Many Voices – One People
The People’s Expo
The Omaha area is composed of so many wonderful communities! The focus of this Expo is on the following 6 communities:
Women, Black, Native American, Immigrant, LGBTQIA+ and Student
There will be a Shared Keynote with a local speaker chosen by each of these 6 communities.
Following the Shared Keynote speeches, each speaker will have a 40 minute follow-up discussion.
Dr. Deborah Ann Turner was selected by local women’s organizations and leaders to speak during the shared keynote. Also, Dr. Turner will lead a 40 minute follow-up discussion/presentation.
Danita Webb was selected by local black organizations and leaders to speak during the shared keynote.
Also, Danita will lead a 40 minute follow-up discussion/presentation.
Isrrael Garcia, Jr., of the Immigrant Legal Center, will speak on immigrantion during the shared keynote.
Emily Galas, also of the Immigrant Legal Center, will lead a 40 minute follow-up discussion/presentation - "Immigration 101."
For their part of the shared keynote the Omaha Students Union (OSU) will present a "slam poetry" piece developed around the issue of gun violence, its impacts and the need for action.
Also, they will lead a 40 minute follow-up
discussion/presentation.