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Angela Felton-Coleman\u2019s work in community healthcare has earned her a designation shared by Omaha\u2019s past and current leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Felton-Coleman, a PhD student at the UNMC College of Nursing, received an African American Leadership Award as a healthcare leader from the Urban League of Nebraska at its 35th<\/sup> annual African American Leadership Awards ceremony in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event honors individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions in a variety of avenues, including education, business, advocacy, public service, and beyond. Past winners include newly elected Omaha Mayor John Ewing and former Omaha Chief of Police Thomas Warren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Felton-Coleman has a hard time putting into words what it means to join such company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am completely flabbergasted,\u201d she said. \u201cI haven\u2019t quite wrapped my mind around it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As part of the honor, she will have a plaque with her likeness displayed at the Urban League of Nebraska \u2013 another thought that\u2019s difficult to comprehend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A plaque honoring Felton-Coleman to be displayed at the Urban League of Nebraska.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGenerations to come will see this plaque on the wall,\u201d she said, adding with a laugh, \u201cI still can\u2019t believe that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Felton-Coleman\u2019s dedication to public service includes 20 years as a nurse, volunteering at various health fairs and clinics throughout the Omaha community and participating in her church\u2019s nurses\u2019 ministry. She also speaks at community events and provides information to organizations concerning healthcare needs in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Felton-Coleman\u2019s involvement in her community is not something she does to be recognized, but knows the plaque will be a permanent, physical reminder that she has made a difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKnowing that my community sees me and what I\u2019m doing is making an impact is the best part,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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