Hola Nebraska, August 29th

Hola Nebraska

29 Aug 2024 — 3 min read

I'm Christina Fernández-Morrow, a passionate writer and editor with over 20 years of experience. I fuel my creativity exploring cultures and cuisines, but my heart lies in empowering Latine communities through my writing. I am thrilled to share stories of Nebraska's inspiring Latine trailblazers! Learn more about me at www.christinafernandezmorrow.com.
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Omaha Michelada Fest 2024

The first annual Omaha Michelada Fest is set to be the premier celebration of micheladas and their rich cultural heritage in the heart of Nebraska. Organized by Toximiche, this one-of-a-kind event combines tradition, flavor, and community spirit.

Interested? Find more information here!

Nonprofit for Indigenous women expands its reach with new director

A participant of Healing Ribbons works on a sewing project. Healing Ribbons is a nonprofit for intergenerational and intertribal women in Nebraska and Iowa. (Photo courtesy Tami Buffalohead-McGill)

By Kassidy Arena , Senior Reporter Nebraska Public Media News

Healing Ribbons, a nonprofit for intergenerational and intertribal women in Nebraska and Iowa, is aiming to help them emotionally heal through sewing.

The group has been around for almost three years, and now has its very first executive director, Janelle Whipple.

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Spanish Networking Group from the Fremont Chamber of Commerce Photo Gallery

Find the Spanish Networking Group gallery here!

Second bilingual preschool and childcare location opening in Lincoln

The preschool program at the new facility will be based on the Creative Curriculum, an early childhood curriculum that focuses on creativity, confidence and critical thinking, in both English and Spanish. (Photo courtesy First-Plymouth Congregational Church)

By Kassidy Arena, Senior Reporter Nebraska Public Media News

A second bilingual early childhood education program will be available for Lincoln-area families.

The second site for the Spanish and English program will be at First-Plymouth Church in Lincoln. It will have space for around 150 kids. This expansion of the bilingual program comes after the daycare previously in the church closed earlier this year.

Find out more here!

UNL to dissolve Office of Diversity and Inclusion among other changes

University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. (Courtesy of University of Nebraska Communications)

By Jolie Peal, Reporter Nebraska Public Media News

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be dissolving its Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Chancellor Rodney Bennett announced the decision in an email to students, faculty and staff last Tuesday. The move also eliminates the position of Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion.

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