By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications KEARNEY – Victoria Nimneh strutted the runway like she owned it. At the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s recent Cultural Fashion Show, the daughter of African immigrants happily bounced to the music in an off-shoulder dress made of a patchwork of bold red, gold and black prints. The UNK sophomore moved from playful to serious with a fierce stance at the end of the runway – hands planted on her hips, mouth parted, head … [Read more...] about Victoria Nimneh connects African heritage with love of performance
Black History Month
PHOTOS: Black History Month Celebration
UNK's Black Student Association (BSA) hosted a Black History Month celebration Tuesday at the student union with food, music, dancing, prizes and a keynote address from Sharon Obasi, associate professor of family science and research compliance director. BSA President Isaiah Mahone read U.S. President Joe Biden's Black History Month proclamation and joined BSA Vice President Esther Uma and member Victoria Nimneh in a performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Luis … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Black History Month Celebration
Aisha Fukushima event canceled
Editor's note: This event has been canceled. KEARNEY – Cultural activist and singer Aisha Fukushima is the featured presenter at a University of Nebraska at Kearney event celebrating Black History Month. A multilingual, multiracial African American Japanese woman, Fukushima combines live musical performance and lecture to address themes such as global citizenship, empowerment, feminism and racial equality. Fukushima founded RAPtivism, a hip-hop project highlighting the … [Read more...] about Aisha Fukushima event canceled
Omaha musician Dominique Morgan to perform Black History Month show at UNK
BLACK HISTORY MONTH PERFORMANCE PERFORMER: Dominique Morgan BIO: Dominque Morgan is an R&B singer and songwriter, educator, volunteer and well-known member of the Omaha music scene. A gay, black man, he founded Queer People of Color Nebraska and is former president of Heartland Pride. He is known for his work with the LGBT community, prisoners and those affected by alcohol and tobacco abuse. A former convict, Morgan is on the board of Family & Friends of … [Read more...] about Omaha musician Dominique Morgan to perform Black History Month show at UNK
Omaha musician Dominique Morgan to perform Black History Month show
BLACK HISTORY MONTH PERFORMANCE PERFORMER: Dominique Morgan BIO: Dominique Morgan is an R&B singer and songwriter, educator, volunteer and well-known member of the Omaha music scene. A gay, black man, he founded Queer People of Color Nebraska and is former president of Heartland Pride. He is known for his work with the LGBT community, prisoners and those affected by alcohol and tobacco abuse. A former convict, Morgan is on the board of Family & Friends of … [Read more...] about Omaha musician Dominique Morgan to perform Black History Month show
