Let’s be clear: The newly appointed Executive Editor Ben Doody didn’t break the Omaha World-Herald — society did. 

The erosion of local journalism didn’t start with him, and it certainly won’t end with him. The truth is, we've all watched the slow leak for years. Loss of ad dollars. The rise of “fake news” rhetoric. Corporate consolidation. The Meta-fueled shift of attention spans. And, now, AI moving faster than our policies can regulate.

Yesterday, as their keynote speaker, I stood before a room full of bright, determined sophomores at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Goodrich Scholarship Program Sophomore Awards Ceremony. It was more than a speech: it was a homecoming.

There’s more to Cinco de Mayo Omaha than meets the eye. Behind the music, food, and festivities is a deep-rooted story - one filled with culture, tradition, and a community that’s been shaping Omaha for generations.

Celebrate Latino entrepreneurship, culture, community, and achievements at the 2025 Viva Business Luncheon, May 29 at the Metropolitan Community College South Campus from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., proudly hosted by Casa de la Cultura.

EPIC for Girls, a local nonprofit empowering girls of color through sports, will host an interactive event featuring players from the Omaha Supernovas on Wednesday, April 30, at Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill in La Vista. The event, at 6 p.m., will welcome nearly 100 girls currently involved in EPIC's programs.

Leia Baez has manifested a lot in her career as a journalist, speaker and award-winning author, but she didn’t expect to achieve one thing on her vision board: meeting Oprah. What did she talk to Oprah about? Click to read.

With Cinco de Mayo Omaha, presented by Casa de la Cultura, just around the corner, May 9-11 at South Omaha’s iconic Plaza de la Raza on 24th Street, here are some exciting things you won’t want to miss!

The Claire M. Hubbard Science Internship explores STEM education and career pathways through hands-on experience. Students receive compensation and work part-time during the summer at the No More Empty Pots Greenhouse.

MENTOR Nebraska is launching its first-ever Youth Advisory Board, and they are seeking bold and passionate teens across the state to help shape the future of youth mentoring in Nebraska.

The Omaha Mobile Stage Youth Talent Show is regional, covering Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie counties. Now in its fourth season, the organization is getting ready to kick off competitions on May 31 with a drum-off competition during La Vista Days.

On April 12, the Delta Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, partnered with Urban Financial Services Coalition and Girls Inc. of Omaha to bring financial literacy to life for 34 young women. The group hosted a hands-on financial simulation that turned lessons about money into a powerful, real-world experience.

On Monday, April 14, Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc.’s Omicron Chapter proudly hosted its annual Latina Youth Leadership Conference (LYLC)— a day-long event that welcomed more than 150 young Latinas from middle schools across Omaha.

The academic triumphs of 221 African-American students will be recognized at the African-American Academic Achievement Awards (5A) presented by the Community Academic Achievement Awards Committee (CAAAC) on Wednesday, April 23, at 6 p.m. at Northwest High School.

Applications are now open for Class 48 of Leadership Omaha, a signature program from the Greater Omaha Chamber, and will close on Monday, May 5. This 10-month experience is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their community ties and grow as impactful leaders.

On Friday, April 25, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., join Power Life Yoga and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands (BBBS) for a free, all-levels community yoga class at the BBBS office, 1416 Howard St.

BraveJoy Leadership, a premier leadership coaching firm and Lozafina client, is excited to announce a refined focus on supporting established family businesses as they build and establish the rising generation’s leadership, seek generational alignment, and work to ensure non-family leaders thrive.

More than 400 Latino high school students were celebrated for their academic achievements at the 2025 Hispanic Academic Challengers of Excellence (HACE) Awards Ceremony, held yesterday evening at Buena Vista High School.

On April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mulhall’s, an Omaha nursery, is welcoming the warm weather and celebrating Mother Nature with a free, community event in the Greenhouse, 3615 N 120th St, full of music, education, sustainability, and fun.

Lozafina Marketing and Public Relations proudly welcomes Omaha Bridges, a non-profit organization dedicated to defeating poverty, to its growing clientele.

No More Empty Pots (NMEP) is known for its efforts to provide food security, but it also provides programs for self-sufficiency and economic resilience.