COVID-19
has not been
totally removed
from society,
but it has been
slowed a bit.
Personally I
have received
both vaccinations
which
gives me a green light to travel while maintaining
CDC guidelines for travel. After being
grounded since December 2019, I am looking
forward to traveling and new experiences
locally and internationally.
So much is happening and so rapidly.
Sometimes it is a challenge to find GOOD
NEWS which the Omaha Star is dedicated
to reporting. Recently I participated in a
dialogue with the Jewish Press facilitated by
ADL on the discussion of race. Did you know
that North Omaha was at one time home to the
Jewish population of Omaha? We share some
life experiences when it comes to racism in
our cultures. Communication is key and keeping
it flowing is the recipe for understanding.
While the ancestors from neither culture were
born here, we are here now and we will strive
for understanding and growth.
In preparation for this opportunity I read the
recent book by Don Lemon, This is the Fire:
What I Say To My Friends About Racism by
Don Lemon (CNN). This is a great read and I
highly recommend this book.
Recently, I had the opportunity to have
lunch with Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President
and CEO of the National Newspaper Publisher
Association, NNPA, a trade association of
approximately 231 African American-owned
community newspapers from around the
United States. Mildred D. Brown was at the
table when this association was organized
over 75 years ago. Omaha was and is relevant
nationally and is recognized for our
contribution to the fabric of community communications.
Dr. Chavis shared with me why
a paper like the Omaha Star is important. Our
community can depend on getting information
through the pages of our paper that is TRUE.
All forms of media do not report the truth
and what is true to our communities. Please
support the Omaha Star with a subscription to
your home and or office. I also encourage that
you advertise on the pages of the Omaha Star
and that our readers support our advertisers.
This summer we are looking forward to
launching our Junior Journalism program
designed to introduce3 high school aged students
to the various professions included
in journalism. If you know a student5 who
would be interested, please submit their name
and contact information to our offices.
We strive to support local issues and families
with our articles and photos. We encourage
you to share your news with us by submitting
information to: publisher@omahastarinc.
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