Category: Black people

North Omaha Chronicles, 12-15-19

Post author By Adam Fletcher Sasse
Post date December 15, 2019
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A Biography of Rodney S. Wead

Post author By Adam Fletcher Sasse
Post date December 11, 2019
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This is a 1971 image of Rodney S. Wead (right) presenting an award to Johnny Rogers.

This is a biography of North Omaha community leader Rodney S. Wead (b. 1935).

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A Biography of Harrison J. Pinkett

Post author By Adam Fletcher Sasse
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 Fletcher Sasse
Post date December 9, 2019
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A History of the Lake-Charles Community Organization and the Lake-Charles Action Newspaper in North Omaha, Nebraska from 1966-1969.

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 Biography of Helen Mahammitt

Post author By Adam Fletcher Sasse
Post date September 4, 2019
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Sarah Helen B. Toliver Mahammitt (1869-1956) was a community leader in North Omaha for more than 50 years.

This is a biography of Helen Mahammit (1869-1950), a leading African American caterer, chef and teacher in Omaha for 45 years.

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A History of Segregated Hospitals in Omaha

Post author By Adam Fletcher Sasse
Post date July 24, 2019
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“It is almost impossible to get a Negro into a hospital even in the charity wards in Omaha… In the few cases where a Negro is admitted, the Negro physician must turn over the case to a staff [white] physician. The patient loses the advantage of being attended by the man who has followed […]

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A History of the Hillcrest Mansion in North Omaha

Post author By Adam Fletcher Sasse
Post date July 20, 2019
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Alfred and Elenora Brooks Jones were the most noted owners of the Hillcrest Mansion was at 2711 Caldwell Street. They were African American restauranteurs and socialites.

Built: circa 1900 Address: 2811 Caldwell Street Architecture: Antebellum Demolished: circa 1965 Originally called Riverview, the original home on this lot was built around 1900 and was said to be “one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the city.” Sitting on four lots covered with fruit trees, large shade trees and a fine lawn, the […]