This is a biography of North Omaha lawyer, Civil Rights activist and leader Harrison J. Pinkett (1882-1960).
Category: Organizations
A History of the Lake-Charles Community Organization
This is a history of a short-lived neighborhood association with a long shadow over the history of the Near North Side neighborhood.
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.
A History of Segregated Hospitals in Omaha
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.
A Biography of George Wells Parker
his is a biography of North Omaha’s George Wells Parker (1882-1931), a philosophical history writer who influenced African Americans nationwide.
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.
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.
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!
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).
A Biography of Matthew Stelly
This is a biography of Matthew Stelly, a historian, organizer and agitator in North Omaha for more than 35 years.
A History of the People’s Hospital in North Omaha
For almost a century, it was widely known that hospitals in Omaha were for whites only. Defacto segregation made doctors … More
A Biography of Dr. Aaron M. McMillan
Dr. Aaron M. McMillan was a representative from North Omaha’s Ninth District to the Nebraska Legislature from 1928 to 1930.
A History of Omaha’s Chinatown by Ryan Roenfeld
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!
A History of the Negro Women’s Christian Association of Omaha
A social force, culture builder, educational center and powerful advocacy base, the Negro YWCA was vital to African Americans advancement in Omaha.
A History of the Charles Street Bicycle Park in North Omaha by Ryan Roenfeld
Tucked away in the Near North Side was the Charles Bicycle Track. This is its history as told by Ryan Roenfeld.
A History of Omaha’s Urban League
A hallowed history unlike any other organization in the state, the Urban League of Nebraska is committed to, “…lead Nebraska … More
A History of the Salvation Army Hospital in North Omaha
The Omaha Salvation Army Women’s Hospital was home to many babies in the city’s history. This is a history about the facility.
A History of North Omaha’s “Doc” George Smith
The story of Doc George Smith, a longtime civil servant and respected mentor among pioneer Omahans.
A History of the Wesley House in North Omaha
This is a history of the Wesley House, a modern-times org that rebuilt a neighborhood by changing lives.
History of Omaha’s North Downtown
This is a history of Omaha’s North Downtown neighborhood.
History of North Omaha’s Provident Hospital
North Omaha’s Provident Hospital was an attempt to challenge the city’s racism. What happened?
A History of the Carter Lake Club
Summer fun turned into a permanent development in the city of Carter Lake.
A History of the Prairie Park Club
Hidden away in North Omaha was a social club that held the middle class and its neighborhood.
A History of the Omaha Rod and Gun Club
The Omaha Rod and Gun Club stepped up to foster fun and good times in turn-of-the-century Omaha.
A History of Omaha’s Cortland Beach
Omaha had a roller coaster, boardwalks and soft summer breezes relaxing the middle class masses. This place was called Courtland Beach.
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