Category: Race riot

• 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

• 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 Duffy Drugs

  

  Going back to 1886, the southwest corner of 24th and Lake has been vital to North Omaha! Its first Black-owned business didn’t happen until 1968 though. Find out more in this history of Duffy Drugs!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 22, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, architecture, biography, Black businesses, Buildings, Drug store, historic preservation, Lost history, music, Omaha Police Department, Pioneer era, Race riot, White flight

• The Lynching of Will Brown

  

  This is a summary of the lynching of Will Brown in 1919.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 19, 2019

  20th century, Americans, biography, Black people, crime, ethnic groups, government, Lost history, Omaha Police Department, Politics, Race riot, racism, society

• A History of the Corby Theater

  

  This is a history of North Omaha’s Corby Theater, an unprotected gem that could be demolished anytime.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 18, 2018

  20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, historic preservation, Kountze Place, Lost history, nightlife, North 16th Street, Race riot, theaters, Theaters, Theaters, White flight

• A History of the Blue Lion Center

  

  The Blue Lion is one of North O’s most iconic buildings, holding business, services and opportunities for a century!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 28, 2018

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, African Americans, architecture, business, Cafes, culture, diners, doctors, economics, Food, historic preservation, music, Near North Side, nightlife, Race riot, real estate, society

• 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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 6, 2018

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Americans, Americans, architecture, civic infrastructure, culture, Demolished buildings, economics, Education, ethnic groups, government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Long School, Lost history, Monmouth Park, Near North Side, North Omaha, Politics, poverty, Race riot, schools, Segregation, society, White flight

• A History of Skeet’s in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of an iconic North Omaha restaurant that comedian Redd Foxx frequented when in town.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 22, 2018

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, architecture, Cafes, diners, Food, historic preservation, Lost history, Near North Side, North 24th Street, Race riot

• “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!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 10, 2017

  21st century, African Americans, biography, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 30, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “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.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 23, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED” Chapter 15 by Michael Richardson

  

  This is Chapter 15 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, covering the day Ed Poindexter was arrested.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 16, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• A History of Grocery Stores in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of how people get food in a North Omaha, Nebraska.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 13, 2017

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, economics, ethnic groups, Food, Grocery store, industry, Lost history, North Omaha, Pioneer era, poverty, Race riot, racism, society, wealthy

• “FRAMED” Chapter 14 by Michael Richardson

  

  Presented in Chapter 14 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson is a smoking gun!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 6, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED” Chapter 13 by Michael Richardson

  

  In Michael Richardson’s book FRAMED, Chapter 13 exposes detail galore. This chapter shows how!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 3, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED” Chapter 12 by Michael Richardson

  

  This is Chapter 12 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson. In it, the author explores the role of Duane Peak and the FBI in the resulting coverup.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 25, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED” Chapter 11 by Michael Richardson

  

  FRAMED, Chapter 11 was written by Michael Richardson.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 15, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED” Chapter 10 by Michael Richardson

  

  “Angry Policemen Seek Deadly House Bomber,” screamed the Omaha World-Herald. 25 people in North Omaha were arrested. Here’s the actual list of suspects compiled by the Omaha Police Department. Discover what happened on the day patrolman Larry Minard, Sr. was killed.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 8, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED” Chapter 9 by Michael Richardson

  

  Adam’s Note: This is Chapter 9 in the series on NorthOmahaHistory.com called Framed: J. Edgar Hoover, COINTELPRO and the Omaha Two Story. It was written by Michael Richardson. Learn more here.   “I will never ever forgive the Black Panther Party for that.” —Ed Poindexter on being called a police agent   On July 2, 1970, a […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  September 1, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, Black Panthers, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED” Chapter 8 by Michael Richardson

  

  This is FRAMED Chapter 8 by Michael Richardson, exposing the history of the FBI framing of the Omaha Two.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 25, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED”: Chapter 7 by Michael Richardson

  

  This is Chapter 7 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson, detailing the blatant framing of Mondo we Langa and Ed Pointdexter in the years before 1971.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 18, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED!” Chapter 6 by Michael Richardson

  

  Chapter 6 of FRAMED! by Michael Richardson includes suspense, intrigue and conspiracy…

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 11, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, Near North Side, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED” Chapter 5 by Michael Richardson

  

  This is Chapter 5 of FRAMED by Michael Richardson.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 4, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling

• “FRAMED” Chapter 4 by Michael Richardson

  

  The fourth chapter of FRAMED by Michael Richardson continues detailing the FBI cover-up of Black Panthers in Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 1, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, African Americans, biography, crime, culture, economics, government, Lost history, Michael Richardson, North Omaha, Poindexter and we Langa, Politics, Race riot, racism, self-published, storytelling