Omaha, Nebraska has a rich history of Black culture and achievements dating back to the city's founding in the mid-19th century. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Omaha became a hub of Black culture and activism in the Midwest.

One important figure in Omaha's Black history is Malcolm X, who spent part of his childhood in the city in the 1920s and 1930s. Malcolm X's father was a local leader in the Omaha chapter of Marcus Garvey's Universal Negro Improvement Association.

Omaha has also been the site of significant events in the Civil Rights Movement. In 1921, the city saw the lynching of a Black man named Will Brown in the courthouse square, a tragic event that sparked national outrage. In more recent history, Omaha has been a site of activism and organizing around issues of police violence and racial justice.

Today, Omaha continues to honor its Black history and culture through events like the Malcolm X Festival and by preserving important sites like the Dreamland Ballroom, a historic African American music venue that was once a key gathering place for Black residents in the city.