February, 2023 - Freedomtainment Presents lOmaha Freedom Festival

February 15, 2023 The Blog

The Roots of Omaha

Two of Omaha’s Historic Neighborhoods Field Club The roots of Historic Neighborhoods in Omaha are known for their thriving history and their reputation for the houses and homes that were built during a certain time. Those that are familiar with…

February 11, 2023 The Blog

Hickory Smoked and History Spoke

By: UNO Studnet North Omaha Barbeque After reading “A History of Skeet‘s In North Omaha” by Adam Fletcher Sasse I have discovered a place I wish I could have gone to before the dining area was permanently closed. However,…

February 3, 2023 The Blog

A Lesson in Soul Food from North Omaha By:UNO Student

In celebration of Black History Month and in preparation for the Omaha Freedom Festival that takes place this June, we have decided to shine the spotlight on three unique African American-owned restaurants in the northern Omaha area. When selecting the…

February 1, 2023 The Blog

The Meaning behind Juneteenth in Omaha

By: R. Nelson, A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on June 1, 1863.…