Hastings Multicultural Association

06/02/2026

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GI-ACT was formed in 2018, comprised of law enforcement, non-profit organizations, educators, community volunteers, and churches. Our mission is to coordinate efforts as community partners, educate and raise awareness about human trafficking. General meetings are held bi-monthly to discuss and plan....

06/02/2026

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We don't find the latest government-sponsored propaganda targeting the humanity of immigrants at whitehouse.gov/aliens funny at all.

We fervently denounce the White House’s latest attempt to sow fear, divide our communities, and make a mockery of immigrants being violently taken from our communities. We are here to say that immigrants are not aliens who “walk among us.” Immigrants are parents, siblings, neighbors, colleagues, and friends. We will not stop fighting for a country where all of us are free to live without fear that we will be witch-hunted by the government, arrested, indefinitely detained, or deported because of the color of our skin or the country we were born in.

06/02/2026

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📣 Volunteer Opportunity with GIACT! 📣

Do you have a few hours to help make a difference in our community?

The Grand Island Area Coalition on Trafficking (GIACT) is seeking 8 volunteers to help distribute crisis resource materials to local hotels and motels in Hastings on June 17 from 12:00–3:00 PM.

What to expect:
✅ 1 hour of training
✅ 2 hours of outreach to assigned hotels/motels
✅ Work in pairs for support and safety

Volunteer perks:
🎉 $45 stipend ($15/hour)
👕 Free GIACT t-shirt
🤝 Opportunity to connect, learn, and support an important community initiative

Your participation helps ensure that individuals experiencing exploitation or trafficking have access to life-saving resources when they need them most.

Interested in volunteering? Please email [email protected] to sign up or learn more.

05/29/2026

HMA/YW Team,

HMA/YW brain storming get together at the YW at 1:00 on Wednesday, June 3rd!

This is the time of the year that we plan for our next speakers beginning in September! We really want your ideas and suggestions for the upcoming programs! As far as we know now we will still plan to be part of the multicultural festival at Hastings College in November. That leaves at least 7 speakers that we would like to invite. We usually don’t meet in December because our scheduled meeting time would be very close to Christmas. Please consider coming and sharing your suggestions!

On another note, Kimberly’s page is Leapfrog Village. She will post events and resources there as they come about.

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We host free early childhood family engagement programs and activities that encourage maximizing family time!

05/28/2026

Hastings Multicultural speaker:

Many thanks to Kimberly Milovac who has worked for several decades in the hospitality industry. She is such an engaging and enthusiastic speaker and she even brought food!! She has such an amazing insight into welcoming, engaging and including all people. I hope to receive more information from her about what she is offering at CCC and about Leapfrog Village which she has created. I will be passing along and sharing whatever information she provides. Check out her page called “Early Childhood Education at Central Community College.” She shared so many of her life and work experiences and she is dedicated to make everywhere she is a more welcoming place!

Correction: Kimberly’s page is Facebook.com/leapfrogvillage. She will post events and resources there as they come about.

05/26/2026

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Trump’s ICE thugs pepper-sprayed US Senator Andy Kim as he was attempting to de-escalate a situation near a detention facility. There is no end to the abuses of this Administration.

05/23/2026

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05/22/2026

Congrats to Nataly!! Such a hard working, intelligent and talented graduate of Hastings High School! Best wishes in fulfilling your dreams to become a doctor!!

05/22/2026

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LAST NIGHT: Donald Trump Attacks Blake Shelton — and Gets a Brutal “Lesson” He Won’t Forget

Donald Trump thought he could score some easy political points by labeling Blake Shelton an “offender of Jesus,” simply because he spoke openly about compassion, second chances, and the idea that God’s love doesn’t discriminate. But he picked the wrong target.

Known for his calm demeanor, intelligence, and thoughtful voice beyond the stage, Blake Shelton didn’t just respond—he delivered a message grounded in awareness, conviction, and a deep understanding of real-world struggles.

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“The President of the United States just said I offend Jesus,” Blake Shelton began, calm but firm. “You want to know what actually offends Jesus? Turning your back on the poor, the sick, and the forgotten while protecting the rich and powerful.”

And he didn’t stop there.

“You know what else offends Jesus?” he continued. “Separating families. Treating immigrants like criminals. Forgetting that most people are just trying to survive.”

Then Blake Shelton went deeper, speaking with the weight of someone who has spent years observing human behavior through his music and performance.

“You know what offends Jesus? Hate. Greed. Division. Corruption. Pretending to be righteous while refusing to show compassion.”

This wasn’t just a response—it was a full-on moral challenge. Blake Shelton flipped the narrative completely. Instead of backing down, he grounded his message in the very values being questioned.

“I’m not perfect,” Blake Shelton admitted. “I’ve made mistakes. I’ve learned. I’ve reflected. But I know this—compassion changes lives.”

And then came the line that stayed with everyone:

“Jesus didn’t walk with kings and powerful elites. He walked with the struggling, the hurting, the overlooked, and the people everyone else gave up on. So ask yourself—who are we really supposed to be loving?”

This wasn’t about insults or outrage—it was about conviction. What began as an attack quickly turned into something far deeper: a message about compassion, humanity, and what faith is truly meant to represent.