On the west coast of Africa near the Gulf of Guinea, Nebraska State Sen. Terrell McKinney felt something that he says he rarely feels in the United States: serenity.
Tours of North Omaha are offered year-round, every Saturday, giving Nebraskans the opportunity to understand the history and future culture of the historically African-American part of town.
Douglas County Commissioner Chris Rodgers, Omaha City Councilwoman Juanita Johnson, Sen. Terrell McKinney and community members announced $192,000 in grants have been awarded to benefit North Omaha.