The Omaha Newspaper That Only Publishes Good News (Since 1938)

2026-03-31

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The Omaha Star isn't just a newspaper it's a living piece of history that has never missed a publication since 1938. In this episode of The Inner Circle, Gil Cohen sits down with Terri Sanders, publisher of The Omaha Star, one of the longest-running African-American newspapers in the United States. Founded by Mildred Brown, the paper has spent nearly nine decades documenting community milestones, preserving untold stories, and focusing on something rare in today's media landscape: good news. Terri shares how T...

The Omaha Star isn't just a newspaper it's a living piece of history that has never missed a publication since 1938.

In this episode of The Inner Circle, Gil Cohen sits down with Terri Sanders, publisher of The Omaha Star, one of the longest-running African-American newspapers in the United States. Founded by Mildred Brown, the paper has spent nearly nine decades documenting community milestones, preserving untold stories, and focusing on something rare in today's media landscape: good news.

Terri shares how The Omaha Star has evolved in the digital age while staying true to its mission, why positive storytelling still matters, and how the next generation is stepping in to carry the legacy forward. From launching a museum dedicated to Black journalism to building new platforms like podcasts and digital media, this conversation highlights the power of storytelling, community, and resilience.

If you care about local journalism, cultural legacy, and the future of media, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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