Category: NAACP

• A Biography of Jessie Hale-Moss

  

  This is a biography of Jessie Hale-Moss, a strong Black female leader in North Omaha who served as one of the first leaders of Omaha’s NAACP.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 23, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, Black leader, Black people, Civil Rights Movement, NAACP, Near North Side, racism

• A Biography of Harrison J. Pinkett

  

  This is a biography of North Omaha lawyer, Civil Rights activist and leader Harrison J. Pinkett (1882-1960).

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 10, 2019

  20th century, Activism, biography, Black people, Civil Rights Movement, historic preservation, Law, NAACP, Politics, Race riot, racism

• A History of the Hoyer House at 3049 Redick Avenue in North Omaha

  

  The Hoyer House at 3049 Redick Avenue is one of North Omaha’s oldest, but hasn’t been restored and seems neglected. Here is its history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 27, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Historic houses, Miller Park, NAACP, Normal house history, North 30th

• A History of the Omaha NAACP

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 15, 2019

  20th century, 21st century, Black organizations, Civil Rights Movement, history, Lost history, NAACP, Politics, racism, wealthy

• A History of St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 11, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, architecture, Black churches, Buildings, Churches, Civil Rights Movement, culture, Demolished buildings, economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, NAACP, Near North Side, Organizations, religion, Segregation

• A Biography of Lucinda Williams nee Lucy Gamble

  

  The vivid life of Lucy Gamble (1875-1958) included teaching, activism, church and much more. This is a bio!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 11, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, biography, Black people, Churches, Clubs, Education, History of Nebraska, Lost history, NAACP, Near North Side, Organizations, religion, Segregation

• A Biography of Rev. Dr. John Albert Williams

  

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

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 8, 2019

  18th century, 19th century, biography, Black churches, Black organizations, Black people, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Media, NAACP, Near North Side, racism, religion