Adam F.C. Fletcher - Omaha Black History

The video explores the rich African American history in Omaha, Nebraska, from the early 1800s to the present. It highlights key events such as the arrival of York with Lewis and Clark, the formation of African American communities post-Civil War, the racial tensions during the Red Summer of 1919, and the cultural renaissance in the jazz era. The narrative continues through the civil rights movement and urban development, leading to a modern renaissance with African American leadership in arts and education.

Who was the first African American to be in the Omaha area?

• Bridget McQueen

• Ernie Chambers

• York

• Preston Love

What significant event did Omaha host in 1898?

• The Omaha Jazz Festival

• The Trans Mississippi Exposition

• The Civil Rights March

• The Nebraska State Fair

What was the Red Summer of 1919 known for?

• The end of segregation

• A period of racial violence

• The beginning of the Civil Rights Movement

• A series of jazz concerts

Which famous jazz musician called Omaha a source for jazz talent?

• Duke Ellington

• Louis Armstrong

• Preston Love

• Miles Davis

What major change occurred in Omaha in 1963 regarding housing?

• Introduction of public housing projects

• End of redlining

• Start of urban renewal

• Construction of new highways

Who was a longtime Nebraska state senator known for challenging white supremacy?

• York

• Ernie Chambers

• Bridget McQueen

• Preston Love

What organization did Bridget McQueen found?

• Omaha Jazz Society

• Union for Contemporary Arts

• Omaha Historical Society

• Nebraska Civil Rights Council