Dan Desdune – “Father of Negro Music of Omaha”
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From Omaha to Hollywood: The Incredible Journey of Musician Preston Love, Sr.
Preston Love, Sr., was a musician, band leader, and composer who played a significant role in shaping the sound of jazz and R&B in the mid-20th century. Born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 26, 1921, Love, Sr. began his music…
Elizabeth Pittman: An Innovator and Guide for North Omaha’s Community
Elizabeth Pittman (1912-1998) was an African American woman who worked tirelessly to put herself in a position to make North Omaha a beautiful place to live in. From an early age she was a scholar, she graduated from Omaha North…
Rev. Dr. John Albert Williams: A North Omaha Trailblazer for Social Justice and Community Growth
Discover the remarkable story of Rev. Dr. John Albert Williams, a pioneer for social justice in North Omaha, Nebraska. His tireless work laid the foundation for racial equality, social tolerance, and integration in the community. In this blog post, we'll…
Silas Robbins: Nebraska’s first black lawyer
Silas Robbins was a prominent figure in the history of North Omaha, Nebraska. Robbins was born in Iowa in 1865, but he moved to Omaha in the late 1800s to start a new life. He quickly became involved in the…
The incredible story of Jim Bell and his Club Harlem in North Omaha
The incredible story of Jim Bell and his Club Harlem in North Omaha By: Ashley Stenger, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s […]
North Omaha’s Greatest Film Maker: George P. Johnson
When one thinks of an influential entrepreneur from Omaha usually, they think of Warren Buffet, but what if I told you there are some influential entrepreneurs here in North Omaha. George P. Johnson was an American businessman and entrepreneur who…
Breaking New Ground: How the Highlander Accelerator and 75 North are Reshaping Omaha’s Community
The 75 North Development and the Highlander Accelerator in Omaha are two intertwined projects that are transforming the landscape of North Omaha. The 75 North Development is a nonprofit organization that focuses on community development and revitalization in the area,…
Meet the Omaha Star – The Star of North Omaha
Before there were TVs and the internet, people across the country found themselves reaching for their local newspaper to stay on top of the news that was occurring within the city. For the African American community, they founded their own…
Nonprofits for North Omaha Businesses
With the state of the economy the way that it is, small businesses are especially taking a hit. However, there are various nonprofits in the Omaha Metro area where their mission is to support smaller, more local businesses particularly in…