Category: religion

• A History of Music in North Omaha

  

  This is a summary of a LOT of music in North Omaha over the last 150 years, including jazz, soul, blues, hip hop, gospel, pop, and so much more. Get introduced some of the people, places, events, and more from North Omaha’s musical history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 6, 2022

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Americans, African Methodist Episcopal, Art, Baptist, Black churches, Black culture, Black educators, Black organizations, Black people, Black performers, Black spaces and places, Books, Buildings, Churches, Civil Rights Movement, Clubs, clubs, culture, government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Jazz, Lost history, music, nightlife, religion, schools, Segregation, Social clubs, Social halls, Social services, society, theaters, Theaters, United Methodist, White flight, 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 History of Antisemitism in Omaha

  

  Throughout the history of Omaha there is a long tradition of hostility towards and prejudice against Jewish people, which is called antisemitism. It has existed since the first Jews arrived in the city in the 1860s. Antisemitism was overt in Omaha into the 1960s, by which time Jews were largely viewed as part of the […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 6, 2021

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, business, culture, ethnic groups, Europeans, houses, Jewish, racism, religion, White people

• Biography of Rev. Russel Taylor

  

  A musician, educator and minister committed to Black power, Rev. Russel Taylor was a powerful leader in North Omaha. This is his story.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 6, 2020

  20th century, Activism, biography, Black churches, Black leader, Black ministers, Black spaces and places, Civil Rights Movement, Demolished buildings, historic preservation, Near North Side, Presbyterian, religion, Segregation

• Directory of Historic North Omaha Church Buildings

  

  This is a directory of historic North Omaha church buildings. Many are still churches; some are not.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  November 21, 2020

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African Methodist Episcopal, Americans, Architects, architecture, Baptist, Black churches, Black spaces and places, Buildings, Catholics, Churches, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, economics, ethnic groups, Europeans, Lutheran, poverty, Presbyterian, religion, Segregation, United Methodist, wealthy, White people

• A History of Winter Quarters

  

  In 1846, a town emerged on the western bank of the Missouri River. Although it only existed for a few years, there were a lot of elements that resembled a regular town, and its impact is still felt today. This is a history of Winter Quarters in the Indian Country. Terrorized by religious extremists in […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 26, 2020

  19th century, Churches, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, Florence, government, historic preservation, history, History of Nebraska, Monmouth Park, Mormons, North 30th, Pioneer era, religion

• North Omaha Chronicles, 12-22-19

  

  This is North Omaha Chronicles “How Do We Remember People Long Gone”, 12-22-19. Copyright 2019 Adam Fletcher Sasse. All rights reserved.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 22, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Comic – North Omaha Chronicles, Jewish, religion

• A History of the Creighton Working Girls Home

  

  This is a history of the Creighton Working Girls Home and Chapel, which provided a paternalistic environment for newly arrived women in Omaha for several decades.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 17, 2019

  20th century, Apartments, architecture, Demolished buildings, economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, religion, Social services

• North Omaha Chronicles, 12-16-19

  

  This is North Omaha Chronicles from 12-16-19 by Adam Fletcher Sasse. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 16, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Churches, Comic – North Omaha Chronicles, Demolished buildings, Demolished buildings, religion

• A Biography of Rodney S. Wead

  

  This is a biography of North Omaha community leader Rodney S. Wead (b. 1935).

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 11, 2019

  20th century, 21st century, biography, Black businesses, Black organizations, Black people, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, poverty, racism, religion, Social services, society

• History of Creighton University

  

  This is a history of Creighton University, including notable people, places and events throughout its history.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  December 4, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, Catholics, Creighton, Cuming Street, Demolished buildings, Healthcare, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Near North Side, North 24th Street, North 30th, racism, religion

• A History of Italians in North Omaha

  

  Omaha is a city of immigrants, and North Omaha is no exception. Along with its historic African American community and wealthy white settlers, the community has been home to Jews, Scandinavians, English and other Europeans. Among this plethora of diversity are Italians from across their homeland who came for jobs, homes and connections. More than […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 11, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, Architects, architecture, Buildings, business, Catholics, Churches, culture, Demolished buildings, history, Immigrants, Italians, Lost history, Near North Side, neighborhoods, religion, Segregation, Social halls, White flight

• A History of North Omaha’s Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church

  

  Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church was a short-lived attempt by a fleeting denomination to maintain a significant presence in North Omaha. Despite the hard work and commitment by African American members, the congregation ultimately failed. However, they did succeed in ensuring a gorgeous landmark that celebrated its 110th anniversary of existence in 2020. This is a […]

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 3, 2019

  1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, 19th century, 20th century, architecture, Black churches, Demolished buildings, Kountze Place, Lake Street, Listed on National Register of Historic Places, Lost history, North 24th Street, Official Omaha Landmark, Presbyterian, religion, Segregation

• A History of St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church

  

  This is a history of a longtime, influential and successful segregated congregation called St Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church in North Omaha.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 11, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Activism, architecture, Black churches, Buildings, Churches, Civil Rights Movement, culture, Demolished buildings, economics, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Lost history, NAACP, Near North Side, Organizations, religion, Segregation

• A Biography of Lucinda Williams nee Lucy Gamble

  

  The vivid life of Lucy Gamble (1875-1958) included teaching, activism, church and much more. This is a bio!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 11, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, biography, Black people, Churches, Clubs, Education, History of Nebraska, Lost history, NAACP, Near North Side, Organizations, religion, Segregation

• A Biography of Rev. Dr. John Albert Williams

  

  This is a biography of minister, newspaper editor, NAACP leader and North Omaha community activist Rev. John Albert Williams (1866-1933).

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 8, 2019

  18th century, 19th century, biography, Black churches, Black organizations, Black people, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Media, NAACP, Near North Side, racism, religion

• A History of Mount Moriah Baptist Church

  

  Mt. Moriah Baptist Church was founded in 1884, and has been a cornerstone Black church in North Omaha since then. This is a history of the church.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  April 14, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, Baptist, Black churches, Buildings, history, North 24th Street, religion, Segregation

• A Biography of Malcolm X in Omaha

  

  This is a history of Malcolm X’s life in Omaha, and commemorations of his life in the city afterwards.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 13, 2019

  20th century, Activism, biography, Black people, Civil Rights Movement, crime, historic preservation, racism, religion

• 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!

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  March 5, 2019

  19th century, 20th century, 21st century, architecture, biography, Buildings, business, crime, culture, Demolished buildings, economics, ethnic groups, Food, historic preservation, Lost history, neighborhoods, North 16th Street, Organizations, Politics, poverty, racism, religion, Restaurants, Ryan Roenfeld, Segregation, society, storytelling

• A History of the Wesley House in North Omaha

  

  This is a history of the Wesley House, a modern-times org that rebuilt a neighborhood by changing lives.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  October 10, 2018

  economics, Organizations, poverty, religion, society

• A History of North Omaha’s Covenant Presbyterian Church

  

  The Covenant Presbyterian Church was located in North Omaha for almost 100 years. Learn more here…

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  July 20, 2018

  19th century, 20th century, Ames Ave, architecture, Churches, Lost history, religion, Segregation, White flight

• A Timeline of the Omaha DePorres Club

  

  This is a timeline of a 1950s-era civil rights group in Omaha called the DePorres Club.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  February 21, 2018

  20th century, African Americans, business, Civil Rights Movement, crime, Education, ethnic groups, Food, government, Lost history, Near North Side, neighborhoods, North 24th Street, Organizations, Politics, racism, religion, schools, Segregation, society, White flight

• A History of the James C. Mitchell House in Florence

  

  This is a history of the founder of Florence, Nebraska’s home.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  August 15, 2017

  19th century, 20th century, architecture, Florence, Historic houses, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, houses, Lost history, Mormons, Pioneer era, religion, society

• A History of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Parish and the Bryant Resource Center

  

  North Omaha’s Saint Benedict Catholic Church has been a bastion of hope for the Near North Side for almost a century. Here’s their story.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  May 6, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, 24th and Lake, African Americans, architecture, Churches, culture, historic preservation, Long School, Lost history, Near North Side, Organizations, racism, religion, society

• A History of Black Churches in Omaha

  

  Omaha’s tradition of Black churches started less than a decade after the founding of the city in 1865. With de facto segregation the norm in the city by then, African Americans were denied seats in white churches. Not to be without a spiritual home, the city’s pioneer Blacks founded their own places of worship. This is an introduction to Omaha’s historic Black churches.

  Adam F.C. Fletcher

  January 22, 2017

  20th century, 21st century, architecture, Black churches, Churches, culture, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, religion, society