Category: Activism

A Biography of Edwin R. Overall

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date October 7, 2020
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This is Edwin R. Overall (1835–1901), a leader in the Omaha African American community for 30+ years.

Edwin R. Overall (1835–1901) led a long life fighting segregation and white supremacy. Learn about his tremendous life in North Omaha.

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A Biography of Amos P. Scruggs

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date September 9, 2020
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Amos Potter Scruggs (1875-1946) was a popular African American attorney and government official in Omaha from 1908 to 1934.

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Notable African American Women in Omaha History

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date August 27, 2020
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The Negro Women's Christian Association of Omaha was founded in the 1890s and existed until the 1950s.

Black women in Omaha have done all kinds of work as mothers, businesswomen, teachers, ministers, politicians, and in other roles to make the community great. This is a history of some of the notable African American women in North Omaha.

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A Biography of Anna R. Woodbey

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date February 23, 2020
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This is Rev. Anna R. Woodbey (1855-1901) of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

One woman from North Omaha made it her life’s work to ban the demon’s spirit, juice, sauce, hooch, vino, and liquid courage from everywhere, all the time. This is a biography of Anna R. Woodbey.

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A Biography of Harrison J. Pinkett

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date December 10, 2019
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This is Harrison J. Pinkett (1882-1960), a lawyer, Civil Rights leader and leader in North Omaha.

This is a biography of North Omaha lawyer, Civil Rights activist and leader Harrison J. Pinkett (1882-1960).

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A History of the Lake-Charles Community Organization

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date December 9, 2019
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This is a 1967 parade float for the Lake-Charles Community Organization. Kids on the float are wearing large masks and they're in front of the original Fair Deal Cafe at 2118 N. 24th Street.

This is a history of a short-lived neighborhood association with a long shadow over the history of the Near North Side neighborhood.

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A History of the Jewell Building and Dreamland Ballroom

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date November 4, 2019
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This is a 1942 ad for the Dreamland Ballroom at North 24th and Grant Streets in North Omaha, Nebraska.

This is a history of the iconic Jewell Building in the 24th and Lake Historic District. It features notable people, organizations, businesses and events there, as well as the architecture and more.