Third graders at Nelson Mandela Elementary School in Omaha put on a “Live Wax Museum” Tuesday, with each student stepping into the role of local famous figure for Black History Month.
The students represented a range of famous Nebraskans, including Malcolm X, Ernie Chambers and Terence Crawford. The students researched their famous Nebraskan and then dressed up in character and gave their presentations.
“I get to do lots of stuff and learn about new stuff that I never knew before and I get to say new words that I never said before in my life,” Smith said…