‘Public Health Thank You Day’ in Nebraska
OMAHA – Without disagreeing, during the pandemic health workers have worked in the middle of exhaustion and exasperation. The Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors identifies November 22 as Public Health Thank You Day.
Road to Omaha – Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Omaha, NE – On today’s episode of “Road to Omaha,” KVNO’s Brandon McDermott spoke with Oral Roberts head coach Ryan Folmar.
“Falletta Conducts ‘Pines of Rome'”
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony welcomes guest conductor Maestra JoAnn Falletta, and guest violinist, Blake Pouliot, for a performance this weekend in homage to Rome. Maestra Falletta, the only female conductor of a top 40 orchestra, will lead the orchestra in the works of Berlioz and Respighi.
Marching along the voting rights trail
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – An exhibit documenting one of the most famous marches in history is now on display at the Love’s Jazz and Arts Center.
Read MoreThe story of Malcolm X, through the eyes of a friend
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – Omaha’s Malcolm X Foundation recently got its hands on a collection of items, which belonged to another Malcolm: a friend of Malcolm X.
Read MoreCivil rights speaker recalls role of women in shaping a movement
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s monument was officially unveiled earlier this month. But what role did the mothers, daughters, sisters, and aunts play in the success of the civil rights movement?
Read MoreHuman Rights Campaign calls for equality in Omaha
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – The Human Rights Campaign is on a nationwide tour highlighting states that don’t have enough laws on the books protecting the rights of gay and lesbian people.
Read MoreCivil Rights icon remembered
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – A well-known African American leader in Omaha, Rev. Dr. Everett Reynolds, passed away late last week.
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