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Nebraska’s Only Black Owned Newspaper Vol. 85 - No. 11 Omaha, Nebraska
Friday, March 17, 2023
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Dr. Mary Mudd 2023 Chancellor’s Commission Award
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The COVID pandemic seems to be persistent and ongoing, with sporadic cases still occurring despite the decrease in the number of fatalities. Recently, the focus has been on celebrating Black History Month and Women’s History
Month, which highlight the achievements of those who were the first or only ones to achieve certain things. However, it is important to consider who will continue their work and build upon their accomplishments once they are no longer able to. Success is not only about personal achievement but also about mentoring and bringing others along with you. It is essential to ask oneself who will take over, who will be the next generation of leaders to improve and build upon what has already been accomplished. In the same way that we add
seasonings to enhance the flavor of a dish, we need to add to our traditions and encourage younger generations to become involved and make a positive impact in our communities. Technology can play a significant role in achieving this goal. As an example, the next person to hold the title of journalist at the Omaha Star should be able to take the craft to new heights. The future of journalism is in the hands of young people, and we should encourage them to take up the mantle and make a difference. •
FAMILY OF THE WEEK The Shannon Family Dr. Mary Mudd was recognized with the 2023 Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Gender Equity (CCSGE) Legendary Leader Award at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She held a variety of roles at UNO and was honored for her contributions to those roles. Dr. Mary Mudd came to the UNO campus in 1969 as a counselor and instructor for undecided and undeclared students. In 1977, Dr. Mudd became Director of New Student Orientation. After earning her doctorate in higher education administration from University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Dr. Mudd moved back to her hometown of Atlanta, GA. Dr. Mary Mudd returned to Omaha and became Coordinator of Counseling and University Division at UNO. Dr. Mudd soon became the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Educational and Student Services.
In the late 1990’s, Dr. Mudd served as Vice Chancellor of Student Services and Enrollment Management and took on a final administrative role serving as Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs from 1988 to 2003. During this tenure of her career, Mary led the effort to develop student housing on UNO’s campus. Thanks to her leadership, University Village, UNO’s first on-campus housing was established in 1999. In 2003, when Dr. Mudd retired from UNO, she was honored by the Durham Western Heritage Museum for the African American Leadership Award in Education from the Urban League of Nebraska. Dr. Mary Mudd is a proud member of the Omaha Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and other numerous organizations and boards. Dr. Mudd continues to be and has always been very committed to causes of equity in her community. •
Taking our newspaper into the future
OMAHA STAR MORNING NEWS BYTES A PODCAST A woman who is going to do big things cannot let small things get to her.
Niaomi is a sophomore at Central High school. She is an honor student, a member of Student council and varsity cheerleader. She dances competitively with The Paradighm Dance complex. She enjoys, reading, dancing and being with friends and family. Niaomi aspires to attend an HBCU when she graduates and major in Law. Noelle is a 5th grade honor srudent at Springville Elementary. Noelle loves to sing and dance and is learning to play the violin and piano. She dances competitively at The Paradigm dance complex. She wants to one day perform on Braodway. Darius is an employee of BCBSNE shield for over 15 years. She is a proud wife and
mother. She is very active in her church ministry serving in many capacities but primarily in youth and the arts. She is a singer and writes music as inspired. J Shannon is Youth Pastor at Greater St Paul Ministires. He is the founder of The Next Youth Movement and organization serving the Northeast Omaha community. He is passionate about youth and has devoted his life to serving the youth and the communities in which they live. J and I will be celebrating our 20 year anniversary this year in June. Not pictured Sons Blake Williams (24) Joseph “Tre” Shannon III(20) •
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