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Biography of Dr. Craig Morris

November 7, 2020November 8, 2020 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ Leave a comment

One African American dentist in Omaha was a civil rights advocate, economic justice activist, and medical leader in the community. Then he simply left North Omaha. This is a biography of his life in the community.

A History of Omaha’s “Black Mayor”

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ Leave a comment

Since its founding in 1854, the City of Omaha has never had a publicly elected Black mayor. For a period in from the 1930s through the 1940s though, there was a Black mayor competition held. This is a history of that position.

Notable African American Women in Omaha History

August 27, 2020January 5, 2021 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ 1 Comment

Black women in Omaha have done all kinds of work as mothers, businesswomen, teachers, ministers, politicians, and in other roles to make the community great. This is a history of some of the notable African American women in North Omaha.

A History of the Omaha Crèche

March 29, 2020March 29, 2020 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ 8 Comments

This is a history of the Omaha Crèche, which was located on North 52nd and Pratt Streets for a half century.

A History of the Carter White Lead Company Factory in East Omaha

January 20, 2020October 26, 2020 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ 1 Comment

For 40 years, one plant poisoned North Omaha with heinous disregard. This is a history of the Carter White Lead Company factory in East Omaha.

History of Businesses Owned By African Americans in Omaha

December 28, 2019February 9, 2021 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ 1 Comment

This is a history of Black-owned businesses, African American entrepreneurship and more in North Omaha since 1854.

A Biography of Rodney S. Wead

December 11, 2019October 10, 2020 ~ Adam F.C. Fletcher ~ 3 Comments

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

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