HELP HONOR THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF A NEBRASKA CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER. THE NEBRASKA HALL OF FAME COMMISSION SELECTED NATHAN MURRAY TO DESIGN AND CREATE THE BUST OF MALCOLM X. HE’S BEING INDUCTED INTO THE STATE HALL OF FAME THIS YEAR. KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S MADDIE AUGUSTINE SPOKE WITH THE ARTIST ABOUT WHAT THIS PROJECT MEANS TO HIM. IT’S IN THIS BLACK HISTORY MONTH REPORT. FOR NATHAN MURRAY, IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS. SO THAT JUST KIND OF BRINGS EVERYTHING INTO FOCUS, AND EACH ONE ON HIS LATEST PROJECT METICULOUSLY PLANNED. I LOOKED AT DOZENS AND DOZENS OF PHOTOS, STUDIED HIS FEATURES, STUDIED ALL THE ANATOMICAL STUFF THAT I WOULD RUN INTO AFTER A NATIONWIDE SEARCH, THE NEBRASKA HALL OF FAME COMMISSION AND THE NEBRASKA ARTS COUNCIL CHOSE MURRAY TO CREATE A BUST OF MALCOLM X FOR HIS INDUCTION INTO THE NEBRASKA HALL OF FAME. MALCOLM IS THE FIRST BLACK NEBRASKAN TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE NEBRASKA HALL OF FAME, WHICH IS A HUMONGOUS HISTORICAL, UH, HISTORICAL THING AND A HUMONGOUS HONOR FOR MURRAY AS A BLACK NEBRASKAN. ABSOLUTELY. IT’S VERY IMPORTANT FOR ME TO TO SEE SOMEBODY LIKE MALCOLM X IN THE NEBRASKA STATE CAPITOL, AND I’M VERY HAPPY TO BE THE ONE THAT GETS TO DO IT. HE BEGAN THE PROJECT LAST MARCH, SPENDING HUNDREDS OF HOURS WORKING TO PERFECT THE BUST. HIS FACIAL EXPRESSION, HIS GESTURE, ALL OF THAT KIND OF GOES INTO THE WAY THAT PEOPLE PERCEIVE THE WORK. SO THAT WAS THE INITIAL START FOR ME. AND AFTER MEETING WITH THE PROJECT SELECTION COMMITTEE AND ONE OF MALCOLM X’S DAUGHTERS, DOCTOR ILYASAH SHABAZZ. MURRAY KNEW THE BUST NEEDED TO DEPICT WHO THE ACTIVIST WAS. A MAN OF INTEGRITY, AN EDUCATOR AND A FAMILY MAN. I THOUGHT IT WAS IMPORTANT TO SHOW MALCOLM X AS HAVING A SERENE LOOK ON HIS FACE AND ENGAGING WITH THE VIEWER IN A WAY THAT WAS ENGAGING AND, UM, AS IF HE WAS TEACHING. STILL IN THE CLAY PROCESS, THE BUST WILL EVENTUALLY BE MADE OF BRONZE AND BE PERMANENTLY DISPLAYED IN THE NEBRASKA STATE CAPITOL. I WANT FOR PEOPLE THAT COME IN. TO SEE IT TO TO BE ABLE TO ENGAGE WITH, WITH, UH, THIS DEPICTION OF MALCOLM X AND TO HAVE QUESTIONS IONS MAYBE DO A LITTLE MORE RESEARCH ON WHO HE WAS AND AND WHY HE WAS SO IMPORTANT. THERE WILL BE A FORMAL INSTALLATI
Black History Month guide: Supporting local, small businesses in February and beyond
KETV Newswatch 7 is dedicated to shining a light on the importance of Black History Month, one way you can show your support is through small businesses
Updated: 6:19 AM CST Feb 2, 2024
In honor of Black History Month, KETV NewsWatch 7 compiled a guide with Black-owned businesses in the metro area you can support during the month of February and beyond. Black History Month is an important time to reflect on the decades of adversity African Americans have faced throughout U.S. history while focusing on the achievements made within the community. In the guide, you’ll also discover places to visit and learn more about African American history locally.Retail2 Dads and a Bookstore1005 Galvin Rd. S, Bellevue, NE, 68005Aframerican Bookstore3226 Lake St., Omaha, NE, 68111Illusions Eyewear8616 N 30th St Omaha, NE 68112STATUS1917 S 67th St., Suite 160, Omaha, NE, 68106Haberdash O.N.E.2118 N 24th St., Suite 104, Omaha, NE, 68110Kreative Ways LLC3415 Cottonwood Ln., Omaha, NE, 68134Pishon Boutique 10000 California St., Suite 2513, Omaha, NE, 68114Chronicle: Celebrating Black History Month Part 1LL Transfer Design Omaha, NEFair Deal Village Marketplace2118 North 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110Fashun Freak Boutique Omaha, NEFrontier Bag Company2420 Grant St., Omaha, NE, 68111 Taylor's Flower Shop 4085 S. 84th St., Omaha, NE, 68127Divine Nspirations 2118 North 24th St., Suite 107, Omaha, NE, 68110Val's Bling Boutique 2118 N 24th St., Suite 107, Omaha, NE, 68110Onyx Street Boutique Omaha, NEThe Kings Klothes 5421 N 103rd St., Suite 402, Omaha, NE, 68014Styles of Evolution 2522 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68111LeFlore's New Look Fashion 1806 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110 Wilma and Rose Omaha, NERooted Synergy Gallery 2118 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68111Balance Botanica Omaha, NECandiGirl Creations5001 N 42nd St., Omaha, NE, 68111Food & DrinkThe Highlander Dining Room:Three restaurants; Best Burger, Big Mama’s Kitchen and Dena’s Place2112 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, 68110Cajun Kitchen2819 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, 68111Okra African Grill608 S 72nd St., Omaha, NE, 68114Chronicle: Celebrating Black History Month Part 2A Foreign Taste 14242 Fort St., Omaha, NE, 68164 American Harvest Company 2221 N 24th St., Suite 100, Omaha, NE, 68110Smokin' Jay's BBQ2524 S 13th St., Omaha, NE, 68108 Wayne's New Skoo BBQ4865 Center St., Suite 6, Omaha, NE, 68106 Still Poppin Gourmet Popcorn 2118 N 24th St., Suite 108, Omaha, NE, 68110Le Voltaire 569 N 155th Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68154Mixins Rolled Ice Cream1405 Jackson St., Omaha, NE, 68102Chaima’s African Cuisine5060 S 107th St., Omaha, NE 68127A Taste of New Orleans 6023 Maple St., Omaha, NE, 68104Ital Vital Living 2323 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110The Egg Roll Fix 5001 N 42nd St. Omaha, NE, 68111Quick Bites Soul Food105 W Mission Ave., Bellevue, NE, 68005Time Out Foods3518 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, 68111Jim’s Rib Haven 3801 Ames Ave., Omaha, NE, 68111 Camille's Bakery8717 Countryside Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68114Caribbean Delights 2304 N 72nd St., Omaha, NE, 68134 Fair Deal Grocery 2118 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110Huskerland Popcorn 2305 N 90th St., Omaha, NE, 68134Jacksons Take Out 6209 Ames Ave., Omaha, NE, 68104Lonnell’s Southern Delights 3112 N 16th St., Omaha, NE, 68110Sapphire Grill 6005 Sorensen Parkway, Omaha, NE 68152Get N Go Fish 1706 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110Lufti’s Fried Fish2527 North 72nd St., Omaha, NE, 68134Boiling ClawsN 90th St & Fort St., Omaha, NE, 68134Gimme The Scoop Food truck Omaha, NE Rolled-N-Sweetz Rolled Ice Cream5921 Ames Ave., Omaha, NE, 68104 Cake by the Pound at Ruby's Place5913 Maple St., Omaha, NE, 68104Crum Cakes Bakery Omaha, NEJuice 4 Life 409 W Mission Ave, Bellevue, NE, 68005K & K Cupcakes and CakesOmaha, NELonnell's Southern Delights3112 N 16th St., Omaha, NE, 68110Lady T's Gourmet CreationsOmaha, NESoular Power PlateOmaha, NERuby's Place 5913 Maple St., Omaha, NE, 68104Soco Cafe2450 N 33rd St., Omaha, NE, 68111Island Chill Food truck Omaha, NE African Farms 2335 N 90th St, Omaha, NE, 68134Fitness & SportsB&B Boxing Academy 3030 Sprague St, Omaha, NE 68111Master Bridges Martial Arts Academy 6908 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104Championship Martial Arts8816 Blondo Street, Omaha, NE, 68134 Beauty Salons/BarbershopsEmpire Styles & Cuts5625 Ames Ave., Omaha, NE, 68104Felicia's Beauty & Barber Salon 4802 NW Radial Highway, Omaha, NE, 68104Chronicle: Celebrating Black History Month Part 3Youngbloods4011 Ames Ave., Omaha, NE, 68111More Hair by Kessa8039 Maple St., Omaha, NE, 68134Heavi Hitters6570 Maple St., Omaha, NE, 68104Anointed Kuts Barbershop4601 N 30th St., Plaza A, Omaha, NE, 68111Charlie's Fraternity Barber Shop 3707 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110Classic Barber Shop 3930 N 90th St., Omaha, NE, 68134Goodwin's Spencer Street Barbershop 3116 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110Lyle Stylez & Cutz318 S 72nd St., Omaha, NE, 68112Unique Cuts 2314 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110Koko's African Braiding2005 North 72nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134Arlan's Barber Shop 3157 Farnam St., Omaha, NE, 68131Museums/AttractionsGreat Plains Black History Museum 2221 N. 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110Malcom X Foundation 3448 Evans St., Omaha, NE, 68111The Union for Contemporary Art 2423 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110North Omaha Music and Art2510 N 24th St., Omaha, NE 68110Head to reviveomahamagazine.com for a list of more businesses or click here.
OMAHA, Neb. — In honor of Black History Month, KETV NewsWatch 7 compiled a guide with Black-owned businesses in the metro area you can support during the month of February and beyond.
Black History Month is an important time to reflect on the decades of adversity African Americans have faced throughout U.S. history while focusing on the achievements made within the community.
In the guide, you’ll also discover places to visit and learn more about African American history locally.
Retail
2 Dads and a Bookstore
1005 Galvin Rd. S, Bellevue, NE, 68005
Aframerican Bookstore
3226 Lake St., Omaha, NE, 68111
Illusions Eyewear
8616 N 30th St Omaha, NE 68112
STATUS
1917 S 67th St., Suite 160, Omaha, NE, 68106
Haberdash O.N.E.
2118 N 24th St., Suite 104, Omaha, NE, 68110
Kreative Ways LLC
3415 Cottonwood Ln., Omaha, NE, 68134
Pishon Boutique
10000 California St., Suite 2513, Omaha, NE, 68114
Chronicle: Celebrating Black History Month Part 1
LL Transfer Design
Omaha, NE
Fair Deal Village Marketplace
2118 North 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110
Fashun Freak Boutique
Omaha, NE
Frontier Bag Company
2420 Grant St., Omaha, NE, 68111
Taylor's Flower Shop
4085 S. 84th St., Omaha, NE, 68127
Divine Nspirations
2118 North 24th St., Suite 107, Omaha, NE, 68110
Val's Bling Boutique
2118 N 24th St., Suite 107, Omaha, NE, 68110
Onyx Street Boutique
Omaha, NE
The Kings Klothes
5421 N 103rd St., Suite 402, Omaha, NE, 68014
Styles of Evolution
2522 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68111
LeFlore's New Look Fashion
1806 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110
Wilma and Rose
Omaha, NE
Rooted Synergy Gallery
2118 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68111
Balance Botanica
Omaha, NE
CandiGirl Creations
5001 N 42nd St., Omaha, NE, 68111
Food & Drink
The Highlander Dining Room:
Three restaurants; Best Burger, Big Mama’s Kitchen and Dena’s Place
2112 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, 68110
Cajun Kitchen
2819 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, 68111
Okra African Grill
608 S 72nd St., Omaha, NE, 68114
Chronicle: Celebrating Black History Month Part 2
A Foreign Taste
14242 Fort St., Omaha, NE, 68164
American Harvest Company
2221 N 24th St., Suite 100, Omaha, NE, 68110
Smokin' Jay's BBQ
2524 S 13th St., Omaha, NE, 68108
Wayne's New Skoo BBQ
4865 Center St., Suite 6, Omaha, NE, 68106
Still Poppin Gourmet Popcorn
2118 N 24th St., Suite 108, Omaha, NE, 68110
Le Voltaire
569 N 155th Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68154
Mixins Rolled Ice Cream
1405 Jackson St., Omaha, NE, 68102
Chaima’s African Cuisine
5060 S 107th St., Omaha, NE 68127
A Taste of New Orleans
6023 Maple St., Omaha, NE, 68104
Ital Vital Living
2323 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110
The Egg Roll Fix
5001 N 42nd St. Omaha, NE, 68111
Quick Bites Soul Food
105 W Mission Ave., Bellevue, NE, 68005
Time Out Foods
3518 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, 68111
Jim’s Rib Haven
3801 Ames Ave., Omaha, NE, 68111
Camille's Bakery
8717 Countryside Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68114
Caribbean Delights
2304 N 72nd St., Omaha, NE, 68134
Fair Deal Grocery
2118 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110
Huskerland Popcorn
2305 N 90th St., Omaha, NE, 68134
Jacksons Take Out
6209 Ames Ave., Omaha, NE, 68104
Lonnell’s Southern Delights
3112 N 16th St., Omaha, NE, 68110
Sapphire Grill
6005 Sorensen Parkway, Omaha, NE 68152
Get N Go Fish
1706 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110
Lufti’s Fried Fish
2527 North 72nd St., Omaha, NE, 68134
Boiling Claws
N 90th St & Fort St., Omaha, NE, 68134
Gimme The Scoop
Food truck Omaha, NE
Rolled-N-Sweetz Rolled Ice Cream
5921 Ames Ave., Omaha, NE, 68104
Cake by the Pound at Ruby's Place
5913 Maple St., Omaha, NE, 68104
Crum Cakes Bakery
Omaha, NE
Juice 4 Life
409 W Mission Ave, Bellevue, NE, 68005
K & K Cupcakes and Cakes
Omaha, NE
Lonnell's Southern Delights
3112 N 16th St., Omaha, NE, 68110
Lady T's Gourmet Creations
Omaha, NE
Soular Power Plate
Omaha, NE
Ruby's Place
5913 Maple St., Omaha, NE, 68104
Soco Cafe
2450 N 33rd St., Omaha, NE, 68111
Island Chill
Food truck Omaha, NE
African Farms
2335 N 90th St, Omaha, NE, 68134
Fitness & Sports
B&B Boxing Academy
3030 Sprague St, Omaha, NE 68111
Master Bridges Martial Arts Academy
6908 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104
Championship Martial Arts
8816 Blondo Street, Omaha, NE, 68134
Beauty Salons/Barbershops
Empire Styles & Cuts
5625 Ames Ave., Omaha, NE, 68104
Felicia's Beauty & Barber Salon
4802 NW Radial Highway, Omaha, NE, 68104
Chronicle: Celebrating Black History Month Part 3
Youngbloods
4011 Ames Ave., Omaha, NE, 68111
More Hair by Kessa
8039 Maple St., Omaha, NE, 68134
Heavi Hitters
6570 Maple St., Omaha, NE, 68104
Anointed Kuts Barbershop
4601 N 30th St., Plaza A, Omaha, NE, 68111
Charlie's Fraternity Barber Shop
3707 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110
Classic Barber Shop
3930 N 90th St., Omaha, NE, 68134
Goodwin's Spencer Street Barbershop
3116 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110
Lyle Stylez & Cutz
318 S 72nd St., Omaha, NE, 68112
Unique Cuts
2314 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110
Koko's African Braiding
2005 North 72nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134
Arlan's Barber Shop
3157 Farnam St., Omaha, NE, 68131
Museums/Attractions
Great Plains Black History Museum
2221 N. 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110
Malcom X Foundation
3448 Evans St., Omaha, NE, 68111
The Union for Contemporary Art
2423 N 24th St., Omaha, NE, 68110
North Omaha Music and Art
2510 N 24th St., Omaha, NE 68110
Head to reviveomahamagazine.com for a list of more businesses or click here.