The First "Hungry Club" Debuts at Big Mama's
Donna Carter
On April 9th, Big Mama’s Kitchen and Catering in cooperation with Preston Love Jr. launched the first meeting of the “Hungry Club.” The Hungry Club was developed to satisfy the hunger for information and dialogue about our community, and satisfy your hunger for a good meal. Although I was personally unable to attend the event, thanks to the wonders of technology, The Omaha Community Kwanzaa Group, and Community Talk Radio, I was able to listen to a broadcast of the session via my computer (this broadcast is also available via RSS).
The speaker for the first Hungry Club, was Frank Peak, Community Outreach Services Administrator with Creighton University. Mr. Peak provided a very persuasive presentation on the topic of continuing legacies and preserving institutions in our community. He spoke about the legacies of individuals such as the late Sybil Myers, and institutions like the Great Plains Black Museum and how it is our responsibility to continue the legacies and preserve the institutions that shape our community. More>>
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Preston Love Jr. Announces Candidacy
Preston Love Hr has announced his candidacy for the MUD Board. According to Love, "I’m running for the Board of MUD because I want to continue as a public servant and make a difference." Visit his website to learn more about his candidacy and how you can help.
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Grand-friends for Grassroots Change
We are all familiar with the negative statistics within the African-American community, the single mother and father statistics (68%
of homes headed by a single parent), the college and prison statistics of black men (900,000 in prison/jail and 600,000 in college), and the breakdown of the family and community as a village concept. More >>
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Ron Parker Delivers Foster Parent Training
Ron Parker national motivational lecturer, representing his “Mr. B.Clean” organization conducted training April 15th for foster care parents. The training focus was on strategies and proven experiences dealing with African-American males. Attendees were able to obtain needed certification as well as information for them to better perform as foster parents. More>>
