In 1964, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz returned to his Omaha birthplace to deliver a potent “Warning to White America.” While the Omaha Star highlighted his substance and self-defense advocacy, the World-Herald used sensationalism and bias to fuel decades of local resistance. This is an account of the occasion. Continue reading A History of Malcolm X’s June 30, 1964, Appearance in Omaha
This is a history of the OPPD North Omaha Station located in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the OPPD North Omaha Station
This is a history of youth activism in Omaha, Nebraska, from the last 125+ years. Continue reading A History of Youth Activism in Omaha
Before Omaha’s founding in 1854, white supremacy suppressed Black political participation. This is a story of how Black people in the city were betrayed by white leaders and still thrived, regardless of white supremacy. Continue reading A History of Black Voting in Omaha Before 1870
The Tomorrow World’s Club, founded in 1940 by young activists in North Omaha, challenged systemic racism through surveys and campaigns for Black teacher representation. Continue reading A History of Tomorrow’s World Club in Omaha
This is a history of a tiny operation called the Lakeside Raceway in Carter Lake, Iowa, that was open from 1971 to 1982. Continue reading A History of the Lakeside Raceway
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
This is a biography of John Grant Pegg (1868-1916), a leader within and outside of Omaha’s Black community of the early 20th century. Continue reading A Biography of John Grant Pegg
This is a history of the intersection of 24th and Pratt, home to important institutions and businesses throughout the life of North Omaha. It was written by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of the Intersection of North 24th and Pratt Streets
This is a biography of William F. Schollman (1885-1966), a leading businessman in North Omaha from 1906 until he died in 1966. Continue reading A Biography of William F. Schollman
This is a history of the Omaha Swedish Mission Hospital, later called the Omaha Evangelical Covenant Hospital. Continue reading A History of the Omaha Swedish Mission Hospital
This is a history of Omaha’s historic homegrown hate group called the Committee of 5,000. Continue reading A History of the Committee of 5,000
This is a history of the Ku Klux Klan in Omaha. Continue reading A History of the Ku Klux Klan in Omaha
This is a proposal to establish an Omaha History Movement by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A Blueprint for an Omaha History Movement
This is a history of the Douglas County Historical Society in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Douglas County Historical Society
The Florence Main Street is filled with several important buildings that tell the neighborhood’s history from 1856 until today. One of the most important has been a social hall, gymnasium, public library, and is now a college. This is a history of the original Florence Community Center, also called the Florence Building. Continue reading A History of the Florence Building
This is a history of the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in North Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Forest Lawn
This is a history of the Bryant Center in North Omaha, Nebraska, starting in 1966 and continuing to today! Continue reading A History of the Bryant Center
This is a history of African American firefighters in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of African American Firefighters in Omaha
This is a history of the YMCA Athletic Park, located in the Saratoga neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska, at the turn of the 20th century. Continue reading A History of the YMCA Athletic Park in North Omaha