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Vol. 38 • No.17 • Thurs., May 02, 2019 - Wed., May 08, 2019 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
Two African American women sworn in Village of Brown Deer as board members On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, the Village of Brown Deer hosted its official swearing in ceremony for its newly elected village officials. Among them were the village's newly elected president Wanda Montgomery, and Nakia Spencer was sworn in as village trustee. Both are the first African American women to hold those positions. The swearing in took place at the Brown Deer Village Hall, 4800 West Green Brook Drive and was presided over by Chief Justice Maxine White. Pictured at the event are (from left) Police Captain Jonathan Schmitz; Village President Wanda Montgomery; Village Trustee Nakia Spencer; Chief Justice Maxine White; Village Clerk Jill Kenda-Lubetski; Assistant Village Manager Erin Hirn; and Village Manager Michael Hall.
Congratulations!
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WI's first African American auto salesman celebrates 80th birthday and retirement
On Sunday, April 28, 2019, well known car salesman, Oscar Johnson, Sr., celebrated his milestone 80th birthday and retirement party at Hilton Garden Inn at Park Place. Johnson is Wisconsin's first African American auto salesman, working in car sales for more than 51 years and has spent the last 40 of those years working for Andrew Automotive Group. Oscar has always focused on working with the African American community in Milwaukee, however has enjoyed helping all people find the car of their dreams. He was joined by more than
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300 of his co-workers, family and friends. “Oscar is an inspiration to our organization,” said Andrew Automotive Group president Andy Schlesinger (left photo, right). “He’s an outstanding example of someone who is diligent and has worked hard to achieve a great deal of success and longevity in the retail automotive business." Oscar is also a Milwaukee Times 2018 Black Excellence Extraordinary Achievement honoree. Pictured at the event are (right photo, from left) oldest son Derrick Johnson; wife Jimmie Ruth Johnson; Oscar Johnson, Sr.; and youngest son Oscar Johnson, Jr.
Congratulations Oscar!
New Testament Christian Academy celebrates the life of Booker T. Washington with 3rd annual essay writing contest
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On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, New Testament Christian Academy hosted their 3rd Annual Booker T. Washington Essay Contest at their school, 10201 W. Bradley Rd. The essay contest was sponsored by Professor Edie Adekunle-Wilson, a Booker T. Washington Society representative. For the past four weeks the students at New Testament have read and discussed "Booker T. Washington: An American Hero," and then wrote a 250 to 500 word essay on the great African American educator, author, orator, and presidential advisor. The students then read their essays out loud for the judges and were awarded certificates with the winners receiving $100, $50 and $25 respectively. Pictured at the event are (back row, from left) 5th grade teacher and coach Kellie Kubiak; Airel Malone; Kimira Dotson, 4th grade teacher and coach Kendrick Allen; Brandon Watkins; Ivan Cameron; Jenna Kusch; event sponsor Professor Edie Adekunle-Wilson; (front row, from left) Joshua DeShazor, Leah Thiemer, Kylah Alexander; Lorena Applewhite; and Sa'ri Malone.