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Nebraska’s Only Black Owned Newspaper Vol. 85 - No. 10 Omaha, Nebraska
Friday, March 10, 2023
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OMAHA STAR MORNING NEWS BYTES A PODCAST Omaha Native Son: Paul E. Bryant Taken from an interview by CANVASREBEL
Paul E. Bryant is Vice President of External Affairs at H. J. Russell & Company, Atlanta, Georgia Paul was a business banker with Wells Fargo managing a $75 million small business portfolio when a community service organization applied for a line of credit. In short, their recent credit history was not stellar. They lost their United Way backing, burned through half million in reserves, and discontinued programming. It was a textbook case for mismanagement. He was familiar with the organizations history and did not want to see it close. He prayed about it that evening and woke up the next morning inspired to apply for the position. Currently holding the position of Vice President of External Affairs for H. J. Russell & Company. A 70+ year old business that is the largest Black Owned company in the state of Georgia and the 25 largest Black Owned company in the U. S. Paul runs Russell Cares, the philanthropic arm of the company. It is the commitment to service that separates H. J. Russell from its competitors. From founder Herman Russell’s involvement with Martin Luther in the inner circle of the civil rights movement to supporting community service organizations throughout the metropolitan Atlanta area, we are committed to our motto: We just don’t build buildings, we build communities. Paul Recounts his encounter that lead to his current position: “I made a career pivot toward more purposeful work for which I was passionate. I met the CEO of H. J. Russell & Company, Mike Russell at a community service event. I asked him if he would speak at out year end dinner. He agreed, and that is where God stepped in. I was so inspired by Mr. Russell’s presentation that I met with him later that week and told him I’d like to work for him. Over the next several months I submitted numerous revisions and eventually created a position for myself.”
COVID…Yuck…COVID may not be as obvious, but it is still around. The Omaha Star so desires to feature events around the city. We ask people to submit their information and encourage photos of events. The Omaha Star is YOUR newspaper. We are looking for articles, announcements, events and MORE. Our website is new and improved. Check it out www.theomahastar.com. We have a calendar page that your events can be listed on as well as you submitting an article.
What kind of information can or should you submit? I am glad you asked. Here is a list of possible information that you should submit to the paper for an article: • Name of the event • Location of the event • Time of the event • Why is the event being held/purpose • Who should be coming to the event • Who should be contacted for more details It does not have to be wordy. As a matter of fact, we prefer 500 words or LESS. And if you have a photo or logo, please send that along too.
An update on Paul and his family: Moved to Atlanta in 2013. His wife Robin is with State Farm and has been for 30+ years. She is becoming more involved with our family non profit: The Leadership Institute for Urban Education. Oldest daughter, Brazier, graduated from Hampton University (A Mildred Brown Scholarship recipient), is 30, lives in Houston, Texas and works as a digital learning consultant with Merc Pharmaceuticals.
As long as we are not quoting prices the submission/ article is free. Prices quoted means it is advertising and advertising will cost you. Are you having a school reunion? Is your church having an event? Is your organization having an event? Is your organization having an awards or scholarship ceremony? Are you getting engaged? Is there a new baby at your house? What about wedding photos? Anniversary announcements? Memorial announcements? Graduation announcements and photos are welcome. The Omaha Star is a community paper. We are looking for news about the community. Send all submissions to: publisher@ omahastarinc.com. We reserve the right to determine when information is to run in the paper. We are looking for YOUR news. Help us to be your paper. •
Omaha (NE) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Hosts 8th Annual Red Dress Luncheon to Raise Awareness for Heart, Kidney Health The Omaha (NE) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated hosted its eighth annual Red Dress Luncheon at the Apex Foster Care Center, located at 72nd and Ames Streets. The event raised awareness about heart and kidney health among black women. Attendees wore red to the event, creating a sea of red beauty and sophistication.
Paul’s most memorable experience to date: “I once walked up to Isiah Thomas, Stedman Graham and Dr. J at a golf tournament and walked away with a $700,000 contract.”
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Tiffany White-Welchen, the president of the Chapter, highlighted the organization’s commitment to educational, cultural and civic activities. Terri Sanders, the event’s Mistress of Ceremonies and Publisher of The Omaha Star Newspaper, emphasized the importance of understanding the potential risks of heart and kidney disease and taking action to lower those risks. Chef Natelina Mickles and her team at Tastefully Done Catering provided a heart-healthy lunch for the attendees and vendors such as IslaSimone Candles sponsored door prizes. The event featured speeches from prominent community members and an informative program to educate attendees
about protecting their heart and kidneys. Pastor Portia A. Cavitt, Ph.D., from the Claire Memorial United Methodist Church, gave the invocation, and the event featured awards, a keynote speech and a group photo at the end of the program. The event recognized special guests and honored Platinum and Alumnae members of The Links, Incorporated. The event also recognized individuals who have made a difference in the community by advocating for health. The Community Health Advocate Award went to Ashlei Spivey and Jessica Teamer from I Be Black Girl (IBBG), a collective for Black women and girls in the Omaha metro. The Heart Health Ambassador Award went to Allison Lasley, a survivor of triple bypass surgery. The Kidney Health Ambassador Award went to Kyle Watson Jr., a kidney disease survivor who raised awareness about the disease. Dr. Andrea Jones was the keynote speaker. She spoke about risk factors for heart disease and how to control them.
Paul II, is 26, and lives in Brooklyn NY and is a consultant with McKinsey & Company. He was a 2019 graduate of Morehouse College - recognized when billionaire Robert Smith paid the tuition for the entire class. Madison is 21, she will graduate from Spelman this May and will move to NY to begin her career literally working in Times Square with an Amazon subsidiary Shop Bop. •
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