Joe Gerstandt | keynote speaker, freedom fighter, freak-flag flier

    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…]

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. 

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…]

This is an excellent website regarding race, especially for youth. Understanding Race 

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…]

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 

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.

Mark your calendars now for the April HRAM Diversity session: Diversity in 2007: April 10 Strategy and Influence Presented by the HRAM Diversity Committee   10:30- 11:30    New Member Orientation 11:15- 11:30    Registration 11:30- 1:00      Luncheon 1:15- 3:30        Technical Session   LUNCHEON “Are You Ready for Times to Get Hard?” Fr. Damian Zuerlein, St. Columbkille   [Read More…]

Well, it has taken me a little while longer than expected, but I am back for a second post.  I wanted to briefly expand on my previous comments regarding what this site is all about… I believe there are two primary approaches to Diversity work: Social Justice Competitive Advantage From my perspective both approaches are   [Read More…]

Greetings and welcome to ""Our Time To Act".  Hoping to promote Diversity and Inclusion work in Omaha, I have a few aspirations for this webspace: Network:  I hope that this site will provide a space for those involved in the work of diversity to find each other, support each other, encourage each other and learn   [Read More…]