Nebraska State Historical Society

Ms. Danner recounts her experiences growing up in Oklahoma, and her life in Omaha starting in about 1917. She also discusses her brother, a Nebraska State senator.

Mr. Washington recounts his experiences growing up and living in Omaha, with an emphasis on cultural life during the 1940s.

Mr. Rice was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1947. He recounts his experiences growing up in Omaha, attending Creighton University, his involvement in the Black Panther Party and his life in prison.

Ms. Eure was born in Omaha, NE, in 1925. She recounts her experiences growing up in Omaha, her involvement with civil rights in the 1940s through the 1960s, and her work with the Afro Academy of Dramatic Arts and Omaha Legal Aid.

Ms. Clark recounts her recollections of the formation of B.L.A.C. (Black Liberators for Action on Campus) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha during the 1960s.

Mr. Mackey enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1965. He recounts his experiences at school and in the corporate world after graduating.

Ms. Johnson was born in St. Louis in 1932. She recounts her experiences growing up in St. Louis, MO, living in Hastings, NE, and her involvement in social services and school desegregation in Omaha, NE.

Ms. Price recounts her experiences in Arkansas, as a girl, and later in Omaha, NE, starting in 1924.

Ms. West recounts her experiences as a member of B.L.A.C. (Black Liberators for Action on Campus) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha during the late 1960s.

Mr. Jenkins was born in Selma, Alabama in 1912. He recounts his involvment with the 4CL, civil rights issues in Omaha in the 1960's and as a member of the School Board.