For the last 117 years Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has served as a voice for the people of our community. We have strived tirelessly to live up to our motto, “First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All.” Influential brothers such as Thurgood Marshall, Roland Martin, and Frederick Douglas have all set the tone for the caliber of service and the standard we must uphold. Annually the brotherhood of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. seeks to pay homage to our beloved brother, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who emulated and coined the conceptualization of global equality through several community-oriented projects across the nation.
Here in the Mississippi Delta the Epsilon Xi Lambda Chapter has hosted a “Community Service and Leadership Award Ceremony” annually for the last 27 years. During this event, we are able to showcase the talent of local high school students during the oratorical competition along with musical entertainment from the students of Coahoma Community College and surrounding areas. The overall mission of this event is to raise money for scholarship opportunities for students in Coahoma, Bolivar, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, and Washington counties.
This year’s 27th Annual Brother Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Contest. It will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Storm Shelter on the campus of Coahoma Community College, Clarksdale, MS.
You can contribute to the success of this event by purchasing a ticket for $25 for adults and $5 for students. You can also contribute by purchasing a scholarship ad or ads. These ads can be viewed by the extended number of attendees and supporters in our event booklet. Listed below are the prices for aid purchases. Your organization or social group may also reserve a table for $500.00 which comes with special amenities. To purchase please contact any brother of Epsilon Xi Lambda or email us at alphaexl1951@gmail.com.
Full Page Aid …………………$125
Half Page Aid ………………. $75
Quarter Page Ad …………… $50
Patrons List …………………. $49.99 or less
Thank you for your support!