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Leo Louis II |
Leo Louis II, human, community organizer and board president of the Malcom X Memorial Foundation, will present his talk, "Stay Safe: The Definition of Cultural Insecurity in Black America," as a part of Black History Month today at noon via Zoom.
Louis’ lecture will define the concept of “cultural insecurity,” offering life-changing insights into the "Black" experience in America. Not offering your typical conversation about race, Louis brings a thoughtful perspective that resonates with the common experience of ALL “Americans.” “Stay Safe” renews faith in the race dialogue without shame or guilt, bringing a simple yet eye-opening truth.
Louis is an Omaha native who has experience in various disciplines, including gang intervention, urban farming, entrepreneurship, public speaking, fatherhood and more.
Soul food menus
Soul food will be available for purchase in both the Nebraska, Clarkson and Bellevue Cafes two more times this month.
Today
Fried chicken and/or waffle
Collard greens with smoked turkey
Dirty mashed potatoes
Mac and cheese
Peach cobbler
Friday, Feb. 25
Fried catfish
Spaghetti
Fried okra
Black eyed peas
Cornbread
Sweet potato pie
Banana pudding (Bellevue campus only)
Throughout the month, the UNMC community is encouraged to participate in as many events as scheduling allows, keeping track of the events attended by using the Black History Month online passport. Those who participate in four or more events and turn in their passport via email to Kelsey Scroggin by 5 p.m. Feb. 25 will be eligible to win a prize. Click here for the passport that you then can print.
Additional events taking place this month:
Feb. 18: Abby Jung, director of education services at The Durham Museum, will provide a virtual walking tour of the "Billie Holiday at Sugar Hill: Photographs by Jerry Dantzic" exhibit. In addition to this virtual tour, attendees will enjoy a look at images from "A Territory of Sound: African American Jazz Orchestras in Early 20th Century Omaha," a companion exhibit created by the museum. The virtual presentation will take place at noon via Zoom.
Feb. 25: A "Culture of Healing" panel will take place via Zoom at noon. The interactive panel will address Omaha’s segregation and disparities in health care. Panelists include Keyonna King, DrPH, associate professor in the UNMC College of Public Health, Sharon Stoolman, MD, associate professor in the UNMC College of Medicine, and Aledia Mikale, co-founder of Omaha Black Doula Association.