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John Ewing Jr. Becomes Omaha’s 1st Black Mayor

The Des Moines Register on MSN · 1d

Who is John Ewing Jr.? What to know about Omaha's first elected Black mayor

John Ewing Jr., a former police officer and treasurer of Nebraska's most populous county, was elected Omaha’s first Black mayor.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Omaha elects first Black mayor, ousting Republican leadership of Nebraska's largest city

The Democrat's win over the city's three-term Republican mayor touched on national hot-button issues, a possible bellweather for the 2026 midterms.

Black Enterprise on MSN · 21h

John Ewing Jr. Becomes Omaha, Nebraska’s 1st Black Mayor After A Year Of Racial Limbo

The race for the mayor's seat surrounded local Omaha issues like street repairs and affordable housing, which Ewing said Mayor Jean Stothert wasn't focused on.

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Hillsborough’s 1st Black mayor, Horace Johnson, a mentor and activist, dies at 95

Born in Alabama, the mayor fought for integration, dodged threats on his life, and led changes to give his town stability.

Former Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden will lie in state at City Hall on day before funeral

The service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Greater King David Baptist Church, 222 Blount Road in Baton Rouge.

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Hillsborough's first Black mayor Horace Johnson dies at 95

Celebrated for his transformative leadership and dedication to community progress, Horace Johnson served as the mayor of ...

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