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
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 Prince Hall Masons in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Prince Hall Masons in Omaha
There have been many African American leaders in Omaha throughout the city’s history. Some were politicians, others were businessmen; many were united in the cause to promote civil rights and liberty for Black people. One of them was a lawyer … Continue reading A Biography of Joseph Carr
A founder of Omaha’s first African American post of the American Legion, Dr. W.W. Peebles DDS kept a 50+ year dental practice in Omaha. Continue reading Biography of Dr. William W. Peebles
One African American dentist in Omaha was a civil rights advocate, economic justice activist, and medical leader in the community. Then he simply left North Omaha. This is a biography of his life in the community. Continue reading Biography of Dr. Craig Morris