MCC celebrates a century of impact during Black History Month
Savannah Behrends
Copywriter and features editor | January 30, 2025
During Black History Month, Metropolitan Community College is hosting several free events that celebrate the impact of Black history, culture and leadership in our community.
The public is invited to the following events, some of which will be available via Zoom. Visit mccneb.edu/Events to learn more.
Panel Discussion: “Beyond the Step Show: Our History Is the Foundation – Never the Finish Line”
Monday, Feb. 2 | 6 p.m.
Fort Omaha Campus, 5300 N. 30th St. | Building 24, Room 101
This powerful program explores how Black leadership is evolving in the 21st century, challenging stereotypes, reimagining influence, innovation and impact
Presentation: “Learning from Gordon Parks” with Ann Dean
Thursday, Feb. 5 | 3 p.m.
Elkhorn Valley Campus, 829 N. 204th St., Elkhorn, NE 68022 | Room 114
This inspiring presentation by Ann Dean explores how Gordon Parks used his camera as a weapon against injustice — and how his work continues to influence generations of storytellers and changemakers. Dean is a travel photographer and instructor at the Lawrence Art Center in Lawrence, Kansas.
Lecture: “Keeping the Flame Lit: The Importance of Telling Our History” with Maurice Hobson, Ph.D.
Thursday, Feb. 12 | 5 p.m.
South Omaha Campus, 2902 Edward Babe Gomez Ave. | Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Room 120
Explore why preserving and sharing Black history is essential to shaping our collective future. Maurice Hobson, Ph.D., is a professor and chair of Africana Studies at Georgia State University.
Dialogue: “Growing Up Sayers: A Black History Conversation with Mr. Roger Sayers” moderated by Rev. Brandon Walker
Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 10 a.m.
Fort Omaha Campus, 5300 N. 30th St. | Building 22, Room 201C
Join Rev. Brandon Walker for an engaging conversation with Roger Sayers, the University of Nebraska Omaha Hall of Fame track and football star, and older brother of NFL legend Gale Sayers. Roger Sayers will share stories and insights from his life.
Closing Event: “Remembering Malcolm X”
Thursday, Feb. 19 | 12 p.m.
Fort Omaha Campus, 5300 N. 30th St. | Building 10, Room 110
Join JoAnna LeFlore-Ejike, executive director of the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation, for a powerful midday program that honors the life, legacy and lasting impact of Malcolm X.