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Come One, Come All, Churches for All!
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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 religion or not, it is clear to see that churches are what bring communities together. North Omaha hasbeautiful churches that are still standing and still running today after more than 100 years! The Uniqueness of North Omaha's Churches A unique thing about North Omaha’s churches is that many of the early churches were built to cater to the different ethnic groups at the time. For example, Italian, German,...
Preserve, Educate, and Exhibit
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Since 1975 the historic building of Great Plains Black History Museum has been standing open, yet many Omaha natives have yet to hear about it and its importance within the community. So why isn't it more well known? See more...