North Omaha’s Own, Harrison J. Pinkett
July 19, 2024 The Blog

North Omaha’s Own, Harrison J. Pinkett

Harrison J. Pinkett was a prominent civil rights activist and lawyer who sparked more action into the civil rights movement here in Omaha, Nebraska. Born in 1882, Pinkett grew up during a time when segregation and discrimination were the norm…
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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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Black History Through The Lens of Film
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 is filled with memories of trips to the grocery store,…
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