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Omaha to celebrate Juneteenth with new energy after electing first Black mayor

By Kassidy Arena
Published June 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM CDT

Omaha just elected its first Black mayor, giving this year's Juneteenth celebrations new energy. The city wants to mark the occasion by being a model for unity during a time of divisiveness.

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