20% of Sales Benefiting United Way of the Midlands
2023-12-21 11:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Christmas Brunch
2023-12-23 11:00 - 19:00

The “Hungry Club" at Big Mama’s Kitchen
2024-01-03 12:00 - 14:00
The Hungry Club is presented by Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering and Black Men United. It is moderated by Willie Hamilton CEO/Executive Director, Black Men United. We bring in local, regional and national speakers on topics of interest to north Omaha and the entire Omaha metro area. You can enjoy a delicious home cooked meal in an venue intimate enough to ask questions and have a good discussion with the guest speakers.

The Hungry Club is open to the public. We hope to see you on Wednesday January 3, 2024.

Our guest speaker is Mr. Jonathan Patterson with Quality Clinical Research. Find out what clinical trials are happening right here in Omaha and how can you get involved? QCR is a family owned and operated business in Omaha since 2003. QCR has completed 1,000 clinical trials right here in Omaha, NE. Their highly skilled medical staff focuses on education and training to provide the best quality healthcare to their patients. QCR is associated with some of Omaha’s best physicians. From family physicians to specialists, Jonathan is an Omaha native and is a Mentor, Coach and Business Development Team Member & Director of Community Outreach for QCR. He is the youngest of 4 siblings. Attended Omaha North High School and graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. He is a husband and father to 4 boys.

The Hungry Club is presented by Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering and Black Men United and moderated by Mr. Willie Hamilton, CEO/Executive Director, Black Men United. We bring in local, regional, and national speakers on topics of interest to north Omaha and the entire Omaha Metro area. You can enjoy a great home-cooked meal in a venue intimate enough where you can ask questions and have a good discussion with the guest speaker.

The Hungry Club is open to the public. We hope to see you on Wednesday January 3, 2024.

6th Annual MLK Day Celebration ~ Canceled
2024-01-15 08:00 - 18:00 | The Highlander Accelerator, 2112 N 30th St, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States

16th Anniversary Party
2024-02-03 11:00 - 19:00

Black History Month At Big Mama's Kitchen ~ Every Wednesday of February 2024
2024-02-07 12:00 - 13:00
Join Black Men United each Wednesday in this celebratory month at the Hungry Club at Big Mama’s Kitchen during Black History month, February 2024 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm
Have a delicious home cooked meal or a glass of Big Mama’s home made Cranberry Iced Tea!

Wednesday, February 7, 2024: Ms. Beth Ostdiek Founder/Executive Director of Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue. Beth was a former travel industry professional and nonprofit executive when she launched the Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue organization which is poised at the intersection of food waste, hunger, access and healthy eating. The core mission of Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue (SGPFR) is capturing and redistributing fresh and prepared edibles – 1.4 million pounds of food was distributed in 2021! They connect perishable food from local food purveyors to local nonprofits that feed our hungry, while raising awareness and educating the community on wasted food and hunger.

Precious has a passion for neighborhoods, advocating for safe and clean neighborhoods. Precious is the president of North Omaha Neighborhood Alliance, and National President of Neighborhoods, USA also known as NUSA. When Precious isn’t fighting the
good fight she’s caring for her brother. Precious biggest accomplishment in life is being the mother of her daughter a sophomore at Creighton University.

The Hungry Club is open to the public, everyone is welcome

Black History Month At Big Mama's Kitchen ~ Every Wednesday of February 2024
2024-02-14 12:00 - 13:00
Join Black Men United each Wednesday in this celebratory month at the Hungry Club at Big Mama’s Kitchen during Black History month, February 2024 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm
Have a delicious home cooked meal or a glass of Big Mama’s home made Cranberry Iced Tea!

Wednesday, February 14, 2024: JoAnna Leflore-Ejike is the Executive Director of the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation. Prior to accepting this position, she worked for Film Streams, Mode Shift Omaha, the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and was assistant editor at The Reader newspaper for nearly two years. A communications, community engagement and events manager with degrees from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Bellevue University, LeFlore-Ejike is a self-described “creative” from a family of entrepreneurs who manage their own businesses.

Precious has a passion for neighborhoods, advocating for safe and clean neighborhoods. Precious is the president of North Omaha Neighborhood Alliance, and National President of Neighborhoods, USA also known as NUSA. When Precious isn’t fighting the
good fight she’s caring for her brother. Precious biggest accomplishment in life is being the mother of her daughter a sophomore at Creighton University.

The Hungry Club is open to the public, everyone is welcome

Black History Month At Big Mama's Kitchen ~ Every Wednesday of February 2024
2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:00
Join Black Men United each Wednesday in this celebratory month at the Hungry Club at Big Mama’s Kitchen during Black History month, February 2024 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm
Have a delicious home cooked meal or a glass of Big Mama’s home made Cranberry Iced Tea!

Wednesday, February 21, 2024: Dr. Dell Gines Ph.D, CEcd is a nationally renowned nonprofit executive and certified economic developer with over 15 years of experience in organizational transformation and economic development. Dell is the Vice President of Partnerships, Advisory Services and Thought Leadership for the International Economic Development Council in Washington D.C.

Precious has a passion for neighborhoods, advocating for safe and clean neighborhoods. Precious is the president of North Omaha Neighborhood Alliance, and National President of Neighborhoods, USA also known as NUSA. When Precious isn’t fighting the
good fight she’s caring for her brother. Precious biggest accomplishment in life is being the mother of her daughter a sophomore at Creighton University.

The Hungry Club is open to the public, everyone is welcome

Game Night
2024-02-24 17:00 - 22:00 | The Highlander Accelerator, 2112 N 30th St, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States

Black History Month At Big Mama's Kitchen ~ Every Wednesday of February 2024
2024-02-28 12:00 - 13:00
Join Black Men United each Wednesday in this celebratory month at the Hungry Club at Big Mama’s Kitchen during Black History month, February 2024 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm
Have a delicious home cooked meal or a glass of Big Mama’s home made Cranberry Iced Tea!

Wednesday, February 28, 2024: Precious McKesson. For the last 16 years Precious has had a major role in the community as a mentor, volunteer, community liaison, neighborhood leader, political leader, and political strategist. Precious started her political journey working as the Urban Affairs Committee Clerk for Nebraska Legislature District 13 Senator Justin Wayne. In 2018 Precious began her work at the Nebraska Democratic Party as the Constituency Director where her job was to ensure all citizens are civically, and politically engaged focusing on voter turnout in low-voting communities.

Precious has a passion for neighborhoods, advocating for safe and clean neighborhoods. Precious is the president of North Omaha Neighborhood Alliance, and National President of Neighborhoods, USA also known as NUSA. When Precious isn’t fighting the
good fight she’s caring for her brother. Precious biggest accomplishment in life is being the mother of her daughter a sophomore at Creighton University.

The Hungry Club is open to the public, everyone is welcome

The “Hungry Club" at Big Mama’s Kitchen
2024-03-06 12:00 - 14:00
Our guest Wednesday March 6, 2024 at The Hungry Club at Big Mama’s Kitchen is Mr. Sam Quartey, President of the Ghana Friendship Association. The association was formed to educate and support the community by introducing the Ghanaian culture by way of traditional clothes, fashion, native food and rich history as well as cultural dancing and drums. The association also educates the children of Ghanaian families about their background and culture.
The association supports clinics and schools in rural areas of Ghana through donations of all types from clothing, food and hospital needs. The association is involved in community services and activities in both Nebraska and Ghana.The association is open to all Ghanaian’s and their families residing in Nebraska.

The Hungry Club is presented by Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering and Black Men United and moderated by Mr. Willie Hamilton, CEO/Executive Director, Black Men United. We bring in local, regional, and national speakers on topics of interest to north Omaha and the entire Omaha Metro area. You can enjoy a great home-cooked meal in a venue intimate enough where you can ask questions and have a good discussion with the guest speaker.
***The Hungry Club is open to the public, everyone is welcome***

The “Hungry Club" at Big Mama’s Kitchen
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:00
Omaha One-Hundred is a Certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to helping Omaha reach full equity and inclusion by providing our neighbors with access to home and business loan opportunities, as well as connection to vital education resources.
Our guest speaker is Mr. Jamel Hamilton. He is the Senior Director of Operations at Omaha One-Hundred. Jamel has extensive experience working within financial institutions to provide resources and lending opportunities. Beyond facilitating the loans that allow businesses to take shape, Jamel acts as a mentor for small business start-ups. This relationship-based approach provides concrete support and personal connections to foster sustainable businesses. Through his work, Jamel wants to see small businesses prosper and families build generational wealth.
The Hungry Club is a monthly lunch, held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at nationally renowned Big Mama’s Kitchen in Omaha, Ne. We bring in speakers of local and national interest, who present for an hour on a topic of significance for all of the Omaha metro area and for the north Omaha community as well. The Hungry Club is held in an intimate setting which allows lunch attendees to ask questions and have a good discussion with the presenter. To date it has held Congressional, US and State Senate debates. We have had local community leaders, elected officials, educators, business owners, economic development experts, holistic healing and medical experts be guest speakers. This event is open to the public, everyone is welcome and invited to attend.

Candidates Forum, Legislative District 11 at Big Mama's Kitchen and Catering
2024-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Big Mama’s Kitchen And Catering, 2112 North 30th Street, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States
You are invited to Black Men United’s Candidate Forum for Legislative District 11 candidates. All candidates have been invited, Ms. Calandra Cooper, Senator Emeritus Ernie Chambers and Incumbent Senator Terrell McKinney. The citizens of Omaha are deeply concerned with many issues that affect us locally, nationally and globally. As a community-based organization, we believe it is our responsibility to raise awareness of and facilitate discussion concerning issues deemed important by the citizens of Omaha, Ne.
A public forum for all candidates to share their priorities for our community and the entire city, state and nation is an effective means of achieving this goal.
These forums serve as an excellent opportunity for constituents to learn about the candidates vying for representation and the issues that matter. Become a more informed voter.

4 The Love of BBQ
2024-05-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Miller Park

Diaper Drive
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-31 | Big Mama’s Kitchen And Catering, 2112 North 30th Street, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States
Nebraska For Us in partnership with North Omaha Community Partners, I Be Black Girl, Black Men United and Nebraska Diaper Bank we launched a diaper. Donations are being accepted at various locations including the Dining Room home to Big Mama’s Kitchen and Catering, Best Burger and Dena’s Place.

Taste of Omaha
2024-05-31 - 2024-06-02
“Feature Foods from many of Omaha’s top restaurants, good entertainment and family activities for the kids… and you have the recipe for the TASTE OF OMAHA,” says Mike Mancuso, Event Producer. “Omaha has a tremendous reputation for fantastic restaurants and food companies”. The “TASTE OF OMAHA ”, now in the 27th year, has established itself as the Annual Event for our city bringing together a dazzling selection of great foods and culinary delights, for people from throughout the Midwest area, to TASTE, relax and enjoy as a family activity.
The 2024 “TASTE OF OMAHA ” will again showcase outstanding Restaurants with exciting live entertainment daily. This year the Annual Event will have entertainment for everyone’s taste on stages throughout the Festival. All stage shows during the 3-day extravaganza are free to attend. Top National Entertainers combined with the best popular area bands and musicians will again be continuously performing throughout the Festival.

Our Booth number is 412
Our Menu is:

Black-Eyed Peas (Gluten Free/Vegan) & Cornbread
Smoke-Fried Chicken Wings (Gluten Free)
Rose’s NYC Chicken Over Rice (Gluten Free)
Collard Greens (Vegan) & Cornbread
Pie In Ice Cream
Giant Freeze Pop

Happy Hour at Big Mama's Kitchen & Catering and Dena's Place!
2024-06-02 - 2024-07-31 | Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering Dena’s Place Highlander Dining Room, 2112 N 30th St Suite 201, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States
Happy Hour at Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering and Dena’s Place!
Join us for Happy Hour Tuesday – Saturday 3pm – 6pm
Enjoy Food Specials from Big Mama’s like Fried Green Tomatoes, Jumbo Tater Tots and Rose’s NYC Chicken Over Rice and Refreshing Drink Specials from Dena’s place at amazing prices.
Bring your friends, unwind after work, and treat yourself to delicious bites and drinks

The “Hungry Club" at Big Mama’s Kitchen
2024-06-05 12:00 - 13:00
The “Hungry Club” welcomes everyone and meets the first Wednesday of every month at Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering from 12:00pm – 1:00pm except during the month of February each year. This is an opportunity for members of the community to come together and enjoy a great meal, listen to information presented by guest speakers on topics concerning north Omaha and the entire Omaha Metro Area.
Our guest speaker is Ms. Toccara Steele. Ms. Steele is a regional Supervisor of the Fatherhood Initiative Program at Lutheran Family Services. The Fatherhood Initiative Guides non-custodial fathers as they work to re-engage with their children and families.
Research shows that when a father is present in the lives of his children, that father and the children have a higher quality of life. Fathers have more motivation to maintain employment, to not use substances and have overall better mental health. Children that have a present father in their lives are less likely to engage in risky behaviors, drop out of school and have more positive social experiences overall.

The “Hungry Club" at Big Mama’s Kitchen
2024-07-03 12:00 - 13:00
The Hungry Club! Guest Speaker Mr. Luis Marcos CEO Mya Economic Development Corp
The Hungry Club is a monthly lunch, held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at nationally renowned Big Mama’s Kitchen in Omaha, Ne. Since 2012 Black Men United’s founder and CEO, Willie Hamilton has been moderating the Hungry Club. It brings speakers of local and national interest, who present for an hour on a topic of significance for all of the Omaha metro area and for the north Omaha community as well. The Hungry Club is held in an intimate setting which allows lunch attendees to ask questions and have a good discussion with the presenter. To date it has held congressional debates, Federal and State senate and house representatives, local community leaders, elected officials, educators, business owners, economic development experts, holistic healing and medical experts be guest speakers. This event is open to the public, everyone is welcome and invited to attend.
Mr. Luis Marcos is our guest speaker July 3, 2024. He is the CEO of Maya Economic Development Corporation and Communidad Maya Pixan Ixim (CMPI). They have recently merged with Gus Von Roenn’s Omaha Permaculture where Gus is the Chief Operating Officer. MEDC is an Omaha nonprofit that was created to promote the health and wellbeing of Mayans in ways that are consistent with their worldview, spirituality, and system of social organization.
Luis is dedicated to sharing Mayan’s history and culture with Nebraskans, not to awaken shame or guilt in the learner, but to build a common understanding and to create something better for their community.

“Pixan Ixim emerges from the understanding that the Maya is a very sophisticated civilization. People say we disappeared, but we have never disappeared. We have always been here,” Marcos said. “It’s about understanding the history of our dehumanization, our spirituality, and our worldview, the wars, cycles of violence, policies of extermination, exclusion, and forced assimilation of states on our traditional homeland.”
***The Hungry Club is open to the public. Everyone is welcome***

The “Hungry Club" at Big Mama’s Kitchen
2024-08-07 12:00 - 13:00
The Hungry Club Guest Speaker Mr. Johnny Rodgers at Big Mama’s Kitchen
Our guest speaker over the lunch hour will be Mr. Johnny Rodgers. Topics will cover a planned trip to Africa with Willie Hamilton, Tyrone Beasley and others in August, his business endeavors, the Annual Jet Award and Gala which is held in Omaha each year and much more.

The Hungry Club is presented by Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering and Black Men United. Since 2012 Mr. Willie Hamilton, CEO/Executive Director, Black Men United has been moderating The Hungry Club bringing in local, regional, and national speakers on topics of interest to north Omaha and the entire Omaha Metro area.

You can enjoy a great home-cooked meal in a venue intimate enough where you can ask questions and have a good discussion with the guest speaker.
***The Hungry Club is open to the public. Everyone is welcome***

Highlander Community Day
2024-08-24 12:00 - 16:00 | The Highlander Accelerator, 2112 N 30th St, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States
What does community mean to you? Is it a place? Certain people? Shared values? A space where people support one another?
For the Highlander neighborhood, all of these vibrant elements culminate on Highlander Community Day—a tribute to new beginnings and the progress driven by our neighbors.
Highlander Community Day is an annual celebration of the progress of the Highlander neighborhood. Community Day provides food, music, play, and community engagement to offer a well-rounded experience for guests of all ages. Join us for our 6th annual celebration by meeting our partners, supporting local vendors, playing in our bounce houses, or just enjoy food and music with our community!
What to Expect:
-Family-friendly activities such as bounce houses, games, and face painting
-Community-based organizations to connect with
-DJ music
-Opportunities to explore the Highlander Accelerator
-Highlander-branded merchandise
-Tasty food from Highlander restaurants

Our neighbors are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all to attend by providing a cost-free experience for guests while supplies last. All community members are invited to celebrate a cherished neighborhood tradition and a community that truly has it all on Saturday, August 24th, 2024!
For individuals interested in volunteering email info@seventyfivenorth.org to see how you can get involved.
Disclaimer: By attending this event, you consent to photography and video recording that may be used for promotional purposes on our social media platforms. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the event organizers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Nurture Omaha Farm Stands at Highlander Marketplace
2024-08-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | The Highlander Accelerator, 2112 N 30th St, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States
Join us for a delightful evening of shopping, food, and community at the Highlander Marketplace! Whether you’re looking to support small businesses, craving tasty, farm-fresh produce, or simply want to soak in the community spirit, the Highlander Marketplace has something for everyone!
Be sure to stop by the host’s table to learn about summer activities at Highlander and how to get involved!
Disclaimer: By attending this event, you consent to photography and video recording that may be used for promotional purposes on our social media platforms. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the event organizers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

The “Hungry Club" at Big Mama’s Kitchen
2024-09-04 13:00 - 14:00
The Hungry Club September Guest Speaker is Ms. Elizabeth Malone
The Hungry Club at Big Mama’s Kitchen is the 1st Wednesday of each month over the lunch hour. We bring in local, regional and national speakers to present information significant to north Omaha and the entire Omaha Metro area. Join us for lunch or a cold glass of Big Mama’s Cranberry Iced Tea.
It is open to the public and everyone is welcome.
Our guest for September is Ms. Elizabeth Malone. She is the Membership Consultant for Archwell Health which has 3 locations in Omaha. One being at 29th and Ames Ave. Elizabeth is passionate about building strong community ties, educating others on the care they offer for Senior citizens. Elizabeth likes to volunteer at a variety of events, food pantries and The Salvation Army. She feels that Archwell Health is more than a career it is a blessing to be able to help Seniors find quality care right within their community.

2024 Brew Hana
2024-09-06 17:00 - 20:30 | BMO Bank Parking Lot, 13505 California St, Omaha, NE, 68154, United States

Presidential Debate Watch Party
2024-09-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Dena’s Place, 2112 N 30th St Ste. 201, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States

20% of Sales Benefiting United Way of the Midlands
2024-09-19 11:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-17 11:00 - 19:00 | Dena’s Place, 2112 N 30th St Ste. 201, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States

The “Hungry Club" at Big Mama’s Kitchen
2024-10-02 13:00 - 14:00
The Hungry Club at Big Mama’s Kitchen – One Stop Cancer Shop
The Hungry Club is presented by Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering and Black Men United. It is held at Big Mama’s Kitchen over the lunch hour on the 1st Wednesday of each month. We bring in local, regional and national speakers to present information significant to north Omaha and the entire Omaha Metro area.
It is open to the public and everyone is welcome.
Our October Hungry Club presentation will be The One Stop Cancer Shop which is designed to prevent, screen and treat cancer in the community.
Our guest speaker will be Mark Darby, RN, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP BC, Clinical Assistant Professor, UNMC College of Nursing and the organizer of this project. Joining Mr. Darby will be cancer survivors Ms. Monique Henry and Ms. Tisa Hardin.

Creative Cooking & Community Insights: Nutrition Students Demos with No More Empty Pots & Big Mama's
2024-10-14 17:30 - 19:00
