The Omaha Bus Boycott from 1952 to 1954 was a crucial yet overlooked Civil Rights movement. It successfully challenged employment discrimination in public transit, inspiring a collective economic action that transformed labor dynamics in Nebraska and shaped future activism. Continue reading A History of the Omaha Bus Boycott
This is a political history about Fred Conley, Omaha’s first African American city council member, who has bridged civil rights activism and political leadership in Omaha for more than 50 years. Continue reading A Biography of Omaha’s Fred Conley
Following are some of the articles I’ve researched and written related directly to Black history in Omaha. When I share these on social media, I use the tag #omahablackhistory. See the author’s note at the end of this article for additional details. Continue reading Focus: Black History in Omaha
This is a history of Mayper’s Store of Omaha, Nebraska, which opened in 1917 and closed in 1967 after 50 years in business. Continue reading A History of Mayper’s Store in North Omaha
This is a biography of Nellie Mae Webb (1929-2002), a longtime activist who struggled for school integration in Omaha for decades. Continue reading A Biography of Nellie Mae Webb
This is a history of a 130-plus year old school in east Omaha called Sherman Elementary School. Continue reading A History of Sherman Elementary School