Category: Politics

• A History of Police Brutality in Omaha

  

  This article is a history of police brutality in Omaha, Nebraska, from 1887 to present.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 14, 2022

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, African Americans, Black people, Civil Rights Movement, crime, economics, government, history, Lost history, Near North Side, North Omaha, Omaha Police Department, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, poverty, Race riot, racism, schools, Segregation, society, White people

• A History of Relations between Jews and African Americans in Omaha

  

  This is a history of relations between Black people and Jews in Omaha, Nebraska. It details instances, occasions, places and spaces where the Jewish community interacted with the Black community in the city.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 29, 2021

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Activism, African Americans, Black people, Black politicians, Black spaces and places, business, Civil Rights Movement, culture, economics, Europeans, Historic districts, historic preservation, history, History of Nebraska, Immigrants, industry, Jewish, Lake Street, Legislators, Near North Side, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, Politics, poverty, Race riot, racism, religion, Segregation, wealthy, White flight, White people

• Life of Edwin Overall of North Omaha

  

  Throughout most of his life, Edwin Overall (1835–1901) dedicated himself fighting for civil rights. This is his story.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 22, 2020

  20th century, African Americans, biography, Black leader, Black organizations, Black politicians, economics, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Politics, racism, Segregation

• Biography of Dr. George L. Miller

  

  One of Omaha’s most important pioneers is remembered extensively in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 30, 2020

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, biography, business, doctors, Miller Park, Newspapers, Pioneer era, Politics, Railroads, real estate, White people

• History of the North Freeway in Omaha

  

  First conceptualized in 1954, it took almost 40 years for North Omaha’s highest high speed corridor to be completed. This is a history of the North Freeway.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 28, 2020

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, civic infrastructure, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, economics, government, Highways, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Near North Side, North Omaha, Politics, racism, Segregation, streets, White flight

• A Biography of Amos P. Scruggs

  

  Amos Potter Scruggs (1875-1946) was a popular African American attorney and government official in Omaha from 1908 to 1934.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 9, 2020

  21st century, Activism, biography, Black politicians, Carter Lake, Law, Officials, Politics

• Notable African American Women in Omaha History

  Black women in Omaha have done all kinds of work as mothers, businesswomen, teachers, ministers, politicians, and in other roles to make the community great. This is a history of some of the notable African American women in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 27, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, Americans, biography, Black athletes, Black businesspeople, Black leader, Black people, Black politicians, Education, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Legislators, Lost history, society

• A Timeline of the History of Saratoga

  

  This is a timeline of the history of the Saratoga neighborhood in North Omaha, including the intersection of 24th and Ames. Included here are events, places and people central to the neighborhood’s existence as a pioneer town, leafy suburb, and a seemingly abandoned urban neighborhood.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 16, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Ames Avenue, architecture, Belt Line, Buildings, business, civic infrastructure, culture, economics, Expo grounds, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, houses, industry, Intersection, North 16th Street, North 24th Street, Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co., Organizations, Politics, Saratoga, wealthy, White flight

• A Biography of Rev. Anna R. Woodbey

  

  One woman from North Omaha made it her life’s work to ban the demon’s spirit, juice, sauce, hooch, vino, and liquid courage from everywhere, all the time. This is a biography of Anna R. Woodbey.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 23, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, Activism, biography, Black leader, Black politicians, historic preservation, Lost history, Organizations, Politics, racism

• A History of the Mormon Bridge in North Omaha

  

  Built on the rock bottom of the Missouri River, dreams of today’s Mormon Bridge go back to 1846. This article explores the history of the bridge, the ferries, the politics and more.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 30, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, civic infrastructure, economics, Florence, government, Highways, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Missouri River, Mormons, North 30th, Politics, Ponca Hills, Wyman Heights

• A History of the Omaha View Neighborhood in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of North Omaha’s Omaha View neighborhood, one of the city’s oldest western expanses.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 15, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, Black people, Buildings, civic infrastructure, economics, geography, Historic houses, historic preservation, houses, Lost history, neighborhoods, North 30th, parks, Politics, real estate, Scandinavians, schools, Segregation, White flight

• 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 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

• History of Emancipation Day and Juneteenth in Omaha

  This is a history of Emancipation Day in Omaha, which is a celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 17, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, African Americans, culture, historic preservation, Lost history, Politics

• A Biography of Dr. John A. Singleton, DDS

  

  This is a biography of Dr. John A. Singleton, DDS, who represented North Omaha’s Ninth District in the Nebraska Legislature from 1926 to 1928.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 22, 2019

  20th century, Black politicians, government, Healthcare, Legislators

• A Biography of Ferdinand L. Barnett

  

  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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 22, 2019

  20th century, Black politicians, Civil Rights Movement, Legislators, Media

• 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 22, 2019

  20th century, Black politicians, Churches, Healthcare, Hospitals, Legislators

• A Biography of Johnny Owen

  

  Johnny Owens was a Nebraska legislator who served the Ninth District from 1932 to 1935.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 22, 2019

  20th century, Black politicians, Legislators

• A Biography of John Adams, Jr.

  

  This is a biography of John Adams, Jr., who represented North Omaha in the Nebraska Legislature from 1935 to 1941.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 22, 2019

  20th century, Black politicians, Law, Legislators

• A Biography of Rev. John Adams, Sr.

  

  This is a biography of Rev. John Adams, Sr., who represented North Omaha in the Nebraska Legislature from 1949-1962.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 22, 2019

  20th century, African Americans, African Methodist Episcopal, biography, Black politicians, Legislators

• A Biography of Edward R. Danner

  

  This is a biography of North Omaha legislator Ed Danner who served from 1963 to 1970.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 22, 2019

  20th century, African Americans, Kountze Place, Politics

• A Biography of George W. Althouse

  

  This is a biography of former Nebraska legislator George W. Althouse. He was the ninth African American representative from North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 22, 2019

  20th century, African Americans, biography, Black businesses, government, Politics

• A Biography of Ernie Chambers

  

  This is a biography of Nebraska legislator Ernie Chambers.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 21, 2019

  20th century, 21st century, biography, Black leader, Black politicians, government, Law, Politics

• A Biography of Brenda Council

  

  This is a biography of former Nebraska Legislator, former Omaha City Council member, and former Omaha School Board member Brenda Council.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 21, 2019

  21st century, African Americans, biography, Law, Politics

• A Biography of Tanya Cook

  

  This is a biography of former Nebraska Legislator Tanya Cook.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 21, 2019

  21st century, African Americans, biography, business, Politics