Cultura
The Latino Center of the Midlands is a place where being Latino, Latina, or Latinx is celebrated. We’re a community center where culture thrives; a place where the door is open to everyone. Our community comes from many different countries and we created this page to celebrate that diversity.
Cultural Spotlight
I was born in Campeche, Mexico, but raised in various parts of Nebraska until I settled in Omaha. Growing up, I did not speak English and came from a single-parent household. I faced numerous challenges and often felt lost due to negative social experiences. These experiences, however, have profoundly shaped me, teaching me the importance of inclusiveness, respect, perseverance, perspective, adaptability, and empathy.
Today, I strive to impart positive values to the youth I work with, hoping to inspire and guide them through their own journeys.
Jose Avalos
Ollin Facilitator
Sayings and Slang
Ñoño – Nerd (Mexico)
Ñoños are nerds, and as an adjective it means nerdy.
¿Qué xopá? – Whats Up? (Panama)
Xopá pronounce it as if it were sopá is a word game that means “pasó”.
Jailón/jailona – Vain (Bolivia)
Another word for a person who is extremely vain.
La pari – The party (Spanglish)
Most of our staff are bilingual, and at our office, you’ll hear a variety of Spanglish words. Used by Spanish-speakers to refer to a fiesta (party). The correct word in Spanish is Fiesta.
La after pari de Destino va a estar buena.
The Destino after party will be good.
Trailblazer
Madeline Moyer – Familia y Comunidad Awardee
Madeline Moyer is a trailblazing banking leader with 40 years of experience, currently serving as Senior VP of Diversity and Inclusion at Security National Bank. As the first Latina in this role, she champions diversity and equity, significantly impacting Omaha’s Latino community.
With extensive nonprofit involvement, Madeline is dedicated to giving back. She treasures her family, celebrating 19 years of marriage to Jim, and is proud of her daughter, Rachel, a doctor. She also has two stepsons, Aaron and Colin, and adores her grandchildren, Penelope and Parker. Madeline is one of nine siblings.
