A musician, educator and minister committed to Black power, Rev. Russel Taylor was a powerful leader in North Omaha. This is his story.
Civil Rights Movement
History of the Carver Savings and Loan Association
This is a history of the Carver Bank in North Omaha, the first-ever Black-owned bank in Nebraska.
A Biography of Jessie Hale-Moss
This is a biography of Jessie Hale-Moss, a strong Black female leader in North Omaha who served as one of the first leaders of Omaha's NAACP.
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 History of North Omaha’s Holy Family Catholic Church
For more than 50 years, Holy Family Catholic has been among the most activist Catholic parishes in Omaha. Before that it was an Italian parish, and before that, Irish. Here's a history.
The Life 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 History of the Omaha NAACP
This is a history of the Omaha NAACP chapter, including locations, people, successes and challenges since it was founded in 1915.
