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September 2026
My Omaha Documentary (Screening & Discussion) (IN-PERSON EVENT!)
DATE: Sunday, 9/20/26, 3pm to ~5pm
LOCATION: Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1133 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook.
We are joining our dear colleagues in RAIN (Racial Awareness In the North Shore) to watch and discuss a new documentary, My Omaha, that updates the classic film A Time for Burning (1966).
We hope you will join us! Please take the time to watch the original 1966 documentary A Time for Burning before the gathering -- you won't be disappointed but you may be energized and amazed and fascinated by how relevant the issues of 1960's era pre-integration Omaha is to us today!
Here is more info from dear member Mary Hansen:
As a follow up to viewing and discussing the 1966 documentary A Time for Burning, we can see a documentary of a family from Omaha living 60 years later and addressing issues of political division and racism. Titled My Omaha, it will stream for a limited time during the week of September 14–20, My Omaha, will be available for free personal viewing through Collective Action to Build Community (CA2BC) and RAIN, as well as other sponsors.
When you register on the CA2BC website, you will also be invited to an online interview featuring two of the film’s principals—Nick and Louis—on Sunday, September 20 at 3:00 pm Central Time. Our local viewing place will be at the Gloria Dei Fellowship Hall, Pfingsten and Walters (1133 Pfingsten) Northbrook. We give thanks to the generosity of Pastor Vieira and his congregation for sharing this space..
RAIN members are encouraged to register on the CA2BC website to receive links for both the screening and the interview, and you are encouraged to share the invitation with friends and family. The film, previously featured at the Gene Siskel Film Center, offers a thoughtful and beautifully told story of an Omaha family striving to reach across the political and racial divides plaguing our society. It is well worth adding to your calendar.
Warmly,
RAIN
Mary Hansen, Convenor
312-301-6838
October 2026
(Non-ticketed) Visit to Obama Presidential Center campus (IN-PERSON EVENT!)
DATE: Sunday, 10/11/26, 11am to ~3pm
LOCATION: Obama Presidential Center campus in Chicago
We have been watching for tickets to the Obama Center to become available but of course, they are a hot commodity!
So we decided to bring the book club anyway! Even without tickets to the museum, the grounds of the Center offer much for us to experience with art, gardens, a public library, cafe and more!
We plan to leave from Cindy's place in Wilmette at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, returning around 3:00 pm. Please RSVP to the ABC email, or contact us. Let us know if you plan to join us and if you need a ride.
ABOUT US:
We are a group of adults and teens committed to anti-racist work, equity, and relationship building.
Join us to discuss works primarily by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) writers to learn about the BIPOC experience and history. Learn how to take action through our discussions.
Our goal is to move beyond conversation in order to create positive change in our community.
OUR CALENDAR:
We usually meet monthly via Zoom, usually on the 2nd Sunday, 7-8:30pm, where we aim to reserve the 8-8:30pm time slot to discuss action-focused topics, and conclude with an optional hangout 8:30-9pm.
Recently, as an alternative to Zoom, we have been including more in-person meetings to strengthen our community bonds.
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