Category: Race riot

A Biography of Harrison J. Pinkett

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date December 10, 2019
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This is Harrison J. Pinkett (1882-1960), a lawyer, Civil Rights leader and leader in North Omaha.

This is a biography of North Omaha lawyer, Civil Rights activist and leader Harrison J. Pinkett (1882-1960).

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A History of Duffy Drugs

This is a 1940s image of Duffy Drugs on the southwest corner of 24th and Lake.

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!

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The Lynching of Will Brown

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date February 19, 2019
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This image is from the September 30, 1919 edition of the Omaha Bee. The caption says, "Note thrown to mob from court house jail." The purported note says, "The judge says he will give up negro Brown He is in dungeon there are 100 white prisoners on the roof_save them"

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

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A History of the Corby Theater

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date December 18, 2018
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This is the Corby Theater in North Omaha.

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

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A History of the Blue Lion Center

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date February 28, 2018
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This is a history of the Blue Lion Center in North Omaha.

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

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A History of Segregated Schools in Omaha, Nebraska

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date February 6, 2018
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This is a 1968 pic of a mother and daughter at Saratoga School during a parent night program.

There were and are many segregated schools in Omaha, and this is an account of their history.

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A History of Skeet’s in North Omaha

Post author By Adam F.C. Fletcher
Post date January 22, 2018
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This is a 1967 pic of the Tech High Les Filles Marching Team in front of Skeet's BBQ.

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