Movement in Omaha for Race equity (MORE) is hosting a community forum for Black History Month, featuring Cheryl Weston, a long-time advocate for North Omaha and African Americans.

This is event takes place Thursday, February 24th, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time, via Zoom and MORE's Facebook Live.

A’Jamal Byndon, Chair of MORE Board of Directors, will interview Ms. Weston about how she, through various roles, has helped advocate for African Americans in Omaha, despite the odds. This forum is intended to inform community members about how to become more engaged as well as learn some tips and suggestions from Ms. Weston.

Ms. Weston will outline some of her technics to stay involved in the community and civic affairs despite pushback from others. Ms. Weston is one of the few credible messengers “who can’t be bought and sold,” as African Americans like to say in the community. Ms. Weston consistently speaks truth to power.

We will discuss racial issues and current issues of the day in our communities. The impetus for this event is to get more families and participants to become engaged in racial healing and pushing back at those who seek division within our community.

Cheryl Weston worked in Fortune 500 Company, was the director of Lead Safe Omaha Coalition for many years, and continues to work as a community activist and organizer in Omaha. There will be ample opportunity for direct conversation and Q&A with Ms. Weston during the second half of the event.

This event is generously supported by Humanities Nebraska.

For more information or interview requests, contact: moreinfo@moreomaha.org or call 402 212-7083.

Social Justice & Advocacy with Cheryl Weston

By MORE: Movement in Omaha for Racial Equity

Social Justice & Advocacy with Cheryl Weston

Thursday February 24th

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