Jane H. and Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks Conversations for Change Series: Storm Reid (Read More)
The Jane H. & Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks Conversations for Change series brings thought leaders from around the world to Omaha to share their experiences around confronting prejudice, bigotry, and discrimination to build and strengthen the bridges between differing communities. This third installment of the series features a one-hour conversation between featured guest, Emmy award winning actress and producer Storm Reid (Euphoria, The Last of Us, A Wrinkle in Time, Missing), and Inclusive Communities Executive Director, Cammy Watkins. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Visit the event page for more information and to get tickets. Attendees may park in nearby parking structures or on the street. Emmy award-winning actress and producer Storm Reid starred in the Sony thriller Missing, released theatrically before being released on Netflix where it quickly rose to #1 in the film category in many countries. She can be seen in a standout episode of the record-breaking HBO series The Last of Us, opposite Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal. Her performance on the show earned her an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Reid also stars in Warner Bros’ The Nun 2. She can additionally be seen in the Emmy-winning Sam Levinson and MAX series Euphoria opposite Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney. Reid and her mother, Robyn Simpson, launched A Seed & Wings Productions, an independent multimedia production house rooted in narratives that forge multi-cultural conversations, entertain, educate, and uplift. Their desire is to create authentic storytelling that is impactful, honest, and reflects the perspectives of all people. Reid is set to star in the Paramount film Becoming Noble which she is producing under her A Seed & Wings banner. Reid will star in and produce Teyana Taylor’s directorial debut Get Lite for Paramount.
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Inclusive Communities Table Talk Series (Read More)
With Table Talks, Inclusive Communities offers everyone a space to build community through dialogue. The intent of Table Talks is to bring together community members and a panel of individuals who can offer their expertise or share their lived experiences to raise awareness and deepen understanding. Omaha Table Talk (OTT) was one of the first local human relations programs to provide facilitated and informally structured gatherings for people of different ethnicities and cultures throughout the community, to engage in conversations about diversity and inclusion over dinner. OTT is the result of decades-long efforts by engaged community members to have real, open dialogues about how various forms of identity impact the community and interactions with each other. The OTT series programming highlights themes and topics based on trending issues the community is facing. Each Table Talk program opens with a panel of speakers and is then broken into small group discussions led by trained facilitators, who guide brave, honest, and open conversations. This series is a National Endowment for the Humanities “United We Stand” event. All events are free and held in person at locations in Omaha, and are also accessible online. ASL and Spanish-language interpretation are provided. Registration is required. Click the link in the event title for more information, or to register. Visit Inclusive Communities for additional information. November 15, 2023 Queer Table Talk: Honoring our Trans History 6:00pm - 7:30pm | College of Saint Mary, Mercy Hall, Warde Conference Center, 7000 Mercy Rd, Omaha, NE 68124 December 13, 2023 AAPI Table Talk: AAPI in the Arts and Creative Community 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 University Drive South Omaha, NE 68182 January 24, 2024 Omaha Table Talk: Disability Justice 11:30am - 1:00pm | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 University Drive South Omaha, NE 68182 February 21, 2024 Omaha TT: Partnership with AVP Life & Re-Entry for the System Impacted 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 University Drive South Omaha, NE 68182 March 20, 2024 Omaha Table Talk: Neurodivergence: Navigating a Neurotypical World 11:30am - 1:00pm | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 University Drive South Omaha, NE 68182 April 24, 2024 Native & Indigenous Table Talk: A Resilient People 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 University Drive South Omaha, NE 68182 May 29, 2024 AAPI Table Talk: Food for Thought: The Role of Food in AAPI Cultures 11:30am - 1:00pm | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 University Drive South Omaha, NE 68182 June 26, 2024 Queer Table Talk: Pride is Still a Protest 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 University Drive South Omaha, NE 68182
