by Eric Ewing and Luis E. Jimenez | Visit the Great Plains Black History Museum to see its latest exhibit A League of Our Own, the Negro Baseball League Exhibit on display through July 27th.
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The third annual Young Black and Influential awards were held on Sunday, June 30. The awards were created to celebrate Black leaders in the Omaha metro. Honorees ranged in ages from under 20 to 40s and areas of expertise included advocacy, innovation, and creativity. The theme of this year’s awards was “We are the Movement.”
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Viewing the dress is included in free general Museum admission and save the date for the related Lecture Luncheon this fall.
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The study will help increase the corridor’s quality of life and competitive advantage within Omaha, along N 24th Street.
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Grant funding will go to Parker St. dedication to George Wells Parker in late July.
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Honoring an Omaha entrepreneur, civil rights activist, and 5-time Masters USA World Team Powerlifter, Daniel Goodwin, Sr.
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North 30th is seeing a lot of local and federal reinvestment. What does that mean for future development? Read more and give your input. A public hearing will be held on June 18th from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Jesse Lowe Conference Room on the 3rd floor at City Hall (1819 Farnam St).
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City of Omaha sends a city planner for community discussion on Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
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Come on out. See what’s happening at this year’s Juneteenth 2019.
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Ashley Salem speaks with young entrepreneurs who won Best in Presentation for their stress-management products at the 2019 Children’s Business Fair.
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Robert T. McDaniel was a member of the elite, all-black military crew that fought during World War II.
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The parade is organized by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People both in Omaha and Lincoln.
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The City of Omaha and Omaha Housing Authority were awarded a $25 million dollar grant from HUD to be used along the North 30th Street corridor. Photo: City of Omaha
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The county board’s request for revenue bonds to finance the justice center project has been a yearlong effort.
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Drag Queen Story Hour at B Side of Benson Theatre draws opposition from local and national religious organizations.
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Culxr House will have poetry with Heidi Hermanson, author of “Waking to the Dream,” a book and love letter to the Midwest, on Friday, May 10.
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By Luis E, Jimenez | The legislative bill aims to change procedures and requirements for use of restrictive housing of inmates in Nebraska prison systems.
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Friday, May 10, Culxr House located at 2417 Burdette Street, will entertain earthlings with “a galaxy of creative fusion.”
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The year 2019 marks a pivotal moment in time for Omaha, Nebraska. We come upon the anniversary of two events that have shaped our city for generations: in 1919, the lynching of Will Brown and in 1969, the police killing of Vivian Strong.
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