This is a list of African American firsts in Omaha.
Category Archives: 21st century
A History of the Near North YMCA in North Omaha
The Near North Side YMCA was a staple of the community for more than 50 years. Here’s the story…
A History of Segregated Schools in Omaha, Nebraska
There were and are many segregated schools in Omaha, and this is an account of their history.
A History of North Omaha’s Collier Place Neighborhood
The story of a historic neighborhood in North Omaha.
A History of Skeet’s in North Omaha
This is a history of an iconic North Omaha restaurant that comedian Redd Foxx frequented when in town.
A History of North Omaha’s Kellom Heights Neighborhood
This is a history of the Kellom Heights neighborhood, including the pioneer era, the school and its redevelopment.
A Short History of the Public Library in North Omaha
This is a history of the Charles B. Washington North Branch of the Omaha Public Library.
“FRAMED” Chapter 18 by Michael Richardson
In Chapter 18 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, the story continues unfolding. Read this original true story thriller from North Omaha today!
A History of 6327 Florence Boulevard in North Omaha
This is a history of a Fort Omaha house that’s been moved to Florence Blvd.
“FRAMED” Chapter 17 by Michael Richardson
This is chapter 17 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson. It introduces the Congressional action against the Omaha Two, and more.
North Omaha Architectural Gems
Some of the grandest architecture in North Omaha today is accounted for in this short article.
“FRAMED” Chapter 16 by Michael Richardson
This is FRAMED Chapter 16 by Michael Richardson. In this installment, arrests are made and fingers are pointed – again.
“FRAMED” Chapter 15 by Michael Richardson
This is Chapter 15 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, covering the day Ed Poindexter was arrested.
A History of Grocery Stores in North Omaha
This is a history of how people get food in a North Omaha, Nebraska.
“FRAMED” Chapter 14 by Michael Richardson
Presented in Chapter 14 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson is a smoking gun!
A History of the Omaha Market House
This is a history of a controversial, then popular, then forgotten idea in Omaha called the Market House.
“FRAMED” Chapter 13 by Michael Richardson
In Michael Richardson’s book FRAMED, Chapter 13 exposes detail galore. This chapter shows how!
“FRAMED” Chapter 12 by Michael Richardson
This is Chapter 12 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson. In it, the author explores the role of Duane Peak and the FBI in the resulting coverup.
A History of Irvington
The history of the village of Irvington, near North Omaha, Nebraska, starts in 1857 and extends to today.
“FRAMED” Chapter 11 by Michael Richardson
FRAMED, Chapter 11 was written by Michael Richardson.
“FRAMED” Chapter 10 by Michael Richardson
“Angry Policemen Seek Deadly House Bomber,” screamed the Omaha World-Herald. 25 people in North Omaha were arrested. Here’s the actual list of suspects compiled by the Omaha Police Department. Discover what happened on the day patrolman Larry Minard, Sr. was killed.
A History of the Demolition of the Trans-Mississippi Expo
This is a history of the demolition of the Trans-Mississippi Exposition of 1898 and the Greater America Exposition of 1899.
“FRAMED” Chapter 9 by Michael Richardson
Adam’s Note: This is Chapter 9 in the series on NorthOmahaHistory.com called Framed: J. Edgar Hoover, COINTELPRO and the Omaha Two Story. It was written by Michael Richardson. Learn more here. “I will never ever forgive the Black Panther Party for that.” —Ed Poindexter on being called a police agent On July 2, 1970, a […]
“FRAMED” Chapter 8 by Michael Richardson
This is FRAMED Chapter 8 by Michael Richardson, exposing the history of the FBI framing of the Omaha Two.
“FRAMED”: Chapter 7 by Michael Richardson
This is Chapter 7 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, detailing the blatant framing of Mondo we Langa and Ed Pointdexter in the years before 1971.
A History of Wyman Heights by Patrick Wyman
This is a history of the Wyman Heights neighborhood in North Omaha by guest author Patrick Wyman.
“FRAMED!” Chapter 6 by Michael Richardson
Chapter 6 of FRAMED! by Michael Richardson includes suspense, intrigue and conspiracy…
A History of the Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District in North Omaha
The Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District is a jewel in the crown of North Omaha history. This is a summary of its history.
“FRAMED” Chapter 5 by Michael Richardson
This is Chapter 5 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson.
“FRAMED” Chapter 4 by Michael Richardson
The fourth chapter of FRAMED by Michael Richardson continues detailing the FBI cover-up of Black Panthers in Omaha.
A History of 2936 North 24th Street
This is a history of a former commercial building and social service office in North Omaha.
A History of 6711 North 31st Avenue
This is a history of the house at 6711 North 31st Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska.
“FRAMED” Chapter 3 by Michael Richardson
Chapter 3 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson introduces Mondo we Langa, formerly David Rice.
A History of the Intersection at North 40th and Hamilton Streets
The intersection of 40th and Hamilton has a rich legacy affecting several neighborhoods…
A History of North Omaha’s Tic Toc Diner
Built around 1905, like many historical commercial buildings in North O, 4104 North 24th Street has had several lives since it was built. Most of it is focused on the iconic Tic Toc Diner. Here’s a low-down of the history of another of North Omaha’s greasy spoons… It was a pool hall, barber shop and […]
A History of 4517 Browne Street in North Omaha
This is a history of 4517 Browne Street in North Omaha.
A History of 3155 Meredith Avenue in North Omaha
3155 Meredith Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska was built in 1910. This is a history of the house.
FRAMED: Chapter 2 by Michael Richardson
This is Framed, Chapter 2 by Michael Richardson.
A History of 5815 Florence Boulevard
A local home history reveals a 129-year-old barn nestled along a grand view in North Omaha…
“Framed” Chapter 1 by Michael Richardson
This is Framed, Chapter 1 by Michael Richardson.
