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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Great Plans at Great Plains!
May 5, 2023 The Blog

Great Plans at Great Plains!

Are you in Omaha looking for something unique to-do? Well, the Great Plains Black History Museum is just the thing for you and the family! History The Great Plains Black History Museum was founded in 1975 by Bertha Calloway and…
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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. […]
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Come One, Come All, Churches for All!
December 1, 2022 The Blog

Come One, Come All, Churches for All!

By: Grace King, A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class.  North Omaha is home to over 100 different churches. Whether you are affiliated […]
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North Omaha Food for the Family
May 16, 2022 The Blog

North Omaha Food for the Family

By: Samantha Lu, a student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Omaha has been enriched with many cultural foods and we have now started […]
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Omaha’s Strength in Numbers
July 27, 2021 The Blog

Omaha’s Strength in Numbers

By: Cade Dungan, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. There is a strong history of African American owned businesses in Omaha.  […]
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