Come and Learn The True History of North Omaha
June 2, 2021 The Blog

Come and Learn The True History of North Omaha

By: Xuming Zhang, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. When we are discussing the history of North Omaha, people may think of the history of white people living in North Omaha,…
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Hometown Hero to Legend
May 31, 2021 The Blog

Hometown Hero to Legend

By: Jadon T. Beister, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Growing up with Pack Pack Gibson, better known as Robert “Bob” Gibson, was born on the upper North side of Omaha…
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Malcolm X Day: Acknowledging an International Icon
May 21, 2021 The Blog

Malcolm X Day: Acknowledging an International Icon

By: KJM, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Lack of Recognition: If you’re from Omaha, Nebraska, there is one name you’ve probably heard of in relation to the African American Civil…
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Overcoming Injustice for Omaha schools
May 14, 2021 The Blog

Overcoming Injustice for Omaha schools

By: A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Before we talk about the Overcoming Injustice for Omaha school and the education system I would like to introduce a few key terms to…
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Bringing the Juneteenth Celebration to Omaha
May 10, 2021 The Blog

Bringing the Juneteenth Celebration to Omaha

By: Daniel Flores, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. With the month of June just around the corner, here is a quick background on a special celebration taking place and how…
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If Houses Could Talk
May 7, 2021 The Blog

If Houses Could Talk

By: Hallie Bowes, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. The Man Who Inspired… Frank Loyed Write is known for his architecture. He had tested boundaries and created the impossible. This house…
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