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May 11, 2021 The Blog

Redlining: A Brief History of Homeowner Segregation in Omaha

By: A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Becoming a homeowner has been one of the major steps to achieving the ever-elusive […]

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 […]

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. […]

May 6, 2021 The Blog

Black in Business

By: H.Ann, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. The human rights activist Malcolm X once said, “If you don’t stand for […]

May 5, 2021 The Blog

Citizens of Omaha Rally Behind Black-Owned Businesses

By: Josiah Kaufman, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. The summer of 2020 saw an emergence of activism against racial injustice […]

May 4, 2021 The Blog

Brief Introduction to Segregated Schools in Omaha

By: A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Introduction Segregated schools carried a long story in the history of America. Ever since […]

May 3, 2021 The Blog

George Johnson, the First of Firsts in Black History

By: Josie Blake, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. North Omaha has a rich history of successful black-owned businesses. Breaking barriers […]

April 30, 2021 The Blog

Should Arbor Day be Replaced by Juneteenth?

By: A. Nelson, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. As of right now the following days are considered holidays in Nebraska: […]

April 30, 2021 The Blog

Buddy Miles: Baddest of the Bad

By: Owen B, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. The city of Omaha has a long history of empowering and influential […]

April 25, 2021 The Blog

Black History Through The Lens of Film

By: Mike B, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Omaha is where I grew up, Florence, to be specific. My childhood […]