PARTICIPANTS

Leo Louis II

Leo Louis II, human, and community organizer is the board president of the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation. Louis brings a thoughtful perspective that resonates with the common experience of ALL “Americans.” Louis is an Omaha native who has experience in various disciplines, including gang intervention, urban farming, entrepreneurship, public speaking, fatherhood and more.

Randy Beaulieu

Randy was a committed father, volunteer and man of faith in the Omaha community. He was a long-time volunteer at Scatter Joy Acres, helping build the organization into a well-known brand while touching the lives of those who visited and worked there. He was a contributor at his church, St. Vincent de Paul in Omaha, helping lead and organize their Alpha program.

Clarice Jackson

Clarice is an education advocate and founder of the Voice Advocacy Center, a nonprofit organization bringing awareness to dyslexia in marginalized communities. Among many things, she provides tutoring services to students in need. Her mission was inspired by her late daughter, Lateicia Fox, who overcame dyslexia challenges. Lateicia was killed in a gang-related shooting in 2015 and her murder remains unsolved.

Preston Love, Jr.

Preston is a life-long activist for racial justice and a respected leader in the North Omaha community. He’s the founder of Black Votes Matter and the Institute for Urban Development. Every year, Preston leads a group of high school students on an acclaimed Black History tour to various civil rights sites throughout the United States.

Robert Wagner

Robert is a community organizer and activist from Omaha. He is the founder of Project KNOSE (Keep North Omaha Safe for Everyone). His annual events include the Kamp Kumani summer camp for at-risk youth and Toy Trek, an annual toy drive for families in need during the holiday season.

Cynthia Ramirez Lindenmeyer

Cynthia is a former pastor and military veteran. Cynthia organized recurring events centered around racism and white privilege in Omaha, during her five years of ministry at First United Methodist Church. Currently, she has established an online outreach known as the Sacred Activism Community. She is committed to organizing events that address anti-racism and healing the effects of political polarization.

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