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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Dundee & Benson Hot Spots
June 21, 2022 The Blog

Dundee & Benson Hot Spots

As a newcomer to Omaha, I took the time to explore nearby neighborhoods and thought this would be a great opportunity to revisit some of my favorite areas and highlight a few beloved businesses. Benson and Dundee are two of…
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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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