Profiles

Uncovering The History Of The Urban League Of Nebraska: A Unique Approach To Civil Rights Advocacy

Published by josie@omahadail... on Fri, 05/05/2023 - 12:27pm

The Urban League of Nebraska is located in this building at 3040 Lake Street.
(Courtesy of Urban League of Nebraska)

If you’ve heard of the Urban League of Nebraska, but you’re not sure what they do, exactly, you’re not alone. CEO Wayne Brown, self-proclaimed reformed lawyer that graduated from Creighton Law in 2009, is often asked to speak at events on behalf of the organization. He finds that when he’s in rooms, there are often two audiences. People who have a deep history with the League and know all about it…and those who never have heard of it.

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Valley Celebrates Importances Of Trees To Community

Published by josie@omahadail... on Mon, 05/01/2023 - 9:01am

DC West Community Schools fourth graders join with city and school staff to celebrate Arbor Day in Valley on Friday, April 28, 2023.

Trees provide the roots that help communities thrive.

Neighborhoods with trees are several degrees cooler in the summer heat, and their shade and protection from winter winds help reduce energy costs by up to 25%, according to the Arbor Day Foundation.

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Nebraska Dyslexia Association: Detangling The World Of Words

Published by josie@omahadail... on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 7:08am

The Nebraska Dyslexia Association (NDA) works to advocate for individuals with dyslexia and ensure they have effective multi-sensory learning, as well as ensure education for professionals to provide adequate support. Originally part of the International Dyslexia Association starting in 1981, the NDA split off into its own organization in 2011.

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Understanding, Advocating During Autism Awareness Month

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 5:00am

Autism Action Partnership and Munroe-Meyer Institute for World Autism Day hosted an event to celebrate World Autism Day on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront to bring awareness and educate about the autism spectrum. (Courtesy of Debra S. Kaplan)

April is Autism Awareness Month, and organizations across the country are hosting events to bring awareness and educate about the autism spectrum. Autism Action is one such organization.

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MILESTONES: Dvorak Law Group Welcomes Michael J. King

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 1:00am

Dvorak Law Group, LLC is pleased to welcome Michael J. King to the firm’s Corporate and M&A practice groups. King brings over 30 years of experience, having most recently served as the Chief Legal Officer – North America, for Corporate Travel Management (CTM), the world’s fifth largest corporate travel management company. Prior to his tenure at CTM, King was the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Travel and Transport, Inc.

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Outlook Nebraska Enriching The Lives Of Eastern Nebraskans

Published by josie@omahadail... on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 8:28am

Outlook Nebraska was founded in the early 2000s with its initial entity that supplies janitorial paper products and primarily employs blind and low vision people. Twenty-years later, it’s the largest AbilityOne facility in a seven-state region.

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Together: Omahans Help Aid Homelessness, Food Insecurity

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 5:00am

Together’s mission is to prevent and end hunger and homelessness in the Omaha and surrounding communities. (Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock)

According to the National Low-Income Housing Coalition there are only 38 units available right now for every 100 extremely low-income renters in the state of Nebraska. Mike Hornacek, president and CEO of Together, a local nonprofit whose mission is to prevent and end homelessness and hunger, cites that we are in crisis stages when you talk about affordable housing, like a lot of communities across the state.

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Nebraska Labor Laws – Your Rights As An Employee, How Our State Ranks

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 5:00am

Many young people starting their first jobs are often unaware of what they are entitled to when it comes to fair work, and many older Nebraskans are in the dark as well. In a 2020 study by Oxfam, a global organization that works to both shed light on and fight inequality, Nebraska ranked 26th out of the 50 states – as well as Puerto Rico and Washington DC – when it came to wage policies, worker protections, and right to organize. For context, the #1 state was California, while North Carolina ranked 52nd.

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High Rates Of Amazon Warehouse Injuries Lead To Proposed Legislation

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 3:00am

Information recently released by OSHA has found that Amazon warehouse workers here in Nebraska are 53% more likely to be injured than those found in other states. These injuries are all considered preventable and could lead to being disabling.

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From Words To Wishes: Bellevue Author’s Book Sales Fund Dream Come True For Bennington Boy

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 12:00am

Josh Goblowsky suffered a traumatic brain injury at the age of three. After a long road to recovery, Josh became a children’s book author to share his unique life experience with readers. He decided to donate all of his book proceeds to The Sunshine Foundation, a wish granting organization that is close to Josh’s heart. (Photos Courtesy of Josh Goblowsky; Bottom middle photo by Alison Rodden / The Daily Record)

Josh Goblowsky is a young man with a big heart and a desire to help others. When he decided to write a children’s book series last year, he made the decision to donate all of the proceeds to charity. He chose The Sunshine Foundation, an organization that had a huge impact on him as a child. Though he didn’t know it at the time, that choice would end up having that same impact on a young boy living in Douglas County.