Douglas County takes historic first step: Declares Racism as a Public Health Crisis with 22 Actions

Published:  June 20, 2020 Moving beyond the protests and demonstrations, the Douglas County Board of Health took a bold step on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 and...

Sunday, June 21, 2020: Happy Father’s Day Curbside Meals by TDC

Beyond the Flames of Protest Part I: Why I believe 2020 is the Turning Point for Black America

Published:  June 15, 2020 By:  Willie Barney, Co-Publisher Revive Omaha Beyond the Flames:  Why I Believe 2020 is a Turning Point Where Do We Go From...

Governor Pete Ricketts, Directors Smith, Goins and Frakes: Formally working with African-American & North Omaha communities

Published:  June 15, 2020 10 Point Plan officially approved and released on May 22, 2020 Governor Pete Ricketts agrees to partner with African-American and North Omaha...

Black-led Rallies and Marches Change the Tone in Omaha: Successful Demonstrations Bring Unity and Peace

(Photo Credit:  Malcolm X Foundation) Published:  June 14, 2020   African-American organizers help turn the corner in Omaha. (Photo Credit:  Herb Thompson)   The Omaha community...

Time Out Foods shows what is possible: Community support for Black-owned Businesses growing

After months of speculation, they are back.  And, support for black-owned businesses is growing.  It’s a beautiful thing. The community came out in big numbers in...

Pastor Portia Cavitt is making an impact: Community Serving Community Series

Published:  June 5, 2020 Revive! Omaha honors Pastor Portia Cavitt Community helping Community A new series from Revive! Omaha During the pandemic we can get overwhelmed with negative news....

America has had its knee on the neck of black men: A new day is coming

By:  Willie Barney Co-Publisher Revive! Omaha Magazine May 27, 2020 In response to the murder of George Floyd and the continuous senseless violence against black men....

North Omaha makes voting history: Collaboration makes a major impact

Published:  May 26, 2020 History was made in North Omaha!  All eyes now on the general election. Four years ago, in 2016, North Omaha voted at...

Revive! Black Business Luncheon

Revive! Omaha Magazine was launched in 2008.  One of the original goals was to highlight and support Black businesses.  In 2012, co-publishers Willie and Yolanda Barney,...