Black Votes Matter expanding efforts in Omaha during final push for election [Video]

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – North Omaha resident Tim Johnson says he doesn’t see the point in voting.

“I’ve been down here for 30 years,” Johnson said. “It’s been the same thing, year after year after year, no matter how many Black people get elected. It’s going to be the same struggle.”

Brian Kent said he understands that sentiment, but that that doesn’t deter him.

In fact, he’s already voted via absentee ballot.

“I don’t like what most of them stand for either, but I still vote because everybody’s got an opinion,” Kent said.

That’s the attitude the group Black Votes Matter Institute of Community Engagement has been working to grow in the community.

One year ago, it kicked off its campaign to get more North Omaha residents to vote in the 2024 election.

“It makes a difference who’s in office,” said its president, Pastor T. Michael Williams. “It makes a difference in terms of policy. It makes a difference in terms …