August 15th, 2007
The Omaha GLBT Young Professionals consider "Progressive Omaha Companies" Which offer partnership benefits? How can you approach your employer about partnership benefits? What makes a company "progressive?" What work needs to be done to make more Omaha businesses equality-minded? Omaha GLBT Professionals Meeting Thursday, September 13th, 6:00pm at The Reading Grounds, 40th & Farnam St. [Read More…]
August 15th, 2007
August 15th, 2007
I am giving The Reader some love again. I came across this wonderful story in a recent edition: David Lassman, the director of the Jane Austen festival held in Bath, England decided to see how well the revered author would be received in today’s publishing world. He submitted sample chapters and plot synopses of various [Read More…]
August 14th, 2007
Save the Date Ladies!!!! Ready to Run Workshop Encourages Women to be Leaders The third annual Ready to Run candidate school will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at College of St. Mary, 7000 Mercy Rd.. Jointly sponsored by the Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha and the Lincoln-Lancaster Women’s Commission, [Read More…]
August 14th, 2007
August 10th, 2007
The man, the myth, the legend…Jarriet DeWitt. If you are actively involved in community work, you probably know Jarriet…or have at least seen him at a meeting. He is a busy guy and contributes to the community in many ways. He is actively involved with the Nebraska Minority Public Health Association, Butler Gast YMCA, [Read More…]
August 10th, 2007
Harvard Study Examines Hidden Biases Among ER Physicians A new Harvard University study reports that physicians’ subconscious racial biases play a significant role in the care and treatment they provide to patients and is a contributing factor to the health disparity that exists between Black and White patients. "We have a very serious problem in [Read More…]
August 7th, 2007
Demystifying the Black Woman A one day conference devoted to examining the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual impact of racism and discrimination in the lives of black women. This conference will specifically address the impact of racism, discrimination and oppression in the lives of black women with special emphasis in the areas of spirituality, health, [Read More…]
August 7th, 2007
The mission of 100 Black Men of Omaha , Inc., is to improve the quality of life for Omaha citizens and build a brighter future for our youth. 1st Annual Golf Classic All Proceeds will benefit the "Four for the Future" programs to include the Saturday Academy for boys. Champions Golf Club 13800 Eagle Run [Read More…]
August 7th, 2007
Nike Settles Racial-Bias Class ActionThe company also agrees to several other measures, including a court-appointed diversity consultant to monitor and periodically report to the court and the appointment of a compliance officer at Nikes headquarters. August 3, 2007 Nike Settles Racial-Bias Class Action Nike Inc. has agreed to pay $7.6 million to settle a class-action [Read More…]