Juneteenth, A Day to Remember!

Juneteenth, A Day to Remember!

Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the abolition of slavery in honor of enslaved African Americans. The name Juneteenth is derived from the words June and nineteenth, as freedom was declared on June 19th, 1865. Juneteenth…
 Great Plans at Great Plains!

Great Plans at Great Plains!

Are you in Omaha looking for something unique to-do? Well, the Great Plains Black History Museum is just the thing for you and the family! History The Great Plains Black History Museum was founded in 1975 by Bertha Calloway and…

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…

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…

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…

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,…