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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was established at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York on December 4, 1906. The first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity created for African-Americans was founded by seven (7) young men known as the “Jewels” of the fraternity. Alpha Phi Alpha also holds high the aims of the fraternity in manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind. The idea of beginning a chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha in Nebraska was first introduced on December 6, 1926, with the first meeting taking place at 1970 ‘U’ Street. On May 7, 1927, under the supervision of Bro. M. R. Perry, the Beta Beta Chapter was established at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Beta Xi Lambda was chartered in Omaha, NE in 1939 by (9) men. Today, the chapter upholds the standards of Alpha by implementing its National Programs (annually), facilitating youth programming and various fundraising efforts in support of the annual scholarships awarded to deserving high school males who demonstrate high scholastic achievement and leadership in their community. 2020 Intitiates of the Beta Xi Lambda Chapter: Renard Terrell, II, Vernon Breakfield, Ty’Merick Mosley, Isaac Jennings, Jamar Dorsey, Ed.D., and Jeffrey Kemp. Chapter officers: President, James E. Hawthrone, III; Vice President, Wayne D. Hudson; Treasurer M. Michael Johnson; Recording Secretary, David Washington; District Director for the District of Nebraska, Meredith O.Grayson; Beta Beta Chapter President (college chapter), Micah Griffin.

Publisher’s Pen By Terri D. Sanders This month I have had the honor of speaking to several school students at various grade levels in a variety of settings. I spoke about Mildred D. Brown and the programs of the Mildred D. Brown Study Center (MDBMSC). A question was asked…”why don’t Dotcom Studios we learn about this lady in our classes at school? She was very important.” My reply, “ask your teachers.” That was my short answer. The REAL answer: Mildred D. Brown and other “important” persons in our community should be studied. Is it the sole responsibility of the school to present this information? Np. It is the responsibility of the community, the church, and the family to educate and provide a foundation of learning. It is OUR history, so it is OUR responsibility. I applaud institutions that have embraced diversity. This is not just a February event not is it limited to melanin hued people. It is the information that leads to knowledge and knowledge

is POWER. How does the knowledge get transferred? FOCUSED and intentional presentation of information. When was the last time you visited the library? Have you been to the Great Plains Black History Museum? Have you watched a documentary based on the culture (Netflix, Prime Video, BET, Disney+, National Geographic…). When was the last time you listened to a podcast that featured cultural content? Podcasts are and can be unfiltered conversations that cannot be heard from anywhere else. Yours truly will begin a podcast in March: TD Sanders Reports, A Conversation. More to come on that…I recently listened to Traymaine Lee: Into America and learned about Black Americans/ families that have banded together to begin formation of a town: Freedom, Georgia…Look what can happen with FOCUS. What are you focused on? My focus is to bring knowledge for power to empower my community for progress with Good News 365 days and not be limited to the 28 days in the month pf February. Stay tuned and keep reading the Omaha Star. We welcome two new columns in this issue: HABERDASH O.N.E. with a look at fashion and Jerreme Wade writing on empowerment, mindset, and entrepreneurship. We appreciate ALL of our columnist who provide information to our readers. Remember we feature good news that uplifts and informs the community /culture. Oh yes, COVID-19 is still in the air!

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February 24, 2022, Symone Sanders will be the 167th Face on The Barroom Floor of the Omaha Press Club. Friends will gather at the Omaha Press Club to share in this community honor with Symone. The cocktail hour, dinner, and roast are a tradition of The Omaha Press Club and previous community honorees have been Viv and John Ewing, Thomas and Aileen Warren, Cathy Hughes, Brenda Council, John Beasley, Michael Scott, Bud Crawford, and the list goes on. The Omaha Press Club Face on the Barroom Floor honors newsmakers who have had an impact on the community. The caricatures are drawn by an artist . The drawings are unveiled during a roast and toast of the honoree that is open to the public. They are then placed on the floor to be walked on and admired until they are framed and join the other newsmaker caricatures on the club’s walls. No other press club has anything like the Faces on the Barroom Floor. To be present make your reservation by calling 402-3458008 or email: opcchristine@gmail.com.

2022 Installation services of Baptist Pastors’ and Ministers’ Conference

The Baptist Pastors’ and Ministers’ Conference would like to invite you to the 2022 Installation Services of new officers. The service will be held at the Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 5555 Larimore Ave. Omaha, NE 68104, on February 27, 2022 at 3 PM. Please come celebrate with us as we support our new leaders. Pastor Brian Page, President Elect Pastor Eugene Rollerson, Incoming 1st Vice President Pastor Walter Jones, Incoming 2nd Vice President Pastor Raymond Burt, Incoming Treasurer Pastor Nathaniel Norval, Incoming Secretary Rev. James Hawthrone III, Incoming Administrative Assistant Pastor T. Michael Williams, Incoming Community Liaison Pastor Ralph Lassiter, Incoming Educational Chair Minister Terry Scales, Incoming Chaplain

Frederick Douglass, 1894: “The Supreme Court has surrendered… It has destroyed the Civil Rights Bill, and converted the Republican Party into a party of money rather than a party of morals.

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Abortion access is an essential part of our reproductive health and any decisions about a person’s body should be made by them. We demand a future where people have power and choice which includes abortions being legal, accessible, affordable and destigmatized. To reach that future, we must center those most impacted by barriers to care, including Black women and folks, young people and people who are navigating financial hardships and/or living in rural communities. It is not about right or wrong but each of us being able to make the decision that is best for us. When people have this power and choice we build communities where each of us can participate with dignity. We know that folks navigating income barriers are more impacted by restrictive policies. Due to the racism, patriarchy and misogyny experienced by Black women and folks in this country, this means we will have far greater negative impacts by abortion bans than our counterparts. A patient’s health should drive important medical decisions, not a politician’s beliefs. Letting a policy maker decide what healthcare options are best for an individual is an overreach of their role. THE BILLS Three bills that would further restrict or outright ban abortion for all Nebraskans will have a public hearing on Thursday, February 24 at 1:30 pm in the Judiciary Committee of the Nebraska Capitol. LB 933 is a bill that would make all abortions illegal in any instance of SCOTUS overturning Roe in whole or in part, an amendment to the U.S. Constitution or a law passed by Congress. This is what is often referred to as a “trigger” ban. LB 781 is a bill that would ban abortion at around six weeks based on ultrasound results that are typically present around that point. Six weeks - just two weeks after a missed period – is before most people know that they are pregnant, making this a near total ban. LB 1086 is a bill that places additional medically unnecessary and burdensome restrictions on medication abortion, some of which are trying to preemptively limit expanding access to abortion medications.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES I Be Black Girl will host a Virtual Town Hall on Reproductive Justice and the Black Church on Monday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. Join in a discussion with local and national Black faith leaders about reproductive justice and access, including abortion. https://www.facebook.com/events /5022202037800369/?active_tab=discussion If you would like to send a postcard to your senator you can get them from the ACLU of Nebraska - https://action. aclu.org/webform/ne-repro-postcards There are many organizations collaborating on this effort including I Be Black Girl, ACLU of Nebraska, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska. Please watch

‘American Pickers’ to Film in Nebraska

The American Pickers are excited to return to Nebraska! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in April 2022. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. They hope to give historically significant objects a new lease on life while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. The Pickers have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover

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TAKE ACTION People can speak out against these bans in three key ways: 1. Testify in person. 2. Contact your senator. 3. Submit comments online. I Be Black Girl has resources on their website to help with all of these actions. They can be found at https:// www.ibeblackgirl.com/reproductive-justice-2/. Some specific resources on that page: ● https://www.ibeblackgirl.com/wp-content/ uploads/2022/01/IBBG-TESTIMONY-GUIDE-1.pdf This is a document with tips on crafting in person testimony or providing online comments. ● https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep0lIt KmLYmKYKS07peL9HVl3IvmrWODmPSKDGe8msB eNk_g/viewform?usp=sf_link - if you are interested in testifying in person use this link to sign up so you can receive information as the date gets closer. ● https://nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/senator_find. php?mc_cid=a0e0254001&mc_eid=720999a894 - this is a link to find your state senator and their contact information. ● Under “Advocacy Resources” there are samples for contacting senators by phone or email. ● People can also sign up to send postcards or use an action form to contact their senators via the links at aclunebraska.org

something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. We at “American Pickers” continue to take the pandemic very seriously and will be following all guidelines and protocols for safe filming outlined by the state and CDC. Nevertheless, we are excited to continue reaching the many collectors in the area to discuss their years of picking and are eager to hear their memorable stories! The “American Pickers” TV show is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location, and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix. com or call (646) 493-2184. facebook: @GotAPick

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Alpha Mission Event Alpha Mission Launches Initiative to Award Nebraska’s African American scholars $1000, After They Pass a Calculus Test! We are motivating and educating the world’s future digital technology workers This “Black History” month is the perfect time to announce this initiative changing the trajectory of our “Black Future.” Alpha Mission is a movement of people of goodwill connecting Black businesses to Nebraska companies. We believe economic empowerment by the Black community is the solution to close the racial wealth gap. After these last two years of Covid, our students need to be uplifted, supported and guided back on the pathway to success! The Calculus Award is finding and awarding scholars of great character who are interested in math and business, then providing them support and resources

to become digital technology industry leaders. Event Details: The first Alpha Mission Calculus Award event will showcase the initial students competing to pass a calculus test and win 1,000 dollars each! Alpha Mission founder, Robert Blackwell Jr. says, “If you can pass a calculus test, you can do anything.” Please join us as we celebrate the first eligible high school scholars to compete for the cash prize. Also, help us get the word out. We’re looking for more applicants! Just go to alphamission.com and enter your information in the “contact us” section to learn more. Event speakers include: Director of Economic Development: Anthony Goins/ Nebraska Lt. Governor: Mike Foley/ Business Strategist for Magic Johnson: Charles Johnson/ Alpha Mission board members and Black business leaders.

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Are you satisfied with the amount of God you have? By Rev. Billy Holland Anyone that has ever risen from the couch and declared their intentions to work for the kingdom of God has felt the resistance of our negative human nature. Whenever God’s children feel a passion to demonstrate their convictions, it would be a good idea to be prepared for resistance and even persecution. It’s not only our intimidation about what others might think about us, but it’s also the challenge of imposing discipline over our own will. It’s true, we will face adversity, and it’s disheartening to realize that most people are not interested in our vision, which is why we must stay focused and remember our accountability is to God. An important aspect of spiritual warfare is between what He wants and how determined we are to do it. It’s less painful to live according to our perceptions than to accomplish what the Lord has planned for us. Our human nature is clever and feels perfectly satisfied living in the apathy of denial. With the natural ability to have selective hearing and seeing, a person can go through their entire life living however they want instead of allowing God to open their spiritual eyes. There is an old saying, “As we discover what God wants us to be, we are then faced with deciding just how much we will do.” When we are convicted to take the bull by the horns so to speak, we are setting ourselves up to be tested within the deepest recesses of our being. Everyone wants to be loved and appreciated because feeling good about ourselves is a huge part of our psychological and emotional stability. However, when we place too much emphasis on our emotional feelings and not enough on being obedient to God, we are already deceived and defeated by compromise. We are emotional beings but we cannot afford to be controlled by them and one of the most difficult challenges is to develop our spiritual discernment to the point where we know the difference between God’s voice from everyone else’s including our own. Have you noticed when you sense the Holy Spirit beckoning you to say or do something for God, immediately other influences and persuasions trying to talk us out of it? There are powerful forces at work attacking our thinking to manipulate, distort and control our attitudes, emotions, and our relationship with Jesus. Fear is trying to hinder our faith, but we need to realize that we have the choice to allow it to dominate us or we can resist it. Our trust in God includes allowing Him to rule and reign within our mind which is a key component to Him being our Lord. He desires to possess us, but without us willingly surrendering our will to Him, we will not reach our intended spiritual destiny. This is why we should study God’s Word every day and constantly ask the Lord to give us more sensitivity, wisdom, and courage to execute self-discipline. Our destiny was given for us to fulfill, but if we are not interested, He is not going to do it for us. Most people want just enough of God to save them but not to the point where it would require them to be uncomfortable or live according to a strict standard. It’s much easier to wade in the baby pool that’s only up to our ankles instead of jumping in over our head with total dedication and commitment to His commands. Until we step out of our default existence and into His divine reality, we will never comprehend the deliberate pursuit of living on purpose. We are first in line for His help and blessings but hardly excited about words like sacrifice, perseverance, and accountability. So, just how much of God are you seeking and how important is it to obey Him? I’m reminded how the discipline of participating in sports is similar to the dedication and determination needed to be an overcoming Christian. Champions work hard and have an intense vision of who and what they want to achieve which is another reason why most people are spectators instead of participators. A truth seeker is listening, learning, and focused on God’s voice and is willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the vision they have been given. Are you satisfied with the amount of God that you have? You see, the only obstacle preventing us from being saturated with God’s presence is our resistance to surrender our life completely to Him. Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com.

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A Quick Scheme By Velma J. Sanders We all know of some very rich people. Some obtained their riches through valid means, such as an inheritance or through just plain hard and legitimate work; others, received their riches through shrewdness and lies, schemes and plots. This is the case of the unjust steward that Jesus speaks of in Luke 16:1-8. A steward, as we know, is one who has been entrusted to take care of and manage the goods of someone else. In the passage, all is going apparently well with the steward. He has a respectable title and honor within the community and his standard of living is one that could be admired. That is until his master hears of an accusation brought against the steward wasting his master’s goods. He had been stealing and cheating all along, and the master tells him, “You can no longer be steward.” Now, the steward, having been fired, he stands in jeopardy of losing everything; his respect within the community; his good title and his accustomed standard of living. And, talking with himself, he asks, “What shall I do? I cannot dig. I am ashamed to beg!” The thought of being reduced to manual labor is beyond him. Of course, he has the option to confess and tell the truth, but he does not even consider that. He chooses

instead to devise and craft a quick scheme to protect himself. People will go to great distances to protect their reputation, honor and status. Evidently, the owner has given the steward some time to get the books in order and up to date before he leaves so that he can transfer things to the new boss/manager. So, the steward now executes his scheme. He called the master’s debtors in, one-by-one, and quickly reduced their debt and makes a deal with them; ensnaring them in his scheme. The steward who was seeking to be “received into their homes” has found a way to do so. The debtors knew what they owed, but he quickly reduced their bill and offered them a deal. And they went along with his unrighteous scheme. Luke 16:8 says, “So the master commended the unjust steward because he had dealt shrewdly. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in their generation than the sons of light.” The scripture is by no means commending manipulation, swindling and unrighteous acts by anyone. But it is commending that the man had a plan and we too, as sons of light, through righteousness and holiness should be clever and wise in our earthly dealings with finances and every area of life. However, our focus is always to be towards the eternal; being faithful in whatever God has committed to our stewardship. “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.” 2 Corinthians 5:10 Vsanders875@centurylink.net

Sally Patten

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Sally Patten

Sally Patten was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi on February 5, 1941 to Houston and Mary Wilson. She passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the age of 81. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Patten, son Timothy Patten, and brothers A.J. Wilson, Steve Wilson, Clinton Wilson, and Roger Wilson. Sally is survived by her son Mark E. Patten, Sr. and daughter Lynne Patten; grandchildren Mark E. Patten Jr., Imani Patten, Jalil Patten, and Jordan Patten; and greatgrandchildren Karmen Skipper, Navell Patten, KayMarie Patten, Khalani Patten, and Amir Patten. She was also survived by her sister Marilyn Wilson Shaw and brothers William Wilson and Terry Wilson; and countless family members from all over the country. She had many, many friends that she cared about dearly including Mollie Bryant, Clarissa Love, Father Vitalis, and the ladies of the Women’s Society who provided love and support after her husband passed. We would like to thank everyone for the condolences, prayers, and support during this difficult time. It greatly appreciated. Services were held Saturday February 12, 2022 at 11:00 am at St. Benedict the Moor Parrish located at 2423 Grant St Omaha NE 68111.

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Is Life An Accident? (Part 2 of 2) By Carey Kinsolving and Friends “If life were an accident, why would we be here on the Earth?” asks Jenna, age 6. The “why” question is what separates humans from animals and other living things. Animals don’t ask “Why?” They don’t question their destiny or pose existential questions. Dogs don’t long to be cats. They instinctively chase cats. “Why?” is reserved for human beings. We long for purpose, meaning and destiny. Without it, we turn into mush. Kill desire, and we languish in apathy and indifference. People who express feelings of hopelessness are sent to counselors. Isn’t this the height of irony to those who think life is an accident? If we’re just accidents spinning through the universe, why should we have purpose? “There is a reason for everything!” says Whitney, 9. “God doesn’t make mistakes, and we aren’t. We know God made us for a good reason. God loves you!” What is it about movies like “Braveheart,” “Chariots of Fire” and “Gladiator” that stir men’s hearts? Women flocked to “The Princess Bride,” “Gone With the Wind” and “Sleepless in Seattle.” Why? As author John Eldredge says in his book “Dare to Desire,” men long for a heroic battle, an adventure and a beauty to rescue. Women long “to be pursued and fought for, to be swept up in a great adventure, to be the beauty.” “In the long run, it doesn’t matter how well we perform or what we accomplish — a life without heart is not worth living,” Eldredge writes. “To lose heart is to lose everything.” The Bible says God has placed eternity in our hearts (Ecclesiastes 3:11). People who listen to their hearts will

hear the question “Why?” Those brave enough to follow this inner voice will find God. Those who don’t listen to their hearts live contradictory lives. No one gets out of bed in the morning without some purpose for living. If I’m just a blob of cells that came together by accident, why not stay in bed and become a bigger blob? “God created all things on purpose,” says Carlee, 7. “He wanted something to enjoy, and that thing is you and me.” “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He (God) delights in his way,” wrote King David (Psalm 37:23). God created us for his good pleasure, but he also made us to enjoy fellowship with him. The accidental or evolution worldview can never satisfy our deepest desires. Many who embrace this worldview cast off all restraints. Why not? If there’s no purpose and no God, why not go for max pleasure? King David, the man after God’s own heart, had a radically different view of pleasure from the one we see portrayed in the media. Speaking of God, he wrote: “You will show me the path of life; in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11). Pleasure with the right purpose confirms our reason for living and fulfills our deepest desires. People who live as atheistic hedonists settle for too little pleasure. God wants to take that deep cavern in our souls and fill it to the point where it overflows with joy, purpose and spirituality, which Jesus described as rivers of living water. We can’t have purpose in life without the source of life, says Aaron, 10: “God created you for a good reason because he loves you. Just imagine when you are older, and you have only one son. Would you give him up for people who sin? God did that for us.”

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Sharnelle Shelton, North Omaha Community Connector Candidate for OPS Schoolboard Subdistrict 2 Sharnelle Shelton, North Omaha native and founder of Minorities Owning Businesses, the local collective that provides events to sell, network, and scale local minority owned businesses, is running for OPS School Board Subdistrict 2. Shelton estimates that over the last four years of hosting community events the organization has helped generate over $145k sales in the North Omaha Community. Shelton has strong community ties where she has either partnered or volunteered with a wide array of community-based programs such as the Empowerment Network, Omaha 360, Spark, StepUp Omaha, Survivors Rising, and the Sacred Heart school systems. Shelton is currently working full-time as a healthcare administrative professional assisting providers and patients in navigating the complexities of the healthcare industry. Shelton feels she has a unique experience from the traditional OPS

School Board candidate in that she is a proud product of the district, with two sons currently in the district and her youngest entering Kindergarten in the fall. As a mother, Shelton feels she has her ‘ears to the streets’ as she and her children have discussions over what is going on in the school system most nights over dinner. This direct line of communication doesn’t stop her from regularly keeping up to date on board happenings by attending meetings via YouTube, though. Shelton said, “Although I’m not a politician, I am a parent who cares and believes that public school systems need to present equitable opportunity for all students because when our young thrive, the community thrives.” She states she appreciates the current efforts and initiatives the School Board and Superintendent Dr. Logan have implemented in response to COVID-19, including securing iPads, free lunches, and the mask mandates. If elected, she plans to further assist

Sharnelle Shelton the board in finding viable solutions for the epic staffing shortage, student behavior problems, unaddressed sociocultural and emotional student concerns, and peer bullying. She looks forward to assisting the School Board with leading our children to become future leaders.

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Young Activist Runs for OPS School Board, District 2

Don Hannon, Bryan High senior, played an original song during the City of Omaha’s 4th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Living the Dream Competition.

Bryan High Senior Showcases Musical Talent in “Living the Dream” Contest Don Hannon, a senior at Bryan High, stood in front of a packed audience at the Holland Center recently. He stepped up to the microphone, introduced himself and his original song. “It’s a song expressing what it’s like being a young, Black male in America,” he shared. Hannon then sat down at the piano bench and nervously sighed, “oh man,” before captivating the audience at the City of Omaha’s 4th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Living the Dream competition. His song, “Dreams,” earned first place in vocal performance and all-categories during the competition, a showcase of Omaha-area students who perform original short essays, poetry, music and dance focused on social justice. The journey to Hannon’s achievement started in October when a friend told him that he could perform in front of an audience and potentially win the contest. A conversation with Hannon’s history teacher at Bryan High, Nick Clawson, helped him take the next step. “I asked what he wanted to do,” Clawson recalled. “He said he wanted to play piano, sing and rap. I asked if he

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wanted to play piano, then sing, and then rap, or all at once. Don said all at once.” Clawson was impressed to learn that Hannon had the skills to make it happen. “I threw him a couple of ideas, but 90 percent of it was him,” said Clawson. Clawson believed in Hannon’s natural talent but insisted he practice as much as possible for the competition. He advised him to mentally run through his song often whether sitting on the bus, getting ready or working out. Once his lyrics were finished, Hannon spent every day rehearsing but said he never felt like he was practicing. He said it was an escape from his busy school schedule. “I was practicing so much my mom asked me if I wanted to minor in music theory when I go to college.” All his hard work paid off when the day of the performance finally arrived. “As soon as I found out he showed up first, right on time at 2 p.m. to do his mic check and rehearsal, I knew he was going to win,” said Clawson. Hannon received $1,000 for his win in all categories and another $600 for his win in vocal performance. He and his classmates, who also participated in the Living the Dream competition, also earned Bryan High recognition from Omaha’s mayor and city council. They received a trophy for Multicultural and Social Justice School of the Year. Clawson earned hopes to build on the school’s success for years to come. Hannon has plans to attend Ohio State University after graduation to study mathematics and is considering a minor in music theory.

Brianna Full Brianna Full is now officially in the running for Omaha Public School Board, district 2. She made her announcement for the run on Feb 9th, and says the main principles that will guide her once elected are to be a proactive, responsive, and collaborative leader. She is a product of OPS, attending throughout elementary, middle school, and highschool. Brianna is community organizer in Omaha who believes in a holistic and inclusive approach to the health of a community. She holds a bachelor’s degree in public health from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and is currently working at the Nebraska Legislature as a policy advisor to Sen. Carol Blood. Her previous experience as an educator at The Big Garden and the Service Learning Academy has shaped her passion for advocating for children so that they may be equipped with all the tools they need to accomplish their dreams. Her background as a researcher and community advocate/organizer allows her to already be up to date with the issues OPS is facing. She has the knowledge and relationships to find the answers to problems before they become a crisis. She hopes to represent the people of North Omaha by first listening to what the community needs and wants, then promptly acting to create solutions that will benefit everyone. “I believe we can build better, safer, and healthier schools, but only if we do it together, and only if we do it now.” The three main areas where she will work to create change within OPS are overall systematic reforms to provide students with a more holistic learning environment, improving learning outcomes for all students, but especially those of color and those who are low-income that have historically been left behind, and obtaining more access to comprehensive mental health services for both the students and staff. You can visit full4ops.com for additional information about her platform and more.

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The Omaha Section - National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) will be celebrating its annual awards program of service to the community on March 5, 2022, at 10:00am. The Mary McLeod Bethune Awards Event for 2021 was postponed due to COVID-19. It has now been rescheduled as the virtual 41st Anniversary NCNW Mary McLeod Bethune Awards Event. Our theme, “Rising Above Adversity with Power, will be illuminated by our dynamic speaker, Ms. Janice L. Mathis, Esq., Executive Director of NCNW, Inc. The honorary chairs for this event are Preston Love and Martha Love. Five women will be recognized for outstanding achievement, four book award winners will be recognized, Ms. Janice L. Mathis the youth in excellence award winner, and the winner of black votes matter essay contest will be recognized. Register for this event with a donation. of $25 plus $2.37 processing fee. All funds are used to support the Bethune Concept Book Award Program to help defray cost of books for women attending college in the Omaha area. To register contact Adia Brightman, Awards Event Committee Co-Chair, at 402-960-9226 or Email at adia.brightman@gmail. com to obtain link to register. NCNW is a 501(c) (3) organization with an outreach to nearly four million women.

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By UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA Here at the heart of the United States, Omaha has grown as a symbol of the incredible things communities can achieve when we all have the same opportunities to use our voice and help our community grow. As we recognize Black History Month at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and in the Omaha community, it is crucial that we remember that those opportunities aren’t always given – they are often fought for. In November 1969, a large group of students known today as the “Omaha 54” organized a sit-in to protest the voicelessness many Black students felt at the university, and to launch a Black Studies program. The protests eventually led to the arrest of 54 students, their sacrifice – along with the public’s increased awareness of this growing need for more inclusive campus program offerings – sparked a shift in campus culture that is part of our identity to this day. In the 50 years that Black Studies has been a part of the campus fabric, our university community has continued to grow in ways true to the spirit of the Omaha 54. It’s a spirit that compels us to ask tough questions, and to question easy answers. It calls us to embrace the kinds of difficult conversations that help us grow stronger as a community. UNO has since expanded in ways that ensure every Maverick has a seat at the table. Since the creation of our Black Studies department, we have expanded to also include the Office of Latino/Latin American Studies

(OLLAS), Native American Studies, Women Studies, and many more. That is the nature of the Maverick Spirit: to see what is needed and make purposeful action toward change. The challenge we face today as Nebraskans and as a nation is that not enough people have the opportunity to grow as individuals and apply their talents to their community. In Fall 2021, UNO’s population of more than 15,000 learners hailed from a variety of cultures, regions, socioeconomic backgrounds, and experiences. More than 40 percent of our students are the first in their families to attend a university and more than 30 percent of our students are PELL grant eligible. Half of UNO students require financial help. We also have the highest percentage of Nebraska Promise eligible students in the Nebraska System. That is a large population of Mavericks who are ready and eager to give back to the community that invested in them first through their connection with UNO. And our Mavericks leap at opportunity. In fact, we are proud to see the number of entrepreneurs that are part of our alumni network. Our investment in them has been returned, and they are the proof of UNO’s ability to give back to the work force here in Omaha. One such example Doris Moore, an alum who founded the Center for Holistic Development, Inc., a non-profit organization that aims to serve the Omaha community by providing behavioral health programs, activities, and resources. This, in turn, allows those her organization

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serves to give back themselves, extending UNO’s initial investment and resources even further. Another story is that of Leah Whitney Chavez who founded World Speaks Omaha, a non-profit whose core mission is to give a voice to those who traditionally have been voiceless in the community. Chavez and World Speaks is actively giving back to the development effort by spreading awareness of cultures and bridging language gaps to provide platforms to openly share about experience. This connection makes the entire community stronger and helps us all to grow. When every community has an opportunity to pursue a high-quality, affordable education, they will have the knowledge and skills to start businesses, rise as leaders in their workplace, and inspire others to pursue their passions. Our hallways are teeming with stories just like this: Mavericks with vision and a desire to serve the community as we all build forward. At UNO, we are a community that embraces and champions tomorrow’s urban leaders. As our own history has proven, the only way to make sure the future is truly bright is to take the active steps that ensure every voice has an opportunity to be heard, and everyone has a chance to follow their passion. Just as the Omaha 54 fought for an opportunity for the voiceless to have a seat at the table, we owe it to them to continue that fight by opening more doors and creating more opportunities for the entire Omaha community to receive a transformational education.

PRAISE & WORSHIP DIRECTORY

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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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Rev. Michael Voithofer

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

Overseer Dr. Claude White

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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

THE WORSHIP CENTER

“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

Dr. Stan Rone - Senior Pastor 2021 N. 24th Street • Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 341-4297

Pastor Brian Page

JOY OF LIFE MINISTRIES COGIC

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

Pastors Eric and Cynthia Butler

Thursday: Youth For Christ ............................................6:00 p.m Prayer & Bible Study ....................................6:30 p.m

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

PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday: Sunday School.................................................9:00 a.m. Morning Worship..........................................10:15 a.m. Pastor Eric Butler and Co-Pastor Cynthia Butler

Televised Broadcast Sunday @ 10pm on KPAO Cox Communication channel 22 & Century Link channel 89

Dr. Stan Rone Senior Pastor

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

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HEALTH & WELLNESS/NATIONAL February 18, 2022 “Three Ways to Change New Facts: Value of Physical Activity THE OMAHA STAR

By Dr. Richard Brown REACH* Racial and ethical approaches to community health (REACH) is a periodic column featuring articles that focus 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. If you have read my articles during the past few years, you know how important it is to participate in regular physical activity. Researchers are conducting new studies on the topic, constantly. The following are three new facts that have resulted from the latest research on the value of physical activity participation. A new study by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine adds to the canon of research associating physical activity with cognitive performance. Using 90 middle-aged and older subjects who wore accelerometers while physically active and completed mobile cognitive testing from home, discoveries were made. On the days their physical activity increased, the study found, that 50- to 74-year-old participants performed more effectively on an executive function task, and on the days when their physical activity decreased, so too did their cognitive performance. The findings published Jan.

31, 2022 in the journal JMIR mHealth. Another study revealed that 10 minutes of impact exercise can have a positive effect on adults over 40 and can be life-saving. More than 110,000 US deaths could be prevented each year if adults over 40 added 10 minutes of daily moderate to vigorous physical activity to their normal routines, according to the study published Monday, January 24, 2022 in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. According to this study, an increase of 20 or 30 minutes could lead to even more lives saved. Social media use was correlated with worse physical health indicators among college students, according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking. David Lee, Ph.D., from the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, and coauthors demonstrated that social media use was associated with higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a biological marker of chronic inflammation in the blood that is associated with chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular diseases and cancers. Social media use was also related to experiencing more frequent somatic symptoms. It also positively correlated with more visits to the doctor or health centers for an illness. (January 19,2022, Mary Ann Liebert) The message is clear for staying healthy. It includes regular exercise, healthy eating, no cigarette smoking, low salt and sugar consumption, rest, and annual medical and dental check-ups. In the spirit of February, which is “Black History Month”, “Heart Health Month” and includes “Valentine Day,” I hope you loved yourself and a love one with a healthy choice meal, and participated in an activity that included physical fitness. “Control your destination, Take the vaccination.”

Fashion Column

Black midwest style is something serious and has been since the southern migration of the descendants of arrival of freed African slaves from the south! As distinct as uniforms are to the parcel delivery, food and service, the medical industries and the like…apparel has always been used to be functionally appropriate for the jobs at hand and to distinguish roles and responsibilities from others. Apparel, for over a century, has been used as a modality of expression for us as well. Such as pride in one’s culture, personal identity and uniqueness, and even one’s personal mood at that time. Choosing bright colors, pastels, and floral prints often reflect a festive heart and or mindset. Darker solids and darker colors usually are donned to express formality, crispness, and at other times seriousness. Earthtones often are used by the wearer to communicate calm, peace, relaxation, and solitude. With the addition of the displays of branding, varying dimensions of suggestion to the onlooker are being communicated!

Your Perspective!” How do you Change your Perspective?

By Jerreme Wade Do you know what easement means? It’s the state or feeling of comfort and peace. In our world today, I believe a lot of peace and comfort can be achieved for your mindset. At times, there can be a ton of chaos and uncertainty. I took it upon myself to change my mindset for the future by reading books monthly. As an entrepreneur, I want to help those around me build community utilizing the power of the written word. However, I know how important mental health is as a business owner. You must start with a peace of mind to change the person in the mirror. The peace and comfort you feel comes from a unique perspective. When you read monthly, you embrace a new mindset and heart. Now, I feel that we all have goals or aspirations. A strong mentality will empower you to get the results you deserve. Make the decision to adapt and thrive as a creative person in our world today. As a scholar, I require my mind to adapt and thrive. This is why I read books. What does your perspective look like in our world today? You will have to find peace and comfort amongst a storm. The reality of COVID-19 has hit our economy hard. Unemployment has sky-rocked and our communities are suffering. We need to rebuild internally to grow externally! Still, it starts with a deep look internally. It took awhile for me to acknowledge that internal missing piece. It was my perspective. When I started reading books, I changed my perspective. After I started reading books, my vision became clear. At one time in my life, my decisions were blurry because I was searching for validation. Does this mean it was too late to change my perspective or create peace in the midst of a storm? No! I think of the storm as art that I can admire if I create my own canvas in my mind. What do I mean? We often keep masterpieces locked in our mind with no intent of letting the world see our vision. Utilize the knowledge you read in books to create a beautiful canas with your words. The art of words you read in books will transform the lives of others in your community. Imagine how you can transform your world today with knowledge!

In an article, “First Impressions,” in the July 2006 issue of Psychological Science, Princeton University psychologists reveal that all it takes is a tenth of a second to form an impression of a stranger from their face, and that longer exposures don’t significantly alter those impressions. On June 19th, 2018 Serenity Gibbons wrote in Forbes Magazine that within the first seven seconds of meeting, people will have a solid impression of who you are — and some research suggests a tenth of a second is all it takes to start determining traits like trustworthiness. As black people we are usually taught from a very young age to deliberately manipulate society to our advantage via our dress and appearance. This is done both within and without our community. We can determine what we want to be determined about us within a tenth of a second to seven seconds! We are inarguably the global masters of this phenomenon. In other words…We are, who we want you to think we are!

Dr. Susan M. Collins To Make History As The First Black Woman To Lead A Federal Bank By NewsOne Staff, Interactive ONE, LLC (©) Black women are shattering glass ceilings in industries where they are often underrepresented. Susan M. Collins, Ph.D was recently appointed to serve as the president and CEO of The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, making her the first Black woman to sit at the helm of a Fed bank. Collins—a Harvard University alumna who holds a doctorate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology— Susan M. Collins has led work that sits at the intersection of global economics and policy. The macroeconomist, who grew up in New York City, has held several roles in the realm of academia including working as an associate professor of economics at Harvard and teaching at Georgetown University. She also served as a senior staff economist at the President’s Council of Economic Advisers. Collins is currently the University of Michigan’s provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and the Edward M. Gramlich Collegiate Professor of Public Policy and Economics. Collins says she’s looking forward to taking on the new role. “I am inspired by the portfolio of important and innovative work underway at the Boston Fed,” she shared in a statement. “I am delighted with the opportunity to lead such a dynamic organization, engage with its talented staff, and work with its constituents – to understand their economic challenges and help explain the work of the Fed in the economy. It will also be a pleasure to return to Greater Boston and New England.” Kenneth Montgomery, who serves as interim president and CEO of the Boston Fed, added Collins is “a leader with exceptional background and perspective” and “has a deep understanding of the Federal Reserve System’s inner workings, having served for nine years as a director at the Chicago Reserve Bank.” She is slated to step into her new role on July 1. Collins’ appointment comes as there is a need for diversity within the finance industry. Research shows Black women hold a mere 4 percent of C-suite positions within the financial field.

CIAA Reaches Multi-Year Agreement with Coca-Cola to Renew Corporate Partnership The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, announces a multi-year corporate partnership agreement with The Coca-Cola Company. This agreement extends Coca-Cola’s commitment as the official beverage partner of the CIAA and preserves a relationship that has existed for over 50 years, making it one of the conference’s longest-running partnerships. “We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with the Coca-Cola Company, a partnership that extends over 50 years,” stated CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams. “As one of our longest-running partnerships, the Coca-Cola Company has made a commitment annually to provide access and opportunity to our conference, member institutions, student-athletes, and the HBCU community through scholarships, career opportunities, and the overall enhancement of our championship experience.” Among other commitments, Coca-Cola will continue to be an integral part of the CIAA’s 14 conference championships and related events as well as provide support to its member institutions and student-athletes through the CIAA General Scholarship Fund and additional opportunities. “Over the past 110 years, the CIAA has created a legacy of leadership in Black college sports,” said Henry Hendrix, VP of Multicultural Marketing at The Coca-Cola Company. “The Coca-Cola Company is proud to have been along this journey for the past 51 years and counting, and is honored to support the tradition, pageantry and community of HBCUs as part of our commitment to refresh the world and make a difference.” For more information about the CIAA, visit

www.theciaa.com. You can also like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and on Twitch. About the CIAA Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first, and longest running, African American athletic conference in the U.S. and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150,000 fans from around the country. In 2020, the conference celebrates the special 75th anniversary of its Championship Basketball Tournament - an event that has become a must-see in the African American community. The Basketball Tournament has been honored as a 2019 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, for both 2018 and 2019. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the CIAA is governed by the Presidents and Chancellors of its 12 member-institutions: Bowie State University, Claflin University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Livingstone College, Saint Augustine’s University, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Winston-Salem State University. Chowan University is an associate member in football and women’s bowling. For more information on the CIAA, visit theciaa. com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

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