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Black Men Achieve event honors 20 Milwaukee leaders

February 28, 2017 by Emmy A. Yates Leave a Comment

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  • (Right) Lifetime Achievement recipient Dr. Lester Carter sits with guest Bon Her. (All photos by Emmy Yates)
  • Montréal Cain sings the black national anthem.
  • County Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde leads a libation with the chant "Ashay" to acknowledge wrongdoings, murders and captives.
  • Curt Harris accepts an achievement award on behalf of the late Eric Von.
  • Mahlon Mitchell and Sequanna Taylor pose with honoree Officer Jutiki Jackson after he received his award.
  • I Will Not Die Young founders Kwabena Antoine Nixon (left), Muhibb Dyer and daughter Mahidy.
  • (From left) Jeremiah Tipton, Dionte Parnell, Jamaal Wood and Treyden Sprewer are all dressed up for the Black Men Achieve award ceremony.
  • Community Advocate Award recipient Kwabena Antoine Nixon is all smiles as he takes a selfie with a group of young people.
  • James Williams assists his grandson, Daniel Allen, with his tie before the award ceremony at City Hall.
  • Jason Fields poses for a photograph with fellow honoree Joshua Johnson.
  • Honoree Jamaal E. Smith's wife, Shvon holds her niece, Alana Livington, during the event.
  • Andre Lee Ellis pulls Tina Nixon in for a photograph.
  • Rashaad Washington (left) poses with honoree Jamaal E. Smith.
  • Supreme Moore Omokunee, Frederick Nelson and Fred Royal strike a pose during the event.
  • Nefertari African Dance Company: (from left) Dance Director Marilyn Douglas, Niya Winston, Ratchi Winston, Mauricia Williams, Jaia Douglas; (middle row) Jatara Mckinnie, Damiah Newton, Asia Bouldin; (bottom row) Atayla Winston and Alani Newton.

More than 100 people gathered at the City Hall Rotunda on Feb. 23 to celebrate 20 African-American men who were recognized for their leadership and positive contribution to the city. Those who were honored are playing a significant role in shaping past, present and future generations of Milwaukee, according to organizers.

The 20 honorees included “Dr.” Lester Carter, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Other honorees were: Victor Barnett, Clayborn Benson III, Ajamou Butler, Montreal Cain, Khalil Coleman, John Daniels III, Tracey Dent, Muhibb Dyer, Andre Lee Ellis, Jason Fields, Ashanti Hamilton, Kalan Haywood II, Albert Holmes, Jutiki Jackson, Joshua Johnson, William Muhammad, Kwabena Nixon, Supreme Moore Omokunde and Jamaal E. Smith.

The event offered food and refreshments, a photo booth, live entertainment by Nefertari African Dance Company and a performance of the black national anthem by Montreal Cain.

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