Omaha pastors meet with Governor Ricketts after offensive comment

There was another meeting between Governor Pete Ricketts and an Omaha Pastor who walked out on the governor earlier this week, outraged and offended by the governor's choice of words.

The Pastor, Jarrod Parker of St. Marks Baptist Church, posted a Facebook video on Monday saying Governor Ricketts -- during a heated meeting after the death of a black protestor Saturday night -- called black leaders "you people."

The governor told 6 News he "chose his words poorly" and "apologized."

Pastor Jarrod Parker said, "I accepted what I believe to be his sincere apology for comments I accused him of using. He apologized. I'm excited we can move beyond the moment and reconcile and have vowed to work together."

The Pastor shared a photo with 6 News of the two shaking hands. WOWT was told they talked for about 20-minutes.


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