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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…

April 26, 2024 The Blog

From Omaha to Hollywood: The Incredible Journey of Musician Preston Love, Sr.

Preston Love, Sr., was a musician, band leader, and composer who played a significant role in shaping the sound of jazz and R&B in the mid-20th century. Born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 26, 1921, Love, Sr. began his music…

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 Service Learning Academy class. Club Harlem was a popular hangout…

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,…

October 17, 2023 The Blog

Charles S. Hall – The father of Soul food in North Omaha

Restaurants, snack shops, dine-ins as well as other places to eat have always played an important role in North Omaha’s History, particularly within the African American community. One of the longest and most iconic establishments Black Businesses in North Omaha…

August 27, 2023 The Blog

Justin Wayne: Home Grown Senator

Born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 27, 1979, Justin Wayne is an impressive Nebraskan who has served and contributed to our community and state in many ways. Justin Graduated from Omaha Northwest High School in 1998. In high school, Wayne had…

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 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…