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OMAHA STAR
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Nebraska’s Only Black Owned Newspaper Vol. 82 - No. 14 Omaha, Nebraska
Friday, July 10, 2020
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Family of the Week:
ANB donates to B&B
The Strong Family
Ernest White, American National Bank; Bud Crawford, The Champ; Patti Kahre, American National Bank Back: Mason, Damon Strong; Front: Sheritta and Mynor Strong
Damon and Sheritta Strong have been married for 21 years. Damon has Lived in Omaha since he was in the 8th grade due to his father being employed by the military. He was born in Indianapolis, IN. Damon is a graduate of Bellevue West ’93 and University of Nebraska Omaha ’11. He is a Chief Deputy Probation Officer. Damon enjoys plying and coaching basketball, reading, taking walks with his wife and volunteering. He is a member of Phi Psi Nu Fraternity Inc, which was founded in Omaha at UNO in 1991. Sheritta was born in Omaha. She is a graduate of Omaha North’95, University of Nebraska Omaha ’99 and University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine ’04. Dr. Strong is the Chief Diversity Officer at UNMC and she also provides clinical services at Charles Drew Health Center and education for pre-clinical student doctors. Sheritta enjoys Mixxed Fit, community service, chocolate and popcorn. She is a member of the University Nebraska’s Diversity Officer’s Collaborative; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Omaha (Nebraska) Chapter of The Links Incorporated; American Psychiatric Association; and Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry. Her fondest memory to date is finding out that “we were pregnant with Mason” (1 positive test-then 1 negative test- then positive and then Mason)! Mason is 16 years old and attends Omaha North High Magnet Center where he is a junior. He likes science because he is interested in seeing how things work. His accolades and activities include being the 2020 Exchange Omaha Sophomore of the Year; select basketball for Team Factory; Omaha North Basketball and Track; Parent Teacher Student Organization; Black Student Leadership Council and Kappa League. His goal is to be an entrepreneur. He says “entrepreneurs are givers of positive energy.” And influence millions of people on YouTube about their higher self. Mynor is 14 years old and is an 8th grade graduate of Holy Name School and will be an incoming freshman at Omaha North Magnet Center. He is an Honor Roll Student and his favorite subject is Math because that is the subject he excels in. He participates in the select basketball for Team Factory; Holy Name Student Ambassador; Roncalli Junior Pride Football team; and basketball and soccer at Holy Name. His goal is to become a dentist or a psychiatrist, like his mom. The Strongs have two bull dogs: Champ and Moki.
The B&B Board has done the heavy lifting to help make the B&B Sports Academy a great place for youth. American National Bank is honored to support the opportunity that the sports academy offers to the youth in the community. Looking forward to seeing the continued progress and the additional opportunities as the sports academy grows. This check presentation represents ANB investing in the North Omaha community for the Enrichment Room being constructed inside the B&B Sports Academy designed for youth who may not be boxers but need a place in the community to study and learn with technology and energy. American National Bank is glad to be a part of this community effort.
Omaha Star First Issue The first issue of the Omaha Star was published on July 9, 1938. The paper was published by Mildred and Gilbert Brown. The paper has never missed a publication date. Through civil unrest, fires, pandemic, politics, economic challenges and racism, The Omaha Star has been a source of information for the Metropolitan Omaha area and the people of North Omaha.
From the iPublisher’s Pen By Terri D. Sanders We (You and I) are four months into COVID-19. Wash your hands, wear your mask and if you feel sick, STAY AT HOME. Our lives continue day by day. There are births and there are deaths, the “circle of life.” Schools will open in August and there are many differing thoughts around this subject. Students are weary being at home. Parents are weary being the teacher on subject matter that has changed since the parent was the student and that complicates the learning curve. COVID-19 has impacted education. This issue is the anniversary | birthday issue of The David Turnbo Photography Omaha Star Newspaper. I deliberated with myself on the terminology to use. The term anniversary signifies the day an important event happened. An anniversary is celebrated annually. A birthday is a special case of an anniversary, and can be used in the case of a person or country. In our English language either can be used to mark a special day. July 9, 1938, the Omaha Star published the first paper and it has continued without missing a publishing date since. COVID-19 has had an impact, but it has not stopped us. Black Dollar, Black Press and Black Lives ALL MATTER. In this issue please consult our Business Connections to see Black businesses and if you are not listed here, contact publisher@omahastarinc.com to be included in the section for one year for $200 (COVID-19 pricing). We want to see this section of the paper grow to a whole page, which is about 60 businesses. I am waiting for your contact! Our Community will be a pictorial look at our community. Thank you to Abiola Kosoko for sharing his photographic genius with us. If you have photos to share please send to publisher@omahastarinc.com. We reserve the right to determine what will be published. The Omaha Star is on the move and COVID-19 is a condition in our lives but it is not a wall that will stop Black Lives.
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July 9, 1938 The Omaha Star published first issue