperyou I want to give my news of the city as we find of tirelessly with of ads. She was not the National ers recently. To all of backing for the welfare could use the ads as a tool She was a member of son; she found that she highlights, promoting and to ity and peace. of Colored People thanks. to sell newspaper ads Black America in general. The Omaha Association for the Advancement Association, the her activism. She refused the citizens of Omaha and She at a newspaper is fascinating. our paper. advenworkers. Working journalistic black of Publishers sea employ because this is (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 rollerBase in Bellevue, Nebraska. the spokeswoman for the tion by way of subscribing an emotional, financial after enter- at Offutt Air Force the paper has also been who is widely remem- allowed it to meet in the Omaha Star building we in turn will build an hired Charles Washington, we will assure you that are determined to persevere. and a mouthpiece and a to support their own facility. coaster at times but we civil rights, as a reporter the club ran out of funds to contact us concerning bered for his work for prise worthy of consideration, working in the commuI encourage the public who was the executive She spent countless hours or even if you want to columnist. Whitney Young, force for the people of Omaha. commucomplaints, recommendations are certainly apprecithe Star as a mouthpiece Urban League before eventu- nity, receiving over one hundred and fifty In addition to offering secretary of the Omaha the “Unsung Heroine director of the National compliment us. Your comments community in Omaha, the nity service awards, including the NAACP, one of ally becoming the executive for the African-American in behalf of the community the community to realize ated. The staff is working for service awarded by League, contributed editorials. Award” Urban Gilberts also encouraged a better and more enlighten honored be to Africanattention power 16,000 boycotts to call and trying to always have people in the country The paper supported the positive effect the buying was small, and is an outstanding cater often only thirty-five time of her death. She paper. Our staff is very she and her staff were if they would carefully with this award by the to discrimination, and Americans could have working to satisfy you. Lyndon B. Johnson as a businesses that employed team and they are always to also appointed by President their purchases only to support base and I wish well. East Germany to investigate We have a large religious treated the community goodwill ambassador to African-Americans and for the support of the churches following the conissue of the paper, Edward express sincere thanks, alleged human rights violations worked to improve Specifically, in the second clergy leaders. Omaha the North and the also of She community members the Berlin in our struction of the Gilbert pointed out that least, I want to thank carriers and her office an ice cream shop Last but certainly not the lives of the newspaper black community were patronizing which would be there would not be that someone did not have Ice Cream, advertisers. Without advertising, workers. If she learned of at 24th and Lake, Reed’s published. Advertisements hiring practices over she would buy them bags an Omaha Star Newspaper enough food at home, targeted for their discriminatory an the printing of the publicalarded The newspaper carriPorres Club. Gilbert spent and retail sales pay for groceries to supply their a decade later by the De have stuck with party of our older advertisers shop and counted at least a special Christmas or Easter Many cream ice tions. received the us. often ers outside joined hour Newer ones have work, when they might approving of their us throughout the years. adverin gratitude for their hard one hundred African-Americans that they don’t have to were given all year. their purchasing power. Others have the feeling them receive the only gifts they hiring practices through Americans we will give in 1989, the Omaha Star divorced in 1943, and tise because as African At the time of her death Mildred and Edward Gilbert in Star readers look at the a circulation of 30,685 her maiden name, Brown. our business anyway. Omaha and had a staff of twenty, and Mildred resumed using for those who support us Mildred Brown wrote, Omaha Star, the longest advertising in the paper thirty-nine states. In 1969, As the publisher of the from those advertisers. persist? The answer newspaper run by a woman, we encourage them to purchase or think our readers “Why then do Negro publishers of his press, all of operating black-owned refuse deprived neighborhood news and For those advertisers, who is clear. If the Negro is Mildred Brown provided to market to, we encourage through the years since than fifty years. The paper are not important enough the tortuous gains achieved commentary for more shop to ask those merchants lost, and tomorrow’s Negro by calling attention to our readers when they his emancipation will be served an important function 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 the accomplishments of Star, I urge our the ramparts of bigThe newspaper Omaha man the values. in still that positive advertise South to North and to refuse $$ nity and emphasizing 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. existence of the Civil Rights and that evil shall not week in order to continue to making the continued the tumultuous eras of shall lack a champion support cause lend through who per neighborhood family per were staff On the occasion to the demonstrations Your help is greatly appreciMildred Brown and her in to foster a sense of community. Ms. Brown again Movement, from segregation the Omaha Star possible. for late go unopposed.” of their community, Brown to the racial unrest of the bright and continued future of the 1950s and 1960s, of the Star’s ninth anniversary, ated. I look forward to a the certainly champions outspoken voice in the wildercommunity, congratulated The Omaha Star reported particular. She was an 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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and Engage, Business Success “Power to Lead: Leverage, for the Perpetual stewardship. the theme Adopt & Deliver” was Winters advised the in Leadership steps to 3rd Annual Women of Color Awards group of eight Summit & legacy of Leadership at the Inclusion on their per25, 2010 jourLuncheon held on June Center. sonal diversity Holiday Inn Central Conventionluncheon neys; the Over 200 people attended 1. Know self first – was Marywhere the keynote speaker am I? What do I of CEO’s Who Who Quaites-Ferris, Dr. Marguerita Frances Winters, Author for? What makes (L-R) Tanya Cook, Vicki from the Heart stand Get It; Diversity Leadership Leadership Award Recipients: of the Winters me “me”? Crowder and Soul and President Washington, Annette 2. Value self – What can become? enhance who I am and gifts? Group. How are other ences Inclusion are my unique 5. Learn about others – What can learn from differences? circle to Ms Winters spoke on Women’s is my best self? your different from me? How today. She gave Who 4 . individuals/groups 7. Include others – Expand in the business world 3. Acknowledge your Tawanna Black and Dr. Winters continued on page 2 to sustained sucmy are they the same? examples of eight steps How do differ- See Leadership to change – What are prejudices – In what 6. Value differences – contribute to Open yourself be my best self? cess: Motivation, Passion/commitment, do I exclude? How do I opportunities to grow? To Magnitude of the ways and Inquiry, What are my blind spots? In-depth and transforming, intolerance? gap, Resolve, Learning
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Friday, August 11, 2017 NAACP Names Johnson Interim Derrick President The
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“You can’t rain Stepping Saints, on our parade,” said one of lining up for the as the drill team gathered to the Salem The NAACP has pray before 21st named Derrick Members laughed biennial Native Omahans their board of directors, Johnson, Day parade. as they recalled soaked uniforms the organization’s vice chairman of performing in The unanimous interim president. raindecision was the Saints have over the years, 50 to be exact. committee of For 50 years thrilled crowds the board of directorsmade by the executive stepping and with their precision during the that Association’s stories and much always-on-beat rhythm section. high 108th annual convention Many in Baltimore. The the parade when laughter were shared the NAACP is the night before close to 100 largest team staffers rights organization and oldest civil gathered for their former members and drill celebration. 50th anniversary executive committeein the U.S. The reunion of the board is Saturday morning comprised of 14 during the parade, people. wore name tags the alumni members On May 19, with their dates their participation of service. They announced that the NAACP board consider ministry of Salemservice because they were Cornell William the contract of an outreach Baptist Church. Brooks, the outgoing team co-founder president, would According Salem’s pastor, Phyllis Hicks, it was in August to drill Brooks’ contract not be renewed. the Rev. J.C. ended on June holding a parade Wade Sr., had 1966 that Brooks began 30. the idea of his Wanting to shineto celebrate Salem’s annual President in May tenure as NAACP Derrick Johnson youth a spotlight on of 2014. (NAACP) of the church, all of the youth month. “I am thrilled a quickly began drill team was formed. The Derrick Johnson to announce that my friend girls choreographing and colleague has been appointed while the boys marching routines, CEO. I could interim president developed beats not think of a routines. Many to accompany more qualified better, more battle-testedand the of the young individual to guide people found or transition period,” the their said Leon Russell, NAACP through this niche and after board of the NAACP. their the chairman of the first performance, “Derrick’s longtime encouraged him to take decisive service with the Association Rev. will allow action to deal Wade to make will also serve with daily challenges. as the primary the drill He spokesman for have every confidence team the NAACP. I in Derrick permanent. new endeavor every step of the and will support him in this As the rain way.” In a statement came is truly an honor released on July 22, Johnson down said and a privilege Saturday morning, president and to be named the that it CEO of an organization interim aboard Ollie decades. the that he’s served Trolley, for “There’s a lot Hicks of work that needs and several of waste any time the getting to it. We to be done and we won’t original members threats to our are facing unprecedented democracy and marveled at the we will not be sea sidelined while of blue created See NAACP by continued on t-shirts worn by the Carolina blue Although page 2 current and alumni illness members as Jeanpierre and keeps Hicks on the sideline, they filled the Jeffrey co-directors Synceree street. as they carry on the Riggs look to her for guidance legacy. and leadership
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Celebrate Black History Month with MCC Metropolitan Community College will host virtual events to honor and celebrate Black History Month. Join the MCC Black History Month kickoff event on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m.: “Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on America’s Campuses,” featuring Lawrence Ross, author and lecturer, BA, History, UCLA; MFA Screenwriting, UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television. Connect to Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/94266911581. Events run Jan. 28-Feb. 11, 2021. All events are free and open to the public. No registration necessary. To learn more, visit mccneb.edu/blackhistorymonth, email interculturaled@mccneb.edu or call 531-MCC-2253.
Metropolitan Community College affirms a policy of equal education, employment opportunities and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public. To read our full policy statement, visit mccneb.edu/nondiscrimination.