A Biography of North Omaha’s Vic Walker

Vic B. Walker (1864-c1925) was an African American attorney, police officer, business owner, and criminal in Omaha, Nebraska.

Joseph Carr, African American Omaha attorney

A Biography of Joseph Carr

There have been many African American leaders in Omaha throughout the city’s history. Some were politicians, others were businessmen; many … More

A Biography of Amos P. Scruggs

Amos Potter Scruggs (1875-1946) was a popular African American attorney and government official in Omaha from 1908 to 1934.

Harrison J. Pinkett (1882-1960), North Omaha, Nebraska

A Biography of Harrison J. Pinkett

This is a biography of North Omaha lawyer, Civil Rights activist and leader Harrison J. Pinkett (1882-1960).

John Adams, Jr. (1906-1999) of North Omaha was a member of the Nebraska Legislature from 1935–1941.

A Biography of John Adams, Jr.

This is a biography of John Adams, Jr., who represented North Omaha in the Nebraska Legislature from 1935 to 1941.

Nebraska legislator Ernie Chambers of North Omaha.

A Biography of Ernie Chambers

This is a biography of Nebraska legislator Ernie Chambers.

Brenda J. Council (1955-present) from North Omaha was an African American member of the Nebraska Legislature.

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.

Justin Wayne (1979-present) of North Omaha is an African American member of the Nebraska Legislature.

A Biography of Justin Wayne

This is a biography of Nebraska Legislator Justin Wayne.

Silas Robbins (1857-1916), Omaha, Nebraska.

A Biography of Silas Robbins

This is a bio of Silas Robbins, the first African American lawyer in Omaha.

Judge Elizabeth Pittman, c. 1990, Omaha, Nebraska.

A Biography of Judge Elizabeth Pittman by Jody Lovallo

Judge Elizabeth Ann Davis Pittman (1921-1998) was a pivotal figure in Nebraska’s legal community and throughout Omaha. This is a bio of her by Jody Lovallo.