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Nisei Plaza
Historical Landmarks
In WWII, Japanese American students education was interrupted when they were place in Japanese Internment Camps. UNL was one of only a few schools in the country who allowed these students to attend.
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Rose Blumkin
Historical Landmarks
Ms. Blumkin, a Russian Jewish immigrant, created Nebraska Furniture Mart and grew it into one of the largest furniture stores in the country!
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Dr. James Ramirez
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Dr. James Hernandez
Few people have done more than Dr. James Hernandez for OPS students and teachers and Mexican American students and teachers, in particular.
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Bob Campos
Historical Landmarks
Businessmen Bob Campos was born in South Omaha to Mexican immigrant parents. He built a successful construction company. He has never forgotten where he came from and gives back generously with his time and resources.
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Pastor Robert Navarro
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Pastor Navarro helped found the Chicano Awareness Center (known today as the Latino Center of the Midlands) and the Indian-Chicano Health Center (known today as One World).
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Nisei Plaza
In WWII, Japanese American students education was interrupted when they were place in Japanese Internment Camps. UNL was one of only a few schools in the country who allowed these students to attend.
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Dr. LaFlesche Picotte
In 1889, Susan LaFlesche Picotte became the first Native American female doctor in the United States. Throughout her life she worked to support the survival of the Omaha Tribe when they were struggling to maintain their rights and resist oppression from the U.S. government. Although she was a woman and was expected to stay in the home, she remained dedicated to being a strong public voice for her people.
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BuHe has never forgotten where he came from and gives back generously with his time and resources.
Businessmen Bob Campos was born in South Omaha to Mexican immigrant parents. He built a successful construction company.
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The city of Omaha is known for many things, including beef, the Union Pacific railroad, and attractions like the Henry Doorly Zoo and Werner Park. However, the city is named after a Native American tribe, the Omaha.
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Pastor Navarro helped found the Chicano Awareness Center (known today as the Latino Center of the Midlands) and the Indian-Chicano Health Center (known today as One World).
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In WWII, Japanese American students education was interrupted when they were place in Japanese Internment Camps. UNL was one of only a few schools in the country who allowed these students to attend.
Ms. Blumkin, a Russian Jewish immigrant, created Nebraska Furniture Mart and grew it into one of the largest furniture stores in the country!
Miguel Keith is one of Omaha's paramount war heroes and one of three Omahans who has received the highest possible military award, the Medal of Honor.
Dr. James Hernandez
Few people have done more than Dr. James Hernandez for OPS students and teachers and Mexican American students and teachers, in particular.
Learn more about the first Native American female doctor and her work with the Omaha people
Mr. Washington was known as the "Godfather of North Omaha" because of his dedication to and advocacy for his neigborhood.
Ms. Eure and Ms. Johnson fought for civil rights for African Americans and worked to integrate the Omaha Public Schools and bring African American teachers to the District.
Dorothy Patach
Ms. Patach, the daughter of Czech immigrants, is a nurse, teacher, South Omaha advocate and environmentalist.
Mr. Zorinsky, the child of Russian immigrants, was the first Jewish person elected to statewide office in Nebraska.
Justice Pittman held many "firsts" including being Omaha's first African American judge
Businessmen Bob Campos was born in South Omaha to Mexican immigrant parents. He built a successful construction company. He has never forgotten where he came from and gives back generously with his time and resources.
Learn more about the tribe after which our city is named: the Omaha
This project explores the life and legacy of Black Elk, a member of the Lakota Sioux tribe.
Pastor Navarro helped found the Chicano Awareness Center (known today as the Latino Center of the Midlands) and the Indian-Chicano Health Center (known today as One World).
South High graduate Marlin Briscoe leaves an impressive legacy in college football and the NFL.
Edward Danner spent his career as a Nebraska State senator advocating for his Community.