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  Feb. 22 14th Annual Institute for Culinary Arts High School Culinary Invitational »

  Nebraska high school students representing 16 Nebraska and Iowa schools will showcase their culinary expertise at the 14th annual Institute for the Culinary Arts High School Culinary Invitational, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Institute for the Culinary Arts on MCC’s Fort Omaha Campus. Teams will compete for culinary glory by preparing three-course meals and presenting them to expert judges. The event is free and open to the public.

  
  
  Feb. 23 - 24 Africa Djawa »

  Africa Djawa, Africa rejoicing the cultural beauty of African tradition, will be held both days at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 202 S. 20th St. On the 23rd, an authentic African banquet will be held at 5:00 p.m. followed by vibrant African dancing and drumming at 6:30. The next day, authentic African food will be for sale at 4:00 p.m., followed by dancing and drumming at 5:30. For more info, phone 402-556-5143.

  
  
  March 2 The Descendants of DeWitty »

  The Descendants of DeWitty is presenting a Woman’s History Month Exhibit at the Great Plains Black History Museum from 10–11 a.m. Gabrielle Gaines-Iiwaru will be the special guest. See how the Women of DeWitty, NE transcend from the Past to the Present.

  
  
  March 2 A Show of Faith and Hope »

  Sacred Heart School presents A Show of Faith and Hope, a talent, fashion and Black History showcase. The event will be held at Hope Center for Kids, 2200 N. 20th St., from 12-4 p.m. Raffle items include a TV. Tickets are on sale now. For more info, phone Lisa Jackson at 402.455.5858.

  
  
  March 5 Policy Research & Innovation Event »

  Policy Research & Innovation will host a book discussion on NY Times bestseller, “White Fragility,” at First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass St., from 7-8:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.

  
  
  March 6 Out of Omaha »

  The premiere screening of the documentary “Out of Omaha” will be held at Aksarben Cinema at 8 p.m., with an encore scheduled at the same venue on March 9 at 11 a.m. The documentary is an intimate portrait of twin brother Darcell and Darrell Trotter, two young black men coming of age in Omaha.

  
  
  March 8 Youth of Today: Future of Tomorrow Youth Talent Night »

  New Era Baptist Convention of Nebraska, Inc. will host Youth of Today; Future of Tomorrow Youth Talent Night at 7 p.m. to kick off Ushers & Nurses Day weekend. Talents to be considered: Christian comedy; singing-soloists, duets and groups; instrumental performances; storytellers; mimes; dance, and drill teams. For more info, phone the Chairperson, Marc D. Austin Jr., at 402-885-3125. The host church will be St. Mark Baptist, 3616 Spaulding. Rev. Dwayne Hawkins is the President of the New Era Baptist Convention.

  
  
  April 12 100 Black Men of Omaha's 14th Annual Men of Honor Awards Dinner & Fundraiser »

  The 100 Black Men of Omaha will host the 14th Annual Men of Honor Awards Dinner & Fundraiser, themed “Blueprint for the Future” at Hilton Omaha, 1001 Cass Street. A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. The program and dinner will follow at 6:30. This year’s keynote speaker is the 100 Black Men of America Inter-Faith Committee Chairman and Senior Pastor Friendship-West Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III.

  
  
  Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday Free Toastmasters Club Lunch and Learn at Noon »

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