A History of the Fairfax Neighborhood

This is a history of the Fairfax neighborhood in North Omaha.

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 the Bryant Center

This is a history of the Bryant Center in North Omaha, Nebraska, starting in 1966 and continuing to today!

A History of Enslavement in Nebraska

This is a history of slavery in Nebraska, including enslaved people, enslavers, locations and events. There’s also a history of the Underground Railroad and Lane Trail in Nebraska.

A History of African American Firefighters in Omaha

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

A History of African American Policemen in Omaha

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

A Biography of Boston Green

This is a biography of Boston Green (1838-1908), a popularly scorned African American homeless person in Omaha, Nebraska.

A Biography of Lewis Washington

This is a biography of Lewis Washington (1800-1898), a famous abolitionist, noted lecturer and minister who lived in North Omaha, Nebraska, at the end of his life.

A Biography of Millard Singleton

This is a biography of Millard F. Singleton (1859-1939), a civic leader in North Omaha’s Black community.

A Biography of Terrell McKinney

This is a biography of Terrell McKinney (b. 1990) of North Omaha, Nebraska, the 14th African American legislator to serve in the Nebraska Legislature since 1892.

The 1898 Congress of White and Colored Americans in Omaha

This is a history of the 1898 Congress of White and Colored Americans 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

Omaha Black Heritage Sites

These are places in Omaha, Nebraska, to celebrate, learn and advocate for Black heritage and Black history.

A History of Edgewood Park, Omaha’s First Black-Owned Subdivision

This is a history of a Black-owned real estate addition in East Omaha, Nebraska called Edgewood Park.

A Biography of Dorcas Lewis, an Early Baseball Great in North Omaha

This is a biography of one of the most prominent African American players to ever hit the ball in Omaha, a man named Dorcas Lewis who was also called Dorcas Thornton

A Biography of Perfect Peace

North Omaha has been home to all kinds of people. Some were entrepreneurs, some were devoutly religious, and every now … More

A Biography of Josiah Waddle

This is a biography of Josiah Waddle (1849-1939), a longtime bandleader and music teacher in North Omaha, Nebraska.

Daisy Anderson in North Omaha

This is a biography of Daisy Anderson (c1900-1998), the widow of a wealthy Black man in western Nebraska who was forced to move to North Omaha.

A Biography of Political Activist Andrew Stuart

This is a history of the Stuart Art Shoppe in North Omaha, a bastion of the Arts in the community during the Great Depression.

A Biography of Comfort Baker

This is a biography of Comfort Baker, the first African American graduate from a high school in Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Prince Hall Masons in Omaha

This is a history of the Prince Hall Masons in Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of Jefferson Square Park

This is a history of the Jefferson Square Park, the first park and the site of the first school in Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish

This is a history of the Gothic style Sacred Heart Catholic Church and parish in North Omaha, Nebraska.

A History of the Native Omahans Festival

This is a history of the Native Omaha Festival, which has happened biennially in North Omaha, Nebraska since 1976.

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.