MORE Omaha event description: "Many have questioned faith, spirituality, and religion in bearing witness and addressing racism in society. How can we challenge institutions and be open to other views about contemporary issues of the day? We are offering two sessions on spirituality, antiracism, and bearing witness. Many decades ago, both Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King […]
MORE Omaha event description: "Many have questioned faith, spirituality, and religion in bearing witness and addressing racism in society. How can we challenge institutions and be open to other views about contemporary issues of the day? We are offering two sessions on spirituality, antiracism, and bearing witness. Many decades ago, both Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King […]
Thursday, March 24, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. It is free and open to the public. Featuring Dr. Ryan Spohn. He is Director of the Nebraska Center for Justice Research (NCJR), a research center affiliated with the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. A'Jamal Byndon, Chair of the […]
The Selalelo project is a virtual transatlantic bridge between Nebraska and Southern Africa that facilitates the exchange of ideas and cultural best practices, creates unity, and expands common understanding of anti-racism. “Selalelo” is a Setswana word meaning supper. The sessions, held in person and online at alternating lunch and dinner times to accommodate participants across […]
Organized by MORE: Movement in Omaha for Racial Equity, featuring speakers: Sinvula Mudabeti, National Executive Chairperson for the Namibian Lives Matter Movement Iuze Mercy Mahunga, Committee Member of Namibian Lives Matter in the Omusati Region Sylvester Kabajani, General Secretary and member of the Namibian Lives Matter Movement in the Khomas Region This virtual, globe-spanning talk […]
During March, which is Women's History Month, MORE is hosting a book discussion with author Ms. Gothataone Moeng. Her book is "Call and Response: Stories". This book is a collection of short stories about family life in Botswana. The book gives the reader a rich insight into the nuances of Botswana's culture. Through this interaction, […]