Sterling College Hosts Black History Month Convocation with Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer

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Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer will speak at Sterling College's annual Black History Month Convocation, an event that celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans. The convocation will take place on Friday, February 19, at 10 a.m. in Culbertson Auditorium on the SC campus. Mayor Brewer's impressive career has been marked by significant milestones, including his election as the first African American mayor of Wichita in 2007. His extensive experience and commitment to public service make him an ideal speaker for this event.

Key Takeaways:

  • Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer will speak at Sterling College's Black History Month Convocation on February 19, 2010.
  • Mayor Brewer's background includes working as a Cessna Engineer and a Boeing/Spirit Operations Manager, as well as serving as a captain in the Kansas Army National Guard.
  • From 2001 to 2007, Brewer represented District 1 as a member of the Wichita City Council before becoming the first African American mayor of Wichita in 2007.
  • Mayor Brewer is involved in numerous public service committees and organizations, including the National League of Cities, the Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition Steering Committee, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
  • He has received several awards for his service and leadership, including the NAACP Person of the Year in 2005, joining the company of Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights pioneers.
  • The Black History Month Convocation is free and open to the public.

Statistics:

  • Mayor Carl Brewer represented District 1 on the Wichita City Council from 2001 to 2007.
  • In 2007, Mayor Brewer became the first African American to be elected mayor of Wichita.
  • Mayor Brewer has received the Prentice Henry Award from Wichita Community Action, Inc., as well as the League of Kansas Municipalities Leadership in Diversity Award.

Sources:

  • Sterling College
  • Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer
  • Wichita Community Action, Inc.
  • League of Kansas Municipalities