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Omaha council names stretch of Western Avenue for educator Tessie O. Edwards after wide support
Omaha City Council · March 17, 2026
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Summary
The council approved renaming Western Avenue (72nd–74th) as Tessie O. Edwards Avenue after multiple supporters described Edwards’ teaching career, scholarship fund and civil-rights work; supporters included family, former students and school officials.
After extensive testimony on March 17, the Omaha City Council voted unanimously to adopt a commemorative renaming of Western Avenue (72nd–74th) as Tessie O. Edwards Avenue. Shawn Yancey appeared by video to speak on behalf of family members and described Edwards as an educator and…
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