Juneteenth, A Day to Remember!
May 15, 2023 The Blog

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…
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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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North Omaha Healthcare: Then & Now
March 30, 2021 The Blog

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 household discussions and media sources. COVID-19 has affected the lives…
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Malcolm X: An Omaha Icon
February 22, 2021 The Blog

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 national figures born in Omaha and been proud about their…
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