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…
 The Meaning behind Juneteenth in Omaha

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. […]
 North Omaha Healthcare: Then & Now

North Omaha Healthcare: Then & Now

By: Cora Gillespie, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. In the midst of this pandemic, conversations regarding healthcare have taken over […]
 Malcolm X: An Omaha Icon

Malcolm X: An Omaha Icon

By: WS, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class Growing up in Omaha, I’ve always been aware of the […]