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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.

Chapelboro · 11h

First Black Hillsborough Mayor Horace Johnson Dies at 95

Horace Johnson, a longtime elected official who became the first Black mayor of the Town of Hillsborough, died Thursday. He was 95 years old.

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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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‘Blue dot’ will have a Democratic mayor – what it means for Nebraska politics

Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing Jr. became the first Democrat to lead the largest city in Nebraska in roughly a decade.

Detroit’s Next Mayor? Meet the Motor City’s Top Candidates

Meet the Black candidates leading Detroit’s 2025 mayoral race. Explore their visions, platforms, and what’s at stake as the ...

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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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