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.
Category: Healthcare
History of Creighton University
This is a history of Creighton University, including notable people, places and events throughout its history.
A History of Segregated Hospitals in Omaha
Omaha was de facto segregated for more than 75 years. Jim Crow affected employment, education, housing, religious institutions, and more throughout the city. It also meant that African Americans would routinely and frequently be denied healthcare throughout the city. This is a history of Black hospitals in Omaha, Nebraska.
A History of the People’s Hospital in North Omaha
For almost a century, it was widely known that hospitals in Omaha were for whites only. Defacto segregation made doctors … More
A Biography of Dr. John A. Singleton, DDS
This is a biography of Dr. John A. Singleton, DDS, who represented North Omaha’s Ninth District in the Nebraska Legislature from 1926 to 1928.
A Biography of Dr. Aaron M. McMillan
Dr. Aaron M. McMillan was a representative from North Omaha’s Ninth District to the Nebraska Legislature from 1928 to 1930.
A History of the Salvation Army Hospital in North Omaha
The Omaha Salvation Army Women’s Hospital was home to many babies in the city’s history. This is a history about the facility.
A Biography of North Omaha’s Dr. Matthew O. Ricketts
This is a biography of Nebraska’s first African American legislator, Dr. Matthew O. Ricketts. He served from 1893 to 1897.
North Omaha History 