Juneteenth, A celebration of freedom
June 1, 2022 The Blog

Juneteenth, A celebration of freedom

June 19th, 1865. One of the most important and needed events in American history happened. Texas was thought by many enslavers to be a safe haven for allowing slavery until the historic day and beginning of a widely celebrated and…
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Music always connects people in North Omaha
May 23, 2022 The Blog

Music always connects people in North Omaha

By: A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. No matter how much you learn, it is difficult to understand the traditional culture and values ​​of the area. Due to the difficulty of adapting…
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North Omaha Food for the Family
May 16, 2022 The Blog

North Omaha Food for the Family

By: Samantha Lu, a student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Omaha has been enriched with many cultural foods and we have now started to spotlight more restaurants that are African American owned and…
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Omaha North: A Community of Students
May 9, 2022 The Blog

Omaha North: A Community of Students

By: EM, a student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Opening its doors on September 2nd, 1924, Omaha North High School has been a pillar of the community in the North Omaha area…
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April 23, 2022 The Blog

Juneteenth, A Celebration of Freedom

June 19th, 1865. One of the most important and needed events in American history happened. Texas was thought by many enslavers to be a safe haven for allowing slavery until the historic day and beginning of a widely celebrated and…
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Connecting and Coaction
August 10, 2021 The Blog

Connecting and Coaction

By: J.B., A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. The North Omaha Midwest Athletic Club’s mission was “to bring about a closer understanding within ourselves and among the citizens of Omaha and…
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The Selfless Story of Dr. Rodney S. Wead
August 4, 2021 The Blog

The Selfless Story of Dr. Rodney S. Wead

By: A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. When people think back to the 1930’s many people think about a time of depression and anxiety. But in 1935, Omaha was blessed with…
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A Fort Close to Home
July 30, 2021 The Blog

A Fort Close to Home

By: Tate Burmeister, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. x I’ve lived in Omaha for 20 years and I have never heard anyone talk about a trading fort in my area.…
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Omaha’s Strength in Numbers
July 27, 2021 The Blog

Omaha’s Strength in Numbers

By: Cade Dungan, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. There is a strong history of African American owned businesses in Omaha.  The first black business owner in Omaha might have possibly…
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