The Case of Larkin McCloud

This is the case of Charles Smith in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1917 by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com.

A History of African American Policemen in Omaha

This is a history of African American police officers in Omaha, Nebraska.

The Death of James A. Smith

The turn of the 20th century was a rough time for African Americans in Omaha, Nebraska. In the previous decade, … More

A History of the Myott Park Housing aka Wintergreen Apartments in North Omaha

This is a history of the Myott Park Housing aka Wintergreen Apartments once located in North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Jefferson Square Neighborhood

This is a history of Omaha’s first public park; first public school; it’s Native American neighborhood; and it’s “Hobo Park,” all wrapped up in one. This is a history of Jefferson Square in Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Intersection of North 42nd and Redman Avenue

This is a history of the intersection of N. 42nd and Redman Ave. in North Omaha, Nebraska. It discusses the development, businesses, and demise of the intersection including factors affecting it.

A History of the Sherman Neighborhood

This is a history of the Sherman neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of Police Brutality in Omaha

This article is a history of police brutality in Omaha, Nebraska, from 1887 to present.

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.

A Biography of North Omaha’s Ollie William Jackson

Ollie Jackson was pinned with being a notorious criminal in the hire of Tom Dennison. This is his biography.

A History of Jake Bird in North Omaha

Jake Bird (1901–1949) murdered 4 people and attacked two others in the Omaha area in 1928. This is an account of what happened.

History of the Bedford Place Neighborhood

This is a history of the Bedford Place neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of 5833 Florence Boulevard

This is a history of an average house with an exceptional story at 5833 Florence Boulevard.

A History of the Potter’s Field in North Omaha

This is a history of charity burials of the unidentified and impoverished at Potter Field in North Omaha.

A History of the Hilltop Projects in North Omaha

This is a history of the third public housing projects built in North Omaha called the Hilltop Homes.

A History of the Pleasantview Projects in North Omaha

This is a history of the former Pleasantview Public Housing Projects in North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Forgot Store

A grocery store at the end of the road for the forgetful became a bar, and now stands tall in Ponca Hills. Learn about the history of the Forgot Store.

A Biography of Malcolm X in Omaha

This is a history of Malcolm X’s life in Omaha, and commemorations of his life in the city afterwards.

A History of Omaha’s Chinatown by Ryan Roenfeld

Adam’s Note: This is a special exposè on a rarely-acknowledged but vitally important part of Omaha’s history. Written by local historian Ryan Roenfeld, I believe this history of Omaha’s Chinatown is necessary, vibrant and just a beginning, albeit a deep one! Share your thoughts in the comments section!

A History of the Lynching of Will Brown

This is a summary of the lynching of Will Brown in 1919.

“Framed” Chapter 24 by Michael Richardson

This is Framed Chapter 24 by Michael Richardson.

“Framed” Chapter 23 by Michael Richardson

This is Chapter 24 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson.

A History of the Pinney Farm Murders

The murders of Allen and Dorothy Jones happened in 1890 at the Pinney Farm near Millard, Nebraska.

“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.”

“FRAMED” Chapter 21 by Michael Richardson

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