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Why Billionaire Philanthropy Might Not Be As Generous As You Think

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 11/06/2024 - 3:00am

Greg Penner (left) board chairman, speaks alongside Jim Walton, Alice Walton and Rob Walton for the presentation of the Sam Walton Award during the Walmart shareholders meeting Friday, June 2, 2017, at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark.
(Jason Ivester / The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP)

Walmart heiress Alice Walton is one of the richest people in the world and a celebrated philanthropist, whose lifetime giving total recently hit an estimated US$1.5 billion (£1.2 billion). Her largest gift to date, US$390 million in the year to September 2023, included US$249 million for the Alice L Walton School of Medicine in her family’s hometown in Arkansas, US.

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Medicare Advantage: A Growing Risk To Nebraska’s Rural Health Care

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 6:00am

Medicare enrollment period begins on Oct. 15, extending through Dec. 7th.

Throughout this time, seniors across Greater Nebraska will receive numerous calls and letters urging them to switch to Medicare Advantage plans. While these plans often promote cost savings and added perks, the reality for patients and health care providers can be much different.

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From Confederate General To Cherokee Heritage: Why Returning The Name Kuwohi To The Great Smoky Mountains Matters

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 5:00am

Members of the media walk down from Clingman's Dome tower while waiting for a total solar eclipse to begin in Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Clingman's Dome, Aug. 21, 2017.
(Caitie McMekin / Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

It’s not every day that the name of a mountain is restored to the one used by Indigenous peoples for centuries.

But after nearly two years of trying, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians finally convinced the U.S. Board on Geographic Names on Sept. 18, 2024, to formally agree to rename the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park of Tennessee to Kuwohi (koo-whoa-hee).

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Why Donors Should Ask Local Communities What Matters To Them While Deciding What Success Looks Like

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 4:00am

Have you ever asked a teacher whether something will be on an upcoming test to decide whether to closely pay attention to a particular lesson? Taken the long way back from a lunch break to get enough exercise to meet a goal monitored by a fitness app? Logged on to a virtual meeting to be seen showing up, even as you worked on other tasks?

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In Wartime Ukraine, Soccer Fans Bury Rivalries And Find A Moment Of Calm At Matches

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 3:00am

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At soccer games in Ukraine, crowd sizes are determined by the capacity of the nearest bomb shelter.

For the first time since the full-scale war began in 2022, the Ukrainian Premier League is holding a full season with fans present, as martial-law bans on public gatherings have been eased.

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Mexico’s Day Of The Dead Celebrations Blend Indigenous Customs And European Thinking In Surprising Ways

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 2:00am

A man pushes a woman in a wheelchair past a wall of ancient stone skulls, excavated at Templo Mayor, that represent sacrificial victims, at the entrance to the Templo Mayor museum in central Mexico City, Friday, Aug. 7, 2015.
(Rebecca Blackwell / AP Photo)

Every year, five hours west of Mexico City on Lake Pátzcuaro in Michoacán, residents flock to the island of Janitzio to visit the graves of their departed relatives.

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The Endless Campaign

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 10/23/2024 - 6:00am

"Cat Eats Fox" was Matt Drudge's headline after Kamala Harris' much touted "interview" with Fox News anchor Bret Baier. It wasn't really an interview. He whined about her coming in 15 minutes late for a pretaped interview and then barely let her answer a question before interrupting her, talking over her and generally just playing to his Fox News choir, including President Donald Trump, who roundly cheered his performance afterward.

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‘Holy Smokes’: Meet The 12-Year-Old From North Omaha Who Wowed Tim Walz With Her Voice

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 10/23/2024 - 5:00am

Jayde Dorsey sings “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at the Nebraska Democratic Party’s Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Oct. 5, 2024. Her standing-ovation performance made an impression on several notable figures in attendance.
(Photo courtesy of BCom Solutions)

The unmistakable boos started to get to Jayde Dorsey as she waited backstage for her turn to go on at The Astro in La Vista.

Oh my God, they’re going to boo me!

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They Think Their House Is Haunted. But It’s Better Than Living In An Anti-Trans State.

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 10/23/2024 - 4:00am

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Adult Day Centers Offer Multicultural Hubs For Older People Of Color

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 10/23/2024 - 3:00am

People march in a line as they take part in a multicultural parade at Sunshine Adult Day Center in Bergenfield, N.J., Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.
(Kena Betancur / AP Photo)

BERGENFIELD, N.J. (AP) — At Sunshine Adult Day Center, every morning starts with a parade around the room.

Today, the theme is multicultural, and the flag bearers have no shortage of countries: Philippines, India, Haiti, Mexico, United States. Most of them older adults, attendees dance through the room, waving streamers and banging drums as Pitbull’s “I Know You Want Me” blasts.

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Non-Profit News

Why Billionaire Philanthropy Might Not Be As Generous As You Think

Medicare Advantage: A Growing Risk To Nebraska’s Rural Health Care

From Confederate General To Cherokee Heritage: Why Returning The Name Kuwohi To The Great Smoky Mountains Matters

Why Donors Should Ask Local Communities What Matters To Them While Deciding What Success Looks Like

In Wartime Ukraine, Soccer Fans Bury Rivalries And Find A Moment Of Calm At Matches

Mexico’s Day Of The Dead Celebrations Blend Indigenous Customs And European Thinking In Surprising Ways

The Endless Campaign

‘Holy Smokes’: Meet The 12-Year-Old From North Omaha Who Wowed Tim Walz With Her Voice

They Think Their House Is Haunted. But It’s Better Than Living In An Anti-Trans State.

Adult Day Centers Offer Multicultural Hubs For Older People Of Color

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