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he wanted to accomplish, and he did it! I’m sure Hansen had people that thought he was probably going crazy, but he kept his head up and, with the support of family and friends, he accomplished what many people would find unbelievable. When you have a goal in life, I encourage you to remember your “why.” Remember that with God, all things are possible. If you are stressed about a test, your personal life, or your romantic life, remember that you have a God that is always there for you no matter how big your goal is or how alone you feel. You will always have a friend in Christ. O n Monday, September 12, Malcolm X was voted by the Nebraska Hall of Fame Commision to be the newest member to be inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame. The vote was initially 4 to 3, but after it passed, the commission agreed to make the decision unanimous. Malcolm X was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1925. Less than two years after his birth, his family fled Omaha because of threats from the Klu Klux Klan. As a converted muslim, Malcolm X was a key figure in the growth of the Nation of Islam, and his faith remained an integral part of his identity even after his split from the group. He is known for his contributions to the civil rights movement and his lasting impact on the ideas of Black nationalism and racial pride. He was assassinated in 1965.

The Nebraska Hall of Fame was established in 1961. Individuals could be inducted into the hall every two years until 1998, where new legislation established that one individual could be nominated every five years and that it must be at least 35 years since their death.

Malcolm X was nominated by JoAnna LeFlore-Ejike, executive director of the Malcolm X Foundation, located in Omaha, Nebraska. His nomination was supported by members of the foundation and former state senator Ernie Chambers. Other nominees this year included Louise Pound, an athlete and scholar, and Howard Hanson, a musician and composer who won a Pulitzer Prize.

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Ashira Campbell is a sophomore communication major from Denver, Colo.