Jackie Calloway: Love That Would Not Let Me Go

To say that Jackie Calloway is an inspiration would be an understatement. After 27 years of marriage, his betrayal and separation left her with only one prospect – divorce. How would she cope with the loneliness? Apart from him, who was she really after all? Her questions would take her on a long inward journey that would leave her utterly bereft and yet just where she needed to be. It was there where she encountered His love and in her despair she discovered her greatest joy. And now finally when she was beginning to find the answers, he would enter her life once again. This is the scenario introduced in the book entitled, Love That Would Not Let Me Go.

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Racism and Children

Racial polarization is a reality in our culture. We are not so integrated as some would suppose. Moreover, we are also a long way from achieving equality. With that said, the last thing we need is a television show promoting and legitimizing social Darwinism vis-à-vis racial competition. Heads of state from Mahatma Ghandi to Joseph Stalin sought his talent. The top business leaders and entrepreneurs of his day eagerly desired to work with him. Henry Ford offered him unlimited resources, laboratory facilities and assistants if he would do research for his company...and finally Edison.

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Community Events /Leisure & Travel

• Town Hall Meeting March 21
• City Council to discuss “One City, One District”
• Promise Keepers Coming to the Qwest Center

Local Business Events

• North Omaha Business Project reaches midway point
• Urban League makes contract with local businesses
• YoungBlood’s Barbershop hits 35 year anniversary

Sports

• North High School Senior signs with Huskers
• Creighton Blue Jays 7-0 in the Big 8
• UNO Mavericks start of season with a win

Announcements

• Benson High School Class of 1987 Class Reunion
• Barton-Sax Wedding
• Local trailblazer passes at 101