Irony and history: KETV sits down with Omaha's first Black mayor-elect and his brother

'One Omaha': Inauguration held for Omaha's first Black mayor

By Quanecia Fraser Click here for updates on this story     OMAHA, Neb. (KETV) — Omaha officially has a new mayor. John Ewing Jr. made history as the city’s first Black mayor. His inauguration was at City Hall Monday night. In a room full of people excited to witness history, Omaha-based singer and former contestant on NBC’s “The Voice,” DREION, performed a song he says he wrote shortly after meeting Ewing. Shortly after, Ewing took to the podiu…

Omaha, Nebraska, Swears In Its First Ever Black Mayor, John Ewing Jr.

The city of Omaha, Nebraska sworn in its first ever Black mayor on Monday after Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing Jr. defeated the incumbent.

John Ewing sworn in as mayor: 'This is about Omaha, Nebraska, one of the greatest cities in America'

"This is not about North Omaha," John Ewing said. "This is not about South Omaha. This is not about East Omaha. This is not about West Omaha. This is about Omaha, Nebraska, one of the greatest cities in America."

Irony and history: KETV sits down with Omaha's first Black mayor-elect and his brother

John Ewing Jr.'s brother is Eric Ewing, the executive director of the Great Plains Black History Museum. Eric talked about his reaction to his brother winning the mayoral election."I was very, very happy for him. But I was... also happy for my parents. My dad is 87. My mother's 84. And so, the time period in which they grew up in, would have been the Jim Crow era," Eric said. "So, for them, in their lifetime, to have the opportunity to experienc…

Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. inaugurated during Monday ceremony - The Reader

Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. was officially inaugurated as Omaha’s 52nd mayor in a ceremony Monday evening. Ewing was sworn into office by Douglas County District Judge Vernon Daniels. Following a solo performance by Omaha singer DREION, Ewing gave a speech where he thanked his family and his campaign team. He spoke about how they all supported him. He also thanked the former mayor of Omaha. “I would like to take a moment to thank Mayor Jean Stoth…