A History of Edgewood Park, Omaha’s First Black-Owned Subdivision

This is a history of a Black-owned real estate addition in East Omaha, Nebraska called Edgewood Park.

A Biography of Dorcas Lewis, an Early Baseball Great in North Omaha

This is a biography of one of the most prominent African American players to ever hit the ball in Omaha, a man named Dorcas Lewis who was also called Dorcas Thornton

A Biography of Perfect Peace

North Omaha has been home to all kinds of people. Some were entrepreneurs, some were devoutly religious, and every now … More

A Biography of Josiah Waddle

This is a biography of Josiah Waddle (1849-1939), a longtime bandleader and music teacher in North Omaha, Nebraska.

Daisy Anderson in North Omaha

This is a biography of Daisy Anderson (c1900-1998), the widow of a wealthy Black man in western Nebraska who was forced to move to North Omaha.

A Biography of Political Activist Andrew Stuart

This is a history of the Stuart Art Shoppe in North Omaha, a bastion of the Arts in the community during the Great Depression.

A Biography of Comfort Baker

This is a biography of Comfort Baker, the first African American graduate from a high school in Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Prince Hall Masons in Omaha

This is a history of the Prince Hall Masons in Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of Jefferson Square Park

This is a history of the Jefferson Square Park, the first park and the site of the first school in Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish

This is a history of the Gothic style Sacred Heart Catholic Church and parish in North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Native Omahans Festival

This is a history of the Native Omaha Festival, which has happened biennially in North Omaha, Nebraska since 1976.

A History of the Intersection of North 42nd and Redman Avenue

This is a history of the intersection of N. 42nd and Redman Ave. in North Omaha, Nebraska. It discusses the development, businesses, and demise of the intersection including factors affecting it.

A Biography of Cathy Hughes

This is a biography of North Omaha native Cathy Hughes. She grew up in the Logan Fontenelle Projects and today is the 2nd richest Black woman in America.

A History of the Military Theater

This is a history of the Military Theater, which operated from 1928 to 1975 in North Omaha. Today the building is home to Grace Apostolic Church.

A History of North Omaha’s Stone Soul Picnic

Black people in Omaha have celebrated, uplifted and empowered Black culture in the city for more than 150 years. Sometimes … More

A History of First United Presbyterian Church

For only 40 years, a longtime congregation was at home in the Kountze Place neighborhood. They built a huge church, … More

A History of Metoyer’s BBQ

This is a history of Metoyer’s BBQ in North Omaha, Nebraska, which was open from 1958 to 1985.

A History of the Calhoun Hotel

This is a history of the Calhoun Hotel, a Black hotel at 2423 Lake Street in North Omaha from 1946 to 1962.

A History of the Willis Hotel

This is a history of Myrtle Washington’s High Class Colored Boarding House once located at 2324 N. 22nd Street, North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the City Interracial Committee

This is the history of the City Interracial Committee, an attempt by youth in the 1930s to overcome segregation in Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of Police Brutality in Omaha

This article is a history of police brutality in Omaha, Nebraska, from 1887 to present.

A History of McMillan Magnet Center

This is a history of McMillan Magnet Middle School, which was originally planned as North Junior High School, and operated as McMillan Junior High School, in North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the 3006 Building in North Omaha

This is a history of the historic storefronts located at N. 24th and Binney Streets in North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of Music in North Omaha

This is a summary of a LOT of music in North Omaha over the last 150 years, including jazz, soul, blues, hip hop, gospel, pop, and so much more. Get introduced some of the people, places, events, and more from North Omaha’s musical history.

A History of The Omaha Guide

This is a history of the Omaha Guide newspaper, a Black-owned and Black-focused semi-weekly in North Omaha, Nebraska from 1927 through 1956.