During the summer, 24 high school freshman from Omaha Public Schools take part in
a unique summer program focused on the history of Americans in their city.
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North Omaha
Students examine the history of African Americans in Omaha as well as across the state. Everything from the arts to sports and business to social movements is covered.
Indigenous Nebraskans
Students cover roughly 150 years of history and examine issues like education, cultural preservation, military service, civil rights, and other topics related to Native American history in Nebraska.
South Omaha
Students from a variety of backgrounds -- Latino/as, African Americans, and numerous white ethnic groups-- explore the history of South Omaha, from its businesses and community organizations to its music and religion.
Historical Landmarks
Taking a place-based approach, students use historical landmarks as a jumping-off point to explore diverse histories in the state of Nebraska. This includes Japanese immigrants, Latinos, African Americans, Native Americans, Jews, and women.
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Redlining in Omaha 2019 and 2020 Featured Projects
Explore student projects and lesson plans exploring how redlining impacted the vitality of communities of color in Omaha.
A Community of Sound: The Musicians of Omaha 2018 GIS Featured Project
High school students, teachers, and graduate students collaborated to map out the homes of African American musicians living and working in Omaha.
Student-created ArcGIS StoryMaps exploring the early immigrant history of South Omaha. GeoInquiry activity included.