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July 3, 2022
Malcolm X Center and Black History Museum – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 3, 2022
The Great Plains Black History Museum invites you to tour several exhibits – -Hate & Hope Exhibit: Focuses on the ugly part of history in the Great Plains, and positive events that have occurred in Omaha, and other parts of America. -The History of Historically Black Colleges & Universities Exhibit: Over a 12-month period this exhibit will highlight 107 HBCUs telling their history and the role they have played in providing quality higher education. -African American History Through Street Signs Exhibit: Focus on all the streets in Omaha, Nebraska that have been named after African Americans. -The Black Experience Through the Lens of Rudy Smith Exhibit: Features photos from this late Rudy Smith, and highlights the many accomplishments over his long and distinguished career. -A League of our Own Negro League Baseball Exhibit: In 1920, Major League Baseball was founded, but their league did not allow African Americans to participate, so that very same year the Negro Baseball League was established. -24th & Glory Exhibit: Photos and artifacts feature Johnny Rodgers’ Heisman Trophy and looks at the intersection of civil rights and Omaha’s greatest generation of athletes to come out of one community. -Lunch from MAMA D’s is included on this tour. This tour is sold out, so if you sign up for this tour you will be placed on the waiting list. However, it is not unusual for some people on the waiting list to make it onto the tour.
On Site Event: RSVA Awards Lunch Celebrating over 50 years of achievement and advocacy – found in room CHI 215
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July 3, 2022
Our speaker will be Deb Cook Lewis, ACB 1st Vice President, retired technology specialist
Mormon Trail – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 3, 2022
Built in 1996 to commemorate the famous exodus of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Nauvoo, Illinois to the Great Salt Lake Valley in 1846/47, the beautiful 11,000 square foot Mormon Trail Center in north Omaha, NE. is a must-see stop for visitors of all faiths and backgrounds. Between 1840 and 1890, over 85,000 LDS pilgrims came from all parts of the world to make their way along the Mormon Trail to Salt Lake City. Featuring several time piece artifacts, paintings and murals, a log house construction, handcarts and wagons, videos and much more, the Trail Center hosts 25-30,000 visitors annually. In addition, located just across the street is the famous Mormon Pioneer Cemetery where stands Avard Fairbanks’ unforgettable 1936 bronze monument Tragedy at Winter Quarters, a stunning artistic masterpiece that begs grateful remembrance of the several hundred Latter-day Saints who died here during that cruel winter of 1846/47.
On Site and Streamed: RSVA Virtual Awards Lunch Celebrating over 50 years of achievement and advocacy – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3
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July 3, 2022
Our speaker will be Deb Cook Lewis, ACB 1st Vice President, retired technology specialist
Student Led Discussion – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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July 3, 2022
Join ACB Student leaders to hear their perspectives on some of the many critical issues impacting blind students today. Students will discuss navigating blindness in education, health care, and in using assistive technology. Meet and interact with other students while participating in these discussions.
Conversation with the World Blind Union CEO, Marc Workman – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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July 3, 2022
Mr. Workman will speak at Sunday morning’s General Session. Here is a great opportunity to hear from and talk with him directly in a smaller, more intimate setting. Come learn about the challenges and opportunities facing blind people around the world and lessons we can apply in the United States. Presenter: Marc Workman, Chief Executive Officer, World Blind Union, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Co-Sponsored by IRC and MCAC.
The Human Side of They: What are the Colors of Our Rainbow – found in room HH Cozzens
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July 3, 2022
Let’s ponder pronouns. Why are she and he so limiting? How can we expand our vocabulary and minds to celebrate gender diversity and equity? Have you ever asked your colleagues, friends and neighbors what pronouns they use? We define so much through labels; they help us organize the world around us, but they can be harmful and disrespectful. Inclusivity is not a trend or a fad. Pronouns are not just words on a page. In this candid discussion, BPI presents narratives from community mentors who embody the gender diversity in our rainbow. Join us as we delve in to the deeper meaning of pronouns and why what we say matters.
Get up and Get Moving with a walk across the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 3, 2022
Bob the bridge is 9,000 feet long spanning the Missouri River between Omaha and Council Bluffs, Iowa. The bridge is lit at night with multi-colored lights and there are lots of fun things to do, dancing across the state line, visiting Omar the blue troll who lives under the bridge; a fun way to get some exercise and enjoy an evening outdoors!