April 9, 2023 The Blog

An Easter to Remember

In 1913, Easter was a little earlier than usual, as it was on March 23rd. Nebraska was promised to have normal Spring weather, but the sky had different plans. On an evening devoted to families spending time together, little did…
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March 14, 2023 The Blog

Grandmother of Juneteenth visits TCU

TCU Welcomes Opal Lee During Halftime Opal Lee is a voice of history with a message for the future. On the 22nd of February Texas Christian University welcomed Civil Rights Activist Opal Lee to center court during half time of…
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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…
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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,…
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The Meaning behind Juneteenth in Omaha
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.…
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Come One, Come All, Churches for All!
December 1, 2022 The Blog

Come One, Come All, Churches for All!

By: Grace King, A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class.  North Omaha is home to over 100 different churches. Whether you are affiliated with a religionor not, it is clear to see that…
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Music That Shaped North Omaha
October 1, 2022 The Blog

Music That Shaped North Omaha

By: Chakera J. Hough, A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class.  Music has always been a form of expression that people have used to escape the reality of the real world. Getting lost…
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Listen to this! Music in North O
August 1, 2022 The Blog

Listen to this! Music in North O

Needing a new playlist for your drive home from work? Looking to spice up your music rotation? Check out this playlist based on music from North Omaha: The Heart of North O. You know, Adam Fletcher said it best in…
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