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.

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