Omaha Star Becomes Black Journalism Museum | Omaha News

The Omaha Star is turning its historic building into a Black journalism museum—tripling its size with walls up, electrical work underway, and the original newsroom preserved for founder Mildred Brown. Her former living quarters, complete with furniture, will be on display, alongside new spaces like a conference room and outdoor area—all set to finish by year’s end. Challenges like termites and rising costs due to tariffs and labor shortages have slowed progress, but community support remains strong, with donations pouring in. To help reach their $1 million goal, supporters can buy a brick for a walkway around a statue of Mildred Brown at the entrance—visit omahastarinstitute.org to contribute. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/918da25138f6e8f1