Dan Desdune – “Father of Negro Music of Omaha”
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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…
Meet the Omaha Star – The Star of North Omaha
Before there were TVs and the internet, people across the country found themselves reaching for their local newspaper to stay on top of the news that was occurring within the city. For the African American community, they founded their own…
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…
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…
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. The first black business owner in Omaha might have possibly…
Preserve, Educate, and Exhibit
By: Lizbeth Hermosillo-Najar, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Since 1975 the historic building of Great Plains Black History Museum has been standing open, yet many Omaha natives have yet to…