Hola Nebraska, June 14

Hola Nebraska! My name is Nicole Marinero Cea and I am the Digital Stories Administrator of Hola America News. I was born and raised in El Salvador, and currently reside in Des Moines, IA. As we enter a new week, I am excited to share new stories and insights that matter most to you.
Thank you for being a part of our community. Your engagement and feedback drive us to continuously improve and innovate. I would like to take this opportunity to encourage you to share your thoughts, stories, and suggestions with us!
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True Potential Scholarship is ready for its 11th annual Fundraising Dinner

Co-founder Karen Corral de Pesek, with two scholarship recipients, Ruth Arroliga and Erendira Ornelas, with Erika Macias of Hola Nebraska. Photo by Tar Macias / Hola America News

Everyone deserves a chance to better their life through education. Having a prepared and diverse workforce and a vibrant, prosperous community starts by creating opportunities for all. Join them this June 20th at the 11th annual True Potential Scholarship dinner to raise funds for scholarships for immigrant students in Nebraska and Iowa who are locked out of traditional funding opportunities. Read more here!

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ONE OMAHA MUSIC FESTIVAL – GRAND SHOWCASE: A Celebration of Unity and Music Across the City

June 13th - 15th: An Unprecedented Event in Omaha

Hook n Sync, a dedicated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is set to elevate Omaha’s music and community scene with the ONE OMAHA MUSIC FESTIVAL. This groundbreaking event promises to deliver an experience of unparalleled scale and magnitude, uniting the entire city through the universal language of music. Spanning three days, the festival will feature a diverse range of musical genres and activities, fostering community spirit and cultural appreciation.

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Scotts Bluff National Monument to host its first naturalization ceremony

Scotts Bluff National Monument will hold a naturalization ceremony for people who gained U.S. citizenship. Organizers said it's the first time the ceremony will be hosted there. (Photo by Visit Nebraska)

By Meghan O'Brien and Kassidy Arena, Nebraska Public Media News

In her junior year of high school, Valeria Rodriguez took her Oath of Allegiance in Omaha and became an American citizen.

She and her family had driven seven hours across the state of Nebraska from her home in Scottsbluff to do so since there weren't any ceremonies offered in her community.

Until Thursday, new Americans living in western Nebraska made the drive to Denver for their naturalization ceremonies. Rodriguez, an accredited representative with Immigrant Legal Center and the executive director for Empowering Families, wanted to change that.

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Adult Education graduates of the Latino Center of the Midlands

Congratulations to Adult Education graduates of the Latino Center of the Midlands! See all the pictures here

Organizer of environmental justice program seeks to expand to more cities

By Kassidy Arena, Nebraska Public Media News

Our Legacy Nebraska focuses on localizing environmental issues to ones Nebraskans face. Sessions are planned in multiple Nebraska communities. (Photo by Karsten Würth/Unsplash)

An education and advocacy program focused on environmental justice is looking to expand into more cities in the coming months.

Our Legacy Nebraska, a program funded by Conservation Nebraska, teaches residents how the environment shapes everyday lives, and how to advocate for change.

The program had a successful round in Omaha focused on lead and how to stay informed about potential lead dangers. Now, program director Favian Mendez Rodriguez said he plans to expand the program into new cities. Mendez Rodriguez added he didn’t know of any organized efforts similar to his program.

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