19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, Architecture, Catholics, Civil Rights Movement, Culture, Cuming Street, Economics, historic preservation, Immigrants, Irish, Italians, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, North Downtown, Official Omaha Landmark, Poverty, schools, White flight3 Comments

A History of the Holy Family Catholic Parish

September 14, 2019September 6, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

For more than 50 years, Holy Family Catholic has been among the most activist Catholic parishes in Omaha. Before that it was an Italian parish, and before that, Irish. Here’s a history. Continue reading A History of the Holy Family Catholic Parish

19th century, 20th century, Biographies, Black businesses, Black people, Caterers, historic preservation, Lost history, Racism, society3 Comments

A Biography of Helen Mahammitt

September 4, 2019December 1, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a biography of Helen Mahammit (1869-1950), a leading African American caterer, chef and teacher in Omaha for 45 years. Continue reading A Biography of Helen Mahammitt

20th century, Biographies, Black organizations, Economics, General history, Lost history, Segregation, Sports3 Comments

History of the Omaha Rockets Independent Black Baseball Team

August 25, 2019July 26, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the Omaha Rockets, an independent Black baseball team from 1947 to 1950. Continue reading History of the Omaha Rockets Independent Black Baseball Team

19th century, 20th century, Architects, Architecture, Buildings, business, Catholics, Churches, Culture, General history, Immigrants, Italians, Lost history, Near North Side, Neighborhoods, Religion, Segregation, Social halls, White flight, Wrecked buildings16 Comments

A History of Italians in North Omaha

August 11, 2019October 9, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Omaha is a city of immigrants, and North Omaha is no exception. Along with its historic African American community and wealthy white settlers, the community has been home to Jews, Scandinavians, English and other Europeans. Among this plethora of diversity … Continue reading A History of Italians in North Omaha

1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Black churches, Kountze Place, Lake Street, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, North 24th Street, Official Omaha Landmark, Presbyterian, Religion, Segregation, Wrecked buildings4 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church

August 3, 2019February 15, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church was a short-lived attempt by a fleeting denomination to maintain a significant presence in North Omaha. Despite the hard work and commitment by African American members, the congregation ultimately failed. However, they did succeed in ensuring … Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church

20th century, Architects, Architecture, Black History, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Crime, Economics, Ethnicities & Races, Historic houses, Lost history, Near North Side, North 30th Street, Poverty, Public housing, Segregation, society, Wrecked buildings3 Comments

A History of the Hilltop Projects in North Omaha

July 29, 2019April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the third public housing projects built in North Omaha called the Hilltop Homes. Continue reading A History of the Hilltop Projects in North Omaha

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A History of the Pleasantview Projects in North Omaha

July 29, 2019March 21, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Ethnicities & Races, Historic houses, Lost history, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, North 30th Street, Public housing, Segregation, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of Public Housing in North Omaha

July 26, 2019August 31, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Public housing was introduced in Omaha in 1937 when the federal Housing Act was passed. This act made federal loans to the city for the construction of low-income public housing. This is a history of the public housing in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Public Housing in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Black organizations, Black people, Buildings, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Healthcare, historic preservation, Hospitals, Lost history, Near North Side, Public health, Segregation, White flight, Wrecked buildingsLeave a comment

A History of Segregated Hospitals and Segregated Healthcare in Omaha

July 24, 2019September 1, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Omaha was de facto segregated for more than 75 years. Jim Crow affected employment, education, housing, religious institutions, and more throughout the city. It also meant that African Americans would routinely and frequently be denied healthcare throughout the city. This is a history of Black hospitals in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Segregated Hospitals and Segregated Healthcare in Omaha

20th century, Activism, Biographies, Black people, Black writers, Civil Rights Movement, Media, Newspapers, Organizations, RacismLeave a comment

A Biography of George Wells Parker

June 27, 2019September 14, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

his is a biography of North Omaha’s George Wells Parker (1882-1931), a philosophical history writer who influenced African Americans nationwide. Continue reading A Biography of George Wells Parker

1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, Architects, Architecture, Florence Boulevard, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Lost history, North 16th Street, Parks, Segregation, Wrecked buildings3 Comments

A History of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition

May 18, 2019October 9, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition. Continue reading A History of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition

20th century, 21st century, Black organizations, Civil Rights Movement, General history, Lost history, NAACP, Politics, Racism, Wealth1 Comment

A History of the Omaha NAACP

May 15, 2019March 10, 2025 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the Omaha NAACP chapter, including locations, people, successes and challenges since it was founded in 1915. Continue reading A History of the Omaha NAACP

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, Architecture, Black churches, Buildings, Churches, Civil Rights Movement, Culture, Economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, NAACP, Near North Side, Organizations, Religion, Segregation, Wrecked buildings3 Comments

A History of St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church

May 11, 2019April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of a longtime, influential and successful segregated congregation called St Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church

19th century, 20th century, Biographies, Black people, Churches, Clubs, Education, History of Nebraska, Lost history, NAACP, Near North Side, Organizations, Religion, Segregation1 Comment

A Biography of Lucinda Williams nee Lucy Gamble

May 11, 2019July 31, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The vivid life of Lucy Gamble (1875-1958) included teaching, activism, church and much more. This is a bio! Continue reading A Biography of Lucinda Williams nee Lucy Gamble

18th century, 19th century, Biographies, Black churches, Black organizations, Black people, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Media, NAACP, Near North Side, Racism, Religion1 Comment

A Biography of Rev. Dr. John Albert Williams

May 8, 2019July 31, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of minister, newspaper editor, NAACP leader and North Omaha community activist Rev. John Albert Williams (1866-1933). Continue reading A Biography of Rev. Dr. John Albert Williams

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Baptist, Black churches, Buildings, General history, North 24th Street, Religion, SegregationLeave a comment

A History of Mount Moriah Baptist Church

April 14, 2019December 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Mt. Moriah Baptist Church was founded in 1884, and has been a cornerstone Black church in North Omaha since then. This is a history of the church. Continue reading A History of Mount Moriah Baptist Church

20th century, 21st century, Activism, Biographies, Black people, General history, Organizations, Racism5 Comments

A Biography of Matthew Stelly

April 11, 2019 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a biography of Matthew Stelly, a historian, organizer and agitator in North Omaha for more than 35 years. Continue reading A Biography of Matthew Stelly

20th century, Black organizations, Buildings, doctors, Healthcare, Hospitals, Lost history, Segregation1 Comment

A History of the People’s Hospital in North Omaha

March 26, 2019January 28, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

For almost a century, it was widely known that hospitals in Omaha were for whites only. Defacto segregation made doctors apply for birth certificates at hospitals where African American mothers weren’t allowed to birth their babies, while African American doctors … Continue reading A History of the People’s Hospital in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Methodist Episcopal, Architecture, Civil Rights Movement, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, SegregationLeave a comment

A History of St. John’s AME Church

March 26, 2019July 31, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the oldest Black church in Omaha, St. John’s AME Church. Continue reading A History of St. John’s AME Church

20th century, 21st century, African Methodist Episcopal, Architecture, Civil Rights Movement, Near North Side, North 24th Street1 Comment

A History of Bethel AME Church

March 26, 2019April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Bethel AME Church, which has been located at N. 24th and Franklin since 1925. It is one of the oldest Black churches in Omaha. Continue reading A History of Bethel AME Church

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black organizations, Churches, Civil Rights Movement, historic preservation, Lost history, Near North Side, Segregation3 Comments

A History of Cleaves Temple CME Church

March 25, 2019April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Cleaves Temple C.M.E., one of the oldest Black churches in Omaha. Continue reading A History of Cleaves Temple CME Church

20th century, Architecture, Buildings, Lost history, North 30th Street, Presbyterian, SegregationLeave a comment

A History of Hillside Presbyterian Church

March 23, 2019February 6, 2025 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Hillside Presbyterian Church was a Black congregation in North Omaha from 1920 to 1954. Continue reading A History of Hillside Presbyterian Church

20th century, Architecture, Churches, Near North Side, SegregationLeave a comment

A History of the New Bethel Church of God in Christ

March 22, 2019April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the New Bethel Church of God in Christ, an African American congregation in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the New Bethel Church of God in Christ

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A History of Mt. Calvary Community Church

March 22, 2019April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Mt. Calvary Community Church, a historic African American congregation in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Mt. Calvary Community Church

20th century, Black politicians, Civil Rights Movement, Legislators, MediaLeave a comment

A Biography of Ferdinand L. Barnett

March 22, 2019July 31, 2026 Adam F.C. Fletcher

A newspaper man, civil rights activist and government official, North Omaha’s Ferdinand L. Barnett (1854-1932) was a remarkable leader. This is a biography of his life. Continue reading A Biography of Ferdinand L. Barnett

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Biographies, Black people, Black politicians, Economics, Lost history, North Omaha, Politics, Racism, SegregationLeave a comment

A History of North Omaha’s African American Legislators

March 18, 2019May 31, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a summary of the African American legislators representing North Omaha in the Nebraska Legislature. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s African American Legislators

20th century, Activism, Biographies, Black people, Civil Rights Movement, Crime, historic preservation, Racism, Religion3 Comments

A Biography of Malcolm X in Omaha

March 13, 2019April 7, 2026 Adam F.C. Fletcher

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

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Biographies, Buildings, business, Crime, Culture, Economics, Ethnicities & Races, Food, historic preservation, Lost history, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Organizations, Politics, Poverty, Racism, Religion, Restaurants, Ryan Roenfeld, Segregation, society, storytelling, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of Omaha’s Chinatown by Ryan Roenfeld

March 5, 2019May 30, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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! Continue reading A History of Omaha’s Chinatown by Ryan Roenfeld

20th century, Americans, Biographies, Black people, Crime, Ethnicities & Races, Government, Lost history, OPD, Politics, Race riot, Racism, society5 Comments

A History of the Lynching of Will Brown

February 19, 2019May 31, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a summary of the lynching of Will Brown in 1919. Continue reading A History of the Lynching of Will Brown

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A Biography of Silas Robbins

February 19, 2019July 31, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a bio of Silas Robbins, the first African American lawyer in Omaha. Continue reading A Biography of Silas Robbins

20th century, Biographies, Black History, Black people, Civil Rights Movement, Jody Lovallo, Law, Politics4 Comments

A Biography of Judge Elizabeth Pittman by Jody Lovallo

February 18, 2019September 21, 2020 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Judge Elizabeth Ann Davis Pittman (1921-1998) was a pivotal figure in Nebraska’s legal community and throughout Omaha. This is a bio of her by Jody Lovallo. Continue reading A Biography of Judge Elizabeth Pittman by Jody Lovallo

20th century, 21st century, Activism, Americans, Biographies, Black History, Civil Rights Movement, Government, historic preservation, Lost history3 Comments

A History of Omaha’s Malcolm X Day

February 14, 2019June 5, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the observation of Omaha’s Malcolm X Day since 1968. Continue reading A History of Omaha’s Malcolm X Day

20th century, Black History, Black organizations, Civic Infrastructure, historic preservation, Lost history, Near North Side, Organizations, Segregation, society2 Comments

A History of the Negro Women’s Christian Association of Omaha

January 31, 2019February 6, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

A social force, culture builder, educational center and powerful advocacy base, the Negro YWCA was vital to African Americans advancement in Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Negro Women’s Christian Association of Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Activism, Black History, Civil Rights Movement, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, Organizations, Politics, Segregation, society3 Comments

A History of Omaha’s Urban League

January 28, 2019April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

A hallowed history unlike any other organization in the state, the Urban League of Nebraska is committed to, “…lead Nebraska in closing the social economic gap in the African American, other emerging ethnic communities and disadvantaged families in the achievement … Continue reading A History of Omaha’s Urban League

1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Black History, Buildings, Economics, Expo Grounds, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Near North Side, North 16th Street, Racism, Wealth12 Comments

A History of The Sherman Apartments

December 17, 2018April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of one of North Omaha’s most important historical landmarks, The Sherman apartments on North 16th Street. Continue reading A History of The Sherman Apartments

20th century, 21st century, Fairfax, Fontenelle Boulevard, historic preservation, Houses, Lost history, Normal house history, Racism2 Comments

A History of 3467 North 42nd Street

November 27, 2018September 6, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Focused on an address where everyday North Omaha people lived, this house is similar to the other exposés I’ve written. Over more than 125 years, some of these homes have fallen apart and others were bulldozed, while the vast majority of … Continue reading A History of 3467 North 42nd Street

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“Framed” Chapter 24 by Michael Richardson

October 4, 2018April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is Framed Chapter 24 by Michael Richardson. Continue reading “Framed” Chapter 24 by Michael Richardson

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, business, Civic Infrastructure, Cuming Street, Economics, Ethnicities & Races, Food, History of Nebraska, Industry, Lost history, Military, Missouri River, Near North Side, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Omaha Claim Club, Pioneer era, Politics, Railroads, real estate, Segregation, society, Transportation, Wrecked buildings7 Comments

History of Omaha’s North Downtown

July 31, 2018April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Omaha’s North Downtown neighborhood. Continue reading History of Omaha’s North Downtown

19th century, 20th century, Architecture, Black History, Civic Infrastructure, Government, historic preservation, Lake School, Near North Side, schools, Segregation, Streets5 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s Lake School

July 21, 2018April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Lake School was a fixture in the neighborhood for a century. This is its history… Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Lake School

19th century, 20th century, Ames Ave, Architecture, Churches, Lost history, Religion, Segregation, White flightLeave a comment

A History of North Omaha’s Covenant Presbyterian Church

July 20, 2018August 8, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The Covenant Presbyterian Church was located in North Omaha for almost 100 years. Learn more here… Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Covenant Presbyterian Church

“Framed” Chapter 23 by Michael Richardson

June 4, 2018April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is Chapter 24 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson. Continue reading “Framed” Chapter 23 by Michael Richardson

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Economics, Historic houses, Kountze Place, Lost history, Normal house history, SegregationLeave a comment

A History of 3210 North 21st Street

May 16, 2018September 6, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is the history of an average home in North Omaha, which is old but not remarkable. Continue reading A History of 3210 North 21st Street

20th century, Black History, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Hospitals, Lost history, Organizations, Poverty, Segregation, society6 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s Provident Hospital

May 10, 2018December 2, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

North Omaha’s Provident Hospital was an attempt to challenge the city’s racism. What happened? Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Provident Hospital

20th century, Carter Lake, Culture, Demolished buildings, East Omaha, Economics, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Missouri River, music, Organizations, Prairie Park, Segregation, Social clubs, societyLeave a comment

A History of the Prairie Park Club

April 30, 2018October 31, 2025 Adam F.C. Fletcher

In the late 1900s, Omahans formed social clubs like the Prairie Park Club to enhance community ties. Established in 1909, it hosted numerous social events and activities. Learn what happened to it here. Continue reading A History of the Prairie Park Club

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Black History, Civil Rights Movement, Culture, Ethnicities & Races, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Racism, Segregation, societyLeave a comment

A Tour of the Omaha Civil Rights Movement

March 28, 2018October 30, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a tour of various sites associated with the Civil Rights movement in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A Tour of the Omaha Civil Rights Movement

20th century, 21st century, Black History, Civil Rights Movement, ghosts, historic preservation, Lost history, OrganizationsLeave a comment

A History of the Omaha NAACP Youth Council

March 4, 2018June 27, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of the Omaha NAACP Youth Council, which started in 1936 and continues today! Continue reading A History of the Omaha NAACP Youth Council

20th century, Biographies, Black History, Crime, Economics, Ethnicities & Races, Government, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, OPD, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Poverty, Racism, self-published, society2 Comments

“FRAMED” Chapter 22 by Michael Richardson

February 27, 2018April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

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.” Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 22 by Michael Richardson

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Biographies, Black History, Churches, Culture, Economics, Ethnicities & Races, General history, historic preservation, Lost history, North Omaha, OPD, Organizations, Pioneer era, Politics, Racism, Wealth26 Comments

A History of African American Firsts in Omaha

February 22, 2018February 3, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a list of African American firsts in Omaha. Continue reading A History of African American Firsts in Omaha

20th century, Black History, Crime, Economics, Government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, North Omaha, OPD, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Poverty, RacismLeave a comment

“FRAMED” Chapter 21 by Michael Richardson

February 22, 2018April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This chapter of FRAMED by Michael Richardson focuses on a lie told on the court stand… Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 21 by Michael Richardson

20th century, Black History, business, Civil Rights Movement, Crime, Education, Ethnicities & Races, Food, Government, Lost history, Near North Side, Neighborhoods, North 24th Street, Organizations, Politics, Racism, Religion, schools, Segregation, society, White flightLeave a comment

A Timeline of the Omaha DePorres Club

February 21, 2018April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a timeline of a 1950s-era civil rights group in Omaha called the DePorres Club. Continue reading A Timeline of the Omaha DePorres Club

20th century, Black History, Crime, Economics, Government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Poverty, RacismLeave a comment

“FRAMED” Chapter 20 by Michael Richardson

February 7, 2018February 22, 2018 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The trial testimony of Duane and Donald Peak focuses on them laughing at the death… Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 20 by Michael Richardson

20th century, 21st century, Black History, Economics, historic preservation, Lost history, Near North Side, Organizations, Poverty, Racism, society, Sports, White flight1 Comment

A History of the Near North YMCA in North Omaha

February 6, 2018April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Near North Side YMCA was a staple of the community for more than 50 years. Here’s the story… Continue reading A History of the Near North YMCA in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Americans, Architecture, Black History, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Economics, Education, Ethnicities & Races, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Long School, Lost history, Monmouth Park, Near North Side, North Omaha, Politics, Poverty, Race riot, schools, Segregation, society, White flight, Wrecked buildings14 Comments

A History of Segregated Schools in Omaha, Nebraska

February 6, 2018September 24, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

There were and are many segregated schools in Omaha, and this is an account of their history. Continue reading A History of Segregated Schools in Omaha, Nebraska

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Ave, Architecture, Belt Line Railway, Black History, Economics, historic preservation, Houses, Lost history, Monmouth Park, Neighborhoods, North 30th Street, Omaha Municipal Land Bank, Politics, Poverty, Racism, society, White flight2 Comments

A History of the Collier Place Neighborhood

February 2, 2018March 13, 2023 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The story of a historic neighborhood in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Collier Place Neighborhood

20th century, Black History, Crime, Government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Racism, self-published1 Comment

“FRAMED” Chapter 19 by Michael Richardson

January 30, 2018April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

In chapter 19 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, the murder trial begins… Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 19 by Michael Richardson

21st century, Biographies, Black History, Crime, Culture, Economics, Government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, Racism, self-published, storytelling4 Comments

“FRAMED” Chapter 18 by Michael Richardson

December 10, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

In Chapter 18 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, the story continues unfolding. Read this original true story thriller from North Omaha today! Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 18 by Michael Richardson

20th century, 21st century, Biographies, Black History, Black Panthers, Crime, Culture, Economics, Government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, Racism, self-published, storytelling2 Comments

“FRAMED” Chapter 17 by Michael Richardson

October 30, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is chapter 17 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson. It introduces the Congressional action against the Omaha Two, and more. Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 17 by Michael Richardson

“FRAMED” Chapter 16 by Michael Richardson

October 23, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is FRAMED Chapter 16 by Michael Richardson. In this installment, arrests are made and fingers are pointed – again. Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 16 by Michael Richardson

“FRAMED” Chapter 15 by Michael Richardson

October 16, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is Chapter 15 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, covering the day Ed Poindexter was arrested. Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 15 by Michael Richardson

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Economics, Ethnicities & Races, Food, Grocery store, Industry, Lost history, North Omaha, Pioneer era, Poverty, Race riot, Racism, society, Wealth51 Comments

A History of Grocery Stores in North Omaha

October 13, 2017August 31, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of how people get food in a North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Grocery Stores in North Omaha

“FRAMED” Chapter 14 by Michael Richardson

October 6, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Presented in Chapter 14 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson is a smoking gun! Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 14 by Michael Richardson

“FRAMED” Chapter 13 by Michael Richardson

October 3, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

In Michael Richardson’s book FRAMED, Chapter 13 exposes detail galore. This chapter shows how! Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 13 by Michael Richardson

“FRAMED” Chapter 12 by Michael Richardson

September 25, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is Chapter 12 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson. In it, the author explores the role of Duane Peak and the FBI in the resulting coverup. Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 12 by Michael Richardson

“FRAMED” Chapter 11 by Michael Richardson

September 15, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

FRAMED, Chapter 11 was written by Michael Richardson. Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 11 by Michael Richardson

“FRAMED” Chapter 10 by Michael Richardson

September 8, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

“Angry Policemen Seek Deadly House Bomber,” screamed the Omaha World-Herald. 25 people in North Omaha were arrested. Here’s the actual list of suspects compiled by the Omaha Police Department. Discover what happened on the day patrolman Larry Minard, Sr. was killed. Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 10 by Michael Richardson

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“FRAMED” Chapter 9 by Michael Richardson

September 1, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Adam’s Note: This is Chapter 9 in the series on NorthOmahaHistory.com called Framed: J. Edgar Hoover, COINTELPRO and the Omaha Two Story. It was written by Michael Richardson. Learn more here. “I will never ever forgive the Black Panther Party for … Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 9 by Michael Richardson

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“FRAMED” Chapter 8 by Michael Richardson

August 25, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is FRAMED Chapter 8 by Michael Richardson, exposing the history of the FBI framing of the Omaha Two. Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 8 by Michael Richardson

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“FRAMED”: Chapter 7 by Michael Richardson

August 18, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is Chapter 7 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, detailing the blatant framing of Mondo we Langa and Ed Pointdexter in the years before 1971. Continue reading “FRAMED”: Chapter 7 by Michael Richardson

“FRAMED!” Chapter 6 by Michael Richardson

August 11, 2017February 3, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Chapter 6 of FRAMED! by Michael Richardson includes suspense, intrigue and conspiracy… Continue reading “FRAMED!” Chapter 6 by Michael Richardson

20th century, 21st century, Biographies, Black History, Crime, Culture, Economics, Government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, Racism, self-published, storytelling1 Comment

“FRAMED” Chapter 5 by Michael Richardson

August 4, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is Chapter 5 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson. Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 5 by Michael Richardson

“FRAMED” Chapter 4 by Michael Richardson

August 1, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The fourth chapter of FRAMED by Michael Richardson continues detailing the FBI cover-up of Black Panthers in Omaha. Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 4 by Michael Richardson

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, business, Grocery store, historic preservation, Intersections, Kountze Place, Lost history, North 24th Street, North Omaha, Race riot, Racism, Streets, White flight1 Comment

A History of 2936 North 24th Street

July 29, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of a former commercial building and social service office in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of 2936 North 24th Street

“FRAMED” Chapter 3 by Michael Richardson

July 22, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Chapter 3 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson introduces Mondo we Langa, formerly David Rice. Continue reading “FRAMED” Chapter 3 by Michael Richardson

20th century, Biographies, Black History, Long School, Near North Side, Racism, schools, society1 Comment

A Biography of North Omaha’s Eugene Skinner

July 21, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Dr. Eugene Skinner was Omaha Public Schools’ first Black principal. This is his story. Continue reading A Biography of North Omaha’s Eugene Skinner

FRAMED: Chapter 2 by Michael Richardson

July 14, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is Framed, Chapter 2 by Michael Richardson. Continue reading FRAMED: Chapter 2 by Michael Richardson

20th century, 21st century, Biographies, Black History, Crime, Culture, Economics, Government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, Racism, self-published, storytelling5 Comments

“Framed” Chapter 1 by Michael Richardson

July 7, 2017August 19, 2017 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is Framed, Chapter 1 by Michael Richardson. Continue reading “Framed” Chapter 1 by Michael Richardson

20th century, 21st century, Black History, Lost history, Michael Richardson, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Racism1 Comment

“Framed” Series Summary by Michael Richardson

July 7, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a summary of chapters in the Framed series by Michael Richardson for NorthOmahaHistory.com Continue reading “Framed” Series Summary by Michael Richardson

20th century, 21st century, Black History, Crime, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Racism, society, storytelling4 Comments

FRAMED: A Series about the Omaha Two by Michael Richardson

July 6, 2017July 7, 2017 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Preface to “Framed,” a series by Michael Richardson for NorthOmahaHistory.com Continue reading FRAMED: A Series about the Omaha Two by Michael Richardson

20th century, 21st century, Culture, Economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Long School, Lost history, Near North Side, Organizations, Politics, Racism, society, Wealth, White flight2 Comments

A History of Ak-Sar-Ben in North Omaha

May 11, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Examining the rise and fall of North Omaha requires a long and complicated journey through politics, culture, economics and more. One of the important early anchors of the community demonstrated the ability of one organization to steer things astray. Opening … Continue reading A History of Ak-Sar-Ben in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Architecture, Black History, Churches, Culture, historic preservation, Long School, Lost history, Near North Side, Organizations, Racism, Religion, society6 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Parish

May 6, 2017April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

North Omaha’s Saint Benedict Catholic Church has been a bastion of hope for the Near North Side for almost a century. Here’s their story. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Parish

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, business, Churches, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Economics, General history, Grocery store, historic preservation, Intersections, Lost history, Miller Park, nightlife, North 24th Street, Racism, society, Theatres, White flight9 Comments

A History of the Intersection of North 24th and Fort Streets

April 26, 2017May 30, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the buildings at North 24th and Fort Streets in the Miller Park neighborhood. Continue reading A History of the Intersection of North 24th and Fort Streets

20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black History, Civic Infrastructure, Economics, Government, North 30th Street, Politics, Poverty, Racism, society1 Comment

A History of the Spencer Street Projects

April 2, 2017October 31, 2022 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Opened in 1952, the Spencer Projects in North Omaha have a long, complex history of neglect, crime and community building. Continue reading A History of the Spencer Street Projects

19th century, Americans, Economics, English, Florence, French, Fur trading, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Missouri River, Native Americans, Racism6 Comments

A History of Cabanné’s Trading Post in North Omaha

February 17, 2017February 4, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a short history of Cabanne’s Post in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Cabanné’s Trading Post in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Architects, Architecture, Black businesses, Buildings, business, Crime, Culture, Economics, Historic houses, Houses, Lost history, Near North Side, Racism, society, Wealth, White flight3 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s Burkenroad House aka Broadview Hotel aka Trimble Castle

November 3, 2016April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The home at 2060 Florence Boulevard has a reputation as a mansion for the social elite; an apartment house; a brothel, a hotel and as apartments again. Here is a history of North Omaha’s Broadview Hotel. Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Burkenroad House aka Broadview Hotel aka Trimble Castle

20th century, Black History, Crime, Culture, Government, Lost history, North 24th Street, Racism, Saratoga4 Comments

A Biography of Beverly Blackburn and a History of the JFK Rec Center

October 26, 2016February 17, 2025 Adam F.C. Fletcher

This is a history of an individual and the short-lived organization she created. It’s a story about the power, purpose and potential of young people in North Omaha, and the constant struggle between the City of Omaha and the Black community. This is a history of Beverly Blackburn (1937-1973) and the JFK Rec Center. Continue reading A Biography of Beverly Blackburn and a History of the JFK Rec Center

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“The Negro Faces North. Omaha, Nebraska: The New Mood Shocks the City” by Sam Castan for LOOK magazine

October 23, 2016September 26, 2019 Adam F.C. Fletcher

On December 17, 1963, LOOK magazine included a story about segregation in Omaha. Following is a section of the article; there is a link to a PDF of the story under “Related Articles” that follows. THE NEGRO FACES NORTH OMAHA, NEBRASKA: THE NEW … Continue reading “The Negro Faces North. Omaha, Nebraska: The New Mood Shocks the City” by Sam Castan for LOOK magazine

20th century, Black History, business, Culture, Economics, History of Nebraska, Lost history, North Omaha, Race riot, Racism8 Comments

A History of KOWH, North Omaha’s Radio Station

September 15, 2016September 1, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

In the aftermath of the 1960s riots that ravaged the community, a group of African American investors from North Omaha rallied to invest in technology, and for many, to invest in their home neighborhood. Pulling off a coup, for almost a decade, North Omaha was home to Nebraska’s first radio station and a former bastion of white middle class American culture. Except now it was the home of the city’s Black pride, empowerment and culture. Continue reading A History of KOWH, North Omaha’s Radio Station

21st century, Black History, Crime, Culture, General history, Government, Lost history, Near North Side, North Omaha, Politics, Racism, society7 Comments

A History of the Case of Rice and Poindexter in North Omaha

September 8, 2016April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Omaha, Nebraska, was founded on white supremacy. Since then, both formal and informal forces throughout the city have worked continuously to impose, maintain and expand white supremacy throughout the city, state and nation. The stories of Mondo we Langa and Ed Poindexter are examples of what that looks like. Understood in the context of North Omaha history, it is easy to see they aren’t the only examples; however, they are among the most powerful. Continue reading A History of the Case of Rice and Poindexter in North Omaha

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No More Denial: North O History, Vol. One is Available Now!

July 25, 2016April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The first volume of the North Omaha History Series by Adam Fletcher Sasse is now available! Continue reading No More Denial: North O History, Vol. One is Available Now!

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Black History, business, Culture, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Racism6 Comments

A History of African American Newspapers in Omaha

June 10, 2016December 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

North Omaha’s African American culture has grown and changed dramatically since its founding in 1854. One of the main drivers of the culture for more than a century has been the Black media. From the time Omaha’s first Black newspaper was published in 1889 through Shanelle Williams’ continued use of Facebook, Twitter and other social media today to build the African American community in Omaha, Black media has continued to transform the North Omaha community and the city at large. Continue reading A History of African American Newspapers in Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Black History, Crime, Culture, Economics, Government, Omaha Claim Club, Race riot, Racism, society8 Comments

A History of Mob Violence in Omaha

April 26, 2016August 31, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

Mobs have terrorized Omaha since the city was founded in 1854. Defined as “the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims,” terrorism was been the weapon of Omaha’s mobs from the beginning. Early on, they were seemingly concerned with horse thieves, claim jumping and break-ins. In more recent times, mobs attacked people in Omaha because of their race and ethnicities. 50 years ago, mobs lashed out at businesses. Notably, there haven’t been any mob terror trials, monuments, or other acknowledgments of the acts of the masses in Omaha throughout its 160+ years of existence. Continue reading A History of Mob Violence in Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black History, business, Crime, Economics, General history, Government, History of Nebraska, Industry, Lost history, Poverty, Public health, Racism, White flight6 Comments

History of Lead Poisoning in North Omaha

April 18, 2016September 14, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

For more than 15 years, the Environmental Protection Agency has been fighting lead poisoning in North Omaha as part of a citywide environmental cleanup focused on the 27-square-miles east of 72nd Street. Continue reading History of Lead Poisoning in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Black History, Culture, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Miller Park, Racism, Religion, society32 Comments

History of Churches in North Omaha

December 21, 2015December 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

In its first 75 years, North Omaha was home to no fewer than four Jewish synagogues, six Catholic parishes and 50 Protestant congregations. These churches reflected the community’s diversity, including ethnic churches where only Italian, German, Norwegian, Danish and other languages were spoke. Within 25 years of Omaha’s founding, there were also several Black churches in the neighborhood north of downtown. Following is a history of churches in North Omaha. Continue reading History of Churches in North Omaha

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A History of North Omaha’s Kellom Pool

November 20, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Near North Side neighborhood was packed with people for more than a century. People need places to hang out and cool off in Omaha’s hot summers, and in the late 1940s the City of Omaha Parks Department decided to … Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Kellom Pool

18th century, 19th century, 20th century, Americans, Black History, Economics, Government, History of Nebraska, North Omaha, Omaha, Politics, Poverty, Race riot, Racism, society, White flight7 Comments

A Timeline of Racism in Omaha

October 26, 2015March 24, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Race and racism has dominated Omaha has history of movement, organizing and activism for civil rights for African Americans and others that goes almost back to the founding of the city. Following is a timeline of race and racism in North Omaha. Continue reading A Timeline of Racism in Omaha

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Black History, Crime, Culture, Economics, Government, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Omaha, Politics, Poverty, Race riot, Racism, society, White flight4 Comments

A History of the Near North Side Neighborhood in North Omaha

October 13, 2015April 29, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

As far as I’m concerned, the history of Omaha’s Near North Side neighborhood is the richest in all of Omaha. It has been home to working class families, poor people, and the wealthy; northern Europeans, African Americans, and eastern Europeans; Lutherans and Catholics, Jews and Black Muslims; slums, family homes, and mansions; looked like a pioneer town, had country gentleman farms, been a suburb, and had slums; professional offices, warehouses, manufacturing plants, local storefronts, printing presses, training centers, supermarkets and pop-up shops; giant churches and synagogues, and tiny storefront temples and more. So much has happened here, and clearly its story is still being written… Continue reading A History of the Near North Side Neighborhood in North Omaha

20th century, 21st century, Culture, Economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Kountze Place, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North Omaha, Politics, Racism, society, White flight11 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s Jewish Community

October 11, 2015August 22, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Jewish people in North Omaha were tied together with the establishment and growth of the community for a century… Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Jewish Community

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A Biography of North Omaha’s Dr. Matthew O. Ricketts

September 23, 2015July 31, 2026 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a biography of Nebraska’s first African American legislator, Dr. Matthew O. Ricketts. He served from 1893 to 1897. Continue reading A Biography of North Omaha’s Dr. Matthew O. Ricketts

20th century, Black History, History of Nebraska, Politics, Racism, White flight2 Comments

A History of the Citizens Coordinating Committee for Civil Liberties, or 4CL, in Omaha

August 24, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

“This town is sick… I’m not speaking of open sores, either — nothing as simple as the ghetto on the ‘Near North Side,’ where all but a handful of 30,000 Omaha Negroes live. No, our sickness is in the bloodstream … Continue reading A History of the Citizens Coordinating Committee for Civil Liberties, or 4CL, in Omaha