April 6th, 2007
Leadership Omaha is a wonderful program and a great investment. It is an opportunity for current and emerging leaders to make valuable contacts and learn a lot about our community. CLASS 30 APPLICATIONS Applications for Leadership Omaha Class 30 are available now. Click here to download the PDF. (Note: this PDF is in a writeable [Read More…]
April 1st, 2007
A great post on the Richard Florida blog… The Cost of Intolerance The Detroit News’ Laura Berman writes: "He is an eminent scholar of Victorian literature, recruited in a national search and selected as one of three finalists for an elite academic position — dean of arts and sciences — at Oakland University. Then he [Read More…]
March 24th, 2007
It is a beautiful rainy Saturday morning in Omaha, Nebraska. Lets take a look at what is going on in other communities… Here is an article about efforts in Frostburg, VA regarding Diversity and Inclusion. City leaders consider joining the Inclusive Communities Project, which neighboring Clarksburg did after the KKK came to town [Read More…]
March 20th, 2007
Good information regarding North Omaha: Discover North Omaha Also, just a quick reminder that the Human Resources Association of the Midlands has there annual diversity session coming up on April 10th. To register, visit the HRAM website.
March 13th, 2007
From the KMTV website: Omaha, NE – An Omaha chef is fired up over what he says happened at a popular restaurant. The chef calls it a racist comment. However, an agency that fights discrimination says no harm was done. Chef Mike Whitner once worked at Rick’s Cafe Boatyard. He told Action 3 News the [Read More…]
March 10th, 2007
I did actually think long and hard about the name for this site, so it does have some significance. When it comes to the issues of diversity and inclusion, I think that it is very important for our organizations and our community to take real action. There are currently a number of very important shifts [Read More…]
March 10th, 2007
March 7th, 2007
I had the opportunity to attend two outstanding local awards ceremonies recently. On February 28th, the 18th Annual African-American Leadership Awards were held at the Holland Performing Arts Center. Great event, great location, great turnout…but Emcee Brenda Council stole the show! She sang, she danced, she did it all. The AALAs are produced by the [Read More…]
March 6th, 2007
Diversity Summit: Tuesday, May 8, 2007 Diversity Strategies and Influence Creighton University, Omaha NE Featuring: Sondra Thiederman, Ph.D. "Making Diversity Process Work" Mauricio Velasquez "Maintain the Momentum of Your Diversity Efforts" Sponsored by Organizations for Community Inclusion, Inc. Mark Your Calendars Now, More Information to Follow
March 6th, 2007
Do I Dare Say Something? Interesting article from Harvard Business School that is not directly about Diversity and Inclusion, but…it kind of is. Might want to share this one with your managers.