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This is a 1918 image of African American draftees and Black Red Cross workers standing outside of the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha.

A History of Omaha’s African American Service Members in World War I

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Omaha’s African American service members in World War 1 by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of Omaha’s African American Service Members in World War I

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Dr. Wesley B. Jones (1891-1959) was a medical doctor in North Omaha, Nebraska, for 38 years. A recognized community leader, he was involved in the civil rights movement and other efforts to empower the city's African American community.

A Biography of Dr. Wesley Jones

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of Dr. Wesley B. Jones (1891-1959), a medical doctor practiciin North Omaha, Nebraska, for 38 years. A recognized community leader, he was involved in the civil rights movement and other efforts to empower the city’s African American community. Continue reading A Biography of Dr. Wesley Jones