On Tuesday evening, noted presidential historian and best-selling author Doris Kearns Goodwin will deliver the 25th annual Governor’s Lecture in the Humanities. Because of the pandemic, she’ll speak virtually from her home in Massachusetts, with her comments shaped around her recent book, “Leadershi...

The pandemic has caused a change in what was supposed to be an in-person Nebraska Chautauqua this week in Ashland. Chautauquas are educational gatherings popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that have been continued in Nebraska. This year’s abbreviated Chautauqua has been moved online a...

A new play opening tonight at the Lied Center in Lincoln is a combination of sharing stories of trauma and a full theatrical production. The people sharing their stories say they found healing in the 10 month process of shaping the play. Barbara doesn’t want to give her last name, but she does want...

A dream to return a nearly 100-year-old building in the Benson area of Omaha to its former glory is closer to reality. Work has started on the renovation of the historic Benson Theatre, a building that has had many lives over the years, but will soon fill a local need.The roar of giant fans cooling...

Black Lives Matter protests have sparked an international conversation about police violence and racism. The Nebraska History Museum in Lincoln is gathering items related to the movement for a future collection.Museum curators are always on the lookout for significant moments that warrant preservati...

Faculty in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s African and African American studies program have had a busy few weeks as the nation grapples with police violence and white supremacy. They find themselves playing many roles: as teachers, activists, and community members.In early June, UNL’s African...

Centers of worship are often a source of support for a community, but they were shut down along with other gatherings in the state. Although the state has now allowed them to reopen under certain restrictions, many have made the decision to remain closed out of caution. The work of ministry has chan...

As Nebraskans work through the challenges of everyday life, historians are already working to preserve these experiences for future generations.The Nebraska History Museum is gathering items for a COVID-19 collection. Collections Registrar Jordan Miller explains how the collection got started and so...

The Nebraska Legislature’s Judiciary Committee held a listening session Monday to hear people’s experiences, concerns and ideas for changing the state’s justice system.Before the session began, NET News asked state Sen. Ernie Chambers how today’s demonstrations differ from other protests he’s seen,...

A leader in efforts by Native Americans to support African Americans says the two groups have a complicated history, and some common experiences.Colette Yellow Robe wears a lot of hats – many of them connected to her Native American heritage. A northern Cheyenne woman, Yellow Robe’s secretary of the...