Gathering in reconciliation for Will Brown and The Red Summer

Omaha, Nebraska remembers the lynching of Will Brown with a 100-year commemoration ceremony and an original play entitled Red Summer written by Beaufield Berry. This story is in collaboration with 91.5 FM KIOS, Omaha Public Radio

Community NewsAshley SalemOctober 19, 2019Will Brown, reconciliation, Race Relations

Dr. Rev. Michael W. Waters Speaks Race, Faith, & Hope in Omaha

“I see art, really, having a major role in helping to shape and form our work today,” said the reverend.

Community NewsGuest UserSeptember 10, 2019Race Relations, reconciliation, Hope

Service Project Remembers Will Brown with Beautification of Burial Site

Community members gathered to honor Will Brown by tending to his burial site in Potter’s Field.

Community NewsGuest UserAugust 31, 2019community events, reconciliation, Will Brown

Black Votes Matter Essay Winner Honors Will Brown

Keyaira McKell won first prize for her essay about Will Brown in the Black Votes Matter contest.

Community NewsGuest UserAugust 3, 2019community events, reconciliation

Drag Story Hour at Benson Theatre Draws Opposition

Drag Queen Story Hour at B Side of Benson Theatre draws opposition from local and national religious organizations.

Community NewsGuest UserMay 17, 2019community events, reconciliation

Wishing for What We Cannot Have Back by Nick Beaulieu

The year 2019 marks a pivotal moment in time for Omaha, Nebraska. We come upon the anniversary of two events that have shaped our city for generations: in 1919, the lynching of Will Brown and in 1969, the police killing of Vivian Strong.

Community NewsGuest UserMay 8, 2019community events, reconciliation