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The Urban League of Nebraska Young Professionals (ULNYP) are a volunteer auxiliary group of the Urban Leage of Nebraska. ULNYP supports the overall mission of the Urban League of Nebraska of equality and provide member opportunities for advocacy, personal and professional development, engagement in the community and networking. The membership is for young people ages 21-40 with a focus on Leadership Development, Philanthropy, and Volunteerism and is committed to empowering the community through community service and leadership. The Executive Board of the organization: Johnny Nesbit, President; Davielle Phillips, Vice President; Sultran Jennings, Treasurer; Nicka Johnson, Secretary; Tierra Nesbit, Parliamentarian. Contact information for ULNYP: urbanleaguenebyp@gmail.com or @Urban League of Nebraska Young Professionals on Facebook.
Omahan Graduates from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program By Brandi Long-Frank
Monique Farmer, Owner and Operator of Avant Solutions, a minorityowned Public Relations and Communications consulting firm, graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program in New York City. Farmer completed the program alongside 170 small Monique Farmer business owners representing 37 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. “The education, networking and peer support throughout the program was invaluable,” Farmer said. “I’m looking forward to taking advantage of the ongoing resources the program offers alumni post-graduation and I’d highly recommend the program to other small business owners looking to identify and seize their own business growth opportunities.” Goldman Sachs’ program provides select business owners with business education, support services and
capital for growth-oriented entrepreneurs. The education received through the program is designed by Babson College, an entrepreneurship college with national, top-ranking entrepreneurship curriculum. Through the program, graduates gain practical skills across topics such as financial statements, negotiation, marketing, and employee management as well as gain the tools to develop a customized business plan for growth. Farmer is the creator of Anvil Ready (anvilready. com), an online communication strategy builder that aids communication professionals in creating communication plans. She is also a Professor of Practice at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Her work has garnered invitations to speak at Ragan Communications Crisis Conference and PRSA’s International Conference. She previously served as the director of communications for Nebraska’s largest school district and in corporate communications for ConAgra Foods (now ConAgra Brands), leading Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Communication, including global food recall notifications. Prior to that, she spent 12 years in public affairs with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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By Terri D. Sanders
COVID continues to rage. Everyone seems to have it, young and old. I am told that your vaccination and or booster status lessens the severity of your symptoms. So the question is…have you had the recommended vaccinations and booster? I am just sayin’ Dotcom Studios Our country is at a pivotal crossroads for many issues. What stands out most is voting rights. At the time of this writing, this issue has not been decided by those we have elected to look out for us in Washington D.C. I feel like the henhouse is unprotected and the foxes are circling for lunch. “The time is always right to do right” a quote of Dr. King. What does this mean? I am taking it upon myself to explain here…You do not have to agree with me, cause it is MY interpretation… The word right is defined as: Adjective: Morally good, justified, or acceptable. True or correct as a fact.
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Adverb: To the furthest or most complete extent or degree. Correctly. Noun: A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way. Verb: Restore to a normal or upright position. Take any of these definitions and plug it in to whatever you are contemplating doing and make sure that it is RIGHT! Let that marinade and do right… Our focus in the paper is economics in our community. The responsibility is not only on the buyer (you) it is also on the supplier. How can you support a business that does not exist in the community, you cannot. You also cannot support a business that does not have consistent business hours. You cannot support a business that does not share their location or how to contact them. These are just a few reasons businesses cannot rport sales. These are also reasons customers use to not support a business. WELL… As a business community let’s get together and do business. Businesses are not hobbies, nor are they one and done. Business is a consistent presence. Check out our business connection advertisers. Consider frequenting these businesses when you have needs that their services match. Refer to the message in the upper right corner of the paper…
Symone Sanders, Former Spokeswoman for Vice President Harris, Takes Job at MSNBC Native Omahan Symone Sanders, the former chief spokeswoman for Vice President Harris has taken a job with MSNBC, the network announced. Beginning in the spring, Sanders, 31, will host an unspecified weekend show on MSNBC and will also appear on the Peacock streaming network’s “The Choice,” a 24/7 news channel. Details of both shows have Symone Sanders not been released yet. Sanders will remain based in Washington D.C. Sanders, 31, a Black political strategist, was a spokeswoman for the 2016 presidential campaign of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) but became a senior adviser to Joe Biden in his 2020 bid for the White House, a race that played out amid racial unrest following the police killing of George Floyd. Black voters emerged as key to Biden’s victory. She has previously been a political analyst for CNN and published a 2020 memoir, “No, You Shut Up.” (Signed copies are available in the Omaha Star Offices). Symone attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, Mercy High School, and Creighton University. She grew up in North Omaha and is PROOF that tenacity and hard work yields results. Congratulations Symone, Omaha is proud of you.
Alisha Shelton to File in Nebraska’s Second Congressional District January 13, 2022, Alisha Shelton, Democratic candidate for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, announced she has filed for candidacy in for Congress. “Today on the anniversary of the founding date of my sorority, Delta Sigma Alisha Shelton Theta, I am making the same commitment to service that was established by the founders by filing to run for Congress in Nebraska’s 2nd District,” said Shelton. “In 1972, my sweet sorority sister Shirley Chisholm ran for president and committed to being unbought & unbossed. I will make that same commitment to my neighbors in Nebraska and will serve the people of this district day in and day out.” “In this moment of inequity, racial divide, and women’s fundamental rights under attack, we need a leader who will fight for change. I am an everyday Nebraskan who understands what it is like to try and succeed in an economy that does not work for all of us and navigate a healthcare system that is ridden with red tape.” “I have dedicated my career to helping people and understanding real challenges that everyday Nebraskans face–I will do the same in Congress. I am ready to cut past the partisan divide to create real solutions that will help us all.” About Alisha Shelton: Alisha Shelton is a mental health therapist, community leader, and Nebraskan running for Congress in NE-02. Shelton is running on a platform of economic recovery, increasing access to rural broadband, protecting women’s health ,expanding affordable health care, and fighting climate change. If elected, Shelton will be the first Black woman to represent Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District.
Without commerce and industry, a people perish economically. The Black people are perishing because there is no economic system.~Marcus Garvey
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Aileen Warren President and CEO of ICAN Aileen Warren has been selected as the new president and CEO of ICAN, the Institute for Career Advancement Needs. When she starts Jan. 24 she will succeed Susan Henricks, who plans to retire after leading ICAN since 2014. Warren joins ICAN after serving as associate vice chancellor and executive Aileen Warren director of human resources for the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Previously, she was vice president of human resources at First Data, now Fiserv. Before that, she worked at MFS Communications and First National Bank of Omaha. She has a long history of involvement with ICAN — dating to 1996 — including two six-year terms on its board of directors and as a member of the executive committee. She is a graduate of the ICAN Influence program, is a past speaker at ICAN events and she served as co-chair of the 2010 ICAN Women’s Leadership Conference. Warren has deep ties in the Omaha community. Her volunteer roles include acting as president of the Women’s
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LOCAL NEWS THE OMAHA STAR Page Three Nebraska Shakespeare 2022 Audition Announcement and Information Celebrating the NEW Nebraska Shakespeare!
January 21, 2022
“Tempest” by William Shakespeare June 23 - 26; July 8, 10, 13, 14, 16 “Othello” by William Shakespeare June 30 - July 3; 6, 7, 9, 15, 17
All persons are encouraged to audition. NE Shakespeare is seeking diverse representation in casting. Actors of all abilities, age, races, gender, identities, sexual orientation, body size, countries of origin, religions, and experiences are encouraged to submit. We are desirous of assembling a multi-racial cast representing many ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences. Pandemic information: In navigating the pandemic, and the questions still remaining between now and the 2022 season, Nebraska Shakespeare is requiring all company members to be vaccinated to participate in the 2022 season. Proof of vaccination cards will be required prior to in-person events. Masks will be required at all times except at your audition slot itself. (Performance guidelines will be provided with the NS Covid Company
Manual with contracting terms.) Due to the pandemic, NS 2022 seeks to hire persons who have access to a vehicle throughout the contract to navigate Omaha and limit congregations in small spaces.
Auditions: Video submissions due January 31, 2022 Email your inquiry to: lmarsh@nebraskashakespeare. com Please prepare two monologues of contrasting mood or content (preferably two different characters, with at least one monologue from a Shakespeare play). Keep each monologue to approximately 16 text lines each. Resume and headshot to be sent with the process. Location information of auditions will be sent with your appointment verification. (Audition limit of 90 seconds); Videos should be named, “Last Name, First Name - video”. Resume should be named, “Last Name, First Name – Resume” and Headshot (or photo) should be named, “Last Name, First Name – Headshot” Callbacks: Live callbacks currently planned for February 19 and 20, 2022
Arizona Makes Historic Commitment to Creighton University to Train, Educate Next Generation Nursing Workforce
$25.7 million investment in the school’s accelerated nursing program represents the largest in the history of Creighton University’s College of Nursing Through a public-private partnership announced today by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, the state plans to invest $25.7 million in Creighton University’s College of Nursing’s Accelerated BSN program, guaranteeing that at least 300 additional clinicready, rigorously educated nurses are in the Arizona workforce by 2030. Following review and passage during this session of the Arizona state legislature, it represents the largest-ever investment in the College of Nursing’s history. “I remain both humbled and incredibly excited about this investment and the opportunity it presents for the future of the healthcare workforce in Arizona,” said The Rev. Daniel Hendrickson, SJ, president of Creighton University. “It creates more access, and ensures the introduction of highly trained Creighton nurses in areas where those positions are desperately needed.” The intention of this partnership is to address access to health professions education and ensure talented, diverse students can pursue their callings as nurses in service to Arizona. The expected investment also serves to expand the reach of Creighton’s educational tradition and interdisciplinary, collaborative approach. “Time and again, Creighton has proven its commitment to Arizona, our communities and our residents,” said Sharon Harper, president and chief executive office of Plaza Companies and Creighton trustee. “Today we opened doors and opportunities for education and the essential healthcare jobs we need.” “This absolutely serves to accelerate Creighton’s commitment to address the shortage of nurses in Arizona and bring better healthcare to the people of this state,” said Catherine Todero, PhD, Dean of Creighton’s College of Nursing and Vice Provost of Health Sciences. Additional information about Arizona’s investment in Creighton can be accessed atwww.azgovernor.gov. More detail about Creighton’s Phoenix health sciences campus, its programs, including the Accelerated BSN program, can be accessed at https://www.creighton.edu/healthsciences/programs.
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Obituaries
Pastor Johnice C. Orduña
September 12, 1950-December 17, 2021 Pastor Johnice C. Orduña was born to Bernice Bragg and John Pierce in Omaha, Nebraska. Her gift and love for learning began early at Long Elementary school through the 5th grade. She then attended Experimental 6th grade at Kellom School for exceptional children of color. She went to Technical Jr. High until she was selected to attend Central High to prepare for college. While at Central, she was a member of CHS Acapella Choir, Thespians, and was an Honor student in all her subjects. She was the younger sibling to her two older sisters, Johnice was always a voice of wisdom. As a child she sat at her grandfather’s feet, Pastor Leroy Bragg to listen while he wrote his sermons. Baptized at age 8, she worshipped at her grandfather’s church, New Hope Baptist Church until age 10. At the age of 11 she joined Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was a camp counselor and youth church leader. Through her church involvement, she became very active in the civil rights and anti-war movements. Johnice had an appearance in “A Time for Burning” with other Black youth to talk about church integration. In 2012 Johnice accepted a calling for Pastor of Pohocco Lutherna Church where she pastored for over nine years. Nothing brought her greater joy than spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by son, Benjamin Orduña, brother, Michael Brooks, parents Berniece Bragg Beck, James Beck and John Pierce, Jr. She is survived by children Vincent J. Orduña, Jeanna Orduña Repass (Kyle), Matthew Orduña (Tinia); sisters Carole Ann CartwrightKing (Edward), Nola Jean Jeanpierre (Joseph), Lorraine Beck, brother John Pierce III (Lillian), grandchildren, best friends, a host of nieces, nephews including cousins, extended family members and friends. Funeral Services were at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church and Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Kimera A. Bartee (1972 - 2021)
Bartee, Kimera A. July 21, 1972 - December 21, 2021 Survived by his children: Andrew Santana, Amari Bartee, and Taeja Bartee; parents: Jerry and Ramona Bartee; siblings: Khareth Bartee, Ramona Bartee, and Kambell Bartee; fiancé, Terri Slide; grandmother, Melissa Bartee; godfather, Dr. Rodney Wead; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
Carolyn L. Marion
December 15, 2021 Carolyn L. Marion was born to the late Larry Butler and Rosetta Allen. Carolyn departed her earthly life on December 15, 2021. She was baptized at an early age in her life. Carolyn leaves to cherish her memories, her children: Roy A. Marion, Annette I. Marion, Valerie K. Marion, Turum T. Marion (Nedra Marion), and Stephany L. Grixby (William Grixby Jr.); grandchildren: Terrelle L. Marion, Brooklynn N. Grixby, Amanda N. Marion, and Will Grixby III; great-grandchildren; friends and family. Mom, we will love you always and forever!! *******
Maggie L. Forte
February 19, 1930 - December 21, 2021 Maggie L. Forte was born in Whiteville, NC on February 19, 1930, and passed away in Omaha on December 21, 2021. She leaves behind her children: J. Harold (Anniebell) Jones, Boris A. (Tina) Forte, V. Leon Forte, Veronis L. Forte, Abdul Jihad, Andre D. Forte, and Kerri Jones; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brother, Jimmy (Emmaline) Jones; Rudolph Powell; and a host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee H. Forte; parents, George and Mary Ida Lashane; sister Pearline Powell; and step-father James Jones. *******
John L. “Rooster” Green
September 4, 1946 - January 4, 2022 Age 75. Preceded in death by parents, Johnnie and Bettie Green; daughter, Larina; and sister, Hattie. Survived by wife, Roberta; sons, Glen, Sherdale (Renata), and John; daughters, Johnetta (Clifford), Sharee (Jason) Bryson, Vernell (Jaynita) Atwater, and Precious Marshall; and a host of loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. *******
Vincent Theodore Mallory
November 8, 1950 - January 10, 2022 Age 71. Preceded in death by parents, Idelle (Littlejohn) and Ted Mallory; brothers, Stephen E. and Michael K. Mallory. Survivors include loving wife, Karen L. (Hayes) Mallory; siblings: Julie Mallory of Glassboro, NJ; Gail Mallory, Mark Mallory, Brian Mallory, and Alan Mallory of Omaha; aunt, Teresa Rose, Omaha; stepson, Steven Brooks (Elitsa); granddaughter, Karina Brooks, Las Vegas, NV; brother-in-law, Daniel R. Hayes (Christine); sister-inlaw, Gwen Foxall (Mark) of Omaha; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
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Lessons from a Far Country By Velma J. Sanders What was he thinking when he pictured life without his father; days and nights devoid of restraints, rules and regulations; total freedom and fat pockets? These thoughts and musings of the heart had nurtured within and floated in his mind for quite some time. It did not happen suddenly, in an instant and overnight that the young man that is now known as the prodigal son became so. When we read this most familiar parable, recorded in Luke 15:11-32, it does not take much imagination to picture what is going on here between a father and his two sons. There is first the father who has great love for his boys; both of which are prodigal but in two different and distinct ways. The younger son is lost in self-will and rebellion; riotous living and worldly pleasures; wanting nothing to do with his father. The older son lost in self-righteousness, bitterness; refusing to come into the house. Although this scripture is commonly called The Parable of the Prodigal Son, when it is looked at closely, it is actually the father and his heart on display for all to see. Father is the main character and his unfailing love.
The parable opens with the younger son demanding that his father give to him his inheritance. As we know, usually the inheritance would not have been divided until the death of the father. However, this younger son so deceived and steeped in hatred seeks to distance himself from father before then. He does not wait for death. He wants the inheritance now. The father complied with his request and does not prevent his departure. What the son had imagined often in his mind is now about to come to pass. He cashes in his allotment and heads off, as far as he can, away from dad and all restraints into that far country. He has gone to live life to the fullest. So he thinks, now that he has what he wanted. He got freedom to do whatever he wanted to do without having to give an account to anyone. First it seemed that he could afford it, but eventually he finds himself in poverty; having lost everything. Alone, lonely, humiliated, helpless and hungry. What was he thinking? Who was he listening to? He had been deceived by the world’s promises and sins’ pleasures. He believed a lie. He believed that he was missing something; that there was something better; that he was smarter than father. Sin can be fun – but it passes – its fleeting. The most fulfilling life that anyone can live is found in the promise of Jesus who said, “The thief comes but for to steal, kill and destroy. I am come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10) Vsanders875@centurylink.net
Kids Talk About God:
In The Garden Of Eden, Why Did The Devil Tempt Eve Instead Of Adam?
By Carey Kinsolving and Friends
“Satan knew Eve would fall for it,” says Amanda, age 9. Nice pun, Amanda. “Because Eve was eating when Satan tempted her,” says Griffin, 8. This is the maitre d’ theory of the fall. Perhaps Satan worked in the forbidden fruit as the dessert of a nine-course dinner. “Because Satan knew Eve would make Adam taste the apple,” says Jennifer, 8. Perhaps the tempting of Eve was like a two for one special. Get Eve and Adam will follow. “Because Satan is a boy, and boys don’t like girls,” says Rachael, 9. It was Eve’s personality, says Clay, 9: “Eve was more sensitive than Adam.” Amnesia was the problem, says Nicole, 8: “Eve forgot they weren’t supposed to eat that tree, and then, Adam forgot.” Oops, I forgot! Wrong tree. It wasn’t forgetting; it was ignorance, says Josh, 10: “Eve was new in the Garden of Eden.” In other words, Eve was new in the garden and didn’t know her way around. Well, why didn’t she know? Because, says Caroline, 10, “God hadn’t given her such a lecture.” So, says Elyse, 8, “she didn’t know the rules.” Actually, “the devil knew God didn’t tell Eve not to eat it so he tempted her,” explains Joseph, 9. “Eve was just walking around,” says Victoria, 8, “and I think Adam was busy.” So Eve “was the only one out of the two of them that Satan could find,” says Brittany. Megan, 10, agrees: “She was in the wrong place at the wrong time.”
“We don’t know the devil’s thoughts,” says Heather, 9, “so we don’t know why.” You’re right on that one, Heather. Even though the Bible is silent as to Satan’s motives for tempting Eve, Genesis 3 tells us about Eve’s motivation. Angela, 9, is on the right track when she says, “Eve was looking at the tree.” One sentence is repeated throughout Genesis 1: “And God saw that it was good.” Now, instead of God deciding what was “good,” Eve looked at the tree of knowledge of good and evil and “saw that it was good” (Genesis 3:6). Eve made the mistake we all make in grasping for what looks good to us instead of accepting what God has provided. God alone knows what is good for us. While modern people may desire to choose what is good, to the author of Genesis it is the worst fate that could have befallen them, says Bible scholar John Sailhamer. Eve herself was an example of God providing “the good.” Immediately after God told Adam not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, God said, “It is not good that man should be alone.” It’s no coincidence that the creation of Eve follows God telling Adam not to eat of the forbidden tree (Genesis 2:1625). God knows how to provide all “the good” we need. God wants us to trust him. He had warned Adam that eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil would result in death. Satan tempted Eve to doubt God’s goodness by telling her, “You will not surely die” (Genesis 3:4). Think about this: Do you doubt the goodness of God? Memorize this truth: “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23). Ask this question: Whom are you going to believe?
I Just Kissed Yesterday Goodbye By Dr. James L. Snyder Focus is an essential part of getting something done. Sometimes my focus is more on yesterday than it is today. I waste a lot of time looking backward. My father used to tell me, “If you were supposed to look behind you, God would’ve put eyes in the back of your head. God knows what He’s doing.” The older I get, the more sense that makes to me. I can waste all my time looking back or investing my time in today and looking forward. I can’t look both ways. One of the hardest things that I have in life is saying goodbye to somebody. When I went off to Bible school, I remember saying goodbye to my parents, which was a tough thing to do. The Bible school was maybe 10 hours away from where we lived. So when I said goodbye, I knew I was leaving and I wouldn’t have access to them as I have had. Saying goodbye to my parents and moving out of the house was a chore for me in many regards. I had no
idea what I was going to be doing. I did not have any idea how I would take care of myself. At that time I was focused on looking forward and was excited about what I would experience. It was then that I first discovered what it means to kiss yesterday goodbye. I had no idea what was before me when I closed yesterday, but I was anxious to navigate new waters in my life. At this Bible school, I met a young lady. Since we were going to school together, she was a year ahead of me, we ran across each other every day. So it wasn’t long before we became what is called “an item.” That was something brand-new for me. I never was part of an “item.” Letting yesterday go enables me to enjoy today and get ready for tomorrow. I need to remember; today is tomorrow’s yesterday. No matter how good yesterday was, today can be that much better. So when I let go of yesterday, I have an opportunity now to enjoy today in its fullness.
God wants our heart not just our problems By Rev. Billy Holland God is faithful and is always with you, protecting and watching over you whether you believe He is there or not. Just because you cannot sense Him intervening, it does not mean He is distracted working on the other side of the world. There is an old saying, “God’s care for His children is like the Sun: It’s constant. Even though the clouds often obscure it, this does not mean it’s not there.” And Isaiah 59:1 reminds us, “Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear.” Even if you have made some serious mistakes, it does not mean He does not still love you or has forsaken you. Maybe He is just patiently waiting for you to give Him your life instead of just your problems. You may be beating yourself up and thinking this is one of the worst times of your life but be encouraged, there is wonderful news! Have you ever considered Romans 8:28 as a promise directly to you and your problems? Listen to this again, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose.” This is a very popular passage in the Bible and for good reason. Many times we do not receive the enjoyment and nourishment from God’s banquet table because we are so focused on our situation. If we would spend the same amount of energy on prayer that we do on worry, I believe we would see more victory and less discouragement. Since God is working behind
the scenes to make things work out for us, we may not be demonstrating enough patience with Him. Maybe He is trying to show you something very special that you would not have been able to see any other way. It has been said the majority of great things which have been done on the earth, have been accomplished by those going through difficult times. Mature Christians are to be like steel when it is “tempered” with heat to make them pure and strong in experience and wisdom, yet covered with velvet as they manifest God’s character with compassion, humility, and sensitivity. Instead of spending all of our time trying to figure out why things happen, we can seek to know Him more intimately. How will this help? Because He is the only one who has all the answers and knowing and loving Him is how we learn more about everything. Learning and accepting this truth about the endless commitment of God’s love toward us is a revelation of His unfailing covenant to be with us now and forever. Knowing that Jesus suffered on the cross because He loved us, allows us to see the lies of our adversary when he tells us that no one cares or that we are hopelessly lost. With the increased spiritual sensitivity which Jesus is waiting to give us, we can start making good decisions and get back on the right path of God’s will. A. W. Tozer is quoted as saying, “Man’s mighty burden is his obligation to God. It includes an instant and lifelong duty to love Holland continued on page 5
LOCAL NEWS
January 21, 2022
A Word from City Planning Department
We are excited to inform you that the Planning Board recommended approval for Forever North Housing & Multimodal Transportation Strategy and the 24th & Lake Redevelopment Plan. Both documents are moving on to the City Council and will have public hearings on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 2:00 pm. At this time, the hearings are expected to happen in person at the Legislative Chambers located on the second level of the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street. You are also able to participate/view online.
If you would like to make a comment in person: The public is always welcome to attend City Council meetings in person to speak on agenda items. If attending in person, preregistration to speak on an item is not required. If you would like to make a comment virtually: The public is able to speak via Zoom. Follow the instructions on the City Clerk’s webpage. Registrations must be completed by 4:30 PM on the Monday prior to the meeting date, Monday,
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If you would like to watch the hearing, but not comment: The hearing will be live-streamed. A recording of the hearing will be available online after the hearing. The City Clerk does not send out mailing notifications to neighborhood associations for City Council hearings. Please share this courtesy notice with your neighbors. You can access relevant resources below: • Forever North Housing & Multimodal Transportation Strategy • 24th & Lake Redevelopment Plan Fact Sheet • 24th & Lake Redevelopment Plan • Watch the 24th and Lake Redevelopment Plan public meeting held in September 2021 If you have any questions, please email marianna.foral@ cityofomaha.org or call 402-444-5150 ext 2030.
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God with every power of mind and soul, to obey Him perfectly, and to worship Him acceptably.” Included in this quest to be transformed into God’s image is the fact that Christ will help us become victorious in whatever area we need to overcome. New Year resolutions commonly include trying to resist food cravings as we admit that our minds lead and control our bodies. It’s been said if you do not want temptation to follow you, stop acting like you are interested. Don’t run from it, just look it in the eye and defeat it. Another example is having a problem with cursing, which by the way is a terrible witness. We can ask God to put an alarm on our minds and tongues to stop us before it is too late. It’s much better to be aware of our sins before we commit them than to ask forgiveness after the fact. What many fail to realize is that once our testimony is compromised we may never have an opportunity to share Christ with that person again because the enemy will always remind them about that time when we lost control. If we are determined to allow God to renew our minds, this will bring a positive change to the way we live! Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com
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State Area NAACP and United Way of Midlands Offer Grants to Nebraska Barber and Beauty Shops for Providing Information on Covid 19 Vaccination Interview with Betty Andrews, President IowaNebraska NAACP State Area Conference of Branches By Ramon Christopher The Iowa-Nebraska NAACP State Area Conference of Branches is seeking the support of Nebraska Barber and Beauty Shops for sharing information about vaccines. I sat down for a brief chat with Betty C. Andrews who is the President of the organization to learn more about the initiative. Q: What can you tell us about the program? A: The program is called, COVID: Know More! The Betty Andrews motto is “Fight with Facts!” As you know, Covid has affected the African American and other minority communities at devastating rates. This virus has taken far too many lives and adversely impacted the lives of many others in communities of color with much greater frequency than in the majority community. With many Black and Brown community members being essential workers, being less likely to be believed when it comes to their health, coupled with the historic experimentation on people of color by the health care system, many people are unsure where to get trustworthy information. The NAACP has partnered with United Way of the Midland to offer grants for Barber and Beauty Shop owners to help provide information that dispels myths about the vaccines and hopefully save lives.
information from an informed perspective as delivered through a trustworthy lens.
Q: Why is this important? A: Understandably there is a lot of information out there about Covid 19 and vaccines. That information is not always correct, and it is sometimes hard to navigate. We wanted to give people the opportunity to hear this Caring for someone with
For more information or to apply for the Covid: Know More Grant, contact the Iowa/ Nebraska NAACP at IowaNebraskaNAACP@gmail.com or 515.288.7171. Shop owners would agree to share information that we provide about the vaccine so that their clients can make informed decisions. You may also contact the Omaha or Lincoln Branches of the NAACP. Only barber and beauty shop OWNERS are eligible to apply. Our first Nebraska group has already begun. There are approximately 12 remaining slots remaining to participate. Apply at your earliest convenience to be considered.
Q: Why are we asking owners to do this? A: Because we know that Barber and Beauty shops are considered a community gathering place where lots of dialog takes place, we have aimed at barber and beauty shop owners. People in this industry are considered reliable messengers, and their clients trust them. This grant would support the owners as they share information about the importance of the vaccine in preventing deaths and reducing the severity of the illness due to Covid 19. Q: How can a barbershop or beauty shop owner apply? A: The grant has a financial incentive of $1000 to assist with getting the word out.
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COMMENTARY THE OMAHA STAR Raising Successful Young Black Men in Omaha
On Tuesday, February 1st at 6:30 pm, Jesuit Academy will host a panel discussion on Raising Successful Young Black Men in Omaha. All interested parents, guardians, and community members are invited to attend this event free of charge. Jesuit Academy sits in the heart of historic North Omaha at the economic center of 24th and Lake. As a member of the community and being deeply invested in the success
of North Omaha and the members of that community, Jesuit Academy wants to be a resource not only to the families of the young men who attend the school, but to the entire community. The Jesuit tradition of developing ‘Men for Others’ is at the core of the education and formation mission of the school. The Jesuits who started the school, as well as Creighton University and Creighton Prep,
knew and believed that strong, ethical, faithful, intelligent and caring men were and are the cornerstone of successful communities. With this purpose in mind, the Jesuit Academy faculty, administration, governing board and the Mission and Identity committee have set out to put on a series of community conversations about how we can all work together to help the
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young men of this community grow, thrive and realize their full potential. A great way to start and lead these conversations is to have men who are models of success and leadership share their learnings and experiences with the families of Jesuit and the families of the community. For more information on event details or sponsorship, contact lmohatt@ jesuitacademy.org
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John Ewing Douglas County Treasurer
Thomas Warren City of Omaha, Mayor’s Chief of Staff (Former Police Chief of Omaha)
Keith Station City of Omaha, Deputy Chief of Staff – Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Gerald Kuhn II City of Omaha, Assistant Director of Human Rights and Relations
MCC Responds to Community Workforce Needs By Andy Roberts The COVID-19 pandemic struck much of America hard, but as happens so often, those working in beginning careers or working multiple low-wage jobs were hardest hit. Dreams went away or were put on hold when more than 50,000 individuals in the Omaha Metro area were laid off, furloughed, or experienced pandemic-related cuts in their work hours. As a result, people living paycheck-to-paycheck struggled while trying to answer the questions that have plagued many for their entire life. “How do I find the time to learn new skills? How do I pay my expenses if I have to take time off? What if my current job doesn’t offer paid time off? How do I replace my income if I quit my current job to try to improve my situation?” These are hard-working, motivated people who desire to improve their skills to make a better life, and at the same time, meet the Omaha area’s need for a bettereducated workforce. Even free job training can put their families at financial risk. Metropolitan Community College’s (MCC) Workforce Support Grant and Gap Programs can support students whose lives have been impacted by COVID-19 and
who are unemployed or underemployed. This new life-changing program will provide short-term skills training in cooperation with state and federal workforce funding systems. “If people take advantage of this opportunity, it can change the quality of life for those individuals and their families,” said Tim Clark, Manager of Community Relations for Metropolitan Community College. “It’s tough to make more money if you don’t have the skills needed to match that increase!” When combined with MCC career coaching, job placement services, transportation support, and other wrap-around supports, the Workforce Support Grant can help bridge a significant barrier to jumpstarting new, high-paying careers that lead to even better opportunities. MCC’s Career Focus Program will include many interrelated programs that include stipends to support those individuals who take advantage of these offerings.
In addition, training, career coaching, and outreach will be used to raise awareness of the program throughout the area, with a particular focus on North Omaha and other populations most likely to benefit from this plan. This program will use an intake and orientation process to enroll students. It will then outline their participation requirements and set the stage for the education and MCC continued on page 8
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Dr. King’s Legacy on Health
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By Dr. Richard Brown Ph.D., FACHE REACH* Racial and ethical approaches to community health (REACH) is a periodic column focused on reducing health disparities in the African American community. It will include topics submitted by Creighton University Health Sciences Multicultural and Community Affairs (HS-MACA) department. We celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. each year as a U.S. federal holiday in memory since 1986. As we strive to emulate Dr. King’s legacy, our goal should to honor his life and work, so that we can be inspired to apply his philosophy to our own lives and be called to address the causes and impact of social inequality and injustices present today. On March 25, 1966, in Chicago, during a press conference at the second convention of the Medical Committee for Human Rights (MCHR), King said: “Of all forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This quote speaks to the heart of the mission of the Creighton University Center for Health and Health Equity (CPHHE), which is to identify and effectively promote the reduction of health disparities. The most powerful influence for any organization is its board of directors and executive leadership team, because of the decisions made directly on the communities served. Diversity and inclusion in the C-Suite and board room is the key to eradicating health disparities and inequities in communities of color. During these times of political turmoil and decision making about how to eliminate the corona virus pandemic, people often ask what would Dr. King do or what would Jesus do? What we do know is that Jesus did a lot of walking as there were no automobiles, trains, or air planes during his time on earth. We also Know that Dr. King did a lot of walking as he marched in city after city for voting rights, health equity and civil rights. They both were soldiers for saving humanity and promoting health equity. Therefore, I believe they would be in favor of following the science that drives taking the vaccine and wearing mask for protection. As we continue with an increase in COVID-19 cases by the omicron variant, the importance of physical activity including walking as part of one’s daily regimen is an important consideration and backed by scientific research. Every time you get an opportunity to walk, don’t hesitate to do so. It is simple and easy, and everyone with legs can do it. A mask mandate was announced Tuesday January 11, 2022 by Douglas County Health Director Lindsay Huse and set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday within Omaha city limits. It applies to schools and many other public indoor spaces in the city. The mandate will remain in place until case counts for the city of Omaha are below 200 per 100,000 residents for seven days and hospital capacity is maintained at or below 85% for seven consecutive days. The order will be reviewed every four weeks at a minimum for extension or expiration. While there are some who disapprove of this move, I belive Dr. King and Jesus would approve as like Dr. Huse, they had a mission of protecting the health of all human beings. “Control your destination, take the vaccination” and walk.
January 21, 2022
Preston presenting Tour Bus
Preston Love, Jr. through 4Urban. org has developed both a walking and riding tour for North Omaha. He has purchased a state of the art passenger van to conduct this informative tour. This tour is designed to inform participants of North Omaha’s rich heritage. Legacy, and historical contributions. Prestonsaid” We want to demystify North Omaha’s reputation to greater understanding creating pathways to collaboration. This tour will also stimulate economic growth along North Omaha’s key corridors.” For more information and to make reservations: 402-812-3324
Sacred Heart Robotics Team going to STATE
At the Papillion, Robotic Competition held January 8th. Joseph Koziar and ten students from Sacred Heart School grades 6th, 7th & 8th placed first place in lego league robotics and 1st place in the overall Competition. The next step is competing in State, which takes place February 26th, in Grand Island. Students are judged on providing an innovative solution to the moving of cargo, robot design, teamwork, and core values. MCC continued from page 7
training that will lead to their success at an accelerated pace. Intake sessions will include a meeting to discuss each potential participant’s employment goals, what barriers may need to be addressed, and how the Workforce Support Grant can help them reach their dreams. In addition, all program participants will have an Employment Plan to guide them through the process. MCC offers an array of short-term training options, some with training options in as little as ten days. The MCC also maintains strong partnerships with local employers to supply
work and work-based learning experiences for students in the program. A variety of support services are available to students to resolve any issues that may prevent their success. “The job market is in great need of skilled laborers,” said Tammy Green, Director of Workforce & IT Innovation: Career Advancement & Adult Education for MCC. “This is an amazing opportunity to gain the skills you need to boost your paycheck and get your money game up!” More information please call 531-622-2110 and/or visit http://www.mccneb.edu/gap
PRAISE & WORSHIP DIRECTORY
January 21, 2022
ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E.
KING SOLOMON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Jacqueline Ford, Pastor 2842 Monroe Street Omaha, NE 68107 Off: (402) 734-3399 Email: admin@allenchapelomaha.org Sunday School...........................9:00 a.m. Sunday Praise & Worship.....10:00 a.m. Thursday Bible Study..............8:00 p.m. via teleconference, dial-in number 563-999-2090 and access code 576989
Rev. Jacqueline Ford
“Where Life is for Everyone” SUNDAYS 10:00 AM
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ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR CATHOLIC CHURCH 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
3202 Evans Street Omaha, NE 68111 Ph: 402-455-0358 Fax: 402-455-0801
Pastor Albert Jonathan Wagstaff
kingsolomonbaptist@yahoo.com kingsolomonomaha.org
Sunday School......8:45 a.m. Sunday Morning......10:00 a.m. Bible Study, Tuesdays......6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service, Wednesdays......12 noon Journey to Tomorrow, Out Next Step Judges 18:4-6
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ABLAZE HOUSE OF PRAYER
11501 Fairview Road, Springfield, NE 68059 Ph: 402-451-6622 • Fax 402-457-6901 Contact Ablaze: email: ablazeworshipministry@gmail.com Pastor: Rev. Michael Voithofer
awcchurch.org 402-341-1866 5417 N. 103rd St. Omaha, NE
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Dave Korth
Drs. Martin & Lynnell Williams Founders & Lead Pastors
2207 Wirt Street Omaha, NE 68110 Phone: 402-451-5755
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH BETHEL MISSIONARAY BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher Senior Pastor 5318 South 30th Street Omaha, NE 68107 Phone: (402) 731-1840 “Large enough to serve you, Small enough to know you”
Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher Senior Pastor
Sunday School .............................................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Services .............................................. 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Services ..........................................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study.....................7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Biblically Based, Family Oriented, Dynamic Fellowship
Church of the Living God “A great place to call home.” Pastor Overseer Dr. Claude White 2029 Binney Street Omaha, Nebraska 68110 402-451-4742 www.facebook.com/cotlg33.org
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Weekly Services
Fr. Dave Korth
2019 Burdette Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-342-0018 Worship Service .............10:00 a.m. Sunday School .................8:45 a.m. Excluding First Sunday Tuesday Evening Service.........7:00 p.m.
Mass Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:00 am in Rectory (2218 Binney) Thursday - School Mass 8:10 am in Church Saturday - 5:00 pm Sunday - 8:15 am and 10:30 am
Live Streaming Sunday Service-10:00am on Morning Star Baptist Church-Omaha Facebook Page
SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH
Serving God and One Another in the Spirit of Excellence Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus Senior Pastor
MOUNT CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH
“Jesus is the Light of the World” Bishop Kevin Chambers, Senior Pastor www.m3comaha.org 5112 Ames Avenue Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 457-4216 Church Phone (402) 453-4084 Pastor’s Office
3131 Lake Street Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1000 www.salembc.org
Bishop Kevin Chambers
Services: Sunday School .................................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Experience ......... 11:00 a.m. Word On Wednesday (WOW) ........................ 7:00 p.m.
Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus
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. Morning Worship —————— 10:45 a.m.
TABERNACLE OF FAITH CHURCH Pastor Barbara Mitchell 2404 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1800 Church 402-455-3390 Fax
CLAIR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
“Come Get Your Hilltop Experience” Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor 5544 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104 Telephone: 402-451-8322 Website: www.cmumc.net Email: clairumc@cumc.omhcoxmail.com Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor
Sunday School………………………8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Experience………...10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study….…….…….6:00 p.m.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Pastor Barbara Mitchell Rev. T. Michael Williams
Dr. Ralph B. Lassiter
Elder Howard Dixon
MT. MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
“Transformed People Everywhere” 2602 N. 24th St. - PO Box 11593 www.mtmoriahomaha.net Off: (402) 451-8800 Sunday Worship ..........................................10:45 a.m. Live Stream: Facebook.com/mtmoriahomaha Please call for Prayer and Transformation Group Bible Study Schedule
Rev. Morita Truman, Lead Pastor Services on Sundays at 8:30 am & 10:50 am 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.
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
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Kenneth A. Allen, Pastor 2215 Grant Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-346-1502 Fax: 402-344-2720
MT. NEBO MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH “The Church Where Fellowship is Real”
Rev. Morita Truman
Pastor Terry L. Arvie 5501 N. 50th Street Ph: 402-451-4245 Fx: 402-451-2130 office@mtneboomaha.org www.mtneboomaha.org
Pastor Kenneth A. Allen
Pastor Terry L. Arvie
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.
SUNDAY Sunday Morning Worship……………10:00 A.M. Sunday School……………………….. 9:00 A.M. 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)
Charles Galloway - President, Rev John Deang - Pastor, Dr John Beasley - Elder
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Missouri Synod 2721 N. 30th Street 402-453-1583 Sunday School................................10:00 a.m. Church Service...............................11:00 a.m. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
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“Where CHRIST is Preeminent and the Word Prevails!”
North 24th Street Church of God “Presenting the Never-Changing GOD to an ever-changing World!”
Pastor Brian Page 5555 Larimore Avenue Church: 402-346-8427 www.pleasantgreenomaha.org
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NATIONAL/BUSINESS BITES January 21, 2022 Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the Dollar General Black Press of America Now Open
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By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent
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Vice President Kamala Harris provided a message of hope while striking an encouraging tone during an exclusive interview with the Black Press of America. The Vice President, who cut her teeth as a California prosecutor, State Attorney General, and later as an influential U.S. Senator, said that despite many setbacks to voting rights, she and the entire Biden-Harris administration haven’t and won’t stop fighting. “I will tell you that I gave a speech with President Biden at Morehouse College, and afterward, I had a quiet visit with Ambassador Andrew Young because I was looking to him for inspiration,” Vice President Harris told the gathering of publishers and journalists from the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). “Based on what history has taught us, Ambassador Young said in a nutshell that freedom is a constant struggle. But we don’t give up. That’s where I am. I’m not giving up,” the Vice President asserted. She continued: “We are going to keep on. This is a movement for voting rights. Coretta Scott King said the fight must be fought and won with each generation. This is certainly a moment that we should not have to be in, which is fighting against blatant laws that are designed to target specific communities that obstruct access to the ballot box.” Vice President Harris offered that she’s leaned on “folks from every walk of life.” She declared that all must remain purposely intentional and optimistic. With Democrat Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Krysten Sinema of Arizona dealing death blows to any hopes of passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote measure, Vice President Harris declined to place blame alone on those renegade party members. “We have a fight in front of us. I will emphasize that there also are 50 Republicans who took an oath to support and defend the Constitution,” Vice President Harris remarked. “I’m not prepared to absolve them of their responsibility to stand in the shoes and in the legacy of the Republicans who, in 2006 in that chamber in the U.S. Senate, voted 98-0 in favor of the extension to the Voting Rights Act. “Let us be clear about the challenge here and who the protagonists and the antagonists are. The bottom line is that we must march on and fight on. It’s not new to us. We can’t be tired even though we are frustrated, and yes, disappointed,
if not angered that we’re continuing to have this fight.” In the news she provided exclusively to the Black Press, Vice President Harris announced the first National Roadway Safety Strategy. “It’s about putting $6 billion into state and local government to improve safety on the roads,” Vice President Harris pronounced. “It’s about funding for local communities for better streetlights, ensuring crosswalks are safe. We’re talking about the elderly, the mother with the stroller, the father with the stroller – people given enough time to cross the street. It’s a very big thing when you talk about the quality of life and when you live in communities where they rely on public streets to walk to church, to get the kids to school, to get them to the bus stop.” NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. called the meeting with the Vice President “a tremendous boost for the NNPA.” “Speaking directly with Vice President Kamala Harris today was a tremendous boost for the NNPA as we begin our yearlong promotion and celebration of the 195th anniversary of the Black Press of America,” Dr. Chavis proclaimed. Vice President Harris noted that her first year in office had kept her busy. She has met with heads of state, prime ministers, and other dignitaries. Alarmingly, Vice President Harris noted that many had expressed concern about voting rights in America and the many voter suppression laws that have passed in Republican-led states since the 2020 election. The Vice President noted that not only are those targeted by such laws affected but America’s standing as a global leader also has suffered. “I hosted at the Vice President’s residence, [former German Chancellor] Angela Merkle, and while talking about China and Russia, she asked, ‘What is going on with voting in America?’” Vice President Harris said. “We as Americans are about to take ourselves off the map as a role model for what democracy should be. [The world] is watching. “You watch what a role model does. I met with the Presidents of Zambia and Ghana in my office, and they were talking about these issues. It has a direct connection to our standing around the world. We lose our legitimacy. [Voting rights] is a domestic issue, but it will impact our standing in the world.” When discussing the administration’s success, Vice President Harris noted the massive bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed last year. She pointed out that the bill contains significant funding for public
transportation, a vital issue for people of color and the poor. “African American workers are four times more likely to take public transit than white workers,” Vice President Harris noted. “If we’re not putting funding in public transportation – $90 billion specifically – it means that if you miss your bus, you might lose an hour waiting for the next, and you could lose your job. So, it’s a big deal.” She noted that the bill funds broadband in areas where none exist, and many find it hard to afford. Additionally, the infrastructure bill removes lead pipes and lead from paint, a serious problem facing many African American and low-income households. When the administration began, the pandemic had taken its toll on much of the country and the globe. Since taking office, Vice President Harris said more than 200 million Americans had received Covid vaccines, and 75 million have gotten booster shots. She noted the economic bounce back in the 6 million jobs the administration has created and the near-record-low 3.9 percent unemployment. “One of the things I’m so proud of is to put the issue of Black maternal mortality on stage at the White House,” Vice President Harris told the NNPA. “Black women are three times more likely to die from childbirth, and that’s a function of several things including racial bias in the medical health system,” she stated. She said she intentionally put training at the top of the list. “The training community would be doulas and midwives who understand and know communities and who will give dignity to the families they serve,” Vice President Harris commented. “Another issue that disproportionately affects African American women is fibroids. Again, I’m talking fibroids inside the White House and what we need to do to address particular health needs of Black women in connection to what they do as wives, mothers, grandmothers, and leaders in the community.” Dr. Chavis applauded Vice President Harris for her “detailed responses to questions posed by our NNPA member publishers from across the nation.” “They were very informative and substantive,” Dr. Chavis concluded. “The truth is some in the mainstream media have not given the progress of the Biden-Harris administration the recognition that it deserves. We in the Black Press will continue to give voice on the critical issue of voting rights, health care, criminal justice reform, and the protection of American democracy as articulated by Vice President Harris.”
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Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 5719 N 16th Street in Omaha is now open! DG stores are proud to provide area residents with an affordable and convenient store location to purchase household essentials including food, cleaning supplies, paper products, overthe-counter medicines, hygiene products, baby items and more through its mission of Serving Others. In addition to the national and private branded products customers trust Dollar General to carry, the new Omaha location includes the Company’s new stylish, on-trend home décor and an expanded party preparation selection. Normal hours of operation may be found through the Dollar General app. “At Dollar General, we believe the addition of each new store provides positive economic growth for the communities we proudly serve, and the addition of our new Omaha store highlights our commitment to deliver a pleasant shopping experience that includes great prices on quality products in a convenient location,” said Dan Nieser, Dollar General’s senior vice president of real estate and store development. “We look forward to welcoming customers to our new store and hope they will enjoy shopping at our new location.” To commemorate the opening of DG’s new Omaha location, Dollar General plans to donate 100 new books to a nearby elementary school to benefit students ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade. Through the partnership with the Kellogg Company, the donation will be part of a planned donation of more than 100,000 books across the country to celebrate new DG store openings. Furthermore, DG strives to be a good neighbor and is committed to the communities it proudly calls home, evidenced by unwavering support of literacy and education initiatives through the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The addition of the Omaha store opens the opportunity for schools, nonprofit organizations and libraries within a 15-mile radius of the store to apply for Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants. Since its inception in 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $203 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 14.8 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy or continued education. For more information about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and its grant programs, visit www. dgliteracy.com. Dollar General plans to create new jobs in the Omaha community as the store is expected to employ approximately six to 10 people, depending on the individual needs of the store. The Company provides employees with competitive wages, world-class and award-winning training and development programs and benefits including day-one telemedicine eligibility and Dollar General’s Employee Assistance Foundation, as well as health insurance coverage options, 401K savings and retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave and adoption assistance to eligible employees. Interested candidates can review and apply for available positions https://careers.dollargeneral.com.
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How Debt Influences Your Retirement Income Planning
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It’s well known by retirement experts that debt is one of the factors that impacts our perception about a secure retirement and how to go about preparing for it. In studies done by BlackRock, one of the world’s largest financial companies and the Employee Benefit Research Institute, the issues of debt and retirement income planning were explored in a survey. Americans hold more debt now than at any other time in history. Credit cards, student loans, auto loans, home lines of credit, and other forms of debt. All totaled estimated to be $15 trillion. While debt can be a useful tool to help
us improve our life style, it can impact how we perceive saving for retirement. The perception of debt is different across various income levels according to the research. Higher income earners perceive debt as less of an obstacle than those who earn less. Blacks and Hispanics of all income levels are more likely to have a level of debt that is higher relative to their income and thus seen as a problem. This is compared to other groups. 62% of Blacks and 58% of Hispanics earning at least $75,000 see debt as an obstacle or at least a problem. On the other hand, nearly 50% of workers surveyed said when they feel their short-term finances are in order, they feel better about long-term finances. Any debt influences how we save for retirement. It also affects how retirees think of their financial ability once they stop working. Thus, the way they think about spending their retirement income. The desire to have enough secure retirement income to
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IMA King Unity Service The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Metropolitan Omaha held its 38th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Unity Service held on Sunday night at Salem Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. John Modest Miles delivered a dynamic message and the 1st female President, the Rev. Portia Cavitt presented the 2022 Drum Major Awards to: ACTION - Whispering Roots ADVOCACY- NOAH’s COVID Conversation Team ACCOUNTABILITY - Councilwoman Juanita Johnson The Rev. Dr. Negil L. McPherson, Sr. IMA President’s Award - Mother Martha Parker Love In the picture - Mark Darby, NOAH Clinical Director), District 2 Councilwoman Juanita Johnson, IMA President Rev. Portia Cavitt, Greg Fripp, Founder and CEO of Whispering Roots, and Mother Martha Parker Love
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