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“Framed” Chapter 23 by Michael Richardson

This is the cover of "Framed: J. Edgar Hoover, COINTELPRO and the Omaha Two Story," a series by Michael Richardson for NorthOmahaHistory.com.

This is Chapter 24 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson.

A History of North Omaha’s Provident Hospital

Provident Hospital, N. 30th and Wirt, North Omaha, Nebraska

North Omaha’s Provident Hospital was an attempt to challenge the city’s racism. What happened?

A Tour of the Omaha Civil Rights Movement

Tour of the Omaha Civil Rights Movement by Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a tour of various sites associated with the Civil Rights movement in Omaha, Nebraska.

A Biography of Mildred Brown by Jody Lovallo

This is an overview of the life of Mildred Brown, influential publisher of the Omaha Star and businesswoman, maven and community hero.

A History of the Omaha NAACP Youth Council

This is a history of the Omaha NAACP Youth Council, which started in 1936 and continues today!

A History of the Blue Lion Center

Blue Lion Center, 2423 N. 24th St., North Omaha, Nebraska

The Blue Lion is one of North O’s most iconic buildings, holding business, services and opportunities for a century!

“FRAMED” Chapter 22 by Michael Richardson

In this chapter, Mondo we Langa is quoted saying “…they simply could not let an African man who called police “pigs” get away with that.”

A History of African American Firsts in Omaha

North Omaha has been home to many important figures throughout its history. These are some of them, including people from political, legal, religious, medical, creative leaders, sports figures, and others, too.

This is a list of African American firsts in Omaha.

“FRAMED” Chapter 21 by Michael Richardson

This chapter of FRAMED by Michael Richardson focuses on a lie told on the court stand…

A Timeline of the Omaha DePorres Club

The Omaha Bus Boycott was led by the DePorres Club from 1953 to 1954, in Omaha, Nebraska.

This is a timeline of a 1950s-era civil rights group in Omaha called the DePorres Club.

A History of North Omaha’s McLain Mansion

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. […]

“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

Near North YMCA, 2309 N. 22nd St., North Omaha, Nebraska

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

Skeet's, N. 24th and Burdette St, North Omaha, Nebraska

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

North Branch, Omaha Public Library, N. 29th and Ames Avenue, North Omaha, Nebraska.

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

King Solomon's Mines, 2425 Ames Avenue, North Omaha, Nebraska

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

Architecture in North Omaha by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

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 […]