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Shown here is Leroy Broomfield (1902-1971) and the Ubangi Club dancers. A native Omahan, LeRoy became famous worldwide. Pic courtesy of the Smithsonian Institute.

A Biography of LeRoy C. Broomfield

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of North Omaha native Leroy C. Broomfield (1902-1971) who became a nationally renowned performer. Continue reading A Biography of LeRoy C. Broomfield

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The Harlem Renaissance in North Omaha by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

The Harlem Renaissance in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Harlem Renaissance in North Omaha, including the art, literature, and music that emerged from that period. Continue reading The Harlem Renaissance in North Omaha

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This is a history of the music of North Omaha, by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

A History of Music in North Omaha

Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a summary of a LOT of music in North Omaha over the last 150 years, including jazz, soul, blues, hip hop, gospel, pop, and so much more. Get introduced some of the people, places, events, and more from North Omaha’s musical history. Continue reading A History of Music in North Omaha