A Conservative & An Atheist Discuss Controversial Topics

The goal is to help deal with intellectual fragility and the censorship of ideas that some find difficult to discuss. In a previous program, some participants logged out because they could not stomach issues dealing with controversial ideas in the intellectual marketplace. If you experience challenges with the contrary notions, suffer from white fragility, or other phobic topics, this is not the program for you.

Suzanne Dau talks about the Transgender issues and race.

Suzanne responds to a series of questions about the transgender issues in Omaha, NE, and the providential mentality that ignores the reality of individuals' lives. We also cover the level of racism in the transgender community and its unwillingness to embrace others in the African American community. The participants raised questions and topics for future consideration.

Divisible - Housing Discrimination and Redlining in Omaha ft Schmeeka Simpson and Lizzy Barrett

This event discusses the current issues and steps to address those past issues. housing discrimination impacting Omaha. This event will be hosted by A'Jamal Byndon, Chairman of the MORE Board.

Decolonizing Wealth - A Book Discussion with Lindsay Limbach

Lindsay Limbach (she/her) is from Kearney, NE, and has resided in Lincoln for the last 15 years. She is passionate about systemic change collaboratively, starting at the local level. One of her favorite ways of engaging is participating in book talks. “Nebraska is a small state in many ways, and many of us have vast connections, specifically with philanthropists. I believe a book conversation around Villanueva’s Decolonizing Wealth could be a great entry point to generate ideas around how we, collectively, can connect with folks who make funding decisions and encourage/work toward funding path changes in our community.”

Omaha Nebraska Public Defender Community Forum - Thomas Riley

Moderated by A’Jamal Byndon, Chairman of the Board, and Terri Crawford, J.D. Mr. Riley has been in this position for over 27 years. We discussed recent law changes and the challenges in addressing them. This office allows community members to get justice in Douglas County with low or no incomes. The office represents parents and juveniles in the Douglas County juvenile and individuals in the Criminal Justice system. There are over 50 attorneys in the department. This is one of the few times the public can ask questions and share ideas in the community with the Public Defender’s office. The format is that the moderators asked Mr. Riley to respond to a series of questions with his opening comments. After that, we allowed the audience to ask questions and comment briefly. Specific and private (client or case) information was not shared in this community forum.

Overnight

Transparency & Accountability

The three Nebraska investigative offices joined forces to discuss their findings and their impact on residents in the state. With a focus on racialized and low-income families and

communities. Panelists are:

Jennifer A. Carter, Nebraska’s Inspector General of Child Welfare

Doug Koebernick, Nebraska’s Inspector General of Corrections

Julie L. Rodgers, Ombudsman of the State Legislative, is the office for resolving citizen complaints.

“This event allowed participants to talk directly with directors responsible for assisting in disclosing state problems in their respective areas. We are excited to facilitate other public and community engagement opportunities in the state government,” said A’Jamal Byndon.

A Dialogue on Race

Featuring Paul Feilmann

Great White Saviorism or Social Justice for Reparations.
Paul Feilmann has been involved in social initiatives to bring justice and attention to
issues impacting Communities of Color. He participated in siting at the governors manor
to raise the horrible conditions in the Nebraska Department of Corrections. He sit-ins at
city hall with posters about poverty in Omaha, NE. Most of all, he has done things that
many nonprofits and social services agencies are purported to do in their mission, but
they have yet to get on that mother ship. We invited Paul to talk about his endeavors
and plans or strategic plans to do reverse engineering, as he calls one of these
solutions to action.
Welcome to Throwing Down Some Heavy Light. As someone working in the racial
diversity and antiracism field, it’s rare to find white folks taking the lead on such
initiatives as volunteers for antiracism or race equity work.

Race & Religion

Featuring Jeremy Fricke

Jeremy Fricke is the Vice President of Mission Advancement for Tri-Faith Initiative. This organization brings different faiths, bridges differences, and works with religious pluralism and spiritual groups to create a better society. Jeremy works on an educational program addressing white nationalism and training dealing with non-religious issues and people of goodwill. We invited him to discuss the upcoming RRSJ conference and the breakaway event related to the conference dealing with racism and race issues. He also will talk about the recent Pew Research Center survey about declining faith in religious communities and the importance of understanding different belief systems and those without religion. Tri-Faith is to help bring inclusive communities into everyday social justice activities.

An Utlra Conservative discusses issues of the day. Race, Homosexuality, History and more!

Featuring Andrew Sullivan

Andrew wrote a series of thought-provoking articles, and A'Jamal and Andrew banter about why folks are afraid to have candid conversations such topics such as Homosexual issues and flags, and lynchings in Nebraska. Andre also discusses anger in communities, online censorship, Abraham Lincoln, and more! The goal is to help deal with intellectual fragility and the censorship of ideas that some find difficult to discuss. Andrew can be found at https://andrewlsullivan.substack.com

The Nebraska Investigative offices talk racialized, low-income families and communities, ft- Jennifer A. Carter, Doug Koebernick, Julie L. Rogers

The three Nebraska investigative offices are joining forces to discuss their findings and their impact on residents in the state. With a focus on racialized and low-income families and communities. Jennifer A. Carter, Nebraska’s Inspector General of Child Welfare Doug Koebernick, Nebraska’s Inspector General of Corrections Julie L. Rogers, Ombudsman of the State Legislative, is the office for resolving citizen complaints. There were public events that required more scrutiny. We will discuss their annual highlights and challenges to involve others in helping with their findings and corrective actions.

Documenters in Omaha, NE: The new age of public accountability for the masses, featuring Abbie Kretz

Abbie Kretz talks about how residents and observers can attend public meetings, get paid, and offer reporting notes to the community. This Documenters program is a national program to bring local community engagement and bridge the gaps between policy and governmental community information. Public information has historically been out of the reach of grasstops, grassroots, and people who need to know about affairs that affected their lives and pocketbooks.

A Hardcore Conservative Meets A Hardcore Atheist ft Andrew Sullivan

Andrew Sullivan is a long-time pundit who offers unique critiques on issues of the day in the local and national media. We met him over 20 years ago when he attended one of the rare times we were invited to speak at Creighton University. He also attended and participated in Omaha Table Talk events dealing with racism, social justice, and public policy issues. He described himself as a hard-hat conservative. We invited him to share or banter on contentious matters and help folks consider how to engage in debates and discussions using a level of civility. Andrew will be discussing issues of the day dealing with race topics, racism, and white fragility. Andrew is a social critic who reads books that helps him sharpen these arguments around society's polemic and toxic environments.

Blue Snitch! Exposing The Omaha Police Department ft Colene Hinchey

Retired Captain Colene Hinchey of the Omaha Police Department created a web page called BlueSnitch.com, which exposes the malfeasant in the Omaha Police Department. Since the elimination of the Public Safety Auditor, there has been an insignificant level of accountability to the community. Retired Captain Hinchey has been a one-woman operation and has created opportunities for others to help improve the standards of the Omaha Police Department. We first heard of her from the First Sky morning program that is on Facebook, which airs early in the morning. The hosts raised relevant questions, but their questions did not address solutions or systematic ways to engage or develop outcomes for closure to the challenge within the Omaha Police Department or its ineffective community relations. We invited Colene on MORE, “Throwing down some heavy light,” to continue the conversation. A'Jamal Byndon, Chairman of the board of directors, said, “This will be one of the first times in the history of Omaha where a community advocate and retired police official will have candid conversations are afforded about police-community issues that have been historically kept undercover. The increase in crime, unsolved cases, and basic racial demographic information that is not readily available to the public must be for coming in this city”. During the second half-hour of the program, participants will be afforded the opportunity to raise questions, concerns, and other relevant issues that are not discussed at the Empowerment Network 360 meetings held in North Omaha. Any taxpayer-funded entity should have public accountability and transparency. We will discuss the “Blue Shield” and the Internal Affairs Unit in Omaha Police Department.

Medicare Challenges and plans ft Gina Landsperger

We invite Gina Landsperger, an independent insurance agent focusing on Medicare plans and health-related products. Clients and community members must understand their coverage options. She will discuss those critical issues one must consider with A’Jamal Byndon, the Chairman of the Movement in Omaha for Race Equity. During this time, with all of the information overload, it’s nice to have someone who can share relevant information in a timely fashion with senior citizens who are in the Medicare enrollment phase. We will have general questions and answers response part of this interview. In the second half of the program, participants will be allowed to raise direct questions to Gina about their particular situation or other concerns. She is here to walk participants through the entire process. is an independent insurance broker licensed in Nebraska and Iowa.

Prior to her insurance career, Gina worked as a nurse practitioner. This experience allowed her to see how important it is to have proper health insurance coverage. Her career change allows her to continue to help people while providing the flexibility to be more involved with her family and community.

Police Brutality and Murders in Omaha: Cover up and No justice or closure for the victims - Adam Fletcher Sasse

Adam Fletcher Sasse wrote a series of articles on the murders of African Americans in Omaha and the corrupt system -from the media to law enforcement officials and judges to allow these unconvicted criminal behaviors to continue. A'Jamal provided the opening questions, and the audience raise their concerns about the lack of accountability or transparency in the racist Omaha Police Department.

Medicare Challenges! ft Gina Landsperger

We invite Gina Landsperger, an independent insurance agent focusing on Medicare plans and health-related products. Clients and community members must understand their coverage options. She will discuss those critical issues one must consider with A’Jamal Byndon, the Chairman of the Movement in Omaha for Race Equity. During this time, with all of the information overload, it’s nice to have someone who can share relevant information in a timely fashion with senior citizens who are in the Medicare enrollment phase. We will have general questions and answers response part of this interview. In the second half of the program, participants will be allowed to raise direct questions to Gina about their particular situation or other concerns. She is here to walk participants through the entire process. is an independent insurance broker licensed in Nebraska and Iowa.