Photographer Andre Sessions Jr. documented a deserted downtown Omaha in the midst of social distancing during the rise of COVID-19. “On a usual Friday night, you would find groups of young people congregating in the Old Market and Capital District, patronizing the local bars and restaurants after a week of classes or work,” said Sessions.
Read MoreNOISE sat down with Dominique Morgan of Black and Pink to discuss their letter sent to Governor Ricketts, Director Frakes, and Inspector General Koebernick (seen below) regarding plans and treatment of individuals who are currently incarcerated in this time of coronavirus.
Read MoreIn the third episode of the podcast we discuss “waste” and people, places, and things, including our vote, that get thrown away. Director of Corrections, Scott Frakes comes to Omaha, Family Dollar applies for liquor license, Voting in Nebraska, and the 1619 Project.
Read MoreWe discuss the arrangements of a city-run open house meant to update people about changes coming to the neighborhood. We explore Legislative Bill 147, physical restraint on children, and the role of arts and culture in building community.
Read More“We have given the blessing to do a Dilla event,” said a pleased Maureen Yancey, the head of James Dewitt Yancey Foundation. The tribute will feature Scky Rei, Marcey Yates & Xoboi (as Dilla Kids), Nate Sky Qahhaar, Stryke, J.Crum, BigFoots Mom, Phantom Janitor.
Read MoreIn our first episode of the NOISE Report Podcast entitled “North Omaha for Sale.” This inaugural episode discusses the hot topic of housing in Omaha. What is “affordable housing?” What are the plans for redevelopment in some of our most neglected neighborhoods? How can the people most affected, be involved in the betterment of the community?
Read MoreCity Departments will hold three meetings related to community redevelopment, neighborhood revitalization, and construction this month, two of which are at the same time.
Read MoreLynn Sanchez reports on the Impeachment rally organized by Indivisible Nebraska, a nonpartisan group working to resist Trump policies on climate change, healthcare, education and immigration.
Read MoreNoisemaker Ashley Salem joins Emily Chen-Newton at KIOS on Made in the Middle discussing the tumultuous life and death of the American shopping mall at the intersection of civil rights. Photo courtesy of Seph Lawless. Owings Mills Mall, as seen in the book, "Abandoned Malls of America: Crumbling Commerce Left Behind.”
Read MoreOmaha, 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
Read MoreNeighbors celebrate the life of George Wells Parker, who moved to Omaha in the early 1900s and aided in the resettlement of Blacks in Omaha during the Great Migration from the South.
Read MoreCitizens of Omaha turned out to advocate for climate change-focused policy and raise awareness of people power in decision-making.
Read MorePolice descended on a neighborhood Tuesday evening, following 6 teens after a dangerous mobile pursuit.
Read More“I see art, really, having a major role in helping to shape and form our work today,” said the reverend.
Read More“I’m just glad to be able to share my story,” said Darcell Trotter at the Omaha premiere on August 29, “if anybody could relate to anything to going on in there, it keeps me grounded.”
Read MoreCommunity members gathered to honor Will Brown by tending to his burial site in Potter’s Field.
Read MoreKeyaira McKell won first prize for her essay about Will Brown in the Black Votes Matter contest.
Read MoreNOISE and KIOS, Omaha Public Radio, sit down with Denise Chapman and Kevin Lawler to discuss the play “The Blues of Knowing Why” and the impact of Vivian Strong’s death in 1969.
Read MoreThe City of Omaha is hosting series of place assessments along the North 24th Street Corridor to learn more about the area while helping to shape its trajectory.
Read MoreThe third annual Young Black and Influential awards were held on Sunday, June 30. The awards were created to celebrate Black leaders in the Omaha metro. Honorees ranged in ages from under 20 to 40s and areas of expertise included advocacy, innovation, and creativity. The theme of this year’s awards was “We are the Movement.”
Read More
