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In this episode of the Youth Power Podcast, host Kirk Berry is joined by Adam F.C. Fletcher—speaker, consultant, and author of Steps to Youth Leadership in Modern Times. Together, they explore what it means to truly empower the adults who work with youth and why stepping back is sometimes the most powerful way to help young people step forward. Adam shares his personal journey from a young theater mentor in North Omaha to a global advocate for youth voice, engagement, and leadership. He introduces his “three-legged stool” model—personal, cultural, and structural engagement—and challenges listeners to stop doing to youth and start doing with them. Packed with stories, insights, and actionable inspiration, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about creating meaningful opportunities for young people to lead in their own way. 

Phillip McClain is founder of the real estate company the Mensch Group. Through the Mensch Group, McClain spearheads affordable housing developments in North Omaha. The company broke ground on its first project last year: nine single-family homes at 49th and Curtis Streets, an area known as Curtis Corner. McClain sold the houses to families for below market value thanks to assistance from local organizations like Spark Capital and Habitat for Humanity. Tax-increment financing helped cover development costs.North Omaha has seen a surge in development in recent years, with projects like the Highlander complex on 30th Street, the North 24th Street Business Improvement District and the Levi Carter Park sports facility, which just began construction near Eppley Airfield.McClain and Michael Griffin are talking about the need for affordable housing and the Black developers working to make the landscape more equitable. They also get into TIF and its role in development.

Shaq Jones, aka Scottie Pigeon, is a dancer and DJ.Jones uses his platform to center the experience of Black men in the arts. He grew up in North Omaha and attended Lincoln University of Missouri, a historically Black college, where he led the school's dance troupe before graduating in 2017. He returned to Omaha and began collaborating with various performing arts organizations around town, including AP's Legacy Dance Studio, the annual Omaha Beautillion event, Omaha Performing Arts and Opera Omaha.Scottie Pigeon is Jones' DJ persona. He began teaching himself the skill in 2019 at the encouragement of his father, who is also a DJ. The Union for Contemporary Arts selected Jones for the 2024 Inside/Outside Fellowship, where his work centered on sound and movement exploration.Jones and Michael Griffin are talking about where Jones finds inspiration, how his dance and DJ experiences inform each other, and how he uses his work to curate emotional experiences for an audience.

Zedeka Poindexter and Gina Tranisi are co-executive directors of the Nebraska Writers Collective. NWC is responsible for the annual All Writes Reserved Youth Spoken Word Festival, formerly known as Louder Than a Bomb, which reaches more than 30 schools and 500 students across Nebraska and Iowa with free spoken word poetry lessons, workshops with local writers, open mics, and a space to be heard. NWC will also host National Youth Poet Laureate Stephanie Pacheco for a performance on Oct. 12 at Dry Spokes, located at 19th and Leavenworth. Zedeka Poindexter is a North Omaha-born writer and performer with a background in management and communications. She holds a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Poindexter has built a historical record through poems and essays that draw on physical senses to connect with readers and listeners. Before assuming her current role, she spent ten years with the NWC as a teaching artist. Gina Tranisi is a leader, educator, and poet who has competed at both the National Poetry Slam and the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational. She holds a bachelor's and master's degree in English with a specialization in Women's and Gender Studies from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. An alum of the Nebraska Writers Collective's youth poetry programming, Tranisi has served as a teaching artist and, most recently, an Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program certified instructor, and the organization's full-time program director. In this episode, Poindexter and Tranisi are in conversation with Michael Griffin about the basics of writing poetry, the value of expressing lived experiences through art, and the past and future of the Nebraska Writers Collective. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riversidechats/support

North Omaha community leaders say a housing plan from presidential hopeful Kamala Harris would help develop more affordable housing in the neighborhood. State Sen. Terrell McKinney, Omaha developer Don Curry and housing advocate Kimara Snipes endorsed Harris' plan to build 3 million new homes in the next four years and provide down payment assistance to first time home buyers. The Harris plan would also provide tax incentives to builders constructing starter homes.

North Omaha community leaders say a housing plan from presidential hopeful Kamala Harris would help develop more affordable housing in the neighborhood. State Sen. Terrell McKinney, Omaha developer Don Curry and housing advocate Kimara Snipes endorsed Harris' plan to build 3 million new homes in the next four years and provide down payment assistance to first time home buyers. The Harris plan would also provide tax incentives to builders constructing starter homes.

Doris Lassiter is a public health advocate for North Omaha. Lassiter's career began with a corporate job, which she left after becoming pregnant unexpectedly and prematurely giving birth to her daughter. The experience led her to work with the Omaha Housing Authority on reducing infant mortality rates among Omaha's Black community. With OHA, Lassiter helped launch the Omaha Healthy Start program at Charles Drew, which provides education and healthcare services to new parents and their children.  Years later in 2022, the University of Nebraska Medical Center honored her with the Community Service to Research Award. Today, Lassiter is health ministry director at Mt. Moriah's Baptist Church and runs her own consulting company through the Nebraska Center for Healthy Families.  In this episode, Lassiter is in conversation with Michael Griffin about her transition from corner office to health advocacy, and her vision for the Moriah Intergenerational Center in North Omaha. Originally aired 7-1-24. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riversidechats/support

Clarice Dombeck is a candidate for the Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority's Board of Directors in District 2. The Transit Authority, also known as Metro, is responsible for running Omaha's bus system, including ORBT and MOBY services. The first elected board will have seven nonpartisan members, one for each district. Prior to this year, seats were appointed by the mayor rather than elected. The change is part of Metro's increased budget and expanded regional services. Board responsibilities include determining transit policy, overseeing the budget and handling contracts Dombeck was born and raised in North Omaha. In addition to her candidacy, she serves on ⁠Elevate Omaha's⁠ Board of Directors and is the urban development manager at ⁠Spark⁠, an Omaha nonprofit that aims to transform and invest in underserved neighborhoods. Dombeck is also an urban farmer and a founder of the ⁠Healing Roots African Diaspora Garden⁠ on North 24th Street, and she's working on a Master of Science in Urban Studies at the University of Nebraska Omaha. In this conversation, Dombeck is in conversation with Michael Griffin about her family's history of community organizing, and how it informs her own varied approach to advocacy. They also discuss transit disparities in Omaha and Dombeck's vision for Metro. Correction: A previous version of this podcast incorrectly identified the Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority as being responsible for the forthcoming Omaha Streetcar. It is a City of Omaha project. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riversidechats/support

Ja Keen Fox is an advocate from Nebraska with experience in political organizing, journalism, and media. Earlier this year, Fox began working on The Dreamland Report, a nonprofit news service expected to launch this November. Fox created the serice in an effort to close the information gap between North Omaha and the rest of the city, and to make news about the Black community accessible to readers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riversidechats/support

ANDRE WOOLRIDGE was 1st player in Ncca History to lead Big 10 in scoring & Assits in the same season for Dr Tom Davis and the IOWA HAWKEYES. ANDY sits down with Theo for exclusive conversation as he shares with us #AllWorldBallAcademy. #Sacramento the greatness and History of North Omaha and his prolific college career at Iowa #NBAexperices and 13 years pro in 9 countries around the world. (Chapters) (4:44) growing up in North Omaha, Nebraska (06:30)Omaha Basketball

DRE was 1st & only player in NCAA History in Points per game (20.2) & Assits per game (6.1) in the same season! The Iowa Hawkeye Hall of Famer shares with Theo3&D what the sports scene was like growing up in North Omaha, and shares his stories and experices at University of Iowa, #NBA and playing abroad for over decade in Turkey

Writer and performer Zedeka Poindexter shares her passion for community and stories, and talks about her poems, essays, and performances that draw on complexities of race, class, struggle, and joy. Poindexter shares how that creative expression now is, in the form of a choreopoem, unearthing the lived experience of healthcare disparities encountered by black women. She also reads a couple of poems for us.Zedeka Poindexter is a North Omaha-born writer and performer and is co-executive director with Gina Tranisi of Nebraska Writers Collective. Poindexter's body of poems and essays draws on all five physical senses to connect with readers and listeners. By sharing stories of people in her community, she creates a relationship with her audience and guides them through the world as she sees and experiences it. Poindexter has earned numerous awards and accolades including the Best Performance Poet award from Omaha Entertainment & Arts; a Public Impact Grant from Amplify Arts, being awarded The Union for Contemporary Arts Inside/Outside Fellowship Prize; and being recognized as a Nebraska Arts Council: Artists In Schools Recipient.

Host Intro: A fight over who controls more than $100 million intended to revitalize north Omaha spilled onto the floor of the Legislature Wednesday.

Thank you for joining Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek and me on this episode. We appreciate you tuning in. Today, we will be discussing the latest updates on the Nebraska unicameral. This legislative body is responsible for making laws in our state government. It is essential to stay informed about the government's activities so that we can be active citizens. ⁠Find Your Senator ⁠⁠⁠ Hearing Schedule To Review and Leave Comments ⁠nebraskalegislature.gov⁠ ⁠⁠⁠swingleftnebraska.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠nelegislativestudygroup.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@neblsg⁠⁠ Lawmakers hold up Gov. Pillen's “State of the State” address, detailing “disrespect” of North Omaha

Tim Royers hasn't liked this "Opportunity Scholarship" bill from the start, and certainly doesn't like what may happen with the vote-inducing petition they worked on. Then, State Sen. Justin Wayne was cited for his leadership in yesterday's North Omaha development event. But, he wasn't there and doesn't support it!

Mia Perales is a freshman at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Last year she won an environmental achievement award from the Nebraska chapter of the Sierra Club after leading climate work with the city-wide group Students for Sustainability and starting a lunch composting program at Omaha South High School that's since been adopted at Central High School. David Corbin is a longtime environmentalist in Omaha. He's been a public health professor at UNO, a leader in the local Sierra Club and a staple at Earth Day in Elmwood Park with his guitar and extensive catalog of Neil Young songs. Currently he's involved with a group protesting the North Omaha coal plant's delayed shutdown from 2023 to 2026. Omaha officials are currently working on a plan to prepare for and prevent the worst effects of climate change. On today's episode, Perales and Corbin are in conversation with Chris Bowling. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riversidechats/support

This week's show is live from Las Vegas as we celebrate our one-year anniversary and cover the Creighton Men's Basketball game against UNLV in the Jack Jones Classic. Creighton guard Trey Alexander and Athletic Director Marcus Blossom join Mike'l on the show. Trey joins Mike'l to discuss this season, being the new leader of the team, the Big East Conference, last year's Elite Eight run, upcoming games, and more. Marcus joined Mike'l at the Dollar Loan Center to discuss his role as the AD of Creighton, the program, growing the fan base, connecting with North Omaha, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 3 is jam packed with quality conversation and a look at Creighton vs Nebraska ball. Josh is deeply entrenched in creating rich culture wherever he goes. He has a primary focus on the North Omaha area and desires to bring opportunity and culture to those who may be looked past and not have the same resources and others in town! He is boots on the ground doing quality work for real change! Dont miss out while the boys suck it up and talk about a team other than Nebraska.

Josh and Mike'l are joined my Omaha Central star and former Nebraska Husker star Cortney Grixby. They discuss growing up in North Omaha, playing for Omaha Central, the Callahan era, his recruitment, the current Nebraska team , and they preview the Nebraska vs. Illinois game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's show, Maria Corpuz is in conversation with Jewel Rodgers - a poet, artist and placemaker from North Omaha. She was a Buffett Scholar at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and went on to receive a Master's in Real Estate Development from New York University. She was nominated for best performance poet at the 2022 Omaha Entertainment and Arts Award. Her multi-sensory poetry collection “Wax Over Water” received a Populus Fund Grant in 2023 through the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts in New York, and she's a 2023 fellow at the Union For Contemporary Art in Omaha.  Rodgers is a youth poetry coach at Culxr House with the Nebraska Writers Collective. She also founded PlaceMade, a resident-led group creating community spaces on vacant lots in North Omaha. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riversidechats/support

Season of Separation continues to pick up steam as Jordan sits down with Former Creighton & New Ohio University Guard, Shereef Mitchell. The guys discuss Reef's upbringing in North Omaha, the legacies left behind by his late grandmother & friend Ramsey, and following in the basketball “footsteps” of his father. The conversation moves into Reef's time at Creighton - the pressure of playing in his hometown, injuries, accepting of a new role on the team, & his “Welcome to College Basketball” moment. The episode concludes with Reef giving his ‘Omaha Starting 5' [Basketball] and what it will take for him to ‘separate' himself next season at Ohio!

Marcey Yates is a hip hop artist and community advocate who was born and raised in North Omaha. He won the 2021 and 2022 Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards album of the year for “Culxr House: Freedom Summer," released on Omaha's Saddle Creek Records. On today's show, Yates is in conversation with Michael Griffin about the role of culture in establishing a relationship between art and advocacy, his artist process when making music, as well as the creation of Culxr House, an organization in North Omaha providing community space for musical entrepreneurs to enrich their talent while lessening social and economic disparities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riversidechats/support

The company's self-declared strategy is to buy single-family rental properties around the region, including North Omaha and in Council Bluffs. A Midwest Newsroom investigation uncovered neglect, aggressive evictions and rising rents where VineBrook moves in – mostly non-white neighborhoods.

On today's exciting episode, Dr. Jaime is on location at the world famous B&B Sports Academy to interview Omaha's own, 18-0 professional boxer and true renaissance man, Steven "SO COLD" Nelson! Steven, an Army veteran, shares his story of growing up in North Omaha, his experiences as a professional boxer, what it takes to succeed in the ring and his mission to have a positive impact on the Omaha community and beyond!B&B Sports Academy is a community-based athletic center that builds body, mind and character. Expert, caring coaches help members reach goals inside and outside the ring. Positive, structured activities teach confidence, discipline and healthy habits for a lifetime. Learn about the winning edge at B&B, the home gym of world champion Terence “Bud” Crawford. https://bandbacademy.org/

A full mindset shift is needed to get through the most challenging moments of your life. Without this life-changing process, you cannot unlock a more positive version of yourself. Our guest today is Trent Wallace, an up-and-coming entrepreneur from the streets of North Omaha, Nebraska. In this episode, we discuss his struggle to overcome the challenges of his past, the lessons he learned at Boys Town, and embracing an entrepreneurial mindset to become a force for good. Meanwhile, host Gary Schoeniger discusses the power of optimism and the concept of future positive orientation to access problem-solving abilities in the brain that are not otherwise available to you.

Originally envisioned as an interstate highway to connect I-480 with I-680, the North Freeway is of the most controversial street projects in Omaha history. By developing a major highway through the heart of North Omaha, the government physically sliced Omaha's historically African American neighborhood in half, leaving a legacy of controversy and discrimination continuing today. This is a history of the North Freeway in Omaha. Our thanks to our patrons: Michael Wagner Joseph Tingley Sarah Swanson James Sechser Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Mike Schill Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

A fast roadway across North Omaha has provided more than 150 years of growth and opportunities for neighborhoods and institutions in the community. Here's a review of some of that history, including the story of Jenna Street and more! Our thanks to our patrons: Sarah Swanson James Sechser Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Mike Schill Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

From the beginning of the community in 1856, there have been countless light, medium, and heavy industries in North Omaha. Food production, railroads, vehicle manufacturing, and many other industries have all been important, and many others. This is a history of industries in North Omaha. Our thanks to our patrons: Sarah Swanson James Sechser Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Mike Schill Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

Our macro vision as an inner-city church is to saturate every inner city with diverse hope filled churches. Our missional venture, “Shift” is an entrepreneurial incubator designed to impact the inner city by shifting the mindset of the inner city into an entrepreneurial mindset. This allows us to elevate the water mark of impact in the inner city and leave a hope filled footprint in the lives of the underdog. 2019 Beta Test 2020 Launched 2021 Currently going 2022 Scale 2025 Multiply in inner cities across North America Listen to Episode 21 of the podcast and access the show notes below. Future Church Insights: 1. Myron shares what an entrepreneurial incubator is. One thing that is overwhelmingly true is that there is a cycle in inner cities of poverty, crime, and justice systems as well as structures that are designed to regurgitate the paradigm of brokenness. One of the fastest and most missional ways to do justice and make disciples is through creating an entrepreneurial incubator. If that's a problem in the community, they will come alongside you for 16 weeks plus to help people shift into an entrepreneurial mindset. When people learn the idea of ownership, they create legacy and opportunity in their communities under the banner of unity. 2. Why it's important for people in a community to hear and work with people that look like them.   Because of Myron's unique background and story, anytime he runs into someone who struggles with drugs, gang involvement, or other delinquent behavior, he can sympathize but also call that person to more. Since Myron overcame that life, he now shatters every justification they have for not moving forward. That's the power of what Jesus would tell His disciples when saying to find those people of peace. 3. The biggest obstacle facing Shift Omaha right now.  The mindset of members of these communities is something that will take a long time to overcome. There is an undercurrent of jealousy and hatred that is ingrained in some people's minds where one person's success represents a detriment to their own chances of success. In the African American communities, this response comes from generations of trauma and oppression ingrained since the inception of the country, so this isn't entirely their fault, but nonetheless, it's a hindrance that is holding people back from accomplishing what they want. We need to learn how to celebrate one another if we're going to overcome this scarcity mindset about success. Goals and Desired Outcomes:  Their mission field is black and brown inner city residents ages 18-45 who have been incarcerated, poverty stricken, against the odds, and hopeless. Shift 10% of North Omaha into an entrepreneurial mindset  Launch 2,500 businesses in North Omaha by 2030 Assimilate graduates back into our missional venture Links www.thisismission.org/shift Quotes from Myron Pierce: “You've heard people say, ‘Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime.' But that's incomplete. We actually have to show them how to own the pond.” “A key reason that a lot of mission organizations, nonprofits, and even businesses or even those who are outside of the community don't make the jump towards riveting scalable influence and impact is because they desire to be the people of peace rather than finding the people of peace that can get the job done in that specific community.”  “Are you thinking about your business 20 years out? Because if you're not, you're already failing. Any great upset is going to take awhile so we need to be able to have a long-term type of approach to what we're doing.”

Did you know that North Omaha has been home to FIVE higher education institutions in its history? It was 1863 when the Town of Saratoga, now located in North Omaha, went to the Nebraska Territorial Legislature and secured a charter for the first-ever University of Nebraska. Unfortunately, their efforts amounted in nil—but their legacy did not. Adam has some great info. Our thanks to our patrons: James Sechser Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Mike Schill Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

Myron Pierce opens up his story and how he went from a troubled teenager with a 200-year prison sentence to becoming a leader or leaders, an entrepreneur, a pastor, a father, a husband, an author, and so much more! To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Red Letter Living. Pastors and church leaders, we create 40-day challenges that have helped more than 800 churches produce greater disciples. Not only this, but our resources grow small groups by more than 40%. If you are a pastor or church leader, not only can you find out more at this link, but you can also request a FREE 40-day challenge mailed to your door there.As you plan for the end of this Fall or even the start of the New Year, we'd love to partner with you and we have some amazing deals with our ready-to-go church packs. But, first, get a FREE copy on us.Resources mentioned in the episode: Digital Ministry: Pastoring In a Pandemic by Myron Pierce Shift OmahaThe Entrepreneurial Learning InitiativeOwn the Pond SummitMyronPierce.comMission Church Key insights from the episode: Myron, a man who once had a 200 year sentence, is now speaking to 200 prisons. In order for Paul to write “I can do all things through him who strengthens me”, he had to experience something to validate that conclusion. - Myron PierceI've survived prison, I've seen peopel stabbed, iv'e seen people die, i've seen gange riots break out, ive seen gang fights in prison….but God told me, “Your purpose is bigger than your prison.” - Myron PierceGangs taught me how to disciple people. - Myron PierceSometimes I don't need to open my mouth for evangelism. I just need to actually do the work so that people can open their mouth for me. - Myron PierceThe largest missional and entrepreneurial incubator on the planet is the local church. - Myron Pierce“It used to be ‘Give a man to fish, feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, feed him for life.' We say, “Own the pond!” - Myron Pierce “What if we made 10% of North Omaha's inner city population, 7,000 people, into entrepreneurs?”- Myron PierceMyron Pierce's Challenge: Evaluate yourself: how much time are you spending making disciples? Use Myron's HOPE method. For so many Christians, the discipleship process isn't very clear.They know they need to go to church, pray, not sin, and maybe attend a small group. While these are great things, they don't outline a clear path leading people to live more like Jesus. We'd love to introduce you to the 40-Day Red Letter Challenge.When you and your church take the challenge, you'll have a clear 40-day discipleship path that will help you master five key areas of discipleship.You can learn more about the challenge here!Some not-so-key insights: Prison is like a WalMart that you can't get out of. - Chris JohnsonWe are going to blow the hinges off of hell! - Myron PierceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam has the history of the Omaha Beltline Railroad which was part of the Missouri Pacific. He traces the old right away and depot locations. Our thanks to our patrons: James Sechser Jeff Rockwell Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Tim Reeder Mike Schill Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison And The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse gives us the rich history of North Omaha streets from before Omaha was founded, to the present day. Our thanks to our patrons: Jeff Rockwell Gene E Pafford Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Paul Feilmann Tim Reeder Mike Schill Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison and The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

Adam has a great rundown of historic structures, parks, and streets in North Omaha. Listen in. Our thanks to our patrons for helping meet expenses. You can help out this volunteer effort by becoming a patron for as little as a dollar a month. Go to Patreon.com/Omaha.

When Marisa Hattab moved to Omaha, her husband's employer at Offutt Air Force Base gave her a clear piece of advice. Don't live in North Omaha.   "They didn't tell us that's where the Black people live, but they were like 'That's where crime is' and 'You can't walk by yourself there,'" Hattab, who is Black, remembered being told in 2016. "And if we wanted to live there we'd need get permission."   Hattab, who became Douglas County's first diversity, equity and inclusion officer at the start of 2022, wasn't surprised that Omaha was segregated. But she was surprised just how fractured the city felt and dedicated her professional career here to addressing inequity. Now Hattab has a chance to make serious change. But what is her position with the county's supposed to look like? Is she evaluating the current system or trying to build a new one from the ground up. That's for Hattab to find out. In this conversation with news editor Chris Bowling, Hattab talked about true community engagement, leading with a collective vision and how her history in promoting diversity can inform her new county-wide purview. *** Produced and Edited by Chris Bowling Music by Jon Rix (https://p0hk.bandcamp.com/)

Gov. Pete Ricketts hailed legislation designed to revitalize impoverished North Omaha at a ceremony Thursday.

Myron Pierce has always been an entrepreneur. Growing up in North Omaha was plagued with violence and dysfunction. Unfortunately he became a product of his environment and spent 8 years incarcerated. But during that time away he had a mindset shift. Upon his release he began his legitimate hustle. Fast forward 10 years, Myron was able to help transform the entrepreneurial land scape in Inner city Omaha with his SHIFT business incubator. His incubator has spawned over 30 businesses and over $1 million in revenue collectively. @myronpierce Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronesmith/support

The Nebraska Legislature advanced proposals Thursday to revitalize north Omaha and research effects of pollution from the AltEn plant in Mead, while appearing deadlocked over criminal justice reform.

Fast food, Italian food, soul food, diners and cafes, barbecues, ice cream stores, caterers, and many, many other types of food fill North Omaha history. These businesses have been run by African Americans, European and Asian immigrants, Hispanic and Latinx people, and white people who moved to the community from across the United States. They have also been run by generations of North Omahans who handed businesses down through generations. Adams explains. Our thanks to our patrons: Jeff Rockwell Gene E Pafford Barb Naughtin Lonnie (Hansen) Dunbier Paul Feilmann Tim Reeder Mike Schill Jenna Smith Dan Hedrick Richard Gude Daniel Ammons Sara Rogers Troy Lewellen Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Kristine Gerber Jay Flaunts His Ignorance Jim Collison and The Great Plains Black History Museum. The North Omaha History podcast is a volunteer effort, but you can help us meet expenses by becoming a patron for as little as $1 a month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/omaha

Welcome to Keeping it Simple Season Two: Episode Twelve! In this episode, Scott and Luis interviewed a friend of the Simple Church Collective, Myron Pierce. Myron currently leads Mission Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Myron has a deeply impactful story about meeting Jesus behind bars and being transformed into a missional leader seeking to reach every inner city in America. The conversation touches on church impact, entrepreneurial mission, what Myron's vision for the future is and so much more! Here is a bio on Myron: Myron is the most unlikely leader in his region. At the age of 18, he stood before a judge while facing 200 years in prison due to his life of gang banging, drugs, and crime. While facing a life sentence of prison time, one thing changed - his heart. He'd surrendered his soul to the Lord Jesus. While leaving the courtroom with a 16 to 33-year sentence Myron had heard a whisper. "I'm going to get you out of prison to plant churches.” This word from God became the vision that has now inspired thousands. Through a series of miracles, the prison doors opened for him after 8 years. Myron received his B.A.. in Biblical Studies and Business Leadership at Grace University. He is currently working towards finishing his M.A.. in global leadership from Crown College. Myron has authored several books, of which his latest book Digital Ministry has become a number one bestseller in Amazon. Myron has launched a host of churches, and businesses. He is now the Lead Pastor of Mission Church, a grassroots inner-city mission with a dream to saturate every inner city with diverse Hope-filled churches. He also leads and owns Village Social & Village Detailing. Myron is also the founder of Shift Omaha, a North Omaha entrepreneurship incubator that exists to shift 10% of North Omaha into an entrepreneurial mindset. He and his wife, Kristin, live in the heart of North Omaha with their three sons and daughter. For more ways to connect to Myron, check out these websites to keep up with Myron's work. Sidehustlepastor.com myronpierce.com Thank you for listening! Please like, share, and subscribe to Keeping It Simple. To be in contact with us please email media@simplechurchcollective.com or visit simplechurchcollective.com for more information! Stay tuned for more episodes! Music produced by Jesse Calentine, find him on Instagram: @Jessecalentine

Erline is the Program Director at The Hope Center for Kids in North Omaha. She is an AMAZING woman of God, full of faith and wisdom. Tune into our conversation on the trut power of words. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Adam Fletcher-Sasse has been compiling North Omaha History through articles, a podcast, and several books which are available now and aim to tell Omaha's lesser known stories to provide a fuller understanding of its culture. Check out his work at NorthOmahaHistory.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/riversidechats/message

With so many people and businesses looking for work, having a solid personal brand has become necessary. A great brand is not about touting features and benefits. It's about the connection on an emotional level. It's about telling your story and building relationships.Anthony Ashby understood this early in his career as he detailed his journey from healthcare consultant to the C Suite BY Understanding his WHY? BIOMy name is Anthony Ashby, and I am currently the VP, Operations at CHI Health Immanuel Medical Center in North Omaha and CHI Health Mercy in Council Bluffs. I oversee strategic planning and clinical, ancillary support services, culture, engagement, performance improvement, and community relations. I consistently seek to create an environment that enables and inspires everyone to realize their meaningful impact every single day. I am deeply passionate about leveraging my role to serve the community in whatever ways I can to help mitigate the adverse effects of social determinants of health. I am a native of Baltimore, MD, and attended the University of Baltimore for my BS in Accounting and MBA in Healthcare Administration. I am a Board Certified Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. I have spent my entire career in Healthcare Operations, beginning to consult across the country with various Hospitals and Health Systems to drive cost savings and operational performance processes. I am fortunate to be able to serve on several local boards and committees. I am also the founding President of a new Regional Chapter of the National Association of Health Service Executives (NAHSE), NAHSE Heartland, aimed at developing and advancing black health care leaders in improving health equity in the black community. My ultimate goal for the future is to lead a healthcare system to reduce the cost of healthcare, ensure the quality of care is equitable across all populations, and increase the minority representation in healthcare leadership. 

In today's episode, we hear about the events leading up to Barbara's son Charles' first trial. This was a time in which lies and retaliation plagued her family.  We hear that North Omaha continues to experience frequent gun and gang violence, to the point that there was a "mass house shooting."  Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For OthersWe can see through Barbara's story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can make-- not only for children, but for generations to come! As Janine says, “Foster care is the epitome of Wrap Around Love.” If you have felt any leading or desire to become a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska at: 402-661-7100. Learn more about foster care at: www.LFSneb.org Stay Connected, follow us on social media! https://www.facebook.com/wraparoundlovemovement https://www.instagram.com/wraparoundlovemovement/Contact us at:wraparoundloveomaha@gmail.com 

In today's episode, Janine shares about a powerful documentary called Out of Omaha. Out of Omaha shares the story of Darcell and Darell Trotter. These are the older brothers of Charles, Barbara's son who is currently in prison convicted of murder.  This documentary gives a real insight into what life is like for people living in North Omaha. We believe that it's an important film to watch, especially if you are following along in the Wrap Around Love story. You can watch Out of Omaha on Amazon.

In today's episode, we hear about the years when North Omaha was plagued with non stop murders through gun and gang violence. We hear how Barbara's children were caught up in the violence, ultimately resulting in the arrest of her son Charles for a double homicide.  Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For OthersWe can see through Barbara's story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can make-- not only for children, but for generations to come! As Janine says, “Foster care is the epitome of Wrap Around Love.” If you have felt any leading or desire to become a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska at: 402-661-7100. Learn more about foster care at: www.LFSneb.org Stay Connected, follow us on social media! https://www.facebook.com/wraparoundlovemovement https://www.instagram.com/wraparoundlovemovement/Contact us at:wraparoundloveomaha@gmail.com 

In our last episode we shared a great season of joy, as Barbara was reunited with her children and her life settled into place. In today's episode, we learn more about Barabara's older children and we are reminded that this is a real life,  and not just a story. Her children continue to be affected by their life experiences along with the community pressures that come from living in North Omaha. But as we will hear, when you are looking through the lens of God in your life story, there is every reason to hope!  Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For OthersWe can see through Barbara's story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can make-- not only for children, but for generations to come! As Janine says, “Foster care is the epitome of Wrap Around Love.” If you have felt any leading or desire to become a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska at: 402-661-7100. Learn more about foster care at: www.LFSneb.org Stay Connected, follow us on social media! https://www.facebook.com/wraparoundlovemovement https://www.instagram.com/wraparoundlovemovement/Contact us at:wraparoundloveomaha@gmail.com 

In today's episode, Barbara shares about the time in her life when her addiction took over and the devastating effects it had on her children. We get to hear about Barbara's continued connection to North Omaha, along with her passion to serve and be a force for change in her community. HighlightsBeing a North Omaha advocateRaising kids as a drug addictLosing children to the foster care system Stay Connected, follow us on social media! https://www.facebook.com/wraparoundlovemovement https://www.instagram.com/wraparoundlovemovement/ Contact us at:wraparoundloveomaha@gmail.com 

Myron Pierce (Episode #18) Rob and Brian interview Myron Pierce. Myron describes himself as a follower of Jesus, husband, father, pastor, church planter, author and entrepreneur. At the age of 18 he was facing a life sentence in prison for his life of gang banging, drugs and crime. He surrendered to Jesus and heard the Spirit say, “I'm going to get you out of prison to plant churches.” Through a series of miracles, the prison doors opened after eight years. The call of Mission Church where he leads is to unleash unprecedented hope in every inner city across the world. He and his wife Kristin and their four kids live in North Omaha. Myron is quickly becoming a close friend of the Underground here in Kansas City and we'll hear from him for the next two weeks as well. He's full of wisdom and we think you're going to love this three-week series! Shenanigans [1:00] Myron's Story [9:09] Everybody wants a family [16:35] The whole gospel [21:00] O.D.S [22:30] The Hood Creed [27:00] The Village Strategy [30:30] What We Measure [35:45] How to reshape the paradigm [42:30] Multiplication Ladder [45:30] 5H's [46:30] Resources Mentioned in Podcast Gospel Fluency [44:00] myronpierce.com Next step with the Underground: Subscribe to our newsletter Connect with us for Coaching Support the Underground

Join Pastors Sam and Caleb and special guest, Pastor Myron Pierce, for their conversation on being black and white in America and how unity and reconciliation can save America. We also further discuss the racial tensions that seem to be heightened lately. We hear Pastor Myron's unique perspective on what has been going on and how we Jesus followers are called to respond. On his website, Pastor Myron describes himself as "a follower of Jesus, husband, father, pastor, church planter, author and entrepreneur. At the age of 18, I was facing a life sentence in prison for his life of gang banging, drugs, and crime. I surrendered my life to the Lord Jesus and while leaving the courtroom I heard God whisper, 'I'm going to get you out of prison to plant churches.' The call of Mission Church (where I pastor) is to unleash unprecedented hope in every inner city around the world. I'm currently attending Crown College to obtain my Master's of Arts in Global Leadership. My wife (Kristin) and I live in the heart of North Omaha with our three sons and daughter." With everything said, we know that God works all things out for good and that Jesus is reigning on the throne! In the end, everything is going to be ok. So grab a drink and pull up a chair as we talk about being black and white in America and the hope of unity and reconciliation.