Omaha Magazine

01/28/2025

Dr. Joanne Li, Chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, joins us for an insightful conversation on the future of higher education. Tune in to learn how UNO is navigating the changing landscape and making a positive impact on the Omaha community.

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01/28/2025

Through The Omaha Star, Brown sought to pave the way for racial equality and provide more opportunities for Black workers. She hired young Black people and provided them with scholarships.

Brown became a beloved figure in the Black community and beyond, as she caught the attention of President Lyndon Johnson, who commended her on her efforts and the balanced coverage of civil rights issues in the Omaha Star. He also appointed Brown to be a goodwill ambassador to East Germany.

As the first African American and one of only three women to be inducted into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame, Brown has earned her renown in the city.

Listen to this article here. Audio Provided by Radio Talking Book Service. On July 9, 1938, the first issue of the Omaha

01/28/2025

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01/27/2025

🎓 University of Nebraska at Omaha is leading the way in higher education! Join us as Chancellor Dr. Joanne Li shares their innovative strategies for attracting students, embracing AI, and fostering workforce development.

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01/26/2025

The ambitious and energetic Amber Norton has been diligently splitting her time between helping organize an upcoming Winter Wonderland dance in western Nebraska, attending existing Miss Amazing organization events, and undergoing treatment for breast cancer. A passionate athlete, she excels in track, basketball, volleyball, and especially swimming. As brave as she is bold, the beautiful brunette doesn’t let things outside of her control determine how she spends her days, and instead chooses to spend them empowering other girls and women.

Learn more at Miss Amazing Inc.

01/26/2025

Chad Brough starts many mornings exercising with a collective of men through a group known as F3: Faith, Fitness, and Fellowship. He’s been with F3 for more than 10 years, starting in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he had moved for work and was looking for a way to stay fit.

Today, Omaha boasts more than 60 F3 workouts per week, with dozens of locations—none of which would have been possible without Brough’s enthusiasm for the group.

Visit F3’s profile for more information: F3Omaha

01/26/2025

01/25/2025

There’s good pizza in this town—after all, Omaha’s home to Godfather’s, and recent pizza joints such as Dante’s or Lyle’s offer upscale cuisines that cater to their neighborhood regulars as well as the occasionally curious. It’s what co-owner Tim Maides wanted when he started Dolomiti Pizzeria & Enoteca, a pizza place in a burgeoning area of the city.

01/24/2025

After their three children left, the homeowners wanted a one-and-a-half-story residence that allowed them to bridge the gap between rustic and urban.

Luck landed them the 6,904-square-foot home nestled in the trees with ample room to entertain friends and family in 2020. Despite this, the kitchen’s dark tones didn’t blend with the couple’s vibe. Neither had an eye for design, calling in owner and expert Marilyn Schooley Hansen of The Designers, who worked on their kitchen in a previous house. Hansen considers functionality before uniqueness.

01/23/2025

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01/23/2025

Teri Shepherd understands that financial wealth means making connections, even though finances are, traditionally, a private matter. That’s why she’s the driver behind Carson Partners, which has grown to over 140 advisory firm locations nationwide.

A large part of her work has been connecting women to careers in her industry.

https://www.omahamagazine.com/business/teri-shepherd-championing-womens-growth-in-wealth-management-across-the-country/

01/22/2025

Talking to Kathleen Merkel is like talking to an old friend; she’s warm, engaging and hangs on to every word. It’s that compassion for other people that’s taken the Omaha native around the world dozens of times as a Catholic Relief Services humanitarian worker.

For more information, visit crs.org.

https://www.omahamagazine.com/lifestyle/a-global-mission-kathleen-merkels-work-with-catholic-relief-services/

Talking to Kathleen Merkel is like talking to an old friend; she’s warm, engaging and hangs on to every word.

01/21/2025

Who's watching the NFL championship game Sunday? Omaha's own Clete Blakeman was just named head referee for the AFC NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills happening at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26. Omaha's KMTV Channel 3, (CBS) is airing the game, or it can be streamed on Paramount+.

Read about his rise as an NFL referee in this story we published here: https://www.omahamagazine.com/entertainment/omaha-omaha/

01/21/2025

Aissa Aset Bey has spent 26 years in the hair industry perfecting the art of loc’d hair. She not only works with clients in her Omaha shop, Loc Legacies, but also educates others on how to help their clients properly care for their hair naturally.

When meeting with clients, Aset Bey holds a consultation for what their loc’d journey will look like. She asks about the roots for why someone wants loc’d hair, whether spiritual, aesthetic, or cultural.

Jordan Palmer and wife Alex Bauer run JPalm Hairdressing, the salon that has racked up nearly half a million TikTok followers and 13.4 million likes on their videos. They receive so many questions and comments—both negative and positive—about the question, “Can I touch you?”

Palmer and Bauer strive to make everyone feel the warmth, love, and acceptance upon entering the space. Advertising as a “queer, femme-owned salon” in Omaha, JPalm Hairdressing strives to be accessible for all.

To learn more about both businesses, you can visit their profiles: Loc Legacies and JPalm Hairdressing

01/20/2025

Founded 12 years ago, Emsick Architects reshaped the architectural landscape with its innovative designs while redefining workplace culture by being a predominantly female-led team. Spearheading this transformation was Janyne Emsick, Ph.D., who, alongside her husband, Mike, built a company that excelled in design while championing flexibility, diversity, and resilience.

Emsick Architects’ projects reflect a commitment to quality, innovation, and inclusivity—principles that guided the team through both smooth and challenging times. The firm takes on diverse architectural projects, from residential developments to commercial spaces, all while prioritizing design excellence. Each project undertaken by the firm is an opportunity to not only deliver great design, but also foster a culture of collaboration and growth.

01/20/2025

On typical weekdays, Dr. Margaret Block West treats patients as a medical oncologist at Nebraska Cancer Specialists in Omaha. When inspiration strikes, she can be found traveling the world, camera in hand.

Wherever Block West’s photography adventures take her, she makes the most of the natural landscape and cultural aspects that find their way into her lens.

Learn more about and take a look at her collections at https://margaretwestphotography.com/

01/18/2025

A charming cafe in Omaha delivers on their promise by prioritizing locally sourced ingredients and serving quick, health-conscious meals that are anything but boring. A one-stop shop in the Ashton Building of Millwork Commons, Clean Slate Cafe is the brick-and-mortar extension of Clean Slate Food Co., a Lincoln-based food delivery service that prides itself on its quality meal prep cuisine and sustainable practices.

Learn more about them! Clean Slate Food Co.

01/16/2025

Hockney. Stravinsky. Auden.
Icons converge to create The Rake's Progress, the whimsical cautionary tale on the Opera Omaha stage.
Two Nights Only!
Tickets Start at $19

Feb. 7 & 9 | Orpheum Theater
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