This is a history of the Omaha NAACP chapter, including locations, people, successes and challenges since it was founded in 1915.
Category Archives: Politics
A 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.
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.
A Biography of Ferdinand L. Barnett
Ferdinand L. Barnett was a Nebraska Legislator from 1927 to 1928. He was also the editor of The Progress, a Black newspaper in North Omaha.
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 Biography of Johnny Owen
Johnny Owens was a Nebraska legislator who served the Ninth District from 1932 to 1935.
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.
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.
A Biography of Edward Danner
This is a biography of North Omaha legislator Ed Danner who served from 1963 to 1970.
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.
A Biography of Ernie Chambers
This is a biography of Nebraska legislator Ernie Chambers.
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.
A Biography of Tanya Cook
This is a biography of former Nebraska Legislator Tanya Cook.
A Biography of Justin Wayne
This is a biography of Nebraska Legislator Justin Wayne.
A History of North Omaha’s African American Legislators
This is a summary of the African American legislators representing North Omaha in the Nebraska Legislature.
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!
The Lynching of Will Brown
This is a summary of the lynching of Will Brown in 1919.
A Biography of Silas Robbins
This is a bio of Silas Robbins, the first African American lawyer in Omaha.
A Biography of Judge Elizabeth Pittman by Jody Lovallo
Judge Elizabeth Ann Davis Pittman (1921-1998) was a pivotal figure in Nebraska’s legal community and throughout Omaha. This is a bio of her by Jody Lovallo.
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 in closing the social economic gap in the African American, other emerging ethnic communities and disadvantaged families in the achievement of social equality and economic independence and growth.”From the official Urban League of Nebraska website […]
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.
“Framed” Chapter 24 by Michael Richardson
This is Framed Chapter 24 by Michael Richardson.
A History of Omaha’s North Downtown
This is a history of Omaha’s North Downtown neighborhood.
“Framed” Chapter 23 by Michael Richardson
This is Chapter 24 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson.
A Biography of James M. Parker
This is a biography of one of Florence’s most important historical figures.
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.
“FRAMED” Chapter 22 by Michael Richardson
In this chapter, Mondo we Langa is quoted saying “…they simply could not let an African man who called police “pigs” get away with that.”
A History of African American Firsts in Omaha
This is a list of African American firsts in Omaha.
“FRAMED” Chapter 21 by Michael Richardson
This chapter of FRAMED by Michael Richardson focuses on a lie told on the court stand…
A Timeline of the Omaha DePorres Club
This is a timeline of a 1950s-era civil rights group in Omaha called the DePorres Club.
“FRAMED” Chapter 20 by Michael Richardson
The trial testimony of Duane and Donald Peak focuses on them laughing at the death…
A History of Segregated Schools in Omaha, Nebraska
There were and are many segregated schools in Omaha, and this is an account of their history.
A History of North Omaha’s Collier Place Neighborhood
The story of a historic neighborhood in North Omaha.
“FRAMED” Chapter 19 by Michael Richardson
In chapter 19 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, the murder trial begins…
A History of North Omaha’s Scriptown
This is a history of Scriptown in the Nebraska Territory.
“FRAMED” Chapter 18 by Michael Richardson
In Chapter 18 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, the story continues unfolding. Read this original true story thriller from North Omaha today!
“FRAMED” Chapter 17 by Michael Richardson
This is chapter 17 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson. It introduces the Congressional action against the Omaha Two, and more.
“FRAMED” Chapter 16 by Michael Richardson
This is FRAMED Chapter 16 by Michael Richardson. In this installment, arrests are made and fingers are pointed – again.
“FRAMED” Chapter 15 by Michael Richardson
This is Chapter 15 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, covering the day Ed Poindexter was arrested.
