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Nebraska’s Only Black Owned Newspaper Vol. 83 - No. 26 Omaha, Nebraska
Friday, December 24, 2021
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Daisy Sudderth, Miss Nebraska Teen USA, Makes History at the 2021 Miss Teen USA Pageant By Sheila Fields MBA CPLC
December is a month of gifting and thankfulness. The Omaha Economic Development Corporation through the Carver Bank has sold the Omaha Star Building properties (2216-18 North 24th Street and Strolling Park) to The Mildred D Brown Memorial Study Center. Pictured are Michael Maroney and Terri Sanders, leaders of both organizations executing an agreement for the purchase. Two organizations deeply rooted in the North Omaha Community working together for progress.
Payday Lending Remains a Consumer Preference in the Credit Landscape Frances Hunter Urban Financial Services Coalition Omaha Chapter, Secretary Even though, payday lenders have been the center of attention for bad lending practices, excessively high interest rates and unlawful collection methods, people with less than favorable credit still turn to payday borrowing in a crisis. Bad credit is stressful! Denials from traditional lenders like banks and credit unions may make you want to consider a payday loan. Payday loans do not require
a credit check, but they are expensive and tends to crash your budget. If you cannot pay them back right away, you will find yourself refinancing the same debit over and over again and paying more interest than the original amount you actually borrowed. Payday loans have high fees and difficult repayment terms. Taking out this type of loan today can make it even harder to get out of debt down the road and it can cause more damage to your credit. Before you commit to a payday loan, look hard at the repayment terms and the possible consequence for not repaying as agreed. In a financial crisis, consider alternatives to payday borrowing like local charities, family or safer loan programs instead of a payday loan.
Publisher’s Pen
By Terri D. Sanders
COVID 19, Delta and Omicron are all on the loose in the United States. Be wise as you gather for family memories. Masks are always in order. The weather is moving us indoors and into closer quarters. We want to see you in 2022, so be careful. Dotcom Studios Consult a trusted source if you question the validity of getting a vaccination. The Omaha Star Building is back in our hands and we are excited for the future! We have a gallery of collages derived from our newspaper over the years. Thank you Mr. James (Jimmy) Glass for being the creative artist that he is and sharing his gifts with the newspaper. Come in and check out our walls (see Community Photos). We have a collection so the collages will be rotated on a monthly basis. Have you used the services of the Omaha Star Printing Center? We are open Monday-Saturday. We welcome your personal printing needs and commercial business printing needs. You can send us your printing via email: printing@omahastarinc.com. The newspaper is owned by The Mildred D Brown
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January 7, 2022 Information submission by December 31, 2021
Daisy Sudderth made Nebraska proud as a participant in the 70th Anniversary Miss Teen USA pageant, held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Daisy was a semi-finalist as well as named Miss Congeniality at this year’s pageant. Daisy, a graduate of Papillion-Lavista South High School, is an 18-year-old freshman at the University of Houston where she is studying journalism, and later plans to also study political science. Daisy is service minded which is reflected in her numerous organizations and activities in the community: Founder/CEO of “Girls Changing the Daisy Sudderth World”, a non-profit organization to empower and encourage girls; Key Speaker at Omaha Women’s March 2020; Speaker for Inclusive Communities & Speaking of Happy; Recruitment Chair, Papillion Youth Council; Member of Police Athletics for Community Engagement (P.A.C.E.) Omaha; Member of Omaha Youth Salute; and Volunteer with Autism Puzzle Walk. Daisy’s platform is tied to her passion for inclusion. She is an advocate for people who the majority may see as different because of how they look, walk, and talk, who they love, how they identify, and how and who they worship. Daisy’s passion for diversity grew out of her sister’s transition to life as a transgender woman, which is a life that is sometimes threatened. Daisy said, “Equality is EQUALITY, whether or not you agree with people’s life choices.” She believes that all people should feel included and accepted. When asked what the greatest benefits of pageant participation, Ms. Sudderth expressed the beauty of being surrounded by women who are equally ambitious visionaries. “It has been super empowering.” said Daisy. “This experience has helped to solidify my own dreams.” She is grateful to have the opportunity to present her platform on a national stage. Daisy made her mark in history in this year’s pageant. She is the first black Miss Nebraska to place as a semifinalist in the top 16 as well winning Miss congeniality. She is also the first Miss Nebraska pageant member to have diversity as her platform. Daisy Sudderth’s advice to anyone interested in pageants is to establish your platform, gather support from family, friends, and the community, and most of all to remain true to yourself. She invites you to follow her @Daisysudderth on Instagram and twitter.
Memorial Study Center (MDBMSC) a 501(c)(3) organization. Programs of MDBMSC include: Omaha Star Newspaper, Archiving Project, Junior Journalism, and scholarship for higher education. Please consider a donation to MDBMSC: www.theomahastar.com. Your tax deductible donation to our organization will assist our programming to reach generations in the community. Be on the lookout for calendars, themed stationery, t-shirts and more representing our brand. We have the following signed copies of books for sale in our office: • No You Shut Up, Symone Sanders • Trust No Shadows After Dark, Walter Vincent Brooks • Black Print with a White Carnation, Amy Helene Forss • Newspapers & Butter Pecan Ice Cream (children’s book), Amy Helene Forss All are limited editions. 2022 promises a bright future for the newspaper and MDBMSC. We will have a “new” publication for circulation. We will delve into podcasting, with both local and national interviews. We will continue our social media presence. Each month we will have a theme and focus for the newspaper. Check out page 2 for the themes and information due dates as well as publishing dates. From our office, Staff and Board of Directors, we wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR…
2022 Native Omahans in Las Vegas
Native Omahans are invited to gather in Las Vegas April 28-May 1, 2022. Host hotel is the Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. The theme is the celebration is “Straight Outta Omaha and Our Roots Are Strong.” Events include: Bid Whist and Game Night, Meet and Greet with reunion SWAG bags, Daytime Tshirt Saturday, Red Carpet Gala Dance with awards, and Farewell Brunch and Gospel Hour. Contacts: Phyllis Hicks (Las Vegas) 402-689-1975; Phillip Tinnin (Culver City, CA). 310-337-9220; Terri Goodwin-Miller (Dallas, TX) 214-773-2214; Barbara Wiggins 702-325-0471. For registration contact: wigginsrecruitingassociates@gmail.com. Remember what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!
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