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Students Facilitate Town Hall-style Meeting with OPS Superintendent Approximately 50 people gathered at the Teacher Administration Center Sept. 6 for a student-focused town hall-style question and answer forum with the district’s new leader.

Questions revolved around topics such as career-pathing, early graduation, teacher selection, diversity training, school safety, overcrowding at schools, snow days and school lunch.

Omaha North High Magnet junior Desyree McGhee opened up the town hall meeting with enthusiasm as she welcomed Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Logan. The format of the town hall included a Q&A portion, which allowed questions from the present audience and students participating virtually. The town hall was broadcast live on Cox Cable Channel 18 and through a live stream from OPS. It was also recorded live and can be viewed currently on the school district’s YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/ user/OmahaPubSchool/videos.

After introductions, the panelists began with an open dialogue on the superintendent’s current experience within the district.

The following questions ushered in a conversation led by Eleanor Dunning, also a North High Magnet student.

“Thanks to the fellow North High Vikings for the introduction and I am really looking forward to this dialogue,” Logan said. “For a few reasons, one being that we need your energy and ideas, we need to hear the concerns from you and the challenges and the things that are going well because you are ultimately the consumer.”

“This town hall meeting is designed to provide a forum for you to share your thoughts about your current experience within the district, as well as to allow me and my leadership team to learn more about potential areas of opportunity for improving students’ experiences within Omaha Public Schools,” Logan said.

Logan expressed the importance of student leadership, stating that the district will often need to call on students for their thoughts and leadership. Students inquired first about how Dr. Logan plans to

the opportunities in school to be trained and to get experiences or exposure to things as they develop in industries.”

As the forum continued, the following questions were presented:

How do you plan on handling issues brought up in the community directly affected by parents and students?

“I try to make myself very accessible. I think that it’s important for people to feel comfortable coming to me to ask me questions, for me to be responsive and then also to send them to people that may be better positioned to respond.

“Understanding there’s a big team of people here to help. Some of them work in the school district and some of them don’t. So, making sure that we are responsive and that we take concerns seriously.

“Everybody has their perspective about their experience and the perspective of a parent may be different and just because it’s different doesn’t mean that it’s not correct. It’s our duty to make sure that we do what we need to [do to] resolve questions or concerns from parents and from students and even sometimes community members.”

Omaha North High junior Desyree McGhee served as the emcee for the Sept. 6 student town hall for OPS middle and high school students.

adequately prepare them to take on the jobs of the future.

“That is a challenge for our time and I will tell you that one of the things that we are doing is a strategic plan,” Dr. Logan said.

“We’re working with the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Realizing that we are likely to produce many of their future employees, they have created a plan and together we are creating our strategic plan to align with theirs.”

“The alignment and the coming together of those two plans will hopefully [help] us create our programming and our strategic plan...we’re preparing those things now so that students will have

Ballot Certified for the 2018 General Election LINCOLN – Secretary of State John Gale has announced that the final list of candidates for offices across the state has been reviewed and certified by his office.

“My office has finalized the certification of candidates that file with the State of Nebraska,” Gale said, “This certification is a vital part of the process and ensures that candidate names and party affiliations are listed correctly, among other details.”

The 2018 general election ballot will also allow voters to vote on expanding Medicaid Eligibility with Initiative Measure 427, following the submission of signatures to the Secretary of State and the dismissal by the Nebraska Supreme Court of a lawsuit challenging its placement.

“In accordance with the placement of this initiative measure on the ballot, my office will be hosting a hearing in each of the three congressional districts,” said Gale. “These sessions will allow Nebraskans to have their questions addressed and are required under state law.” The announcement of the dates and locations of these hearings is forthcoming.

In addition, informational pamphlets on Initiative Measure 427 are being created by the Secretary of State’s office. They will be available in county election official offices and the office of the Secretary of State by the end of September.

Information about the Initiative Measure 427, as well the list of statewide candidates, can be found on the Secretary of State’s website at: http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/2018/elections.html.

League of Women Voters Joins Nationwide Push to Register Voters On Tuesday, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive 50-state effort to register voters before Election Day this November. National Voter Registration Day is a non-partisan effort. More than two million Americans have registered to vote on this day since the inaugural National Voter Registration Day. The goal for this year’s annual National Voter Registration Day is to increase participation in the 2018 state and municipal elections across the country by encouraging Americans to register to vote and make their voices heard at the ballot box. While national elections get the media attention, local elections in many ways have a more direct impact on people’s lives, including the quality of roads and transit systems, the schools our kids attend, parks and greenways, public safety, and more.

In Omaha, voters will weigh in on a ballot referendum on Medicaid Expansion alongside races for Nebraska Governor, Senate, House of Representatives, State Senator, and more. Since its founding in 2012, National Voter Registration Day has grown into a massive cultural and civic event with nationwide reach.

Thousands of national, state, and local organizations and volunteers See Voters continued on page 2

How will you help OPS schools be more inclusive for minorities and the LGBT community?

“I very much believe in the power of school leadership and I think that one of the opportunities that I have is to work with school leaders to create those conditions in their individual schools so that people feel as though they belong.

“My job is to make sure that you and your school leadership create those conditions and they have to instill those in your teachers too.

Also it’s important that I’m setting the expectations of how children and adults are treated in our district.”

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NC100BW Hosts Women of Color Leadership Conference and Legacy Awards Luncheon The National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NC100BW) Greater Omaha Chapter Inc. has announced that its annual Women of Color Leadership Conference & Legacy Awards Luncheon will be held Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Omaha Marriott Regency, 10220 Regency Circle. The targeted theme is “Intentionally Seeking Justice and Equity for Women.” Four dynamic women, leaders in their fields, will inspire and invigorate attendees to discover the keys to success, and offer inspiration by sharing their experiences Terri Crawford, directly related to the theme.

JD The morning session begins with the keynote address by Laura Coates, CNN Legal Analyst, respected attorney, former federal prosecutor, author and radio host. A panel discussion including Coates, Dr. Cheryl Logan, ED, D., Omaha Public Schools Superintendant, and Rhonda S. Ferguson, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Union Pacific, follows the keynote.

During the luncheon, Nikki Lang, Director of National Customers; Grupo Bimbo Bakeries will present information on how she uses her creativity and leadership as a Black executive at the largest baking company in the USA. The awardees are as follows: Health & Wellness – Tiffany White-Welchen Economic Empowerment –Carmen Tapio Education –Yolanda Williams Public Advocacy – Terri Crawford, JD The Arts, Culture & Heritage – TaRae Greene Peoples Religion – Rev. Dr Angela Washington Millennial Leader – Cassandra Marisett-Banks During the afternoon session, Coates will present information from her book, “YOU HAVE THE RIGHT: A Constitutional Guide to Policing the Police.” She will educate attendees on their rights and how to exercise them effectively.

Registration / Breakfast is 7:30-8:30 a.m. There are various registration costs for: all day attendance, luncheon only, and students with ID. Registration deadline is Oct. 4. To register, go to: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/10th -annual -women-of-color-leadershipconference-and legacy awards-luncheon-tickets-49058730985 The NC100BW Greater Omaha Chapter advocates on behalf of Black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity around health, education and economic empowerment, through local and national actions and strategic alliances.

For more information on the Women of Color Leadership Conference & Legacy Awards Luncheon or to donate, please contact Co-Chairs Deb Shaw and Regina Tullos-Williams - ncbwomaha@gmail.com. Dr. Idalene Williams is the President.

Rev. Dr. Angela Washington, Ordained Elder

Tiffany White-Welchen, LIMHP (Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner)

Carmen Tapio, CEO, North End Teleservices

TaRae Greene Peoples, Founder of The Rose House

Yolanda Williams, P4K Elementary Program Manager

Cassandra Marisett-Banks, Area Director of Omaha Metro Young Life, an International Youth Ministry

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Sarpy Election Commission Mails Over 110,000 Early Voting Ballot Requests Over the past week, the Sarpy County Election Commission sent Early Voting Ballot Request applications to more than 110,000 eligible voters in Sarpy County. In addition to allowing the voter to ask for a ballot by mail, the form also provides the name and address of the voter’s polling location.

In April, around 30,000 voters in Sarpy County received notice that their voting place had changed ahead of the May Primary Election. Sarpy County Election Commissioner Michelle Andahl said her office relocated the polling sites out of kindergarten through 12th grade schools with the help of local businesses and faith-based organizations.

“School districts in Sarpy County have always been accommodating and gracious about hosting polling sites inside of schools,” Andahl said. “However, it also posed challenges for schools and law enforcement as they worked to balance security protocols with providing public access without impediment on Election Day.” The Election Commission is asking voters, even those not requesting a ballot by mail, to keep the request applications to use as a reference for finding their correct polling locations on election day.

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Public Urged to Help #STOPTrackTragedies During Rail Safety Week Nebraska Operation Lifesaver, Operation Lifesaver Inc. and Operation Lifesaver Canada have joined forces to launch a new rail-safety public-awareness campaign to mark the first joint observance of Rail Safety Week in North America, Sept. 23-29.

The campaign, called #STOPTrackTragedies, features seven videos, each telling the personal stories of people affected by rail crossing or trespassing incidents – including victims, friends and family members, locomotive engineers and first responders. One video will be released each day through social media during Rail Safety Week, and the full campaign can be viewed at stoptracktragedies.ca and oli.org.

In Nebraska last year, six people were killed and seven injured in grade crossing and trespassing incidents. Throughout North America, approximately 2,100 people are killed or seriously injured when they engage in unsafe behavior around tracks and trains each year. Operation Lifesaver – which operates in the U.S. and Canada – works to prevent these needless incidents from happening.

“The new #STOPTrackTragedies campaign is intended to underscore the importance of the Rail Safety Week message – raising awareness across North America of the need for rail safety education to empower people to keep themselves safe near highway-rail grade crossings and railroad rights-of-way,” said Nebraska Operation Lifesaver State Coordinator Carol Daley. “We are proud to work with our rail safety partners in the U.S. and Canada to save lives through this important initiative.”

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LOCAL NEWS OPS continued from page 1 Nonprofit Summit to Address What do you foresee as the biggest obstacle for OPS this year and how do you plan on combating it?

Present and Future Needs “Budget is the biggest thing. Also,

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The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) and D.A. Davidson will host the 2018 Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands on Nov. 1 at the Embassy Suites La Vista Conference Center in La Vista. The theme of this year’s conference is “The Future is…”

An annual event expected to attract more than 300 national and regional thought leaders, staff and volunteers from the nonprofit world, the Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands will feature breakout sessions, a Catalyst Award and workshops on a variety of topics that would benefit nonprofit learners of any experience level, including fundraising, lobbying, community building, team development and strategic planning.

The keynote speaker for this year’s event will be Akaya Windwood, president of the Rockwood Leadership Group in Oakland, Calif. She is a nationally recognized leader for helping organizations elevate Akaya Windwood the effectiveness of leadership in the nonprofit and social benefit sectors. Windwood, who has a life-long commitment to working for a fair and equitable society, leads trainings nationally and internationally and has more than 30 years of experience in cultivating social change leaders.

NAM is currently accepting nominations for its Catalyst Award, which will recognize a leader or organization that has made an impact in the nonprofit sector or community. The recipient will be announced at the conference luncheon.

“Every person in Nebraskan and Iowa benefits from a nonprofit every day, and the annual Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands is a great opportunity for leaders throughout our region to meet in one place for a day full of learning, sharing best practices and finding opportunities to collaborate,” said Anne Hindery, chief executive officer of NAM. “We look forward to presentations at the Summit that show how nonprofit organizations of all sizes and missions are approaching key issues facing them now, and also in the future, and how we can fearlessly work through them together.”

The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) is a state association representing more than 570 nonprofit organizations in Nebraska and southwest Iowa.

To register for the summit, visit nonprofitam.org/Summit2018.

Careerockit 2019 Launches; Educator Registration Open

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there’s a lot of construction going on around the district that is a challenge.

It’s an opportunity because we’re going to have great spaces when it’s over but I think that’s a challenge especially for schools. I think those are the biggest challenges and also the building of five new schools is going to be a challenge. I’m really monitoring that and how it’s going to affect our young people and the adults that are in the district, making sure we are all safe, happy and healthy.”

North High student Eleanor Dunning facilitates the question

How are you going to protect us? and answer session of OPS’ first student town hall meeting.

There’s such a culture of violence and fear right now and I think a lot of us still feel unsafe, so what do you plan to do about that?

“We all have a role to play in safety and we have to help each other to keep each other safe. The reality of violence in schools is that these are not strangers typically who are coming into our schools. These are your classmates and sometimes adults or people who actually belong in the school and we have to pay attention when people are struggling with mental health issues. We have to have protocols or processes to make sure that we’re safe. That we have to all agree that we’re going to abide by them.

“I think in terms of what systemically we’re doing is to really work with the adults to make sure that they understand and can recognize when there are issues with students and provide help for those students. But I think it’s everyone’s responsibility; it’s your classmates’; it’s your teachers’; it’s the custodians’; it’s the secretaries’. That’s the way that we do it. It’s a collective responsibility.

How can we get better teacher selection that is trained in diversity?

“I think of a systemic approach to it right now. I think, ‘How do we create in every teacher an urgency to understand people who may be different from them?’

It’s something that I do intentionally. I intentionally try to so I can learn about their experiences.

Who may have different faiths, different ages, all of that to me makes life worth living and I think helping our teachers OPS middle and high school students pose questions to the superinten- to understand that dent around topics such as college and career readiness, ACT preparation, urgency and many of them probably do student safety and equity in schools. and the more teachers who share in some of the experiences of our young people, the better.”

The largest effort of its kind in the nation, Careerockit, a weeklong, no-cost business/educator learning initiative that last year served more than 22,000 Nebraska and Iowa students, has opened educator signups.

Careerockit is a program of the Greater Omaha Chamber designed to create career interest, grow the area’s talent pipeline and connect organizations with future employees. The program facilitates cooperative educational activities fueled by nearly 200 participating businesses, 20-plus school districts and nearly 100 schools in six counties.

“There are more than 130,000 PK-12 students in our region, and Careerockit jumpstarts students’ career interest and acumen,” said David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber. “Our six counties are the perfect place for our students to live, work and prosper – and it’s never too early to start thinking about careers right here at home that contribute to the community’s future success.”

Careerockit programming kicks off Feb. 11-17, 2019, and works by pairing businesses and employers with elementary through post-secondary students seeking engagement, information and experiences The forum lasted approximately one hour. District officials said the superintendent may schedule in a host of fields – all of which can increase understanding of the synergies between education and additional student forums later in the school year. employment and influence decisions for students’ chosen careers.

To register, educators can visit https://careerockit.com/about/.

13th Annual Home Tour Sponsored by Restoration Exchange of Omaha For the very first time, the annual Restoration Exchange Omaha (REO) home tour will expand to two days – Oct. 13-14.

Also new this year is event sponsor Hayneedle, a leading online furniture and décor retailer based here in Omaha, with more than 16 years of experience in helping create spaces that inspire – for indoors and out – with carefully selected finds for all styles at hayneedle.com.

“We are excited to sponsor this year’s home tour and the important work Restoration Exchange is doing in our community in preserving the history of these homes and the unique stories they have to tell,” said Jennifer Kros-Dorfmeyer, Sr. Brand Marketing Manager. “At Hayneedle we want to be able to support all aspects of home in creating a strong community where we live and work so for us this was a great fit.”

“We continue to see a lot of interest in historic Omaha homes,” said Nicole Malone, Restoration Exchange Omaha Tour Manager. “This year we’re delighted to feature the Bemis Park Neighborhood, an area that has worked hard to maintain these homes and sense of community.

“We love to feature parts of Omaha that people may have overlooked,” Malone added. “We hope everyone will join us in October to see these 10 fabulous houses.”

The Bemis Park Neighborhood is situated just north of Cuming Street and runs to Hamilton Street and from 40th Street to 33rd Street. The neighborhood contains a Landmark Heritage District and is notable for its mix of 19th and early 20th century structures. According to the local landmark nomination, Bemis Park was the first subdivision in Omaha designed to respect the topography rather than forcing a grid street pattern.

It’s curved, tree-lined streets were considered very modern when it was planned.

The architecture in the Bemis 3704 Hawthorne Park neighborhood is varied.

Tour locations include examples of Queen Anne, Arts and Crafts, Neo-Classical and Vernacular styles.

“This is a wonderful chance to see 100-year-old homes with beautiful woodwork, multi-colored exteriors, historic fireplaces, big porches, and large lots,” Malone said.

The tour will run from 10:00 to 3:00 both days. The 2.5-mile tour route from home to home is walkable, but a free shuttle is provided for those who’d like a lift. Tour participants can hop on and off the shuttle at designated stops. On both Saturday and Sunday, the tour will begin at Augustana Lutheran Church, 3647 Lafayette Avenue. The tour is self-directed and will be held rain or shine.

Tickets can be purchased on line at www. restorationexchangeomaha.org.

Tickets will also be available for purchase each tour day at Augustana Lutheran Church.

Free parking lots to the north and east of the Church along with Bike Valet provided 903 Mercer courtesy of Mode Shift Omaha Tour Sites Include: 1. 1111 N. 36th St. Zabriskie Carriage House Built: 1889 2. 3524 Hawthorne Ave. Zabriskie Home Built: 1889 3. 3411 Hawthorne Ave. Franks Home Built: 1904 4. 1041 N. 34th St. Alderman Home Built: 1907 5. 3402 Lincoln Blvd. Pittack/Gradowski Home Built: 1902 6. 3426 Lincoln Blvd. Porter-Thomsen Home Built: 1902 7. 3514 Lincoln Blvd. Whelan Home Built: 1910 8. 3620 Lincoln Blvd. Hake Home Built: 1900 9. 3704 Hawthorne Ave. Smith Home Built: 1909 10. 903 Mercer Park Blvd. Doyle Home Built: 1918 Other Points of Interest in the Neighborhood that can be driven pass: A. Mercer Mansion, 3920 Cuming St. B. Walnut Hill Reservoir, Nicholas and 38th Street C. 1780 Oak Tree, Hawthorne Avenue and 35th Street D. D.A.R. Monument, 3026 Lincoln Blvd.

Creighton to Build New Health Sciences Campus in Phoenix

PHOENIX – Phoenix’s health care landscape is about to change dramatically – as is one of Phoenix’s most iconic properties.

Creighton University has reached an agreement on the construction of a new, nearly $100 million health sciences campus at Park Central in midtown Phoenix, a significant expansion of the university’s current presence in the state.

Phase one of the project includes a new building that will total approximately 200,000 square feet and eventually house nearly 800 Creighton health sciences students in Arizona. The expansion will include a four-year medical school, nursing school, occupational and physical therapy schools, pharmacy school, physician assistant school and emergency medical services program. A second building adjacent to the first one may be added in the future.

The new building will be located along Central Avenue on the Park Central property, on land that is currently occupied by a parking lot. Construction on the new building will begin in spring 2019, the first on the Park Central site in decades, and is expected to be completed in spring 2021.

The new Phoenix campus for Creighton will meet the University’s current needs while providing ample room for expansion in the future, and the central Phoenix location makes it convenient for students doing their residencies and other studies at nearby hospitals.

“Creighton University is preparing for an

exciting new era in Phoenix, one that combines our tradition for educational excellence in the health sciences with our distinctive Jesuit, Catholic mission,” said the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD, president of Creighton University. “Creighton University has strong connections to the Arizona medical community, and we look forward to expanding our impact by educating many more exceptionally qualified health care professionals to serve the community moving forward.”

Creighton University’s presence in Phoenix is expanding to help meet the growing demand for health care professionals in the coming years.

In June 2018, the Creighton University School of Medicine assumed sponsorship of physician graduate medical education training programs at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and Maricopa Integrated Health System (MIHS), in conjunction with District Medical Group (DMG), encompassing 11 programs with 325 residents and fellows.

For more than a decade, Creighton University has been an academic mainstay in Phoenix, sending medical students to St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center for rotations. That relationship expanded significantly in 2009 when the University and St. Joseph’s established a Creighton campus for third- and fourth-year medical students at the Phoenix hospital. The St. Joseph’s campus is home to approximately 100 Creighton medical students.

Businesses Reporting an Increase in Scam Calls Omaha Public Power District is receiving an increased number of calls from customers regarding scam phone calls. In one day, they’ve received nearly 30 reports of aggressive callers, trying to con customers out of money.

The scammers may even use “spoofing” technology so that caller identification appears to show a legitimate OPPD phone number. They pose as OPPD employees, demanding payment from customers on bills they claim are overdue. In some cases, they claim customers need to pay for equipment, such as meters.

The callers try to get their targets to purchase a payment card, such as a Green Dot card, from a nearby store. They tell customers to call back with the numbers. They threaten to disconnect service soon if customers do not pay quickly.

In a few of the recent reports, scammers have accepted credit or debit card numbers for payment.

This is unusual and may or may not be tied to the efforts to get customers to purchase payment cards.

The latest round of calls have been targeting mainly business customers.

Sadly, scammers have been targeting utility customers across the country for years. It tends to peak several times a year. OPPD stresses that none of these people demanding payments or financial

information work for the utility.

OPPD advises customers: • Never give personal or financial information to a stranger during an unsolicited phone call.

• If such a person should appear unannounced at one’s door, claiming to work for the utility, do not allow them inside.

Always ask for identification or verification. OPPD employees always carry identification.

Failure to produce identification should be a tip-off to the customer that something is wrong.

• Never turn off security systems for any reason if a stranger asks. Any customer who receives such a request should phone law enforcement immediately.

Customers with questions about making a payment, or about their account in general, should always phone OPPD directly. Within Omaha, the number is 402-5364131. Customers in rural areas can talk with their local offices during business hours, as well.

Outside of Omaha, customers should phone 1-877-536-4131.

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Historic Zion Baptist Church Celebrates 130th Anniversary Zion Baptist Church, at 2215 Grant St. on Omaha’s Near North Side, will celebrate her 130th Anniversary Sept. 29-30. Under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth A. Allen since 2008, Zion will celebrate this occasion with an Awards Banquet on Sept. 29 and with Celebration Worship on Sept. 30 at 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Pastor Allen will be the morning preacher while Rev. Brian Page and the Pleasant Green Baptist Church family will be Zion’s afternoon guests.

Zion’s anniversary theme, “The Church Serving with Purpose and Strength,” is a powerful testimony to the grace of God.

September 21, 2018

Destroyed by the 1913 Easter Tornado, the Zion church building was rebuilt to the present historic worship center. Designed by Clarence W. Wigington, the church facility displayed then and now an elegance, sophistication and style not often seen in many modern-day church facilities.

The Zion Church Family invites you to come and be a part of this grand celebration as they remember the past and look forward to a visionary future. Phone 402-346-1502 if you have questions and remember that, “Zion is The Church Where Everybody is Somebody and Christ is All.”

Johnnie Beatrice Shambley Mrs. Johnnie Beatrice Shambley, age 83, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, at a local hospital.

Funeral Services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Beginning Apostolic Church, Bishop Larry Helm Sr. officiated.

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home.

Robert Grant Venable Jr. Mr. Robert Grant Venable Jr., age 94, passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, at his residence.

Survived by wife: Ann Venable Jones, Omaha; 8 children: Annetta Isom, Dewey L. Venable, Omaha, Veronica Venable, Lansing, KS, Cheryl Greer, Omaha, Donna Johnson, Harker Heights, TX, Carletta Perry, Omaha, Kathlene Turner,

Norfolk, VA, Milo Carter, Omaha; 24 grandchildren, 44 great-grand, 2 great-great grand, other relatives.

Memorial Services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, at the mortuary.

Cremation Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home.

Marilyn Van Foote

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1944 - 2018 Marilyn Van Foote, life-long friend and classmate, passed away peacefully in her home in Omaha on Sept. 18. Marilyn was a lifetime Omaha resident, attending Lothrop Grade School, Central High School (Class of ‘62) and UNO. She worked many years at Union Pacific Railroad and retired several years ago.

Marilyn was active in various social/civic clubs in Omaha and a long-time member of St. John A.M.E. Church. She loved traveling and sharing her life with friends. She was a kind, gentle, intelligent woman who was loved by many in her hometown and around this country. Marilyn will surely be missed.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

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Emmy Hosts Mock Christians Co-host Michael Che angered some viewers during the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards with a line that seemed to mock Christians. The Saturday Night Live star’s comments came during a comedy set with his co-host Colin Jost, who is also on the cast of SNL. Jost joked about the low viewership numbers for the event, welcoming the “thousands of you here in the audience tonight and the hundreds of you watching at home.”

Then Che said, “My mother is not watching. She said she doesn’t watch white award shows because you guys don’t thank Jesus enough.” After sparse, polite laughter from the audience, Che continued, “That’s true. The only white people that thank Jesus are Republicans and ex-crackheads.”

Che’s joke received tepid laughter from the audience and the ire of some on social media. One Twitter user said, “Colin Just [sic] and Michael

Che’s opening monologue bombed harder than I ever could have dreamed.” Another pointed out that the jokes about Christians have gotten old.

“What [happened to] great family entertainment that gets everyone around the TV to laugh … It’s not even outrageous, it’s just boring at this point.”

Later, Thandie Newton referenced Che’s joke when she accepted the award for best-supporting actress in a drama series for her work on Westworld.

An obviously overwhelmed Newton exclaimed, “I don’t even believe in God, but I’m going to thank her tonight.”

Nielson reported that overnight ratings were down over 10% from last year’s broadcast on CBS. The audience for the Primetime Emmys has fallen every year since 2013. The Emmys are the latest awards show to see declining ratings. The Oscars and Grammys saw smaller audiences as well.

Allowing God to Change Our Perspective

By Dr. William Holland Decisions are a part of life that we face every day. With everything from what we will wear to purchasing a new washing machine, our choices contribute as key components of our success and failures which are also directly connected to our peace and joy. Sometimes we are strongly influenced with the mesmerizing sparkle and emotional excitement that pulls us into a hypnosis and this crossroad can be a dangerous place to make a long-term commitment. It’s also common to experience regret after making a decision that did not turn out like we thought it would and is a discouraging environment especially if we conclude there is no reasonable way out. For example, it would be miserable to buy an expensive sports car and then discover it’s uncomfortable to drive and is consistently breaking down with outrageous repair costs.

Even more deflating would be to realize no one else wants it and we owe more than its worth.

We can go down the list and see the many different areas of life where people are disappointed and feel hopelessly trapped.

Things like a huge house mortgage that is more like a ball and chain than home sweet home, a boring job they dread every day, or maybe a relationship where they feel like they made a mistake. Whatever the case, we do not have to search very far to find individuals that have learned how to fake a convincing smile while behind the mask there is much disappointment and agony. So, if a major part of our happiness and contentment depends on right decisions, how can we improve our selection process from this point forward? This is an important

question because we are talking about our mental, emotional and spiritual state of being and it will take more than a horoscope or a fortune cookie to help us.

Within the two camps of thought we have God’s sovereignty that desires to manage our affairs and our free-will that makes us responsible for our own decisions. Have you ever considered that maybe the Lord did not open a door that you were pushing on because he knew there were dangers on the other side that would harm you? Remember the old saying, “Thank God for unanswered prayers”? When things do not work out like we planned, maybe we should stop and at least consider that possibly we are being protected from further heartache and discouragement.

Christ invites us to ask for wisdom, to pray, study and research the situation thoroughly before we continue forward because there is no excuse for not listening to his advice. Be cautious and remember that when things seem too good to be true, take your time, analyze the details carefully and pray about it. Yes, God does open doors and can guide us into amazing blessings but it’s usually as a result of us being spiritually prepared and having the right attitude. Life is what we make it and many times we are more unhappy with ourselves than we are with other people and all of our stuff. When we learn to depend on God for everything, He fills us with joy and peace and this will always change our outlook on life.

(Dr. Holland is a Christian minister, author, and community outreach, chaplain. Read more at billyhollandministries.com.)

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Kids Talk About God

Why Do Some People Have Inner Peace While Others Do Not?

By Carey Kinsolving And Friends “Because they think they have more thinking in their head,” says Patrick, age 5.

Too much of the wrong kind of thinking in our head is called worry. Lewis and Faye Copeland tell the story of a man who was offered a job to do all the worrying for the boss.

“You get $100,000 to make every worry of mine your own,” said the executive.

“Where is the $100,000 coming from?” asked the applicant.

“Ah, that’s your first worry!” replied the executive.

“Some people don’t have inner peace because they worry about what they are going to eat and drink,” says Mitchel, 12. “God tells us not to worry about that stuff in Matthew 6:25-26.”

Good homework, Mitchel, but you forgot one item. Jesus mentioned clothing as well. There’s a large department store in my neighborhood that wants me to worry about clothes. Almost every week, I receive mail that advertises the latest sales.

It’s easy to get so caught up in the details of our physical lives that we neglect our spiritual lives.

Be grateful for what God has provided, but don’t get so wrapped up in “stuff” that you spend time worrying about it. The Lord Jesus said to look at the birds. They don’t sow or reap, yet God takes care of them. How much more will he take care of you?

“Some people just don’t know what inner peace is,” says Savannah, 8. “Maybe it’s just that they are so rushed. If people could slow down, maybe it would help.”

In the midst of blaring trumpets, trombones and saxophones, the late Count Basie sometimes sat watching from his piano as though he were a spectator. He delighted in striking a single note that would send his audiences through the roof because it was so perfect.

“Less is more” not only describes the Count’s

musical style, but it also characterizes those who seek God’s kingdom first. They don’t allow a myriad of non-essentials to rule their lives. The habitually rushed life is usually the confused life.

I once saw a sign that read “Live for God: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff.”

“Some people don’t like to be quiet a lot,” says Lauren, 7.

Someone should develop a 12-step program called “Noise Addicts Anonymous.” This program would help people withdraw from the constant noise of televisions, radios, stereos, phones and computer games.

“Some people do not have inner peace because they have so much anger in them,” says Valerie, 10.

It feels so right to be angry when someone wrongs us. The choice is obvious: Grit your teeth and live in bitterness, or forgive as Jesus Christ has forgiven.

“Some people have inner peace because they have happiness and joy inside them. Jesus has inner peace,” says Mindy, 7.

Before the Apostle Paul tells his readers to be anxious for nothing but to pray about everything, he writes, “Rejoice in the Lord always” (Philippians 4:4).

If this sounds unrealistic, consider the role of joy in the crucifixion of Christ. Scripture says it was the “joy that was set before Him” that allowed Jesus to endure the cross and despise its shame (Hebrews 12:2).

The joy of knowing a God bigger than any set of circumstances produces confidence and endurance.

Think about this: What you seek determines whether you have inner peace.

Memorize this truth: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).

Ask this question: Does what you seek lead to peace?

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Rev. Benjamin R. Finnell Presiding Elder and Pastor Tammi Tate, Public Relations Chairperson 2842 Monroe St. Ph: (402) 502-8003 Fx: 934-8581 Sunday School....................................9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship...............................10:00 a.m.

Thursday Bible Study..........................8:00 p.m. via teleconference, dial-in number 563-999-2090 and access code 576989

KOINONIA AND FRIENDS OF CHRIST

ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pastor Tony E. Sanders Jr.

2423 Grant St. Omaha, NE 68111 Ph: 402-348-0631 • Fax 402-342-4451 Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m.

Reconciliation: Sunday after Mass or by appointment

3208 Corby Street Omaha, NE 68111 Sunday School ..................................................9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship .............................................10:30 a.m.

Thursday Bible Study ......................................6:30 p.m. www.KFCChurch.org

Pastor Tony E. Sanders Jr.

“Where Christ Jesus Is the Center of Attention” Rev. Dr. Leroy E. Adams, Jr. Senior Pastor 2019 Burdette Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-342-0018 Fx: 402-346-9300

“Where Life is for Everyone” Drs. Mar n & Lynnell Williams Founders & Lead Pastors WEDNESDAYS Prayer 6:00 PM Worship 7:00 PM

Radio Broadcast: 101.3 fm 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each Sunday Worship Service .............10:00 a.m.

www.ambassadorswc.com 402-341-1866 5417 N 103rd St. Omaha, NE 68134

Rev. Dr. Leroy E. Adams, Jr.

Sunday School .................8:45 a.m.

Excluding First Sunday Tuesday Evening Service.........7:00 p.m.

Pastor Rordy Smith Pastor Ramona Smith

Pastor: Rev. Vitalis Anyanike

ST. MARK BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Jarrod S. Parker 3616 Spaulding Street, Omaha, NE 68111 Phone: 402-451-0307 Email: smbcsecretary@stmarkbaptist.org Sunday School – Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service – Sunday 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Church (except 2nd Sunday) Holy Communion every 1st Sunday

Our Mission: “To exalt the Savior, edify saints, evangelize sinners and elevate society.”

“Jesus is the light of the world” Rev. James P. Walker, Senior Pastor mtcalvarycommunitychurch.org 5112 Ames Avenue Omaha, NE 68104 Ph: 402-457-4216

SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH Serving God and One Another in the Spirit of Excellence Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus Senior Pastor

Rev. James P. Walker

CLAIR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MT. MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor 5544 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104 Telephone: 402-451-8322 • Website: www.cmumc.net Email: clairumc@cumc.omhcoxmail.com

Dr. Ralph B. Lassiter, Pastor 2602 N. 24th St. Off: (402) 451-8800 - Fax: (402) 451-8522 mtmoriahomaha.net pastorlassiter@gmail.com Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor

Rev. Ralph Lassiter, Sr.

Weekly Services Sunday Morning Worship Service ..................................8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Church (2nd & 4th Sunday) .............................8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Life Development (Sunday School) .....................................................10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Word and Worship (WWW) ............................................ 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School ...................................... 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship ..................................10:45 a.m.

Overcomers in Christ...............Sunday 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible-Prayer Service 11:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m

TABERNACLE OF FAITH CHURCH Pastor Barbara Mitchell 2404 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1800 Church 402-455-3390 Fax

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Kent H. Little, Lead Pastor Pastor Barbara Mitchell

Services on Sundays at 8:30 am & 10:50 am

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7020 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132 402.556.6262 www.fumcomaha.org First United Methodist Church is a welcoming and inclusive community, inspired to grow with and in God.

Rev. Kent H. Little

“The Church Where Fellowship is Real” Pastor Terry L. Arvie 5501 N. 50th Street Ph: 402-451-4245 Fx: 402-451-2130 office@mtneboomaha.org www.mtneboomaha.org Sunday Morning Worship ...................................9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting .....................7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night Church School ......................7:30 p.m.

Youth/Children Ministry Focus (Wed.) ............7:30 p.m.

Pastor Jeffrey & Terri Booth 3025 Parker Street Omaha, NE 68111 402.905.9730 • www.fwcomaha.com Sunday at 10:00am Family Night each Wednesday at 7pm The Daily Journey each Wednesday at Noon Saturday Prayer from 7 - 8am

Rev. Kenneth A. Allen, Pastor Pastor Terry L. Arvie

Missouri Synod 2723 N. 30th Street 402-453-1583 Sunday School................................10:00 a.m.

Church Service...............................11:00 a.m.

YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

WEDNESDAY 11:00 A.M. ~ Hour of Power Bible Study Wednesday is Family Night!

6:00 P.M. ~ Prayer & Praise Service 6:30 P.M. ~ Feast & Fellowship (Light Meal) 7:15 P.M. ~ Discipleship Academy (Classes for ages 5 & up)

PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH “Where CHRIST is Preeminent and the Word Prevails!”

Pastor Brian Page 5555 Larimore Avenue Church: 402-346-8427 www.pleasantgreenomaha.org

Thursday: Youth For Christ ............................................6:00 p.m Prayer & Bible Study ....................................7:30 p.m Sunday: Worship..............................................8:00 a.m.

Sunday School..................................9:30 a.m.

Worship............................................11:00 a.m.

Pastor Brian Page

Televised Broadcast Sunday @ 10pm on KPAO Cox Communication channel 22 & Century Link channel 89 Dr. Stan Rone Senior Pastor

RISING STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Darnell N. Johnson, Sr. 1823 Lothrop Street, Omaha, NE 68110 Phone: 402-451-3700 Fax: 402-451-3700 Email: Risingstarbaptchurchone@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at RisingStarMBCONE

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Rev. James D. Wilkens

Pastors Eric and Cynthia Butler 6401 N. 56th Street • Omaha, NE 68104 Ph: 402-399-9628 E-Mail: Jolpastor@aol.com Sunday School...................................9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship...............................10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship.................6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night ..............................7:00 p.m.

Bible Study and Youth Ministries

2215 Grant Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-346-1502 Fax: 402-344-2720 SUNDAY Sunday Morning Worship……………9:00 A.M. Sunday School……………………...11:15 A.M.

Wednesday: Prayer Power Hour ......................................12:00 p.m

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

8:30 am Early Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 - 10:15 am Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:15 - 11:15 am Sunday School 11:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 6:30 pm Wednesday Bible Study 8:00 pm Friday Night Service Noon day prayer Thursday - Saturday

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Pastor Jeffrey & Terri Booth

3131 Lake Street Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1000 www.salembc.org

Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus

“Come Get Your Hilltop Experience”

Pastor Jarrod S. Parker

Televised Broadcast – Sundays at 6:00 p.m., KPAO Cox Channel 22 & CenturyLink Channel 89

MOUNT CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH

Sunday School .................................................... 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship Experience ......... 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Food and Fellowship.................... 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday (WOW) Word On Wednesday... 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School………………………8:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship Experience………...10:00 a.m.

Monday Bible Study…………………6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study….…….…….7:00 p.m.

2901 Fontenelle Blvd. 68104 Ph: 402-451-6622 • Fax 402-457-6901 Mass Schedule: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Sun. 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & Noon (Spanish) Reconciliation: Sat. 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. or by appointment

Prayer and Bible Doctrine Study Midday - 12:00 noon; Evening – 7:00 p.m.

BIBLE TRUTH MINISTRIES “Strengthing Families for Victorious Living” Pastor Rordy Smith Pastor Ramona Smith PO Box 1703 2402 Franklin St. Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-9499 Web: www.BibleTruthMinistries.org Sunday School..................................9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service...............10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study......6:00 p.m

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Sunday Morning Worship…...........10:45 a.m.

Tuesday Tuesday Night Teaching……...........6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting/BIBLE Study............7:00 p.m.

North 24th Street Church of God “Presenting the Never-Changing GOD to an ever-changing World!”

Dr. Stan Rone - Senior Pastor 2021 N. 24th Street • Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 341-4297 Sunday Kingdom Academy 9:00 a.m.

Worship Celebration 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday Prayer Hour 7:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon Wednesday Power Hour (Prayer/Bible Study) 6:30 p.m.

Youth and Children 6:30 p.m. www.theworshipcenter24cog.org

COMMENTARY September 21, 2018 Overdraft Fees Strip Billions From Boycott Trump Consumers Each Year branded products every time Donald Trump says

By Oscar H. Blayton

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something racist or xenophobic.

Sears, Kmart, Nordstrom, QVC, Shoes. com, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s and other companies have stopped selling one or all of the Trump brands. Few of these retailers admit to discontinuing the Trump brands because of public pressure, but their denials are not convincing.

Donald Trump may prove to be more stubborn than his daughter, but it is not unreasonable to assume that the retail outlets will continue to drop his brands, thus hurting his bottom line.

Individuals with high visibility also can send a message to Trump, by way of his wallet. After the 2016 presidential election LeBron James and some of his team members with the Cleveland Cavaliers refused to stay at the Trump Soho hotel when they travelled to New York for a game, and the team’s management had to make other arrangements for them.

Congressman Keith Ellison of Minnesota has suggested that European nations place sanctions on the Trump brand, thereby effectively boycotting his enterprises. This idea also has been floated by news commentators abroad.

While Donald Trump is a problem for the entire globe, he is America’s responsibility because we elevated him into his position of power. And right-thinking Americans with an ounce of dignity should take him head-on by refusing to patronize any of the Trump-branded hotels, resorts or other properties and refusing to purchase any Trump-branded products, including clothing, home furnishings, wines, fragrances or any other consumable this huckster tries to foist off on the public.

Donald Trump loves being the boss, but he loves his wallet more. America must let him know that he is not “The Boss” of the United States, and we can do that by rejecting anything that bears his name.

(Oscar H. Blayton is a former Marine Corps combat pilot and human rights activist who practices law in Virginia.)

The public shaming of White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Saunders, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and other Trump minions has had an impact upon members of 45’s administration. The ironic claims by his lieutenants that they are the victims of an uncivil society ring hollow along with the tongueclucking and head-shaking of the conservative pundits who are astounded by how “rude” the public can be. Fortunately, these anguished cries of bigots, homophobes and fascists claiming to be victims have not deterred right-thinking Americans from shaming these heartless ghouls and calling them out for who they are. This is a tactic that should continue.

But shaming his subordinates has little effect on Trump himself. He is a man without loyalty, empathy or shame. Being shameless, he does not understand how his flunkies could be shamed.

Even if he did understand, he would have no empathy for them in their discomfort. And having not an ounce of loyalty, he would not be inclined to help them in any case.

So, while the tactic of shaming is working on Trump’s lackeys, it would not work on him.

The only thing that motivates him, besides his deep desire to protect his fragile ego, is money.

If we want to hit him where it hurts, we must hit him in his wallet.

Just before the 2016 election, #grabyourwallet launched a boycott against companies that carried Trump branded products. Partly because of this, two years later Ivanka Trump announced that she was shutting down her fashion brand.

Ivanka publicly blamed frustration with conflict of interest rules attached to her position in her father’s administration for her decision, but a spokesperson for #grabyourwallet told Elle.com there is a spike in the use of the hashtag encouraging people to boycott Trump-

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Omaha City Councilman Vol. 72 - No. Ben Gray will commemorative 2 Omaha, Nebraska deliver a address on the Monday, Jan. UNMC campus Thursday, January 18, to on Rev. Martin Luther honor slain civil rights leader, 7, 2010 50 cents King Jr. Gray’s speech, which is sponsored The Nebraska Medical Center, by UNMC and Truhlsen Campus will be in the Events Center Center. in the Sorrell “We are pleased The Partnership to bring a city For community volunteer leader and tireless non-profit organization Our Kids, a Schools.” to campus,” Newland, M.D., that provides disadvantaged director of UNMC’s said Myrna “The Partnership The mission of students For Our Kids Staples Foundation and coordinator of Equity Office academic enrichment with positive works to for Learning Inc. the Martin Luther provide Commemoration is to teach, train King Day received a $10,000 experiences, has mentary school disadvantaged ele- inspire.

Committee. “I and Founded in 2002, grant from Staples students with positive believe our campus Foundation for the founda- can look forward to an Learning, a private academic enrichment experiences,” tion has contributed inspiring and speech.” foundation created relevant said Briana Curran, million to national more than $17 manager, Staples The and Funding from SFFL by Staples Inc. Foundation that provide educational local charities best annual address is regularly for Learning. will support the one attended events “Staples and opportunities Winners Circle Foundation for on Martin Luther of the city’s job skills for all program, which Learning supports King Jr. Day. people, with a This year, the event starts pro- Winners vides underserved the special emphasis Circle program, at noon, elementary is free and open on disadvantaged to the public. Guests which cre- youth. students with access can park in Lot to rigorous math, ates an environment where youth Staples Foundation the visitor parking 15V, which is reading and citizenship are Learning recognized for for the area has also developed their achievements Student Life Center located on the south side increase their academic activities to teachers, peers, by relationships lasting of at the corner of parents and the achievement.

40th & Jones com- of America, with Boys & Girls Clubs Streets.

“The Winners munity.”

Circle program Earth Force, Hispanic Gray is a first-time ensures disadvantaged Winners Circle students have for the 2nd District. elected city council member and All Our Kids Heritage Foundation, and the the resources and Initiative joined forces in for a Competitive support needed 2007 to form Prior to his election, Inner City. In addiOmaha City Councilman to Partnership develop an enthusiasm The tion, Staples Gray had a 30-year For Our Kids, to Ben Gray Foundation for a television for learning,” help dis- supports said Beth Smith, career as Learning photojournalist nered with Executive Director, advantaged students. The Partnership Ashoka, an “Kaleidoscope” the emergency Winners Circle on Omaha’s ABC’s and host of Nebraska develops and supportsorganization that KETV department at Program of The creates a community of caring Medical Center affiliate station, NewsWatch social entreprePartnership For dents from pre-kindergarten for stu- neurs around to use intervention The Our Kids. “With discussions about 7. The show featured passionate gies to decrease youth the world, in nine stratesup- high school through tries: port from Staples violence, such a variety of Argentina, Belgium, coun- Gray has to help Foundation for as immediate community issues. engagement after violent won multiple Learning we can Brazil, taged youth graduate more disadvan- Canada, incidents to reduce local, regional tion attempts. continue France, Germany, awards as a reporter, and pursue highretaliaand national grades and standardized to increase er education the photojournalist In 1998, Gray to become employable Netherlands, Spain and test scores for Gray dedicates and his wife, youth throughout the United productive citizens much of his time and host.

States. For more Freddie, began ing with the African-American Omaha Public lives of severely who give back information about workto foundation their community. at-risk youth and to improving the to close the Achievement or how to apply gang members. the achievement Council for a grant, is the emergency team He Omaha gaps of children visit www. staplesfoundation.org.

Community Connection, director for Impact Public School in the (OPS) District.

Inc. — a non-profit, One A sought lence prevention vio- his Martin after motivational speaker, organization.

Its members Gray titled Luther King Jr. part- Love,” Day speech, “Strength after one of Dr. to King’s most read books.

Partnership For $10,000 grant Our Kids receives from Staples

KS Science Fair

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North Omaha Boys & Girls Club Welcomes Club Members New and Old for the New Year

On Jan. 4 the North Omaha Boys & Girls new and old Club Club opened members. The its doors to a new year with Club staff looks new Club parents forward to beginning age appropriate and members. programs for We offer a variety kids ages gram areas such of as, Sports, Fitness, 6-18. We offer five core Leadership Development, pro& Recreation, Character & Education & Career Life Skills, and Development, The Health & from certain schools Arts. We are also offering FREE transportation In order to qualify in the Omaha metro area (please a paid program for this special service all Club call for a listing). membership fee members Spring program and a valid membership must have fee is $30.00 card. Our that will be valid Club hours are from 3-8 p.m.

Jan. 4 - May For more Club 7. Our and ask for Mr. information call Dave 342-2300 Happy New Year Felici, Unit Director. and we hope to see you at the Club!

Career & Scholarshi p Fair

Congratulations to...the King Science & Technology Science Fair.

Students Magnet students school congratulated wrote detailed reports, who won awards conducted experiments the eight Award for emony. Pictured of Excellence and presented their projects in the annual are the Awards winners and 7th & 8th grade a display board Alec Williams; 25 first place Luke Armitage; of Excellence winners (l to at least two winners with to r): Emily Beck; and Katie Cramer. Nick Schultz; Ian Brummel; a Breakfast of Champions judges. The awards cerMadeleine Dangerfield; Martha Winterer;

Best of the New

York Internatio nal Children’s

The African American Career and Scholarship Achievement Council will have its 4th Fair on Saturday Annual High Magnet from 9 A.M. to School, 4410 3 P.M. at North N. 36th St. Those seeking employment should and dressed for come prepared success. Lunch with a resume will be provided. information call 557-4470.

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The country’s largest film festival for children and including traditional, teens will be making stop in Omaha CGI, collage beginning in January a tour stop-motion styles. and Live Action.

Film Streams More than when tries are In presents the Best represented, including ten coun- Recommended English. Australia; 95 min. of the New York International ages: 9 to adult. works from Australia, (NYICFF). From Children’s Film Festival Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, Jan. 9 to March Latvia, Sweden, Streams’ Ruth 18, Film U.K. Switzerland, the Feb. 6-7, 11, 13-14, 18 — Sokolof Theater, and nonprofit cinema, Omaha’s within the U.S. Tickets for all screenings Azur & Asmar Directed will screen five Best

by Michel Ocelot. best programs of the for seniors, of NYICFF are $9 general, from $7 students, teachers A dazzling animated series continues the 2009 NYICFF. The dren, and chilFilm Streams’ feature about and $4.50 Young family two Forever Members. for Film Streams boys raised as brothers, and children’s who set off on dangerous quest which is made program, Streams’ All screenings will occur a through faraway possible in part at Film find Ruth Sokolof lands to and free the port from Lincoln with Theater, located Fairy of the Financial Group. sup- the corner of 14th at Animation. and Mike Fahey Founded in 1997, In English. France; Djinns. (for- Recommended NYICFF is dedicated merly Webster) Streets, to promoting one block south ages: 6 to adult. 99 min.

Cuming Street. intelligent, of passionate, provocative cinematic More information works for audiences ages 3-18 and on all five programs Feb. 20-21, 25, 27-28, within Best helping to define March 4 — NYICFF Kids of NYICFF compelling f a more online can be found Flix ilm experience at www.f ilmstreams.org A kaleidoscopic Juried by such for kids. www.gkids.tv/tour. collection of well-known filmmakers or animated the best John Turturro, For questions, short films as contact Casey Susan Sarandon, from around Logan at 933-0259 please world, featuring Schamus, Matthew the James email traditional x11 or CGI, at casey@filmstreams collage, and stop-motion. animation, Sant, the festival Modine and Gus Van .org.

The schedule: has been described In English.

65 min. Recommended The New York by Times as being ages: 3 to 8. “devoted to the kind of fare Jan. 9-10, 14, that may be found March 6-7, 11, 16-17, 21 — Academy Awards at the Razzle 13-14, 18 — but not at the Dazzle Directed tiplex.” local mulby Darren Ashton. NYICFF Party Mix A mockumentary An all-animated skewering the Best of NYICFF program featuring absurdi- ious, features one live-action ties of competition hilarcomedy and visually between stunning, and kids on the youth dance troupe four animated thought-provoking shorts, programs, involved circuit – and the specifically intended hyper- older parents who audiences. In for live through Seniors Alexis English them. titles.

Page and Ayomide 75 min. Recommendedor English suband queen at Adekunle were Central High ages: 9 to 16. crowned king Homecoming on

North Omaha Development Project Community Meeting is scheduled for January 28th Details on page 10

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On Monday, January 11 on NET1 and NET-HD, Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye See page 2 for details

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This Saturday’s Empowerment Breakfast and networking High School - Viking Center. be held Aug. 14 at North meeting will begin at 9:30.

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Dr. Marguerita L. Washington,

Founded Omaha Star July homes as you are continue to repair and buy

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I can hardly of the people that no good money and invest it now doing, save your “Dedicated to the service believe that the bonds that you and that evil shall not go wisely. Buy more Savings cause shall lack a champion Omaha Star has if and when things may be comfortable unopposed.” been in existence for change. seventy-two years a former pastor of the newspaper, Mildred Reverend Joseph Forbes, In an introduction to and I have been the said, “Mildred was St. John A. M. E. Church Gilbert wrote: publisher for the It is with profound pleashe made her paper To the Citizens of Omaha: a friend of the pastors ... last twenty years. It a platform. She Publishing Co., and [sic] available anytime we needed sure that the Omaha Star seems like yesterday well trained journalistic ministry. She believed that organization of energetic, by saw her work as a that I started after my One entire page day a paper of the people, God had given her a calling. minds, give to you this aunt Mildred Brown We here and now wish devoted to the work of the people and for the people. its was per edition was expired. Some of the Omaha Star dedicates community, submitted by to have you know that in the churches in the you have been supserving the general public the pastors. existence to the task of porters almost from It shall be our policy the struggle for Among her concerns was every way humanly possible.

Others of the start.

Brown’s primary path of duty in the behalf racial equality. Mildred to move in an unerring became supporters it already had. She worked bringing to you the local Star was in selling Many others became supportfoothold in Omaha than early role in the Omaha Black America in Omaha, for equalas the years went by. sincere it, as well as the national an excellent salespermany organizations to work you I want to give my news of the city as we find of tirelessly with of ads. She was not only the National ers recently. To all of backing for the welfare could use the ads as a tool She was a member of son; she found that she highlights, promoting and to ity and peace.

Colored People thanks. to sell newspaper ads Black America in general. for the Advancement of is fascinating. The Omaha her activism. She refused the citizens of Omaha and the She Association Working at a newspaper Publishers Association, sea of journalistic advenemploy black workers.

Black not the did that because this is our paper.

(NAACP), As we launch out into the of companies Star is especially fascinating her readers to procan the support of the general League, the Urban League Anyone who is interested also used editorials to encourage and she challenged National Business ture, we sincerely request Plains Black museum.

This paper is about us. in when we as a group must military Nebraska, and the Great and issues. Where else test the segregation of the public. The time is at hand was submit their story, events the Martin Bomber plant During the time during which it was active, she Omaha Star a firm foundaSince the recent recession, them to apply for jobs that begin to build. Give the She De Porres Club, and also this State can this happen? and reading support and in Bellevue, Nebraska. rollerthe spokeswoman for the at Offutt Air Force Base tion by way of subscribing an emotional, financial after the paper has also been who is widely remem- allowed it to meet in the Omaha Star building in turn will build an enterhired Charles Washington, we will assure you that we are determined to persevere. and a mouthpiece and a to support their own facility. coaster at times but we civil rights, as a reporter the club ran out of funds to contact us concerning bered for his work for prise worthy of consideration, working in the commuI encourage the public who was the executive She spent countless hours or even if you want to columnist. Whitney Young, force for the people of Omaha. commucomplaints, recommendations are certainly apprecithe Star as a mouthpiece Urban League before eventu- nity, receiving over one hundred and fifty In addition to offering secretary of the Omaha the “Unsung Heroine director of the National compliment us. Your comments community in Omaha, the nity service awards, including the NAACP, one of ally becoming the executive for the African-American in behalf of the community the community to realize ated. The staff is working contributed editorials. for service awarded by League, Award” Urban Gilberts also encouraged a better and more enlighten honored be power 16,000 Africanboycotts to call attention only thirty-five people in the country to and trying to always have The paper supported the positive effect the buying was small, and is an outstanding cater often time of her death. She paper. Our staff is very she and her staff were if they would carefully with this award by the to discrimination, and Americans could have working to satisfy you.

Lyndon B. Johnson as a businesses that employed team and they are always to also appointed by President their purchases only to support base and I wish well.

East Germany to investigate treated the community We have a large religious goodwill ambassador to African-Americans and for the support of the churches following the conissue of the paper, Edward express sincere thanks, human rights violations alleged Specifically, in the second leaders. improve to clergy Omaha the She also worked members of the North in the community and our struction of the Berlin Gilbert pointed out that least, I want to thank carriers and her office an ice cream shop Last but certainly not the lives of the newspaper black community were patronizing which would be there would not be that someone did not have Ice Cream, advertisers. Without advertising, workers. If she learned of at 24th and Lake, Reed’s published. Advertisements hiring practices over she would buy them bags an Omaha Star Newspaper enough food at home, targeted for their discriminatory an the printing of the publicalarded The newspaper carriPorres Club. Gilbert spent and retail sales pay for groceries to supply their stuck with a decade later by the De have party least Easter at or advertisers counted older Christmas shop and tions. Many of our us. ers often received a special hour outside the ice cream Newer ones have joined work, when they might approving of their us throughout the years. adverin gratitude for their hard one hundred African-Americans that they don’t have to were given all year. their purchasing power.

Others have the feeling them receive the only gifts they hiring practices through Americans we will give in 1989, the Omaha Star divorced in 1943, and tise because as African At the time of her death Mildred and Edward Gilbert in Star readers look at the a circulation of 30,685 her maiden name, Brown. our business anyway. Omaha and had a staff of twenty, and Mildred resumed using for those who support us Mildred Brown wrote, Omaha Star, the longest advertising in the paper thirty-nine states. In 1969, As the publisher of the from those advertisers. persist? The answer newspaper run by a woman, we encourage them to purchase or think our readers “Why then do Negro publishers of his press, all of operating black-owned refuse deprived neighborhood news and For those advertisers, who is clear. If the Negro is Mildred Brown provided to market to, we encourage through the years since than fifty years. The paper are not important enough the tortuous gains achieved commentary for more shop to ask those merchants lost, and tomorrow’s Negro by calling attention to our readers when they his emancipation will be served an important function forces, If they continue commupowerful black don’t? the of the they in Why mercy people the that do not advertise youth will be at our the accomplishments of man the ramparts of bigthe Omaha Star, I urge values. The newspaper North and South that still to refuse to advertise in $$ nity and emphasizing positive got Mildred Brown their products. Remember who received awards, or otry, prejudice and discrimination.” to do so. From readers to stop buying recognized individuals compelled had previously been closed persisted because she felt speak. new jobs in industries that civic she had established readers, supporters, merIt announced acts of the first edition of her newspaper, Thanks again to my staff, to African-Americans. good writers and all others They highlighted one She guided the newspa- a challenge to herself and her staff, “that no chants advertisers, contributing labeled “troublemakers.” pride and community charity. not of the continued existence eras of the Civil Rights cause shall lack a champion and that evil shall week in order to continue through the tumultuous who lend support to making neighborhood family per staff were On the occasion per to the demonstrations Your help is greatly appreciMildred Brown and her in to foster a sense of community. Ms. Brown again Movement, from segregation the Omaha Star possible. for late go unopposed.” of their community, Brown to the racial unrest of the bright and continued future of the 1950s and 1960s, of the Star’s ninth anniversary, ated. I look forward to a the certainly champions outspoken voice in the wildercommunity, congratulated The Omaha Star reported She was an 1960s and early 1970s. pledged her support to the the Star in the Omaha community.. both locally particular. tortuous gains of their emancipation not occurred of its businesses and that growth the tragedies the on the ness that triumphs and North Omaha end. up this advice for her Mildred Brown was not are lost, and she worked tirelessly toward that and throughout the nation. fast development, and offered get any further a interested in letting discrimination neighbors. wishes to urge that you The Star on its anniversary

Women of Color in Leadership

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and Engage, Business Success “Power to Lead: Leverage, for the Perpetual stewardship. the theme Adopt & Deliver” was Winters advised the in Leadership steps to 3rd Annual Women of Color Awards group of eight Summit & legacy of Leadership at the Inclusion on their per25, 2010 jourLuncheon held on June Center. sonal diversity Holiday Inn Central Conventionluncheon neys; the Over 200 people attended 1. Know self first – was Marywhere the keynote speaker am I? What do I of CEO’s Who Who Quaites-Ferris, Dr. Marguerita Frances Winters, Author for? What makes (L-R) Tanya Cook, Vicki from the Heart stand Get It; Diversity Leadership Leadership Award Recipients: of the Winters me “me”?

Crowder and Soul and President Washington, Annette 2. Value self – What can become? enhance who I am and gifts?

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How are other ences Inclusion are my unique 5. Learn about others – What can learn from differences? circle to Ms Winters spoke on Women’s is my best self? your different from me? How today. She gave Who 4 . individuals/groups 7. Include others – Expand in the business world 3. Acknowledge your Tawanna Black and Dr. Winters continued on page 2 to sustained sucmy are they the same? examples of eight steps How do differ- See Leadership to change – What are prejudices – In what 6. Value differences – contribute to Open yourself be my best self? cess: Motivation, Passion/commitment, do I exclude? How do I opportunities to grow? To Magnitude of the ways What are my blind spots?

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For many people, little things can in time lead to big problems.

When personal checking accounts are involved, transactions without available funds in checking accounts can trigger a series of fees that wind up taking a big bite out of the next paycheck.

What’s more, many times consumers have no way of knowing the real cost until after a bank statement arrives weeks later.

Banks and other depository institutions market these fees as convenient “overdraft protection.”

What they do to consumers is strip billions of dollars each year from personal checking accounts, while generating a lucrative, no-lose revenue stream for these institutions.

New research by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) finds that last year among the nation’s largest banks, overdraft fees were an $11.45 billion bonanza. “Unfair Market: The State of High-Cost Overdraft Practices in 2017,” analyzes both how overdraft fee revenue is generated, as well as the practices borne on the backs of America’s working poor.

“Instead of serving families fairly, banks are driving many customers deeper in a hole and often out of the banking system altogether,” said Pete Smith, the report’s author and CRL senior researcher. “Over the last 15 to 20 years, many financial institutions have betrayed the trust of their account holders by replacing what was once an occasional accommodation with an exploitative system of routine high-cost overdraft fees that drive account holders deep into debt.”

“Banks set up systems at every turn where they can maximize the revenue they generate with these fees,” continued Smith. “They’ve found a way to turn mistakes into a revenue source.”

Among the report’s key findings: • The 2017 overdraft fees charged by the largest banks represent an increase above similar revenues recorded for both 2015 and 2016; • The 20 banks with the highest volume of fees received $9 billion or approximately 79 percent of the total reported $11.45 billion for 2017; and • Although a few banks do not charge fees for point-of-sale (POS) and/or ATM transactions, all 10 of the nation’s largest banks charge overdraft fees higher than $30 per transaction.

These fees also come with unfair or abusive bank practices designed to maximize revenues. For example, some banks allow five or more overdraft fees to be charged per day to customers. If the overdraft fee is $35, a single day’s overcharges could be $175 – that will be taken by the bank from the next deposit or payroll. Consumers who rely upon debit cards for day-to-day purchases may unknowingly incur hundreds of dollars of charges in just a few days.

Other suspect bank practices add extended or sustained fees beyond the original overdraft fee. Yet another is to manipulate postings to customer accounts to generate the largest

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“You can’t rain Stepping Saints, on our parade,” said one of lining up for the as the drill team gathered to the Salem pray before 21st Members laughed biennial Native Omahans Day parade. as they recalled soaked uniforms performing in rainthe Saints have over the years, 50 to be exact.

For 50 years thrilled crowds stepping and with their precision that stories and much always-on-beat rhythm section. high Many the parade when laughter were shared the night before close to 100 team staffers gathered for their former members and drill celebration.

50th anniversary reunion Saturday morning during the parade, wore name tags the alumni members with the

possible overdraft revenue.

Last summer, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) also released an independent report on overdraft fees. The Bureau identified the consumers most prone to incur these fees: those who have less than $350 as an average end-of-day account balance and have median credit scores of 600 or less. About 20 percent of consumers with frequent overdrafts do not have a credit score and are considered ‘credit invisible’.

Under CFPB’s first director, this research was to become the factual basis for rulemaking.

However, under Acting Director Mick Mulvaney, rulemaking plans have been shelved.

But where there’s a will, there’s also a way. Two U.S. Senators have co-sponsored legislation that if enacted, would crack down on overdraft fees.

Entitled, “The Stop Overdraft Profiteering Act of 2018,” the bill would: • Ban overdraft fees on debit card purchases and ATM withdrawals; • Cap the number of overdraft fees on checks and recurring payments, with no more than six fees in a calendar year; • Require that the amount of overdraft fees be reasonable and proportional to the institution’s cost of covering the overdraft; • Require that banks post transactions in a manner that minimizes NSF and overdraft fees; and • Improve consumer disclosures related to overdraft coverage by banks.

“Overdraft fees are a tax on paychecks already stretched thin,” said Ohio U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, a co-sponsor of the bill. “This bill keeps hardworking Americans’ money in their pockets and stops big banks from slapping big fees on customers for small overdraft amounts.”

The other bill sponsor, Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, added his comments as well.

“For millions of hard-working Americans, every day is a struggle – they find themselves one late check or unexpected expense away from financial free fall,” said Booker. “Wages aren’t going up but the cost of everything else is, from prescription drugs to housing costs to pocketbook pain points like the fees banks charge consumers for overdraft services.”

Booker continued: “Worse yet, overdraft fees fall on those least likely to be able to afford them – individuals for whom a $35 overdraft charge could push them over the brink into financial ruin.”

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On June 2 representatives of the Nebraska State Historical Society took bound copies of some of the Omaha Star’s earliest issues with them to Lincoln. The five bound books will complete issues missing from the state archives for the past sixty years, ranging from September 17, 1938 through October 26, 1951.

The Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center (MDBMSC) Board is working with the Nebraska Historical Society to create a complete Library Archive of the past and current issues of the Omaha Star. Although many years of newspapers have been microfilmed by the Omaha Public Library and the Nebraska Historical Society, many issues are missing. We are asking readers, who may have copies of the issues that are listed, to please bring them to the Omaha Star to be microfilmed. The issues will be returned to you.

The MDBMSC was formed to continue the legacy of Mildred Brown the founder and publisher of the Omaha Star. The purpose of the Study Center is to provide area students with scholarship support and opportunities to envision career possibilities in journalism and communications through educational programs, field trips, tutoring and mentoring. They are also provided access to resources and inspirational archive materials.

The Omaha Star and its affiliated foundation, the Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center, are seeking any copies of the following issues: July 8, 1939 to Mar. 15, 1940 May 3, 1940 July 4, 1952 June 29, 1962 Feb. 14, 1964 Apr. 29, 1967 Feb. 29, 1968 Mar. 21, 1968 to Mar. 28, 1968 May 2, 1968 May 23, 1968 July 18, 1968 Aug. 8, 1968 to Aug. 15, 1968 Nov. 14, 1968 May 29, 1969

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Omaha City Councilman Ben Gray will commemorative deliver a address on the Monday, Jan. UNMC campus 18, to on Rev. Martin Luther honor slain civil rights leader, King Jr. Gray’s speech, which is sponsored The Nebraska Medical Center, by UNMC and Truhlsen Campus will be in the Events Center Center. in the Sorrell “We are pleased The Partnership to bring a city For community volunteer leader and tireless non-profit organization Our Kids, a Schools.” to campus,” Newland, that provides said M.D., director disadvantaged “The Partnership The mission of students of UNMC’s Equity Myrna For Our Kids Staples Foundation and coordinator of academic enrichment with positive works to Office for Learning Inc. the Martin Luther provide Commemoration is to teach, train King Day received a $10,000 experiences, has mentary school disadvantaged ele- inspire.

Committee. “I and Founded grant from Staples students believe in 2002, the founda- can look forward with positive Foundation for to an inspiring our campus Learning, a private academic enrichment experiences,” tion has contributed speech.” and relevant foundation created said Briana Curran, million to national more than $17 manager, Staples The and Funding from SFFL by Staples Inc. Foundation that provide educational local charities best annual address is regularly for Learning. will support the one attended events “Staples and opportunities Winners Circle Foundation for on Martin Luther of the city’s job skills for all program, which Learning supports King Jr. Day. people, with a This year, the event starts pro- Winners vides underserved the special Circle program, at noon, is free which cre- youth. emphasis on disadvantaged to the public. Guests dents with access elementary stu- ates an environment and open to rigorous math, Staples Foundation the visitor parking can park in Lot 15V, which where youth are reading and citizenship recognized for is for area located on Learning has also their achievements the south side developed lasting the Student Life Center increase their academic activities to teachers, peers, by relationships of at the corner of parents and the achievement.

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and Engage, Business Success “Power to Lead: Leverage, for the Perpetual stewardship. the theme Adopt & Deliver” was Winters advised the in Leadership steps to 3rd Annual Women of Color Awards group of eight Summit & legacy of Leadership at the Inclusion on their per25, 2010 jourLuncheon held on June Center. sonal diversity Holiday Inn Central Conventionluncheon neys; the Over 200 people attended 1. Know self first – was Marywhere the keynote speaker Who am I? What do I Who CEO’s of Quaites-Ferris, Dr. Marguerita Frances Winters, Author for? What makes (L-R) Tanya Cook, Vicki from the Heart stand Get It; Diversity Leadership Leadership Award Recipients: of the Winters me “me”?

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How are other ences Inclusion are my unique 5. Learn about others – What can learn from differences? circle to Ms Winters spoke on Women’s is my best self? your different from me? How today. She gave Who 4 . individuals/groups 7. Include others – Expand in the business world 3. Acknowledge your Tawanna Black and Dr. Winters continued on page 2 to sustained sucmy are they the same? what examples of eight steps How do differ- See Leadership to change – What are , prejudices – In 6. Value differences – contribute to Open yourself be my best self? cess: Motivation, Passion/commitment do I exclude? How do I opportunities to grow? To Magnitude of the ways What are my blind spots?

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YOUTH/EDUCATION NEWS/NATIONAL THE OMAHA STAR Page Seven OPS to Community: School 15 Cities Targeted Nationwide Attendance Matters! Here’s Why to Reach Young Voters of Color

September 21, 2018

Students who attend the Omaha Public Schools have heard the message numerous times already this school year, and they will continue to hear it for the remainder of the school year as well as in years to come: “Coming to school on-time and every day is important.”

For the past several years, the district has experienced a slight decline in the number of students missing less than nine days of school within the approximately nine-month period that class is in session, according to statistics from the district’s Research Division. The district has implemented an outcome-based attendance strategy focused on promoting and increasing daily student attendance along with reducing tardiness during the school year.

Strategy and Implementation The campaign, Strive for 95, focuses on making sure every student arrives on-time and attends school regularly to meet the goal of 95 percent attendance for the full academic year (missing less than nine days throughout the school year). The strategy involves a three-year plan to include the following priorities: Making attendance a district priority • School Improvement Plan • Attendance Teams • Professional Development • Attendance Dashboard Creating a school-wide focus on attendance • Awareness • Goal Setting • Grade Levels • Classroom Teacher • Students • Parents Monitoring progress • Executive Director and Principal • Attendance Team Meetings • Classroom Teacher • Community Celebrating Success within the district and in the community, by school, by grade level, in classrooms and with individual students.

“When the school and classroom culture is positive and welcoming, students will attend.

Students need to feel a sense of purpose and belonging within the walls of the school,” said Lisa Utterback, Executive Director of Student and Community Services at OPS. “Building and maintaining positive relationships with students makes the needed difference.”

Collaborations and Partnerships Achieving such goals cannot be done alone and the Omaha Public Schools has made it a priority to partner with local programs to ensure the needle moves. OPS has partnered with the United Way of the Midlands to work in collaboration to support our Strive for 95 initiative.

“We know that attendance habits and a love for school starts early on. That said, we’ve worked closely with our district’s Early Childhood Education team and the Omaha Public Schools Foundation’s Early Childhood Pay Program to educate, motivate and empower students and

By Lauren Poteat NNPA Newswire Washington Correspondent During the contentious 2016 presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, voter turnout still proved to be at an all-time low among students who attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).

In a report released by Tufts University, 2016 voter turnout plummeted by more than 10 points at HBCUs – from 50.5 percent to 39.9 percent.

Only two-years after the election of the very controversial and confrontational President Donald Trump, Kamau Marshall, Director of African American Media and Deputy National Press Secretary, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), says that HBCU students are more active and energized to get their vote out and let their voices be heard than ever.

Energizing this voting block will make a difference to the outcome of several very important contests this November.

“With the Fall semester kicking off, there is a lot of momentum surrounding this very political climate,” Marshall said. “With November elections right around the corner, HBCU students are playing an active and important role when it comes to voting and voter

families to attend school on time and every day.”

Nonprofit partner, Partnership 4 Kids, a mentorship-based organization, created an attendance goal for all of their goal buddies and mentors to review with students this school year.

The Urban League of Nebraska is also supporting the effort. OPS is training and working closely with the Youth Attendance Navigators to ensure efforts are aligned to improve student attendance.

“There is a direct correlation between school attendance and academic achievement,” said Thomas Warren, Chief Executive Officer for the Urban League of Nebraska. “A focus on improving school attendance leads to better educational outcomes for our students and increases our graduation rates.”

The Urban League of Nebraska administers its Youth Attendance Navigator program at Benson and Northwest High Schools and Monroe, McMillan and Nathan Hale Middle Schools to address issues related to truancy and chronic absenteeism. For more information on the program, visit: www.urbanleageneb.org.

Today (Friday) Utterback will host training with Collective for Youth and Omaha Public Schools Foundation’s before and after school providers to further implement the initiative.

Improving the Impact of Attendance The district has identified four domains to focus on through an attendance dashboard to track student attendance trends around OPS. • Not chronic • Moderate • Severe • Chronic – anything above nine days puts a student on the borderline of losing vital instructional minutes.

The dashboard is designed based on national chronic absenteeism research. The research indicates that missing less than five percent of the academic year (one day a month) will help keep students connected to school, engaged in learning and on track to graduation.

“Based on the areas we are monitoring in the dashboard, every school can review progress during weekly Attendance Team Meetings,” said Utterback. During the meetings, schools are able to study school-wide and individual student attendance. The teams can then determine next steps to make certain plans are put in place to assist students and families with removing barriers and aligning needed supports.

The district’s aim is to make the focus a community priority through every student and family, Utterback said. “We are partners with our parents and families and need their collaboration.”

“What we know is attendance is one of the main predictors of a student’s academic performance and helps students remain on-track to graduation,” Utterback said. “Regardless of the absence, a loss of instruction minutes is a loss of instruction learning. This focus is about making certain our students receive all of their valuable instructional time, and helping our community understand that this has to be a concerted effort – parents, students, teachers, support staff at the schools and our community partners. This is one of the most important areas we can focus on to help our students succeed in school.”

Washington, DC – At a time when all Americans continue to grapple with deep social, racial and economic injustices, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) is activating the next phase of “I AM 2018,” a major nonpartisan campaign to engage disenfranchised communities of color in a number of cities across the nation in the upcoming 2018 midterm elections. The campaign is designed specifically to reach 18-to-34-year-old African American and Hispanic voters through Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and motivate them to go to the polls in November.

“The midterm elections this fall could well be a defining moment for the future of our nation,” said AFSCME President Lee Saunders. “The economy is not working for everyone. Many younger voters in communities of color are either unemployed or underemployed. With flat wages and the high cost of basic living expenses, so many people can’t even consider pursuing the American dream of homeownership. We need to turn this around.”

AFSCME will use social media to disseminate information about key issues, encouraging voters to connect to friends, family members, associates, and others through their personal networks. In addition, the “I AM 2018” voter campaign will form partnerships with other labor unions, the faith community, civic organizations, and other groups to get more people out to vote in 15 targeted cities through select virtual and on-the-ground events. Some of the partners include the AFLCIO, NAACP, NFL Players Association, NextGen America and the National Association for Equal

Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO).

The targeted “I AM 2018” campaign cities are Atlanta; Atlantic City; Charlotte; Cleveland; Detroit; Hartford; Houston; Las Vegas; Memphis; Miami; Milwaukee; Phoenix; St. Paul; San Antonio; and San Diego.

The “I AM 2018” campaign was launched a year ago as a national effort to ensure that the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the 1968 Memphis sanitation strikers for whom he gave his life, endured with a new generation of activists. Thousands of these activists gathered in Memphis, Tennessee April 2-4 to mark the 50th anniversary of the sanitation workers strike and Dr. King’s death. The commemorative activities included rallies and marches, as well as aggressive voter education and civic engagement trainings to mobilize turnout for the 2018 elections and beyond.

“The I AM 2018 isn’t just a reflection on the past; it is a call to action for today and tomorrow. Dr. King and the Memphis strikers knew that you can’t achieve economic justice without racial justice,” said AFSCME President Saunders. “Half a century after Dr. King’s famous ‘Mountaintop’ speech, working people are still struggling for dignity and respect. We need to continue connecting today’s struggles with the sacrifices made by the heroes of Memphis: Dr. King, the Memphis strikers and the faith leaders who stepped up together to bend the moral arc of the universe towards justice.”

Follow AFSCME on Instagram @iam2018.

Poll: #1 Issue for Black Women is Rise in Hate Crimes & Racism (Washington, DC) – On Sept. 12, the Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR) held its 10th Annual Policy “Power of Black Women” Forum Series, in partnership with ESSENCE and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), during the opening day of the 2018 CBCF’s Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. The BWR Forum was titled Time for a Power Shift: Follow Black Women If You Want to Win. According to Melanie L. Campbell, President of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable, “The 2018 BWR/ESSENCE Poll and the Policy Forum discussions reflected what we are experiencing on the ground all over the nation – and that is Black women want a power shift to take place at the ballot box to the judicial system by increasing their activism and willingness to run for office. We are not waiting on anyone to invite us to their power table, we are leading and setting up our own power tables all over this country. We are leveraging our power to bring about the economic, political and social change we seek.”

One of the items of particular interest during the packed Public Policy Forum was the release and discussion of the results from the 4th annual “Power of the Sister Vote” (POSV) Poll conducted by the BWR and ESSENCE, the number one media company dedicated to Black women. The goal of the annual POSV Poll is to “Collect feedback from Black women on their political outlook and the issues they consider important to their community, and to voice their opinion on the Trump presidency and share what they want the 45th president and the 115th Congress to address.” Last year, the survey generated political shock waves when it revealed a significant drop in percentage of Black women who said that “the Democratic Party best represented their interests.”

This year’s survey results indicated that political activism among African American women continues to rise and affordable healthcare is still an important issue. However, the 2018 poll revealed that the #1 issue for Black women is a rise in hate crimes & racism, up to 55% in 2018 from 33% in 2017. The #2 issue is criminal justice and policing reform. Gun violence & gun safety is the third most important issue for Black women. The lively and informative roundtable discussion on the survey was moderated by MSNBC’s Joy-Ann Reid.

In addition to the discussion about the BWR/ESSENCE survey, the Policy Forum featured three intergenerational roundtable discussions highlighting Black women who are leading the way to shift and expand their political, economic, philanthropic and social justice power for themselves, families and communities.

The 2018 BWR Policy Forum was streamed “Live” on #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s Facebook platform: https://www.facebook.com/ rolandsmartinfanpage/videos/270706460233944/ In addition, below is a link to the post-forum interview of NCBCP President and BWR Convener Melanie Campbell by #RolandMartinUnfiltered host Roland Martin: https://www.facebook.com/rolandsmartinfanpage/videos/394872571049588/

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HBCU Millennials Energized to Vote registration.” and voter choices. Howard students Mayor Andrew Gillum, a Democratic, Believing in hope and the possibility are also encouraged to sign up for a hopes to become the state’s first Black of change, many historically Black service known as “TurboVote,” an app governor in his campaign against institutions across the nation are taking that sends notifications about upcoming Republican Rep. Rob DeSantis.

The race will be one of the most the reins when it comes to increasing elections, an initiative whose success voter awareness and closely watched contests this November, since registration among their DeSantis has tied himself student body. For example, to President Donald Trump Howard University, located and defeated other more in the heart of the nation’s establishment Republicans. capital, registered over However, Gillum, a 1,200 new voters during the month of August. firm believer in Medicare “The more you get for all, has the backing of involved, the more your progressives like Bernie voice matters,” Amos Sanders and the Black Jackson III, president community, who were largely responsible for his of the Howard Student upset win during the state’s Government Association Democratic primary.

(SGA) said. “That’s why Photo Credit: ©Jenny Wallace / The American Prospect In the state of Georgia, it’s was so important for us an Atlanta Journal-Constitution/ to heavily promote voter registration. comes as no surprise to Marshall.

During our August freshmen move-in “HBCU students are ready to support Channel 2 Action News poll showed day, we were able to register hundreds whoever has their best interest at heart,” that Democrat Stacey Abrams, who of new voters.”

Marshall said. “As an HBCU alum – is African American, and Republican “There are a lot of issues up for debate, history shows that HBCU students have Brian Kemp are deadlocked in their race including higher education costs, gun always been engaged when it comes to at 45 percent each. Contests like those in reform and scholarship budgets, that the political process. The difference is Florida and Georgia are ammunition to Michelle Obama’s “When We All Vote,” directly affect millennials,” Jackson always with likable candidates.” continued. “So, when people say that In states like Florida and Georgia, campaign, which recently announced their vote doesn’t count, that’s definitely HBCU participation is at an all-time a series of upcoming “When We All not true. Your vote matters.” high, as students and other citizens Vote” rallies, targeting students at three Howard provides both new and eagerly await the hopeful election of HBCUs: Clark Atlanta, Morehouse and Spelman. returning students valuable information, productive new governors. including handouts on absentee ballots “There is no time more important In the state of Florida, Tallahassee

than now to be civically engaged and to exercise our right to vote,” Mary Schmidt Campbell, president of Spelman said in a statement.

“Spelman students have been registering their classmates to vote since August – signing up more than one third of our first-year class as soon as they stepped on campus. We are excited about the energy and advocacy ‘When We All Vote’ will bring to the Atlanta University Center.”

Though off-year elections are often seen as less important than those held during Presidential election cycles, Marshall insists that voting during this time in November is just as important, particularly for Black millennials.

“Voting impacts people’s everyday lives, including the cost of healthcare, investments in job-creation and community issues like gun violence prevention,” Marshall said. “It’s critical to vote now – in particular – because it’s clear that Republican-controlled Washington is not on the side of regular people, and we need a check and balance.”

“It’s not just the president [who] can impact issues you care about, it’s also Congress,” Marshall continued.

“No one can take anything for granted and we need everyone to turn out on November 6.”

LIFE & STYLE/HEALTH & WELLNESS September 21, 2018 ‘Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill’ ‘Black Music Honors’ Pays Album Cover Experience Launches

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Sony Music’s Certified Classics, Legacy Recording’s division for the celebration of Sony Music’s Hip Hop and R&B catalogue, announces the launch of “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” Album Cover Experience in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of the iconic album.

“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” Album Cover Experience allows fans to personalize and recreate the iconic Miseducation album cover with their own face and name which can then be shared on socials.

Stream/purchase “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”: https://certified.lnk.to/ Miseducation20 Multi-platinum artist Lauryn Hill rose to prominence with The Fugees and took the world by storm two decades ago as a solo artist with her Certified 8x platinum “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and spent 81 weeks total on the chart and has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Singles including Doo Wop (That Thing) and Everything Is Everything catapulted her to superstardom, ultimately lauding her with ten Grammy nominations and five wins. This included Album of the Year, which she was the first female Hip-Hop artist to win as well as Best New Artist and more.

Upon the release of “The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill,” the media said: “…a miraculous album…” – The New York Times “Lauryn Hill: The Album of the year” – Rolling Stone “Hill has made an album of often-astonishing power, strength, and feeling” – Entertainment Weekly

About Certified Classics Certified Classics is Legacy Recordings’ division for the celebration of Sony Music’s HipHop and R&B catalog. With artists like The Fugees, Maxwell, Nas, A Tribe Quest, Xscape, Aaliyah and many more, Certified pays homage to the legendary innovators of Hip-Hop and R&B by preserving, curating and reissuing repertoire from the 1980s through the early 2000s.

Launched in 2016, Certified creates opportunities to discuss, revisit, and renew interest in a genre that shaped an entire culture, making the leap from a grassroots form of expression to a mainstream juggernaut with staying power. Certified provides contemporary music fans access to rare and unreleased albums, singles, remixes, photos and video footage from iconic labels that have come through the Sony label system such as Jive, Loud, Ruffhouse, J Records, Arista, LaFace, So So Def, Profile, RCA Records, Epic, and Columbia – all in an effort to tell stories that help illustrate the impact R&B and Hip-Hop have made on music and the world.

Tribute to Music Icons NASHVILLE, Tenn. /PRNewswire/ – The 3rd Annual 2018 Black Music Honors hosted by television and radio personality Rickey Smiley and Grammy Award-winner and actress LeToya Luckett is currently airing in national broadcast syndication. The star-studded show was taped live at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, Tenn. Viewers can click blackmusichonors.com/ Airtime.html to check local airdates and broadcast times.

The show celebrated the legacies of several esteemed music icons including Grammy Awardwinning singer, songwriter and actress Stephanie Mills (Legends Award); celebrated singer/actor Bobby Brown (R&B Soul Music Icon Award); acclaimed gospel artists BeBe and CeCe Winans (Gospel Music Icon Award); multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning recording artist Faith Evans (Urban Music Icon Award); renowned rap duo Whodini (Hip Hop Icon Award); and charttopping music producer and label executive Dallas Austin (Music Innovator Icon Award).

Black Music Honors celebrates artists who have helped shape black music and culture by inspiring new and emerging entertainers. A show-stopping medley by Bell Biv DeVoe honored R&B icon, Bobby Brown. The electrifying performance visibly moved Brown to tears. Brown recalled his childhood, “I remember when I was nine, I thought about what I wanted to be in life. I knew I didn’t want to end up dead in the streets of Boston. He’s [God] still working and there’s so much more I’m going to do to see joy on your faces.”

Performances by Donnie McClurkin, Kierra Sheard, Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha PageLockhart honored gospel heavyweight duo BeBe and CeCe Winans, receiving a standing ovation.

Rappers Doug E. Fresh, YoYo, Monie Love and DJ

Something to Talk About - Believe Again

By Ashley Marie Dantzler If there is anything that I have learned from society, it is that we trust little and give all the credit to ourselves. But when things go awry, our fingers point at everyone, but ourselves. I understand the struggle is real, but what about the victory.

In the media, on the internet, and at our dinner tables, we are constantly being fed images of the struggle. How people, all people, are fighting for equality and acceptance and no one seems to believe that this can get better.

Morning news gives us bad news, before the weather prediction. Nightly news waits for the last five minutes of the segment to give us fluffy pieces to ease our minds after we learn that the world is still suffering.

What I have learned is that all people, regardless of nationality, creed, or sex, are experiencing the harsh reality that this world is struggling. But I write today to

give you a bit of hope. Hearts are heavy in this country and in this world. Not because of racial tension, but because of ignorance, and that has led to the tension among all of us. The news makes our hearts ache, but there is a simpler way of dealing with this problem. Because the remote control can turn off the news, but when you step out of your house or apartment, you are still met with the struggle.

We have lost who we are. Our very existence relies on bad news. But I have good news. You can overcome your struggle, you can see victory in the land of the living. Because God has given you the tools that you need to get through anything. He will never put more on any of us than we can bear. That is scripture and it is the truth.

Mental illness is a struggle, physical illness is a struggle, and we all have encountered one or the other. But what are you going to do about it. I suggest, you start believing again. Believing that you can’t do this alone. That we need each other to get through the struggle.

Some of the greatest leaders that the world has ever seen, have gone on and we are left here waiting for another leader to emerge. But what if that leader is reading this article right now. You can be a leader in your home, at your job, and even on social media. You can help others understand that the struggle may be real, but so is victory. Let us all take time every day, to be grateful for what we have been given, life, a reasonable portion of health, and the strength to make a difference. If you only change one person in your life, make sure that that person is you. Because that is your ticket to victory. Others will see your progress and hopefully follow in your footsteps. It’s time out for bad news that sends us into misery. Be happy, be humble, and believe again.

If you are wondering how you can start saying no to negativity, check out The Omaha Star Newspaper and www. theomahastar.com, where events that are happening in our community are being posted to make a wave of change to help all believe again.

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VNA offers flu immunizations at workplace and public clinics throughout the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area, including at VNA Headquarters at 12565 West Center Road. The clinics at VNA Headquarters are held from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. every Monday-Thursday.

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Immunizations are given by a trained VNA registered nurse. This year, VNA is offering the quadrivalent or four strain vaccine flu shot. VNA accepts cash, check, credit card, BCBS of Nebraska, Aetna/Coventry, Traditional and Railroad Medicare Part B. It takes about two weeks after the vaccination for the antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against the flu. At this time, the CDC recommends everyone six months and older in the United States get a flu vaccination, but it is particularly important for people at high risk of complications from influenza.

Getting the flu vaccine is the first step you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones against this serious disease.

Additionally, there are many preventative steps you can take to stay well, such as: • avoiding contact with others who are sick; • staying home when you are ill; • covering your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing; • washing your hands often; • avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth; and • cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.

Practice other healthy habits to help prevent the flu: get plenty of sleep, be active, manage your stress, drink fluids and eat nutritious foods.

Health and Spirituality Sabbath for a Modern America

By Mark Darby, RN APRN, FNP-C Director of North Omaha Academy of Healthy Living Sabbath. The 7th Day, Sunday or Saturday, No Work, Rest, Go to Church, Play Sports, Watch TV, Take a Nap. “Everybody else gets to rest but not me because someone has to cook.” Sabbath.

The word Sabbath means all these things.

It means so many things it has become meaningless. I am not a theologian or a pastor. Just a guy writing a column. So take this not as doctrine but a question: Is not Sabbath an absence of want? The famous theologian Duke Ellington sang “In the Beginning God. No applause. No critique.

In the Beginning God.” Only God. Sabbath is the time when God let go of things like: • Social Media • Worries that aren’t real and worries that are real

• Status and the pursuit there of • Anything else you can think of Sabbath is the recognition that we want things and the more we want things the more we must let go. Sabbath is the recognition that want always grows. It is an animal that can never be satisfied. When faced with want people work harder. When that does not work we take short cuts. When that does not work we look to ease the pain from suffering from lack of what we want.

Strangely, the pursuit of Sabbath has become a cottage industry. People confuse Sabbath with relaxation. Relaxation must be achieved through yoga, hobbies, the right food or the right colonic cleanse. If you do all these things and are still not relaxed, then try harder. Relaxation becomes a want.

Even stranger are people in the church who pray during Sabbath and then get miffed at God when nothing changes. They pray to God to shut up that old lady Mrs. Jones who sings off key in the third row or

for the preacher to get done already. Even if they get what they pray for, there is always [something] else. Something God needs to change. We end up praying for wants.

The only being who can Sabbath alone is God. Everyone else needs a connection to God. Sabbath is not something we do. It is something we receive.

Our job is not to pursue but to let it happen. We must let go what bothers us as best we can. It is a life long journey which starts with knowing that all we need is food, water, air and a way to get rid of these things. Everything else is a want. Then we pay attention, pray for, meditate on and ask to be rid of any wants unless they are grounded in Sabbath.

A few notes – Jack Formanek told me the stuff about food water and air ala Albert Ellis. The Malcom X Foundation at their latest food and music festival introduced me to some great Christian Rap, GTdyne Musiq. Thanks to all.

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Mell Star sparked hip hop nostalgia with renditions of classic songs to honor Brooklyn-based duo Whodini.

Vocalists Demetria McKinney, V. Bozeman and Syleena Johnson paid homage to Faith Evans. The singer stated “I’m not used to being honored. I give thanks to God, who’s the only reason that I’m still standing.” Other performers included Next, Jade Novah, Rhyon Brown, Sammie, Ruben Studdard, Regina Bell, Angela Winbush and Paris Bennett. Temptations front man Dennis Edwards was honored with a set by Raheem DeVaughn and Koryn Hawthorne.

The 3rd Annual Black Music Honors show is Executive Produced by Central City Productions Founder, Chairman and CEO, Don Jackson, with Jennifer J. Jackson serving as Producer and Michael A. Johnson as Producer and Director. For more information on CCP, check out www.ccptv. com.

Ticket proceeds benefitted the National Museum of African American Music.

Women’s Health & Wellness Conference Set For Oct. 12

The 21st annual Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference will be held Oct. 12 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the La Vista Conference Center, 12520 Westport Parkway.

The theme of the conference is “All About You – Shaping Your Wellness Perspective” and will feature three main sessions and six health education sessions. The conference offers new health insights, encouraging and empowering messages, health screenings, exhibits and fellowship.

The conference, which is hosted by the Olson Center for Women’s Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Medicine, University of Nebraska at Omaha and WELLCOM, will kick off with a continental breakfast and morning health fair with more than 40 vendors offering health screenings, education, demonstrations, massage, consultation, and products available for purchase.

Registration deadline is Oct. 5. The cost includes lectures, exhibits, breakfast, lunch and afternoon refreshments and door prizes. Continuing nursing education credit is available at an additional cost.

Low-cost screenings including lipid and glucose profile and complete blood count, will be available and a thyroid-stimulating hormone test will be available for a minimal cost. Flu shots will be offered at a low cost as well.

Breakfast keynote speaker will be Marcia Adler, Ph.D., R.N., instructor at the UNO School of Health and Kinesiology. Her talk titled, “How to Design a Peak Performance Body Using the Eight Dimensions of Wellness,” will provide insight and strategies for dealing with life’s challenges and achieving personal goals, using a life balance approach.

General session speaker will be Sheila Ryan, Ph.D., R.N., professor and director of international programs at the UNMC College of Nursing. In her talk, “Cultural Humility … What It Is and Isn’t,” she will share insight into her world travels and how to make the most of humility and curiosity.

The closing session speaker, Angie Jorgensen, will share her story of hope following experiences as a heart attack, stroke and tumor survivor in a talk titled, “From Flatlining to Silver Lining.”

Attendees will have three morning breakout sessions and three afternoon breakout sessions to choose from.

Morning sessions and topics will feature: • Allison Dering-Anderson, Pharm.D., clinical associate professor, UNMC College of Pharmacy, medical cannabinoids (marijuana) – the claims and verified medical uses for the various components of marijuana, including a newly approved drug from the FDA; • Julie Kalkowski, social worker, Financial Hope Collaborative, how being educated on financial issues can reduce financial stress and improve health outcomes; and • Megan Arthur, M.D., assistant professor, UNMC Department of Dermatology, the increasing prevalence of skin cancer and how to prevent and detect skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States.

Afternoon sessions and topics include: • Jonathon Sikorski, Ph.D., assistant professor, UNMC Department of Psychiatry, how to be resilient in the digital age with information overload, anxiety and self-doubt, and how to identify disruptive thoughts and behaviors and overcome them; • Melanie Stewart, of the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Facilities Management and Planning, how sustainability is important to health; and • Bunny Pozehl, Ph.D., A.P.R.N., professor of nursing, UNMC College of Nursing, how to understand cardiovascular risk, keep the heart healthy and recognize and evaluate symptoms related to cardiovascular problems.

Platinum financial sponsors of the conference are Essentials Natural Family Health and Heartland Center for Reproductive Health.

Register for the conference online at OmahaWomensHealthandWellness.com. For more information, contact the Olson Center for Women’s Health at 402-559-6345.

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Things to do, people to see, places to go.

Sept. 22 – Pastor Leroy E. Adams Jr. will be signing his new book, The Black Church, from 1-3 p.m. at Divine Nspirations, 2118 N. 24th St. Sept. 25 – Attend the Greater Omaha Chamber’s Young Professionals Exchange featuring 2017 Young Black and Influential Award Recipient, Dominique Morgan, National Director of Black and Pink, Inc. Join the conversation at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium at 5:00 p.m.

Get updates on Omaha’s recent developments and initiatives and attend facilitated workshops.

Ticket includes snacks all evening plus a drink at the after-party. Register at www.omahachamber. org.

Sept. 27-28 – Catholic Charities of Omaha will host a “garage� sale from 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. both days at the Saint Martin de Porres Center, 2111 Emmet Street. Items for sell include quality, gently used furniture, household goods, and appliances.

Sept. 28 – 9th Annual Steve Hogan Golf Outing at Shoreline, 210 Locust St., Carter Lake, IA. Noon shotgun followed by Hors D’oeuvres, cocktails, recognitions and awards.

For more info, phone 402-679-3433.

Oct. 1 – Deadline for UNO’s Department of Black Studies 3rd annual UNO Table Talk to be held on Oct. 11 from 6-8:30 p.m. in Milo Bail Student Center, room 302. Enjoy dinner and conversation and “Let’s talk about race.�

RSVP at unoblackstudies@unomaha.edu or phone 402-554-2412.

Oct. 2 – Facebook will host Community Boost, a program designed to help small businesses grow. Learn digital skills. Get more creative with your marketing. Discover new ways to grow your business. The free Community Boost workshops, training, and networking designed to boost your career and community will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at UNO’s Thompson

Center, 6705 Dodge St., Omaha, NE 68182.

Register at https://fcbomaha.splashthat.com Oct. 5 – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Nebraska Medicine is helping spread the word with the annual Big Breakfast from 6:30-9:00 a.m. Volunteers will serve breakfast to “women on the go,� encouraging them to schedule their annual mammogram. The Big Breakfast is held at Shadow Lake Towne Center (72nd St. and Hwy 370) and Nebraska Medicine – Village Pointe (111 N. 175th St.).

Croissantwiches, fresh fruit and orange juice will be served, along with free swag bags and breast health info. To schedule a 3D mammogram at one of three convenient Nebraska Medicine locations, phone 800.922.0000.

Oct. 5 – Registration deadline for the 21st annual Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference to be held Oct. 12 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the La Vista Conference Center, 12520 Westport Parkway. Register for the conference online at OmahaWomensHealthandWellness. com. For more information, contact the Olson Center for Women’s Health at 402-559-6345.

The cost includes lectures, exhibits, breakfast, lunch and afternoon refreshments and door prizes. Continuing nursing education credit is available at an additional cost. For complete details, see the article in this issue.

Oct. 13 – David Phelps will partner with popular musical trio Cana’s Voice to present The Big Voice Tour at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4200 N 204th Street in Elkhorn, NE at 7 p.m. In addition, this special musical evening will feature renowned singer/songwriter Geron Davis, as well as talented female vocalist Charlotte Ritchie. More info is available at www.imcconcerts.com or 800-965-9324. Group ticket information is available by calling 423218-1926.

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Catholic Charities of Omaha will host a “garage� sale Sept. 27-28 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. both days at the Saint Martin de Porres Center, 2111 Emmet St. Catholic Charities will be selling quality, gently used furniture, household goods and appliances.

Help provide help and hope to more than 75,000 of the most vulnerable in our community. All proceeds benefit life-saving and life-changing programs.

Catholic Charities builds strong communities through programs and services, advocacy, outreach, and education. Some of these programs include: • Behavioral Health Program – The newest Behavioral Health Program helps individuals with mental health and substance use issues. * The School-based Mental Health Program was piloted in seven elementary and high schools last year with great success. This program is expanding this year to additional schools. • Basic Needs – Through 2 food pantries, over 200,000 pounds of food is distributed per year. • Immigration Legal Services – Catholic Charities has helped guide people from more than 40 countries through the legalization and

naturalization process. • Microbusiness Training Program – The successful Microbusiness Training Program has created over 300 new businesses and hundreds of new jobs right here in our community. • Domestic Violence Shelter – Catholic Charities provides the only Domestic Violence Shelter in Douglas County. • Adoption & Family Services – Catholic Charities have brought many children and families together through the adoption process.

About Catholic Charities Catholic Charities ministers to the greatest and most fundamental needs of our community.

People affected by domestic violence, mental illness, substance abuse, unplanned pregnancy and other emergency situations can find sanctuary in times of overwhelming hardship, while opening doors for promising futures. Catholic Charities has a rich tradition of serving and advocating for the voiceless, hungry, addicted, abused and forgotten individuals and families annually throughout the Archdiocese of Omaha. For more information on Catholic Charities, visit www.ccomaha.org.

HUD Awards Grants To Provide Affordable Housing For People With Disabilities

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded grants totaling $279,201 to two Public Housing Authorities in Nebraska to provide permanent affordable housing to over 50 additional non-elderly persons with disabilities.

The housing assistance announced is provided through the HUD’s Section 811 Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher Program which provides funding to housing agencies to assist non-elderly persons with disabilities who are transitioning out of institutional or other separated settings; at serious risk of institutionalization; homeless; or at risk of becoming homeless. “HUD is committed to making sure people with disabilities have a decent, safe and affordable place to call home,� said HUD Secretary Ben Carson. “Working closely with our local partners, we help residents with disabilities live independently and fully enjoy the use of their homes.�

This program helps to further the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act by helping persons with disabilities live in the most integrated setting. The program also encourages partnerships with health and human service agencies with a demonstrated capacity to coordinate voluntary services and supports to enable individuals to live independently in the community.

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Metropolitan Community College, One World Health Centers and the Mexican Consulate will co-host the Binational Health Fair on Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Mahoney Building at the college’s South Omaha Campus, 27th and Q streets.

The event will offer free services to all those who attend.

The health fair will include services such as vision and hearing screens, head and neck screens, dental screens, health and safety information, flu shots and glucose and blood pressure screens.

EPA has assessed the ability of the public to access the Five-Year Review through an internet based repository and has determined that the local community has this ability. As a result, previous Five-Year Reviews and Administra ve Records are available through this website: www.epa.gov/superfund/omahalead.

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MCC Offering Free Production and Manufacturing Training Program Metropolitan Community College is offering a free two-week production and manufacturing training program to those who qualify through GAP assistance funding. Participants can earn seven nationally recognized certifications such as Forklift, OSHA Safety and Precision Measurement. Classes begin Monday and will be offered at the college’s Fort Omaha Campus, 30th and Fort streets.

Upon completion, participants will be matched with hiring employers with wages starting at $13-$19 depending on company and qualifications.

The Community College GAP Assistance program provides need-based tuition assistance for approved short-term noncredit training programs that are in high-demand fields.

Eligible students will need a family income at or below 250 percent of federal poverty income guidelines, be a Nebraska resident and a U.S. citizen or qualifying legal resident. To prequalify and register, visit mccneb.edu/gap.

YOUTH/EDUCATION NEWS September 21, 2018 Omaha Area College Omaha, CB Ranked No. 3 Best Place Fair is Sunday in Nation for Teachers to Work, Live SmartAsset has announced new data ranking Omaha/Council Bluffs the No. 3 best place in America for teachers to work and live. Last year, the region ranked No. 4. “We are an education destination, and our educators are preparing students well to continue their learning right here in the region,� said Dee Baird, senior vice president, economic development, Greater Omaha Chamber.

According to SmartAsset, the average income for teachers in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area increased by 15 percent over the past three years.

At the same time, the number of jobs also increased by 10 percent. Teaching here means access to high-quality schools with hardworking students. According to the study, the area ranked eighth highest for average test scores in math and English.

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About Greater Omaha Greater Omaha is a No. 1 ranked up-andcoming-tech hotspot, the No. 1 Best City for College Grads to Start their Careers in 2018 and Time magazine’s 2017 No. 3 Most Up-andComing City in America. Recognized for its “We Don’t Coast� attitude, and named America’s No. 2 Best Small City, Greater Omaha is home to more than 30 communities and nearly 1 million people, with a youthful population (more than 40 percent are age 24 or younger), low cost of living and steady economic growth that outpaces the nation. Berkshire Hathaway, Mutual of Omaha, Peter Kiewit Sons’ Inc. and Union Pacific – all Fortune 500 companies – call Greater Omaha “home.�

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College-bound students can visit with representatives from nearly 120 colleges during the Omaha Area College Fair, Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Sapp Fieldhouse, 60th & Dodge Streets. Admission is free.

The College Fair, sponsored by EducationQuest Foundation and the Nebraska Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers, will also feature financial aid presentations.

Follow these tips to help you make the most of your College Fair visit: Before you attend, visit NebraskaCollegeFairs.org to register for a barcode. Print the barcode, or save to your smartphone, and take it to the College Fair so college reps can scan your demographic information.

Determine which colleges you want to visit (a list is available in the College Fair article at EducationQuest.org). Arrive early so you have time to visit your top colleges.

Prepare a list of questions to ask college representatives. Ask about deadlines for admission, scholarship and financial aid applications.

Attend a financial aid program at the College Fair to learn about types of aid and how to apply.

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