Freedomtainment — #NorthOmaha

  By: A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson's Service Learning class. About OSC: Omaha Skills Connections goal is to achieve a brighter future for residents of North Omaha. Their approach to achieving a brighter future for residents of the North Omaha Community. OSC has five things that they hone in on, to achieve this goal. To eliminate barriers for participants by providing career readiness opportunities. To employ a disciplined, dynamic, dedicated and well-trained team of workforce professionals.  Secure long-term financial success and integrity for participants through financial literacy coaching.  To create a...

  By: A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson's Service Learning class. Who is the Omaha 100? The Omaha 100 is an organization that was founded in 1990. Omaha, like most cities, has a problem with offering homeownership opportunities to all. The Omaha 100 was founded to help remedy that. They provide alternative affordable mortgage lending sources. Most homes being built today in Omaha cost at least $300,000 — typically requiring mortgages that are unaffordable for families making less than $80,000 a year. Omaha 100 seeks to help people find a solution to...

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. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed on June 1st, Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th because it was on that very day Texas, the last state agreed to end slavery.  History of Slavery in Nebraska Nebraska became a territory in 1854, and during that year, the “Kansas-Nebraska Act allowed the Nebraska Territorial Legislature to decide whether slavery should be legal...

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 to its history and thinking, modern people prefer the latest trends and national cuisine. In my opinion, music is the only thing that can be loved regardless of time, history, or place. Even now, the old way of thinking has not changed, and a lot of music has been loved over time and is connecting with people's hearts. Jazz, which is still enjoyed by many people, attracted attention in North Omaha a long time ago. A number of well-known artists visited and performed, and the African Americans of North Omaha demonstrated their diverse talents.

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 to spotlight more restaurants that are African American owned and celebrating the food they make. There are many hidden gems around the Omaha area and some very well-known spots that almost everyone has tried already. More restaurant options have been explored and here are some suggestions for your next visit around the Omaha area. During Juneteenth, take the time to support local restaurants that have a rich history in Omaha...