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A Biography of Harrison J. Pinkett

December 10, 2019November 8, 2020 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ 1 Comment

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

A History of Duffy Drugs

April 22, 2019December 19, 2019 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ 1 Comment

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!

The Lynching of Will Brown

February 19, 2019June 15, 2020 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ 5 Comments

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

A History of the Corby Theater

December 18, 2018March 7, 2020 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ Leave a comment

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

A History of the Blue Lion Center

February 28, 2018November 7, 2020 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ Leave a comment

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

A History of Segregated Schools in Omaha, Nebraska

February 6, 2018December 23, 2020 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ 9 Comments

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

A History of Skeet’s in North Omaha

January 22, 2018February 25, 2020 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ 11 Comments

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

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