Background
Newkirk, Isaac L. was born on April 7, 1950 in Pahokee, Florida, United States. Son of Isaac L. and Alice L. (Davis) Newkirk.
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Isaac L. Newkirk
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Isaac L. Newkirk, American Communications executive. Recipient Meritorious Achievements in Broadcasting award National Association Media Women, 1979, Abraham Lincoln award for Distinguished Broadcasters, Southern Baptist Convention, 1982, J.C. Penney Golden Rule award for Outstanding Volunteer Service, 1983; named Young Person of Year, Y's Men International.
Education
Bachelor in German, Morehouse College, 1973; Bachelor of Science in Physics, Morehouse College, 1973.
Career
News editor, anchorman, Station W QuiXIe AM-FM, Atlanta, 1972-1974; supervisor training and development, Station W QuiXIe AM-FM, Atlanta, 1976-1980; producer public affairs show, Station W QuiXIe AM-FM, Atlanta, since 1976; moderator Open Line Talk Show, Station W QuiXIe AM-FM, Atlanta, since 1976; broadcast book reviewer, Station W QuiXIe AM-FM, Atlanta, since 1976; English and Mathematics instructor, Boyd Elementary School, Atlanta, 1973-1974; moderator, producer Community Watch,, AIB Cable Channel, Atlanta, 1983-1984; moderator, producer Wednesday Morning Dialogue, AIB Cable Channel, Atlanta, since 1986; director public affairs, W QuiXIe AM/FM Radio, Atlanta, since 1979; program director, W QuiXIe/AM, since 1992.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman Hungry Club Public Affairs Forum, Atlanta, 1980-1983, Metropolitan Atlanta Drug Abuse Community Advisory Council, 1983-1986. Chairman public awareness committee Georgia Commision on Children and Youth, vice president, 1990-1991. Chairman, Board Of Directors Coun.for Children, Atlanta, since 1986.
Member Georgia Juvenile Justice CoordinatingCoun. Member National Broadcast Association for Community Affairs (board directors Boston 1980-1986, editor newsletter 1980-1986, chairman national annual conference 1984), AtlantaInterfaith Broadcasters (Chairman, Board Of Directors 1979-1984).
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Married Paula L. Hyman, December 19, 1951. Children: Kajuansa, Qiana, Isaac IV, Brittany.
