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February 14, 2024 The Blog

Silas Robbins: Nebraska’s first black lawyer

Silas Robbins was a prominent figure in the history of North Omaha, Nebraska. Robbins was born in Iowa in 1865, but he moved to Omaha in the late 1800s to start a new life. He quickly became involved in the…

February 10, 2024 The Blog

The incredible story of Jim Bell and his Club Harlem in North Omaha

The incredible story of Jim Bell and his Club Harlem in North Omaha By: Ashley Stenger, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s […]

February 5, 2024 The Blog

North Omaha’s Greatest Film Maker: George P. Johnson

When one thinks of an influential entrepreneur from Omaha usually, they think of Warren Buffet, but what if I told you there are some influential entrepreneurs here in North Omaha. George P. Johnson was an American businessman and entrepreneur who…

January 10, 2024 The Blog

Breaking New Ground: How the Highlander Accelerator and 75 North are Reshaping Omaha’s Community

The 75 North Development and the Highlander Accelerator in Omaha are two intertwined projects that are transforming the landscape of North Omaha. The 75 North Development is a nonprofit organization that focuses on community development and revitalization in the area,…

November 21, 2023 The Blog

Champions of Change: The Organizations Shaping the Future of North Omaha

North Omaha is fortunate to have many great organizations that are dedicated to and are directly involved in creating positive change not only in the Omaha area, but also nationwide. In this post I will be focusing specifically on 7…

August 3, 2023 The Blog

North Omaha Excels In Athletics

North Omaha has produced many athletes that make a big impact in the sports world for decades now. Many of these athletes has become household names to the youth and community of North Omaha and set an example for future…

July 3, 2023 The Blog

6 MUST HAVE Food Spots in North Omaha

Everyone loves a good spot to eat, but sometimes they can be hard to find. Well look no further! This list will list 6 of the best places that you HAVE to stop at and eat if you’re in North…

May 21, 2023 The Blog

Best Night Activities In North Omaha To Check Out!

I enjoy a cool beer on a hot day, a bourbon on the rocks in a warm, dimly lit bar, and I find it incomprehensible how much power an Aperol spritz has over me in the summer. I know a…

May 19, 2023 The Blog

Keeping the Legacy Alive: The Malcolm X Foundation

Get ready to experience the trailblazing and powerful legacy of Malcolm X, a prominent figure in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. X has inspired change for this nation's Black citizens, and he is still remembered prominently due to…

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…