In the first episode of the Red Ink, we spoke with Dawaune Hayes, the Founder and Director of NOISE Omaha, a multimedia publisher serving the Omaha Nebraska area. He shared his story in starting and growing NOISE, the sacrifices he had to make, and the passion he feels for his work in serving his community. Here is a general summary of the contents of this interview: The situation that prompted Dawaune to start NOISE His feelings as he moved through the first stages of the project The support he received that has helped him make NOISE a success The importance of self-care in chasing your dreams How he runs his newsroom A citizen journalism program that will expand his local efforts Visit for more information or to get involved. Supporting Rhetor News: Instagram @RhetorNews Facebook.com/RhetorNews LinkedIn: Rhetor News https://rhetornews.com