Noire The Podcast

About Noire The Podcast

Welcome to NOIRE, the podcast that celebrates the extraordinary people of North Omaha, hosted by Dr. Nichelle Horton-Brown and Jade Rogers. Our goal is to inspire and uplift the black community by sharing stories of individuals who have made a positive impact. Join us as we connect, support, and encourage one another through powerful conversations and uplifting messages.

Publisher

Dr. Nichelle Horton-Brown and Jade Rogers

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 May 2023

Latest episode

6 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Sept 2025

   Native Omaha Days 2025 - PART 2

   The heartbeat of North Omaha continues in Part 2 of our special NOIRE the Podcast series on Native Omaha Days 2025. Recorded live on historic 24th Street outside the Shirley Tyree Theater, this episode brings together voices of resilience, memory, and vision from across the community. Each story adds to the powerful mosaic of what makes North Omaha extraordinary, while also calling for stronger connections and offering encouragement for the next generation. Native Omaha Days is more than a festival - it is a living testament to heritage, community, and the spirit of coming home. Join hosts Dr. Nichelle Horton Brown and Jade Rogers as they celebrate the voices that keep the culture thriving. Because in North Omaha, every story shines. Featured guests: Kimira Snipes, Frida Skaggs, Thomas Curry, Destiny Cole, Robert Brown, Mya, Timothy Hayes, Bernard Perryman

2. 

   22 Aug 2025

   Native Omaha Days 2025 - Part 1

   There’s nothing quite like Native Omaha Days! A vibrant homecoming and cultural celebration that transforms 24th Street into the heartbeat of North Omaha. In this special episode of NOIRE the Podcast (North Omaha Is Really Extraordinary), we take you to the streets outside the historic Shirley Tyree Theater, where generations gather to reminisce, celebrate, and share what North Omaha means to them. Through powerful conversations with returning alumni, lifelong residents, community leaders, and young visionaries, you’ll hear stories of resilience, joy, and hope. From childhood memories of neighborhood schools and parades, to reflections on Black educators who shaped lives, to dreams of thriving businesses, safe spaces for youth, and a renewed 24th Street, each voice adds to the extraordinary tapestry of this community. Native Omaha Days began 50 years ago thanks to the vision of Mrs. Betty McDonald and Ms. Vera Johnson. Today, it’s not just a festival. It’s a living legacy of connection, pride, and love for North Omaha. Join hosts Dr. Nichelle Horton-Brown and Jade Rogers as they capture the spirit of the celebration and uplift the voices that keep the tradition alive. Because when the community comes home, North Omaha shines brightest. Featured guest: Paula Joe Rodgers, Earl Poole, Hope Atkins, Raymond Scott, Marcy Gibson, Alfonso Shade, Lakesha Green and LaRaiya Johnson. NOIRE (North Omaha Is Really Extraordinary) celebrates the extraordinary people of North Omaha. Our goal is to inspire and uplift the black community by sharing stories of individuals who have made a positive impact. Join us as we connect, support, and encourage one another through powerful conversations and uplifting messages. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@noirethepodcast⁠!

3. 

   19 Jun 2025

   Denise Scales, Former President of Descendants of DeWitty NE

   Denise Scales, former President of Descendants of DeWitty NE, shares her journey of discovering her African American heritage and family history connected to DeWitty and North Buxton in an interview with Dr. Niki, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's roots.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 26 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32