Many of Kountze Place’s finest homes are gone now, demolished by indifferent landowners and city planners who are blind to the value of the neighborhood. One of these homes stood at 2214 Wirt Street, and it was clearly one of the biggest homes in the area. This is a short history of the address. […]
Category Archives: African Americans
“FRAMED” Chapter 20 by Michael Richardson
The trial testimony of Duane and Donald Peak focuses on them laughing at the death…
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.
“FRAMED” Chapter 19 by Michael Richardson
In chapter 19 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, the murder trial begins…
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.
A History of King Solomon’s Mines in North Omaha
This is a history of King Solomon’s Mines, a nightclub open at 2425 Ames Avenue in North Omaha from 1970-1972.
“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!
“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.
“FRAMED” Chapter 14 by Michael Richardson
Presented in Chapter 14 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson is a smoking gun!
“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.
“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.
“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.
A Short History of Carter’s Cafe
Soul food, community building and culture held sway for 35+ years at Carter’s Cafe. This article includes a biography of Lucy Carter (1901-1983).
“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.
“FRAMED!” Chapter 6 by Michael Richardson
Chapter 6 of FRAMED! by Michael Richardson includes suspense, intrigue and conspiracy…
“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.
“FRAMED” Chapter 3 by Michael Richardson
Chapter 3 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson introduces Mondo we Langa, formerly David Rice.
A Biography of North Omaha’s Eugene Skinner
Dr. Eugene Skinner was Omaha Public Schools’ first Black principal. This is his story.
FRAMED: Chapter 2 by Michael Richardson
This is Framed, Chapter 2 by Michael Richardson.
“Framed” Chapter 1 by Michael Richardson
This is Framed, Chapter 1 by Michael Richardson.
“Framed” Series Summary by Michael Richardson
This is a summary of chapters in the Framed series by Michael Richardson for NorthOmahaHistory.com
FRAMED: A Series about the Omaha Two by Michael Richardson
Preface to “Framed,” a series by Michael Richardson for NorthOmahaHistory.com
A Short History of The Stage II Lounge
The Stage II Lounge offers a lively grown-up place to relax and socialize. Here’s a short history of this North Omaha institution.
A History of North Omaha’s Live Wire Cafe
The Live Wire Cafe succeeded in a place during a time when other businesses were fleeing. Here’s the history of this North Omaha business.
NORTH O BOOK REVIEW: “A Thousand Honey Creeks Later: A Life in Music from Basie to Motown” by Preston Love, Sr.
This is a book review of the autobiography of North Omaha’s Preston Love.
A History of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Parish and the Bryant Resource Center
North Omaha’s Saint Benedict Catholic Church has been a bastion of hope for the Near North Side for almost a century. Here’s their story.
A History of North Omaha’s Kountze Park, Once Called Malcolm X Park
Malcolm X Memorial Park sits in the heart of North Omaha’s Kountze Place. Discover why you don’t hear about it anymore.
A History of the North Omaha Gene Eppley Boys Club
The North Omaha Gene Eppley Boys’ Club was the cradle of youth engagement for a generation of young men. This is a history of the facility.
