Black women in Omaha have done all kinds of work as mothers, businesswomen, teachers, ministers, politicians, and in other roles to make the community great. This is a history of some of the notable African American women in North Omaha.
Category: Biographies
These are the stories of people from North Omaha.
A History of the Zabriskie Mansion in North Omaha by Jody Lovallo
Adam’s Note: This is a guest article by Jody Lovallo in her continuing series about important women in North Omaha history. Check out the “You Might Like…” section below for links to her other articles. Enjoy “A History of the Zabriskie Mansion” by Jody Lovallo.
A Timeline of the Life of James Comey Mitchell
This is a timeline of the life of James C Mitchell, a founding fathers of Bellevue, IA and Florence, NT.
A Biography of Florence Kilborn
This is a biography of Florence Kilborn (c1854-1866), namesake of the Florence neighborhood in North Omaha.
A Biography of George P. Johnson
The first-ever Black-owned, operated and filmed theater company in the world was led from North Omaha.
A History of Allen’s Showcase in North Omaha
This is a biography of Paul B. Allen, and a history of Allen’s Showcase in North Omaha.
A Biography of Rev. Anna R. Woodbey
One woman from North Omaha made it her life’s work to ban the demon’s spirit, juice, sauce, hooch, vino, and liquid courage from everywhere, all the time. This is a biography of Anna R. Woodbey.
A Biography of Nathaniel Hunter
This is a biography of a longtime African American leader in North Omaha’s history, Nathaniel Hunter.
A Biography of Frank E. Goff
“Daddy” Frank E. Goff was Omaha’s pioneer showman, and this is a biography of his life.
History of Businesses Owned By African Americans in Omaha
This is a history of Black-owned businesses, African American entrepreneurship and more in North Omaha since 1854.
A Biography of Rodney S. Wead
This is a biography of North Omaha community leader Rodney S. Wead (b. 1935).
A Biography of Harrison J. Pinkett
This is a biography of North Omaha lawyer, Civil Rights activist and leader Harrison J. Pinkett (1882-1960).
A Biography of Helen Mahammitt
This is a biography of Helen Mahammit (1869-1950), a leading African American caterer, chef and teacher in Omaha for 45 years.
History of the Omaha Rockets Independent Black Baseball Team
This is a history of the Omaha Rockets, an independent Black baseball team from 1947 to 1950.
A Biography of George Wells Parker
his is a biography of North Omaha’s George Wells Parker (1882-1931), a philosophical history writer who influenced African Americans nationwide.
A Biography of Lucinda Williams nee Lucy Gamble
The vivid life of Lucy Gamble (1875-1958) included teaching, activism, church and much more. This is a bio!
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).
A History of Duffy Drugs
Going back to 1886, the southwest corner of 24th and Lake has been vital to North Omaha! Its first Black-owned business didn’t happen until 1968 though. Find out more in this history of Duffy Drugs!
A Biography of Matthew Stelly
This is a biography of Matthew Stelly, a historian, organizer and agitator in North Omaha for more than 35 years.
A Biography of Rev. John Adams, Sr.
This is a biography of Rev. John Adams, Sr., who represented North Omaha in the Nebraska Legislature from 1949-1962.
A Biography of George W. Althouse
This is a biography of former Nebraska legislator George W. Althouse. He was the ninth African American representative from North Omaha.
A Biography of Ernie Chambers
This is a biography of Nebraska legislator Ernie Chambers.
A Biography of Brenda Council
This is a biography of former Nebraska Legislator, former Omaha City Council member, and former Omaha School Board member Brenda Council.
A Biography of Tanya Cook
This is a biography of former Nebraska Legislator Tanya Cook.
A Biography of Justin Wayne
This is a biography of Nebraska Legislator Justin Wayne.
North Omaha History 