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Omaha City Council names Jan. 27 'Daniel M. Goodwin Sr. Day' and honors longtime barber and civil-rights activist
Summary
The Omaha City Council formally recognized Daniel Mark Goodwin Sr., who died Jan. 4, 2026, for his decades-long community leadership and barbershop service that became a gathering place for local civil-rights organizing. The council issued a proclamation and family members accepted remarks at the Jan. 27 meeting.
The Omaha City Council on Jan. 27 issued a proclamation honoring Daniel Mark Goodwin Sr., who died Jan. 4, 2026, and designated the date as Daniel Mark and M. Goodwin Senior Day in Omaha.
Council member Danny Begley read the proclamation, noting Goodwin’s service in the U.S. Navy, his use of the GI Bill to become a barber, and the founding of the Goodwin Spencer Street Barbershop in 1955. The proclamation said the barbershop became a local gathering place for community discussion and civic organizing; it described Goodwin’s long record of advocacy, including participation in the 1963 March on Washington and hosting civil-rights leaders during the 1960s. The proclamation credited him with mentoring generations and described his civic role in North Omaha.
Dan Goodwin, a family member who spoke at the podium, thanked council members and attendees and reflected on his father’s values, saying, “He did the right things for the right reasons.” He told the council his father taught respect and service to the community and expressed appreciation for the city’s recognition.
The council’s action was ceremonial; no formal policy or budget decision was attached to the proclamation. The text presented at the meeting listed Goodwin’s age as 93 and the date of passing as Jan. 4, 2026.
Proclamations and ceremonies are recorded in the council minutes and serve to recognize community leaders and historic contributions. The family and city officials paused briefly after the proclamation for photos and remarks.
