A musician, educator and minister committed to Black power, Rev. Russel Taylor was a powerful leader in North Omaha. This is his story.
Category: Black churches
Directory of Historic North Omaha Church Buildings
This is a directory of historic North Omaha church buildings. Many are still churches; some are not.
A History of Hope Lutheran Church in North Omaha
This is a history of the only African American Lutheran church in Nebraska today, called Hope Lutheran Church.
North Omaha Chronicles, 12-18-19
This is North Omaha Chronicles comic for 12-18-19 by Adam Fletcher Sasse. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved.
A History of North Omaha’s Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church
Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church was a short-lived attempt by a fleeting denomination to maintain a significant presence in North Omaha. Despite the hard work and commitment by African American members, the congregation ultimately failed. However, they did succeed in ensuring a gorgeous landmark that celebrated its 110th anniversary of existence in 2020. This is a … Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church
A History of St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church
This is a history of a longtime, influential and successful segregated congregation called St Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church in North Omaha.
A Biography of Rev. Dr. John Albert Williams
This is a biography of minister, newspaper editor, NAACP leader and North Omaha community activist Rev. John Albert Williams (1866-1933).