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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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 with a religionor not, it is clear to see that…
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Music That Shaped North Omaha
October 1, 2022 The Blog

Music That Shaped North Omaha

By: Chakera J. Hough, A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class.  Music has always been a form of expression that people have used to escape the reality of the real world. Getting lost…
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Music always connects people in North Omaha
May 23, 2022 The Blog

Music always connects people in North Omaha

By: A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. No matter how much you learn, it is difficult to understand the traditional culture and values ​​of the area. Due to the difficulty of adapting…
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The Selfless Story of Dr. Rodney S. Wead
August 4, 2021 The Blog

The Selfless Story of Dr. Rodney S. Wead

By: A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. When people think back to the 1930’s many people think about a time of depression and anxiety. But in 1935, Omaha was blessed with…
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What’s the Deal with Bemis Park?
July 22, 2021 The Blog

What’s the Deal with Bemis Park?

By: Nate Beacom, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. What’s the deal with Bemis Park? I remember moving to Omaha in 2016 and seeing these  great Victorian houses across Cumming St.…
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Overcoming Injustice for Omaha schools
May 14, 2021 The Blog

Overcoming Injustice for Omaha schools

By: A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Before we talk about the Overcoming Injustice for Omaha school and the education system I would like to introduce a few key terms to…
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Black History Through The Lens of Film
April 25, 2021 The Blog

Black History Through The Lens of Film

By: Mike B, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Omaha is where I grew up, Florence, to be specific. My childhood is filled with memories of trips to the grocery store,…
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A Brief History of Juneteenth
April 15, 2021 The Blog

A Brief History of Juneteenth

By: A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Juneteenth is a holiday that is in celebration of the ending of slavery. It was on June 19th, 1865 that Major General Gordon Granger…
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