APCAA Summer 2025 Digest
- APCAA Staff
- 6 days ago
- 52 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
This edition of the APCAA Digest features updates on 56 Brothers from the Alpha Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and their professional developments, transitions, artistic pursuits, industry projects, awards, and recognitions.
Additional chapter-related developments featured include:
2nd Century Campaign update with new brandmark “Alpha Rho / True Forever,”
New APID No. Registry
Landmark $20K donation to the APCAA Scholarship Fund by the Transcendent 12
Historic acquisitions for the APCAA Archives at AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library and Research Center
Atlanta Mayor Names New Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner For Department Of Public Works
Atlanta, GA / Monday August 11 2025 — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has named new leadership for the city’s Department of Public Works (DPW). Dickens on Monday announced that Cyril J. Turner will serve as the next commissioner of the department and Eugene McKinnie will serve as the deputy commissioner. Turner and McKinnie will start work on Thursday, Aug. 14.
DPW is responsible for collecting solid waste and recycled materials, and for overseeing the city’s fleet of around 5,800 motorized vehicles. It also manages the Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission and initiatives like Operation Clean Sweep.
“In their roles, Commissioner Turner and Deputy Commissioner McKinnie will continue to execute the Mayor’s vision for a cleaner and more sustainable city, as well as initiatives to combat crime and grime — working with Code Enforcement to target blighted properties and hold their owners accountable, organizing community cleanups, combatting urban blight by addressing illegal dumping," city officials said in a press release.
Mr. Turner joins the City of Atlanta from the private sector. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President of Delta Connect for Delta Airlines, Inc. Before joining Delta, Turner held senior roles at Coca-Cola Enterprises, including Vice President and General Manager, The Atlanta Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc. and Corporate Vice President, Capital Planning & Value Management.
He earned his Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics at Morehouse College while simultaneously earning a Bachelor of Science and Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He earned his Master of Business Administration, Finance from Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsy
‘Lion Of The Third,’ Civil Rights Legend And Friend To Latter-day Saints: Rev. Dr. Amos Brown Honored
By Tad Walch www.deseret.com (abridged)
SAN FRANCISCO — Amos Brown’s office is a civil rights museum. History covers every wall and desktop.
Anticipation accompanies the walk up two flights of stairs at the Third Baptist Church, built in the 1950s. You know what awaits: photographs of the Rev. Dr. Brown with Nelson Mandela, four U.S. presidents, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
But you don’t know what you don’t know. The surprises begin just inside the outer door, yards from his desk.
The young lion replacing the Rev. Dr. Brown as the Third Baptist Church’s new senior pastor is the Rev. Devon Jerome Crawford. “This is a high, holy moment for our church,” he said of Sunday’s morning worship service and afternoon celebration designating the Rev. Dr. Brown as pastor emeritus. “We lift our collective voices and our hearts to say, ‘Thank you.’”
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the Rev. Dr. Brown a person who has stood up always to advance the cause of justice and who made an extraordinary contribution. “It’s a remarkable life you have led,” he said. “You’re a man of courage, a man of mission. You have certainly shown us the way.”
APCAA Readies Second Century Scholarship Campaign For Morehouse College Students With Endorsement Collab With Rev. Bro. Otis Moss Jr. [Fall 1955]
APCAA Staff
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the Alpha Rho Chapter Alumni Association (APCAA) convened a pivotal gathering of chapter leaders and supporters at Cleveland’s historic Olivet Institutional Baptist Church. Hosted in honor of APCAA member and civil rights icon Rev. Dr. Otis Moss Jr. — who pastored Olivet from 1975 to 2008 — the event marked the formal prelude to the chapter’s Second Century Scholarship Campaign, a bold fundraising initiative to support Morehouse College students in light of widespread reductions in federal and institutional pathways to funding at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
The setting of Olivet, where Dr. Moss preached social justice for more than three decades, served as both a tribute and a call to action. In addition to APCAA's existing scholarship programs (BOLD Scholarship Program and Alpha Rho Chapter Endowment), the association's upcoming Second Century Brotherhood appeal will provide for gap and last-mile scholar awards at a most challenging time for college financial aid programs.
Set to officially launch on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the Second Century Scholarship Campaign aims to fortify the academic futures of young men at Morehouse College, the birthplace of Alpha Rho Chapter and one of the nation’s preeminent HBCUs. In the spirit of Morehouse excellence and fraternity brotherhood, the campaign seeks to mobilize alumni, philanthropic partners, and community stakeholders to close the growing scholarship gap. As federal programs like the 1890 National Scholars Program and TRIO face increasing uncertainty, APCAA is taking decisive action to ensure the next generation of Morehouse Men can thrive — financially supported and mission-driven.
Chapter delegates from the 1970s and 1980s to the Cleveland prelude with Rev. Dr. Moss included:
Bro. Earl Norman Caldwell II I Infallible 14 I Fall 1982 I APID No. 847
Bro. Scott Reynolds Ellison I Surreptitious 20 I Fall 1989 I APID No. 949
Bro. Harry E. Gillespie I Reviviscent 9 I Spring 1982 I APID No. 839
Bro. Audley Maurice Mackel III I Arrogant 8 I Fall 1974 I APID No. 694
Bro. Sean Michael Moss I Auspicious 13 I Fall 1980 I APID No. 811
Bro. Bro. BMaynard Scarborough I Auspicious 13 I Fall 1980 I APID No. 815
Bro. Michael D. Williams I Unpredictable 13 I Fall 1976 I APID No. 730
Under the current presidential administration, decreased scholarship support for HBCUs like Morehouse College could significantly disrupt both student success and institutional stability. Additionally, proposed cuts to federal aid programs — including Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), Federal Work‑Study, and TRIO programs — could immediately harm Morehouse’s largely Pell-dependent student body. In past budget proposals, SEOG was eliminated entirely and work-study funding slashed, potentially cutting off thousands of students from vital financial resources. For Morehouse, with its focus on developing scholars across disciplines, these proposed funding losses could weaken academic programming, reduce research output, and diminish national competitiveness among its graduates.
"APCAA's scholarship funding directly to incoming or currently enrolled students has proven itself to be a determining factor in whether attending Morehouse is a yes, or no," stated APCAA President & Founder Bro. BMaynard Scarborough I Fall 1980 I APID No. 815. He added, "And with the approaching complexities headed toward HBCU enrollments, the confidence of walking up to the cashier's office with a check in hand will be the ultimate flex."
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss Jr. [Fall 1955 I APID No. 358] is a distinguished Morehouse College alumnus and nationally revered pastor, theologian, civil‑rights activist, and community leader. After serving congregations in Georgia and Ohio and co‑pastoring Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. Martin Luther King Sr., he led Cleveland’s Olivet Institutional Baptist Church from 1974 until his retirement in 2008. A trusted advisor to Presidents Carter, Clinton, and Obama, he also served as a regional director for the SCLC, marched alongside Dr. King in Selma, and held leadership roles with the MLK Center, Morehouse College, and the Cleveland Museum of Art. With numerous honorary degrees and civic awards — including induction into the Civil Rights Walk of Fame — his legacy bridges faith, justice, and service.
As part of the fraternity's "Brother's Keeper" outreach program, APCAA’s most senior living member at 99 years, Bro. Herman Edward Gregory [Fall 1949 I APID No. 199], also attended the June 21st chapter gathering. Bro. Gregory was escorted by his family, son Edward Gregory and daughter Viveca Williams (see above five images).
Since APCAA was founded in 2014, donations to educational purposes connected Morehouse College by way of a variety of official channels have topped $2.8 million. Those funding channels include the BOLD Scholarship Fund, Alpha Rho Endowment Fund, APCAA Campaign for MLKJr. International Chapel ("Chairishing Campaign"), and 18 individually named endowed funds by, or in memory of, Alpha Rho Chapter Members.
The afternoon's historic gathering was documented by Morehouse College legacy student Thaddeus Warren Ellison, a rising Junior Chemistry + Psychology Double Major | Pre-Medicine | and Howard Thurman Honors Scholar. He is the son of Alpha Rho Bro. Scott R. Ellison and Tasheaya L. Warren Ellison, Esq. of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ralph Lauren Creative Director James M. Jeter Delivers Classic Collection Celebrating The Legacy Of African-American ResortLife On The Martha's Vineyard Enclave Of Oak Bluffs
By Bro. James M. Jeter
"Today we launched the second chapter of the Morehouse & Spelman collection, this time celebrating the history of Oak Bluffs. I’ll never forget my first time visiting as a kid and seeing generations of Black families walking through Ocean Park, gathered on porches & shops on Circuit Ave. It reminded me of how Ralph describes places like Montauk, small, charming towns that feel like something out of a dream.
It was my college friends who reintroduced me to Martha’s Vineyard, & in the summer, it became a home away from home. Morehouse & Spelman, & by extension all HBCUs, represent the same kind of freedom you feel in places like OB.
[The above series of images from the collection feature Alpha Rho Chapter father and son Sherman W. Smith III (APID No. 906) and Devon Tyler Smith (APID No. 1316)]
Over the past two years, we’ve had the honor of meeting with families and looking through archives sprawled out on dining room tables. Thank you Ralph for continuing after nearly 60 years to tell beautiful & soulful stories about Americana and for continuing to inspire the dream of a better life through authenticity and timeless style.
I worked with the most incredible team at RL to bring this collection to life. Thank you to our design teams for the care that went into every garment & for your ability to translate thoughtful stories into clothing. I also had the chance to tap and work with my friend Cole Brown to direct the second installment of our film A Portrait of the American Dream: Oak Bluffs in partnership with one of the most talented among us, Joshua Renfroe, who led the charge on the visuals in the film.
Thank you to the creative team who brought the campaign to life: Nadine Ijewere, Azariah, Dave Oscroft, Sonny, & to Dara for her contributions to the project. To the leadership at RL, thank you for exemplifying organizational excellence, championing this work, & prioritizing stories that most closely align with our purpose. Special thanks to John Wrazej and Karen Brown for their creative leadership across the Polo brands.
To the families who have spent time in OB, thank you for welcoming us into your homes & trusting us with your stories. And to those who have never been to MV or heard of it, I hope this story resonates with you just the same or reminds you of a place like Oak Bluffs where you too can be free."
Family Of 25th Alpha Alpha Fraternity, Inc. General President Bro. James R. Williams Attend U.S. Post Office Dedication Ceremony In Akron, Ohio
APCAA Staff
Shared namesake Grandson James R. Williams III: “Last week, our family had the honor of attending the renaming of the Akron post office at 675 Wolf Ledges Parkway in honor of my grandfather, Judge James R. Williams.
He was Akron’s first Black law director and a Summit County Common Pleas judge but more than his titles, he was a civil rights champion, mentor, and servant leader. Seeing his name honored in this way reminded us of the kind of legacy he left behind: one built on justice, integrity, and community.
We’re especially thankful to Congresswoman Emilia Sykes, who led the charge to get this legislation passed with bipartisan support. Her leadership and her love for Akron truly reflect the values my grandfather lived by. Thank you to her and her team for making this moment possible.
We’re also grateful to everyone who spoke and supported the ceremony — Susan A. Taylor, USPS Ohio District Manager 1; Lucien J. Metellus, 37th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; and Charles Parnell, Chairman of the Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation. Each of you helped honor him in a meaningful way.
Our family will continue to be committed to building community, just like he was. Thank you again to everyone who made this happen!”
Creative Financing Helps A Music Publisher Thrive In A Complex Industry. Truist Securities Led The Way On A Record-breaking $700 Million Financing Deal For Kobalt Music
Founded in 2000 — just as digital music streaming was beginning to transform the way artists were paid — Kobalt Music quickly became a global leader in the administration of music publishing rights. The company built a global digital music infrastructure designed to usher in the streaming era and today represents iconic songwriters and emerging artists, from Stevie Nicks and Paul McCartney to Childish Gambino and Phoebe Bridgers.
When Kobalt needed a more flexible capital structure to fuel growth, the company turned to Truist Securities’ entertainment investment and corporate banking practice. As managing director of Truist Securities’ Media, Telecom & Entertainment Investment Banking, Charles “CJ” Johnson is well-versed in the complexities of music rights management. “It was CJ who really spent the time and effort to understand the industry as a whole and to specifically understand our business. Because we were very different from most of our competitors.”— Laurent Hubert, CEO, Kobalt Music
CJ has known Laurent since before he came to Kobalt and has been advising the company on capital-raising opportunities and other growth strategies since 2023. “Kobalt needed a financial partner with a thorough understanding of the music industry,” says CJ. “They needed someone who could help them tell their story to potential investors in a manner they would understand and drive terms that best suited Kobalt’s needs. Truist has led a significant number of financings in this sector. So, it was a perfect fit.”
Safeguarding Alpha Rho's Legacy: APCAA's President Joins Advisory Board At Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library At A Pivotal Time For How African American History Is Preserved For Research & Display
APCAA Staff
The architect behind the Alpha Rho Chapter Alumni Association’s founding vision has been tapped to help guide the preservation of HBCU-related history at one of the nation’s most significant repositories of Black scholarship.
Public affairs executive BMaynard Scarborough, who established the Alpha Rho Chapter Alumni Association (APCAA) in 2014 with a 10-point preservation-first manifesto, has accepted an invitation to join the Morehouse College Archives Advisory Board at the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library. Scarborough’s leadership has been instrumental in building the APCAA into both a scholarship support system for undergraduate students and a steward of the fraternity’s century-long legacy at Morehouse College.
Under his direction, the APCAA has not only provided scholarships and mentorship but also curated a growing archive of artifacts — photographs, documents, jewelry, digital media and memorabilia — that preserve the chapter’s place within the larger tapestry of African American history.
In 2023, that vision reached a milestone when the APCAA collaborated with the Woodruff Library to create the first-ever fraternity alumni association collection housed within a major college research library. The Alpha Rho Collection extends beyond fraternity records to include vintage findings tied to Morehouse’s past presidents, publications, and artistic contributions, weaving together the story of the fraternity with the institution it calls home.
Scarborough’s new role on the Archives Advisory Board brings his expertise directly into alignment with the library's institutional efforts to preserve and interpret the history of its member schools. The board, comprised of faculty, staff, students, and alumni, serves as a guiding body for the Archives, which function as the college’s memory and a crucial resource for scholars, students, and the wider community.
For Scarborough, the significance of safeguarding these materials in the current climate cannot be overstated. “The Alpha Rho Collection assures that our artifacts are not lost to the currents of revisionism or the dismantling of collections that commemorate the African American diaspora,” said Scarborough. “What we preserve today is not only for the pride of our brotherhood but for the scholarship of generations to come. These archives ensure that the Morehouse story — and the Alpha story within it — remain accessible, authentic, and enduring.”
The APCAA’s work not only safeguards the history of the Alpha Rho Chapter but also creates an enduring resource for scholars and the wider community seeking to understand the legacy of African American fraternities and their influence on higher education and society.
With Scarborough’s appointment, the preservation of Alpha Rho’s legacy has entered a new chapter — one that links a century of fraternity brotherhood to the broader narrative of Black achievement, resilience, and cultural memory.
Scarborough's 2014 10-point preservation-first manifesto.
Through these efforts, the APCAA not only preserves the historical narrative of the Alpha Rho Chapter but also provides a valuable resource for scholars and the broader community interested in the legacy of African American fraternities and their impact on higher education and society.
When Life Became Overwhelming, He Found An Outlet With ‘Piano & Prayer’
By Buffy Gorrilla www.latimes.com
Jonathan Singletary is almost ready to go live on Instagram. He scans his short-sleeve button-up — it’s clean and different from the one he wore last time. He takes a few deep breaths. He throws up a quick thank-you to God, opens Instagram, hits the white circle and goes live at 5:30 p.m. People from across the country begin to tune in for improvised music in a welcoming spiritual space. It’s time for “Piano & Prayer.”
The late afternoon Los Angeles sunlight shines through gauzy curtains behind Singletary, who sits at his piano with fingers poised over the keys. The music starts. On Instagram, members of the “Piano & Prayer” community greet one another and share where they are listening from: Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Houston, New York City, Maine, Rhode Island, New Jersey and even Chile.
Singletary riffs with the confidence of a musician who began playing a toy piano at the age of 5 in his family home in Nashua, New Hampshire. Now, a 38-year-old father of two, he starts vocalizing as he plays, sometimes forming words, but always in a soothing harmony.
During the early days of the pandemic, from his living room in New York, Singletary started “Piano & Prayer,” a weekly spiritual, but not necessarily religious gathering, for people to connect and share. For him, it was the perfect antidote to the isolation he was feeling.
APCAA Presents $20K In Beta Year Of BOLD SCHOLARSHIP Awards During 2025 Atlanta Summer Smoker
APCAA Staff
On August 2, 2025, the Atlanta Summer Smoker became the stage for a life-changing moment for two promising young scholars. Incoming Morehouse College freshmen Roman Wallace and Caleb Hollinhead were each awarded a prestigious $10,000 Beta Year APCAA Bold Scholarship, presented by the Alpha Rho Chapter Alumni Association (APCAA). The announcement was met with a standing ovation from brothers, family, and community members in attendance, underscoring the deep pride and support behind this signature scholarship program.
The selection process for the Bold Scholarship is both rigorous and inspiring. Brothers Robert P. Williams, APCAA Chief Scholastic Officer, along with Nicholas B. Fletcher and Patrick E. Carter, outlined the high standards for eligibility, emphasizing academic excellence, leadership potential, and a demonstrated commitment to service. The committee conducted thorough interviews with the candidates, seeking to identify young men who not only excel in the classroom but also embody the spirit and values of Alpha Rho Chapter. Both Wallace and Hollinhead impressed the panel with their intellectual drive, personal integrity, and vision for their collegiate journey.
Since its inception, the APCAA Bold Scholarship has made a tangible and lasting impact on the lives of its recipients and their families. Previous awardees have leveraged the financial support to not only alleviate the burden of tuition and related expenses but also to seize opportunities for leadership development, research, and community engagement. Families have often spoken about how the scholarship provided both financial relief and a morale boost, reinforcing the confidence that their sons are supported by a brotherhood committed to their success. Many past recipients have gone on to graduate with honors, enter competitive graduate programs, and begin impactful careers in business, public service, and the arts.
The 2025 presentation to Wallace and Hollinhead marks another chapter in the scholarship’s growing legacy. As the APCAA continues to invest in the education and potential of Morehouse men, the Bold Scholarship stands as a testament to the enduring power of fraternity, mentorship, and shared commitment to excellence. For Wallace and Hollinhead, this award represents more than just financial aid — it is a charge to carry forward the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service that will shape their journey at Morehouse College and beyond.
In addition to APCAA's homebase summer smoker in Atlanta, Brothers gathered around the nation:
ARS Counsel Represents Cointel In “Joint Reconstruction” Collaboration With Spike Lee
We’re proud to announce that our client Cointel™, founded by Bryce LeMay, has partnered with legendary filmmaker Spike Lee on “Joint Reconstruction,” a limited capsule that blends high-end repurposed fashion with Black cinematic heritage.
The collection deconstructs and rebuilds vintage merchandise from Spike Lee’s filmography, breathing new life into pieces tied to landmark works of Black cinema. Released in the lead-up to the 37th anniversary of School Daze, “Joint Reconstruction” marries sustainability, meticulous craftsmanship, and cultural activism, proving that conscious luxury can honor the past while pushing style forward.
As counsel to Cointel, ARS Counsel is honored to support creators who turn legacy into innovation. Congratulations to Bryce and the entire Cointel team on this groundbreaking collaboration with one of film’s most influential voices.
Almuhtada R. Smith is the principal attorney at ARS Counsel, P.C. With more than a decade of experience, Almuhtada regularly handles complex transactional matters, providing counsel to start-up enterprises, entertainment professionals, venture-backed companies, and family-owned businesses in areas including intellectual property, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, e-commerce, securities compliance and corporate governance. Almuhtada represents a wide range of companies and individuals, including media, emerging technology companies, fashion and beauty companies, authors, and individual artists.
Nix Family Legacy Jewels Land At APCAA Archive Collection At Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
APCAA Staff
The estate holdings of one of Alpha Rho Chapter's historic family legacies is now enshrined as part of the APCAA Collection at the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library following the May 2025 donation by Bro. William Maurice Nix. The family fraternity jewels includes the original Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 7-jewel pin owned by former Morehouse College Dean of Students Brother William Morris Nix (APID No. 120) who was initiated in Fall 1936. Wm. Maurice is the son of Dean Nix and lived with his family on the campus of Morehouse College during his childhood-to-teen years.
Brother William Morris Nix was a distinguished administrator and dedicated servant-leader whose legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of Morehouse College. Joining the institution in 1945, he served faithfully for 36 years in various key administrative roles, most notably as Dean of Students. His leadership, compassion, and commitment to the development of young men left a lasting impact on generations of Morehouse students.
He was revered not only for his administrative excellence but also for his unwavering mentorship and support of student life and scholarship. Dean Nix passed away in 1986 at the age of 69.
The donation to the archives also features two original artifacts from the Fall 1966 pledge line the Soul Seven — one of the last known line "canes" that appears in the group image above, and a hand-crafted ceremonial pledge paddle.
The Nix family legacy in Alpha Rho Chapter also includes Dean Nix' older brother James E. Nix (APID No. 95) who coincidentally served as Dean of Men at Morgan State University prior to his career as an investment executive in Washington, DC.
"Sadness of Men" By Bro. Eli Moss Premieres At 2025 Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival
APCAA Staff
The Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival celebrated 23 Years of Black Excellence in Film in August, and one of the premiering entries was Director Eli Moss' “Sadness of Men,” a powerful short story about a young horse trainer confronting generational trauma. The film's logline: "When a rancher learns he’s going to be a father, he must confront the trauma of his abusive past to break the cycle and build a future rooted in love and truth."
Save The Music Foundation Taps Bro. Kennard L. Garrett For Board Of Directors
APCAA Staff
Bro. Kennard L. Garrett, an accomplished Grammy award-winning producer, Emmy-nominated musician, arranger, educator, and app developer, recently concluded a successful term as a trustee of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. He has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Save the Music Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering students, schools, and communities through music education. For over 27 years, Save the Music has been instrumental in providing equitable access to music education for millions of students nationwide.
Garrett serves as the CEO of Pace Recordings and holds the positions of Director of Multimedia and the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center. His extensive musical portfolio includes producing and arranging chart-topping compositions for artists such as the Pussycat Dolls, Jesse McCartney, BoA, and Case. Notably, he produced the #1 single “Don’t Make Me Wait” for international stars Sting and Shaggy on the Grammy-winning album 44/876.
In addition to his music career, Garrett is a music education consultant, lecturer, and the creator of the self-published children’s sing-along album, We Are Different. He also served as the Diversity Equity & Inclusion Ambassador for the Academy’s Atlanta Chapter. An alumnus of the AUC Dual Degree Engineering Program, Garrett holds a B.S. in Applied Physics from Morehouse College and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. Prior to his music career, he excelled as a Business Development Manager for Southern Company.
The Legacy Of Alpha Phi Alpha, The First Black Fraternity, Lives On
By Dr. Donald G. Nicolas www.miamitimesonline.com
For the past two years, the Beta Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has been a driving force in the greater Miami community, embodying its fraternal aims: manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind.
Under the leadership of Chapter President Reginald Mathis — a prominent attorney for International Music Group — the chapter has pursued an ambitious vision. Mathis introduced the B.R.I.D.G.E. Agenda, aimed at mobilizing Alpha Phi Alpha members through innovative community initiatives. Joining him in this effort is esteemed Judge Daryl Trawick, recently honored in Howard University School of Law’s Alumni Judges Gallery for his contributions to the judiciary.
Founded in 1937, Beta Beta Lambda has upheld a legacy of excellence for 87 years. Among its founding members was Dr. Ira P. Davis, a pivotal figure in local civil rights efforts. His home, known as the “Little White House” in Overtown, served as a hub for organizing Miami’s first Black police force. In recognition of his contributions, a street was named in his honor on Nov. 17, 2023.
Alpha Rho Chapter Alumni Association Celebrates Historic Rediscovery And Return Of Original 1924 Charter Document
APCAA Staff
ATLANTA, GA — Friday, July 11, 2025 — The Alpha Rho Chapter Alumni Association (APCAA) proudly announces the extraordinary rediscovery and return of the original charter document that officially established the Alpha Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Morehouse College. Originally signed and issued on January 5, 1924, the document designates Alpha Rho as the 38th chapter of the nation’s first intercollegiate fraternity founded by African American men.
Long thought to be lost to history and now showing signs of decades of some neglect, the charter was recently uncovered among the estate holdings of the late Brother Charles Raven Whatley Sr. (APID No. 137), who served as recording secretary of the chapter in the late 1930s. Bro. Whatley, a dedicated Alpha man, pledged Alpha Rho alongside seven other Sphinxmen during the Fall 1938 pledge period. Whatley's grandson, Morehouse College alumnus Courtney Showell, made the discovery in June 2025.
“This isn’t just a piece of parchment — it’s a living bridge to the founding spirit of Alpha Rho Chapter and its legacy at Morehouse College,” said Bro. BMaynard Scarborough (Fall 1980), President and Founder of the Alpha Rho Chapter Alumni Association. “To have this sacred document returned to the chapter after more than a century reaffirms our sacred duty to preserve, protect, and honor our rich fraternal heritage.”
Captions, l-r above: July 9 2025, now in restoration/preservation.
The discovery places Alpha Rho Chapter in an ultra-exclusive fraternity circle that lists only eight known undergraduate chapters that retain their original, signed charter document before 1945. Alpha Rho is now enshrined as the third oldest member with this elite designation, with two other undergraduate chapters beforehand:
Epsilon Chapter (#5) – University of Michigan (est. 1909)
Phi Chapter (#20) – Ohio University (est. 1919)
The historic document will now reside under the stewardship of APCAA as part of the Alpha Rho Collection at the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library where it will be preserved as the centerpiece of Alpha Rho's centennial legacy efforts leading up to its 100th anniversary in 2024. Library archivists and will ensure the charter’s preservation, display, and educational integration for current and future generations of Alpha men.
The Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., was established at the University of Michigan in April 1909, making it the fifth chapter of the fraternity. The Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan houses collections related to the Epsilon Chapter, including the original charter from 1909 and photographs depicting the Alpha Phi Alpha house and its members from the early 20th century.
The original charter for the Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at Ohio University survives as a framed document and is dated May 17, 1919. It also bears the signatures of then-President S. S. Booker and Secretary Norman L. McGhee. The charter also names the Ohio University students who founded the chapter: Harry R. Jefferson, Leo G. Robinson, William C. Matney, Arthur Matney, James Wade, Hobart W. Dandridge, J. Elbert Petress, Frederick Lacey, and Jesse Carter. The charter is housed in the Ohio University Library's Digital Archives as part of the Alpha Phi Alpha, Phi Chapter Collection.
In a November 8, 1927 letter to Oliver B. Cassell of Ithaca College (#1/Alpha Chapter), Charles H. Wesley, Alpha Phi Alpha National Historian and author of The History of Alpha Phi Alpha, asks “Do you know whether the original charter to Alpha is anywhere in Ithaca? I would like a Photostat of it? I hope that I am not asking too much of you, but without these little aids our history will be incomplete.” While it is universally unclear whether the original charter survives in 2025, a facsimile was created in the 1930s to serve as a surrogate. (fr Cornell University Library).
Captions, l-r above: An except from the fraternity's history book referencing the approval of the charter petition; Alpha Rho Chapter brothers pictured at the 1939 Valentine's Day formal dance; Bro. Charles Raven Whatley Sr.; alumni members from the Whatley-Showell-Tillman family dynasty profiled during the college's 150th anniversary.
In 2023, APCAA President & Founder Bro. BMaynard Scarborough spearheaded a groundbreaking initiative: the founding of the Alpha Rho Chapter Alumni Association (APCAA) Archive Collection at the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library, a pioneering project that established Alpha Rho as the sole chapter-administered historical collection among all 686 active Alpha Phi Alpha chapters worldwide.
The permanent research-level collection is curated by APCAA, and features original artifacts from distinguished Alpha Phi Alpha alumni, including: Atlanta, Georgia Mayor Bro. Maynard H. Jackson (Spring 1956), Morehouse College Presidents Bros. Dr. John Hope, Dr. Hugh M. Gloster (Fall 1930) and Bro. Wiley A. Perdue (Fall 1954), Morehouse College Dean of Students Bro. William M. Nix (Fall 1936), Legendary Georgia State Legislator Bro. Horace T. Ward (Spring 1948), Rev. Bro. Henry J.C. Bowden (charter, 1924), Board Chairman Emeritus Bro. Willie “Flash” Davis (Fall 1954), and Bro. Charlie J. Moreland (Fall 1948).
Captions, l-r above: Undergraduate Advisor Bro. Henry M. Goodgame (APID No. 827), who first accepted the charter return from Mr. Showell, and APCAA President & Founder Bro. BMaynard Scarborough (APID No. 815) are shown with the prized Alpha Rho Chapter Charter on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 — two days after its return to the campus seat at Morehouse College; original framed charter for Phi Chapter at Ohio University; original framed charter for Epsilon Chapter at University of Michigan; 1930s-era surrogate charter for Alpha Chapter at Cornell University.
Featured items span from jeweled fraternity pins, certificates, signage, collateral material, ceremonial paddles to vintage Morehouse College yearbooks, with special acquisitions like a rare 1923 Torch yearbook (first year of publication), and an 88-year‑old paddle from Bro. Albert Miles Davis (Fall 1936).
Alpha Rho Chapter is also distinguished by the fact that all 13 charter members were previously initiated into the fraternity via Eta Lambda Chapter while they were still undergraduate students at Morehouse College. This makes Alpha Rho the only undergraduate chapter in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to be solely chartered by undergraduate members from the same institution.
Alpha Rho Chapter Shines At 98th Alpha Phi Alpha General Convention In Philadelphia
APCAA Staff
Philadelphia, PA — The city of brotherly love was the perfect backdrop for the 98th Annual General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., where the Alpha Rho Chapter made an indelible mark. Over five action-packed days of leadership, legacy, and fellowship, both alumni and undergraduate brothers of the historic Alpha Rho Chapter gathered to celebrate excellence and strengthen bonds across generations.
Representing a powerful blend of tradition and trailblazing achievement, the Alpha Rho Chapter Alumni Association (APCAA) and its undergraduate brothers stood out among the thousands in attendance. From dynamic competition victories to prestigious awards, Alpha Rho demonstrated its enduring commitment to academic achievement, oratorical excellence, and service.
A highlight of the week’s events was an exclusive chapter reception hosted at the Philadelphia home of Brother Gregory T. Burrell (APID No. 899), a revered figure in Alpha Rho’s legacy. The evening was filled with joy, reflection, and celebration of brotherhood. During the reception, APCAA President Brother BMaynard Scarborough (APID No. 815) presented Brother Burrell with an inaugural Black Zimbabwean Granite Brick — a powerful symbol of strength, resilience, and enduring impact that is mined from the same site as the chapter's 90th Anniversary Memorial Obelisk.
“This brick represents the unshakable foundation built by our statesmen brothers,” said Brother Scarborough. “Brother Burrell's legacy is etched into the very fabric of Alpha Rho, and we honor him as a living monument to our values and vision.”
In a moment that pointed boldly to the future, Brother Scarborough also announced the late August launch of the Second Century Scholarship Campaign — a major fundraising initiative designed to invest in the academic journeys of current and future Morehouse College undergraduates. “As we enter our second century, we must ensure that Alpha Rho continues to uplift and empower,” he said.
Undergraduate brothers also carried the chapter's banner high during the convention’s competitive events and award ceremonies:
Brother Rollin F. Jackson Jr. (APID No. 1407) earned national acclaim as he was named International Outstanding College Brother of the Year, a prestigious honor recognizing his outstanding leadership, scholarship, and service to the fraternity and his community.
Brothers David A. Smith (APID No. 1423) and Caleb A. Dixon (APID No. 1418) claimed victory as International Champions of the Hobart S. Jarrett Debate Competition, showcasing sharp intellect, strategic thinking, and mastery of argumentation on a national stage.
Brother D’Marre J.L. Craddock (APID No. 1433) secured the title of First Runner-Up in the Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest, distinguishing himself among the fraternity’s most eloquent and impactful speakers.
Another poignant moment of the 94th Annual Convention came during the closing service, delivered by Brother Lester A. McCorn (APID No. 895), President of Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. A distinguished clergyman, educator, and Alpha man, Brother McCorn delivered a stirring message that challenged brothers to lead with purpose, integrity, and spiritual conviction. His sermon echoed the fraternity’s foundational values of manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind, calling on attendees to remain steadfast in their service to humanity.
The presence and performance of Alpha Rho’s brothers — both young and seasoned — embodied the very essence of Alpha Phi Alpha’s mission. As the fraternity looks ahead to its next century of leadership and service, Alpha Rho Chapter remains a beacon of excellence, unity, and progress.
Egg Medical Now Operates With Bro. Jason L. Miles As Area Vice President Of Sales
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Miles, MBA as Area Vice President (AVP) of Sales for the Southeast US. Jason brings over 15 years of demonstrated success in the medical device industry, consistently exceeding revenue goals and building high-performing sales teams.
In his new role, Jason will be responsible for leading Egg Medical's Southeast sales organization, developing and implementing strategic sales plans, and driving revenue growth. Jason will report to Chief Revenue Officer and Vice President of U.S. Sales, Paul Pharris.
Prior to joining Egg Medical, Jason served as Director of National Accounts at Hologic, Inc., where he managed a multi-million dollar portfolio across multiple Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs). Before Hologic, Jason held various sales leadership roles at Boston Scientific, where he substantially exceeded revenue targets and significantly improved regional sales rankings. His extensive experience in strategic planning, sales execution, contract negotiation, and business development make him ideally suited to lead Egg Medical's expansion efforts.
Jason earned his B.A. in Economics from Morehouse College, and his MBA from Clark Atlanta University. He is the Co-founder of The Medical Device Society, an organization focused on improving healthcare for everyone involved, and also sits on the board for Covenant HealthShare, whose mission, in part, is to serve the community through the facilitation of medical needs. Jason is the proud father of Carter (14) and Kennedy Miles (12) and is an active member in the community.
Washington DC 2025 Super Lawyers Lists Bro. Arrin K. Richards
Foster Garvey is pleased to announce that Brad Deutsch and Arrin Richards have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers. Brad was named to the Super Lawyers list for Legal & Government Affairs, marking his third consecutive year receiving this honor. Arrin was selected to the Rising Stars list for Business/Corporate — his first time earning this recognition.
Arrin Richards, an associate in the firm’s Business & Corporate Finance group, focuses his practice on supporting early- and growth-stage companies in matters involving corporate formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions. Arrin has experience negotiating multi-year manufacturing, supplier and service provider agreements for cosmetics, food and beverage and apparel companies. He also regularly prepares media production and licensing agreements, corporate governance documents and transactional documents in corporate restructuring and capital raises.
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Its Rising Stars list recognizes the up-and-coming attorneys in the state who are under 40 years old, or who have been practicing for 10 years or fewer. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
Movement School's Board Chairman Jason R. Crain Guides Opening Of Charter School's First Georgia Location
Movement School is a growing network of tuition-free charter schools that take a whole life approach to education. Our students are first and foremost valued for who they are and given a caring, nurturing environment to build character, achieve excellence in academics and prepare for a successful future.
We exist to love and value scholars and communities by leading a movement of excellence in education. In partnership with our families, we equip our scholars with the tools to close generational gaps through self-efficacy, access to world-class instruction, and financial education.
We are a growing network of free, public charter schools providing high-quality educational choices to families across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. We exist to love and value scholars and communities by leading a movement of excellence in education. In partnership with our families, we equip our scholars with the tools to close generational gaps through self-efficacy, access to world-class instruction, and financial education.
We’re launching our newest elementary school in the Fall 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. This campus will launch with Kindergarten, First Grade and Third Grade and will add a grade each year up through Fifth Grade.
Bro. DeShaun L. Bennett Delivers 2025 Graduation Address For Centennial Academy Middle School
I recently gave a keynote for the Class of 2025 at Centennial Academy — and it reminded me that middle school isn’t just awkward. It’s transformative. Middle school is wild. It tests identity, patience, resilience. And these kids made it through all of it.
I had the honor of delivering their graduation keynote at Georgia Tech — a full-circle moment in a room filled with energy, laughter, and the weight of potential. My message to them was simple:
✅ You don’t have to be perfect. Just be present.
✅ You don’t need to know everything. Just be open to learning.
✅ Life will get wild. Take a breath — and ride.
This speech wasn’t just for them. It was for all of us doing the work — educators, leaders, mentors — who show up because we believe in what’s next. This generation isn't waiting for permission, they’re writing origin stories.
Shoutout to the Centennial Academy team and Principal Cedric Thorbes, M.Ed for setting the bar high. Let’s keep building."
Bro. Darian O. Nwankwo Helms Launch Of New Fitness Website TechnicallyFit LLC
The mission of the new venture is to assist in living a healthy, productive lifestyle through the combined power of digital technology and personalized health experiences. Personalized training solutions will be designed to help you achieve fitness goals through technology and expert guidance.
Darian is a Cornell‑trained computer scientist whose research in Bayesian optimization and scientific computing now powers TechnicallyFit's adaptive training engine. Certified by NASM, he merges deep technical expertise with evidence‑based coaching to help clients achieve sustainable results.
National Bar Association Welcomes Bro. Wesley L. White To Panel During Centennial Convention In Chicago
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According to Bro. Wesley: "While at the National Bar Association Centennial in Chicago, I had the opportunity to sit on a dynamic CLE panel discussing hot topics in intellectual property and entertainment law. In an hour and a half, we managed to touch on everything from patent to copyright to GenAI, spanning topics including:
The defamation case between Drake and UMG that could fundamentally change the music industry;
Joe Budden, podcasts, TikTok, and the new creator economy;
Exploring trademark infringement, tribute bands, and AI deepfakes through recent lawsuits filed by Earth, Wind & Fire and the Tina Turner estate;
Ryan Coogler, "Sinners," and the copyright deal that reverberated around Hollywood;
Insights from the U.S. Copyright Office's recent Report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence;
The availability of patent protection for AI-driven or AI-generated innovationsThe conversation with the panel and the audience was lively and I think everyone attending walked away both having learned something new and motivated to keep pace at the cutting edge of these emerging issues. We also discussed IP as a means of social justice and the importance of ownership, autonomy, and creating generational wealth.
The conversation with the panel and the audience was lively and I think everyone attending walked away both having learned something new and motivated to keep pace at the cutting edge of these emerging issues. We also discussed IP as a means of social justice and the importance of ownership, autonomy, and creating generational wealth."
GMEN’s Adam Smith Joins National Roundtable Elevating Military Entrepreneurs
On August 7, 2025, Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) Chief Operating Officer Adam L. Smith stepped into a powerful convening of changemakers at the National Forum to Advance Military Entrepreneurship Roundtable, hosted at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. The event, led by the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, followed the dynamic 2025 Warrior Symposium co-hosted by America’s Warrior Partnership and Hiring Our Heroes.
This high-impact Roundtable united voices from across the entrepreneurial ecosystem — visionary founders, corporate allies, funders, and advocates — all rallying to uplift military-connected business owners. The focus? Bold, forward-thinking dialogue on what’s working, what’s missing, and how we can build stronger bridges across sectors to fuel success.GMEN remains deeply committed to championing Veteran and Military Family entrepreneurs, ensuring they have the tools, networks, and support to thrive in today’s economy.
Volunteers Readying For FIFA Club World Cup
With just days remaining before the kickoff of the FIFA Club World Cup, excitement is building for the international football spectacle that will bring together 32 elite clubs from across the globe. The tournament begins this weekend, with Atlanta among the 11 U.S. cities selected to host matches, marking a proud moment for the city and its sports community.
None of this global celebration of the game would be possible without the dedicated efforts of volunteers. Among them is Brother Alzay Calhoun, who has joined the ranks to support this historic sporting event. His participation reflects both a commitment to community service and a chance to contribute to an international stage where the world’s best clubs will compete for glory.
APCAA Taps Recent Yardrunner Bro. Miles G. Moten For Association Leadership Role As Deputy Executive Director
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The Alpha Phi Chapter Alumni Association (APCAA) is proud to announce the appointment of Brother Miles G. Moten, a member of the Centennial 23 line (Spring 2024), as its new Deputy Executive Director. Brother Moten’s leadership potential, dedication to service, and commitment to the ideals of Alpha have been evident since his initiation, and the Association looks forward to the energy and vision he will bring to this key role.
A recent graduate of Morehouse College, Brother Moten earned his degree in May 2025 alongside 17 of his chapter brothers. During his time at Morehouse, he distinguished himself through campus leadership, academic achievement, and active participation in APCAA programs. His deep understanding of the fraternity’s mission and alumni engagement strategies positions him well to help advance the Association’s initiatives.
In his role as Deputy Executive Director, Brother Moten will work closely with APCAA leadership to strengthen member relations, expand mentoring opportunities for undergraduate brothers, and enhance the chapter’s community impact. His appointment reflects the Association’s continued commitment to fostering leadership among its newest generation of alumni and ensuring that the bonds formed at Morehouse and within Alpha Rho Chapter continue to thrive long after graduation.
California-based Digital Health Brand Luv Yall LLC Inks Six-Figure Funding
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Said Love-El: "Proud to share that Luv Yall LLC has successfully closed a six-figure seed round of investment. This funding will deepen our work at the intersection of culture, technology, and health — starting with bold new solutions to confront type 2 diabetes in historically underserved communities.
With over 38 million Americans living with diabetes, and Black communities nearly twice as likely to experience complications, the urgency is real. Luv Y’all is uniquely positioned to respond with love, data, and grit.
Deep gratitude to the visionary HNI who believed in our unapologetic vision, and to Joshua C. & Almuhtada Smith, whose tireless efforts helped bring this milestone to life."
Columbia Residential Tower Project Near East Lake Golf Club Seeks Muralist For Giant Wall
Brother Thomas, a Development Analyst at Columbia Residential, has been tasked with curating the new East Lake Mural. Centered on the themes of Family, Hope, Identity, and Community Unity, the artwork will honor the site’s history while bringing fresh creative energy. Columbia representatives note that the mural should not completely cover the building’s original 1971 red-brick north façade.
“Artists are encouraged to thoughtfully integrate the building’s red brick masonry into their designs, allowing portions of the historic façade to remain visible,” the project description states. “The result will be a powerful blend of preservation and innovation.”
Columbia partnered on the tower renovation with Atlanta Housing, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and Invest Atlanta, aiming to preserve affordable housing in the area while boosting the quality of life for the property’s tenants.
18 Alpha Rho Seniors Stroll Across The 2025 Morehouse College Commencement Stage
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The 141st Commencement Exercises at Morehouse College, held on May 18, 2025, celebrated the graduation of 511 students, marking a significant milestone in the institution's history. Due to inclement weather, the ceremony transitioned indoors to the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel. This event celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 and honored distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to society.
The ceremony also marked the impending leadership transition, with Dr. F. DuBois Bowman, a 1992 Morehouse alumnus and public health leader, set to assume the presidency on July 15, 2025. The 2025 commencement not only honored the accomplishments of its graduates but also reinforced Morehouse College's commitment to producing leaders who are prepared to make meaningful contributions to society.
The 2025 graduating class included 18 members of the chapter who now join the ranks of 800+ Morehouse College Men as members of the Alpha Rho Chapter Alumni Association (APCAA).
Ethiopia Finance Forum Welcomes Bro. Devon Smith
Ethiopia is undergoing transformative economic reforms to achieve macroeconomic stability, broaden financial inclusion, and accelerate digital transformation. At the heart of these efforts is the financial sector, which plays a pivotal role in driving investment, fostering innovation, and ensuring equitable access to financial services.
In this context, the National Bank of Ethiopia hosted the Ethiopia Finance Forum to convene policymakers, financial institutions, development partners, private sector stakeholders, financial sector experts, and the international diaspora community to discuss experiences and prospects for financial sector development. The forum aligned on the future of Ethiopia’s financial systems and promote collaboration and investment opportunities.
Devon Smith is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of SourceID, an AI-driven Know Your Customer (KYC) platform focused on enhancing identity verification processes in emerging markets. SourceID aims to address significant challenges in financial inclusion by providing robust compliance solutions for financial institutions operating in regions with limited access to traditional verification infrastructure.
Smith's work at SourceID has garnered attention for its innovative approach to solving identity verification challenges in emerging markets. He has showcased the platform at events hosted by organizations such as the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Baobab Network, highlighting its potential to support financial institutions in verifying individuals and businesses through KYC and Know Your Business (KYB) processes.
APCAA Welcomes Bro. Lawrence J. Carter Jr. As Brand Agent For Second Century Membership Products And Promotion
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Bro. Lawrence J. Carter has been tapped to serve as APCAA's first-ever Brand Agent as the association launches new signature membership hardware in association with the Second Century Scholarship Campaign and the incorporation of unique-number Alpha Rho Identification Numbers (APID No.).
Bro. Carter is a 2023 graduate of Morehouse College, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in International Affairs. Graduating magna cum laude, he was inducted into Phi Sigma Tau, the international honor society for philosophy, and became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
During his time at Morehouse he demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence and leadership. His involvement in various campus organizations and honor societies reflects his dedication to both scholarship and community engagement. Following his graduation, Carter embarked on a professional career in real estate investment, currently serving as an analyst at MDH Partners, a real estate investment firm based in Atlanta. His role involves analyzing market trends and investment opportunities, contributing to the firm's strategic growth.
Love, Matched: The Science (And Magic) Of Finding ‘The One’
In this episode, Carolina sits down with “Houston’s Hitch, “a matchmaker who's made it his mission to help singles find real, lasting love. He reveals the behind-the-scenes secrets of modern matchmaking — from personality profiling to reading between the lines of first impressions. Then, things get personal as a happily married couple joins the conversation to share how they met through the process and what made their connection stick. It’s a candid, feel-good look at what it really takes to find true compatibility in what may seem a hopeless dating world.
Episode also features Bro. Fred U. Clark (APotheotic 21 I Spring 2009 I APID No. 1198).
Birmingham Is Home To Nation’s Only Skilled Trade High School And It’s Putting Students To Work
By Alaina Bookman www.al.com
[In a series of stories, AL.com will continue to explore big ideas for transforming Birmingham.]
Simeon Franklin takes precise measurements of metal boards and carefully cuts through them. He ascends a ladder, hammering the boards into place beneath the roof of a shed he’s building from the ground up. This is the work of a skilled tradesman — and Franklin is only 17 years old.
At Build Urban Prosperity Community School, Franklin is part of a one-of-a-kind program in Birmingham: Students receive a high school diploma and associate’s degree while learning trades and building houses. They can choose to learn construction, automotive, electrical, HVAC and other skills. By the time they graduate, they have credentials, bank accounts and a pathway to home ownership.
“It makes me feel worthy, like I’m valuable. I can provide for people, whether it be my family or friends. Just having the skills to know that I can do something that makes me happy, it‘s reassuring, knowing that I have those skills in my tool belt,” Franklin told AL.com. As interest in vocational skills increases, more high schools and colleges are expanding their career and technical education programs.
Build UP calls itself the nation’s first early college workforce development high school. “We work at the intersection of education, workforce development and affordable housing to have a holistic and comprehensive solution to generational poverty. By having a through line through each of these, we’re able to better tackle the issue of educational inequity, lack of career skills and poverty,” David Hardin, CEO of Build UP, said.
Bro. Nelson Gordon Joins The 73-member 🏀 Team Taking The Court For The 2025 NBA X HBCU Fellowship Program
Selected from nearly 9,000 applicants, these fellows are highly talented, well-prepared, and fired up for their summer experiences with NBA teams. Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a non-profit organization that is changing the face of leadership across sectors and driving breakthrough results for individuals and institutions. MLT supports high-achieving talent with a winning professional playbook, one-on-one coaching, and door-opening relationships that accelerate their career paths from college to MBA to senior leadership.
MLT has created a thriving network of more than 10,000 Rising Leaders and is fundamentally transforming the talent pipelines at its partner organizations, including more than 150 leading corporations, nonprofits, and business schools. MLT is a leading source of talent for top graduate business schools and strategic solutions for many of the nation's premier corporations. MLT's innovative approach has also resulted in strategic partnerships with many of the country's leading philanthropies.
Said Gordon: "This partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the NBA Foundation is very meaningful to me — not just as the founder of MLT (Management Leadership for Tomorrow) — but as someone who spent several great years working at the league office helping to grow the NBA’s international presence."
The NBA’s deep commitment to talent development and long-term impact remains as strong today as it was then. Initiatives like this don’t just open doors — they expand economic mobility, transform career trajectories, and they broaden the pipeline of high-impact leaders.
Abundance And Public Safety
By L. Jared Boyd www.linkedin.com
[As promised, my first Abundance post relates to my experience
working on public safety in the St. Louis Mayor’s Office.]
I like to think I have good ideas. One of them happened in 2021, when I encouraged Mayor Jones to meet with a prominent CEO during her first month in office — an olive branch to someone deeply involved in local philanthropy and highly invested in public safety.
We met in his office. After a few pleasantries, he berated the Mayor about crime in St. Louis. He handed us a list of the world’s most dangerous cities — mostly Central and South American cities gripped by the drug trade — interspersed with St. Louis, Baltimore, and Memphis. According to his list, St. Louis was just a cartel city with better drinking water.
He then demanded to know what kind of homicide reduction the Mayor could guarantee in her first year, as if we were forecasting quarterly earnings for the SEC. For the record, the Mayor reduced homicides by 25% that year — the second-largest decline in the country behind Boston.
DC Public Service Commission Chairman Bro. Emile C. Thompson Joins Panelists At Accenture International Utilities and Energy Conference
The Accenture International Utilities and Energy Conference presented an incredible opportunity for leaders in the energy sector to share and examine how we’re tackling pressing and complex demands such as the rise of data centers, energy affordability, reliability and energy security amidst increasing extreme weather events.
Said Thompson: "I was honored to be a part of this important panel at the recent Accenture International Utilities and Energy Conference. Affordability is at the center of all we do at the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia and it's something I think about regularly, whether we're working through rate cases or developing tools like our new Benefit-Cost Analysis Model to ensure our clean energy initiatives actually deliver value for District residents. These conversations remind me why collaboration between all of us in this space is so crucial. We're all working toward the same goal of powering our communities — affordably — while building a cleaner, more resilient grid."
Bro. Seth W. Pickens Tackles Complex Social Issues In 'Young People To The Front" Podcast
In our latest episode, Tonny sits down with Dr. Seth Pickens, Managing Director of USC’s Homelessness Policy Research Institute. From his journey in ministry to launching trauma-informed, human-centered pilot programs for housing-insecure youth, Dr. Pickens unpacks why building people up is just as vital as building housing.
The conversation dives into how trauma-informed, goal-oriented programs can lead to sustainable housing outcomes. The balance between spiritual truth and empirical data in solving complex social issues. Youth homelessness prevention through early education, community care, and empowerment. As well as how to bridge cultural gaps in faith-based and secular spaces to drive systemic change.
Class Of 2005 Reunion Panel Welcomes Bro. Jarrod F. Loadholt On State Of Black Men In America
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During the 2025 Morehouse College class reunion, alumni Bro. Jarrod F. Loadholt and Bakari Sellers, both Class of 2005, co-hosted a panel discussion reflecting on their journeys since graduation and the enduring impact of their Morehouse education. Bakari Sellers, a New York Times best-selling author and civil rights activist, and Jarrod F. Loadholt, a renowned political expert, engaged in a conversation that highlighted their professional experiences and the values instilled during their time at Morehouse.
The panel served as a platform for the alumni to share insights on leadership, civic engagement, and the importance of giving back to the community. Their dialogue emphasized the role of Morehouse College in shaping individuals committed to excellence and social responsibility. This reunion event underscored the strong bonds among Morehouse alumni and the college's ongoing influence in producing leaders dedicated to making a positive impact in various fields.
Bro. Jarrod F. Loadholt is a partner at Ice Miller LLP, where he co-chairs the firm's Government Affairs and Regulatory Law Practice and is also a partner in their Sports and Entertainment Practice. Based in Washington, D.C., he advises corporate, governmental, and nonprofit clients on complex legislative, regulatory, and compliance matters, collaborating with executives on advocacy, public affairs, and political strategies across federal, state, and local policy environments.
Atlanta University Center (AUC) Data Science Initiative Series: Byte-Sized: HBCU Data Stories
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How do you turn a vision into a career pipeline? In Episode 2, Dr. Dennis Sigur shares how Dillard University built a data science minor from the ground up — and how they're connecting students to real-world opportunities through curriculum innovation and industry partnerships. If you're building programs, managing change, or just curious about how HBCUs are shaping the future of tech: this is one to hear.
The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Data Science Initiative facilitates research and programming across Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Spelman College, and the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library. Since 2019, the Initiative has expanded pathways for a more diverse data science workforce and promotes ethical, justice-centered innovation.
Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People Of 2025
Each year, we publish a special issue featuring the 500 most influential people in Washington. With a new administration now in place, these power players’ expertise and strategic insight are especially crucial as they navigate shifting priorities and relationships across the capital.
The selection process remains rigorous, and we acknowledge that there are far more than 500 influential voices in DC. We focus on several key factors: individuals with deep subject-matter expertise who understand how to effectively drive action in Washington; those who grasp the nuances and complexities of specific policy areas; and experts in fields we believe will be particularly significant to the current slate of elected officials.
About — Frederick S. Humphries Jr. Microsoft Corporate Vice President, US Government Affairs: Humphries sets Microsoft’s government-engagement strategy on policy issues facing the tech firm, including AI, cloud computing, and privacy.
Hometown: Nashville. Education: Morehouse College; Temple University School of Law.
What he’d tell his 18-year-old self: “Math and science are the skills you should possess.”
Marketing The Falcons For The City And The Next Generation With Shannon Joyner
IG: butterATL
POV: You grew up cheering for the Falcons. Now you’re running their marketing.
On this episode of Butternomics, our host, Brandon Butler, sits down with Shannon Joyner, VP of Marketing for the Atlanta Falcons, to talk about what it means to build a football brand that reflects a city’s identity. From collabs with Outkast to campaigns rooted in community, Shannon shares how he’s helping the Falcons connect with fans in a way that feels bigger than the game.
Shannon Joyner went from Morehouse dorm rooms to Mercedes-Benz boardrooms, but he never lost sight of the city’s heartbeat. From Outkast collabs to selling out seats at Mercedes-Benz, tap in to learn how Shannon makes sure the Falcons stay authentically ATL.
Upward Light Community Cyphers Presents: Lunch & Learn Webinar Featuring The Presenters: Dr. Keishana Barnes And Dr. Brian Barnes
This presentation By Bro. Barnes explores the lyrical work of Andre 3000 — one half of the legendary hip-hop duo Outkast — as a deep reservoir of philosophical, sociological, and theological inquiry. Through select verses from songs such as “Sixteen", "Babylon", "Sorry", and "Royal Flush", they examined how Andre 3000 raises profound questions about survival, success, and spirituality -often grounded in the lived realities of Black life in America.
Participants engaged in lyrical analysis that treats hip-hop not just as a musical form, but as a legitimate intellectual tradition and educational tool. Andre’s introspective, imaginative, and sometimes vulnerable lyricism invited listeners to think critically, reflect personally, and connect socially. This session demonstrated how hip-hop based education can incorporate Andre 3000’s work to stimulate deep dialogue and foster culturally responsive pedagogy in classrooms, community spaces, and beyond.
Transcendent 12 Becomes First Chapter Anniversary Line To Establish APCAA Scholarship Fund That Pays The Brotherhood Forward
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The Alpha Rho Chapter Alumni Association (APCAA) proudly recognizes the Spring 2005 line, the Transcendent 12, for making history as the first Chapter Anniversary Line to establish a restricted APCAA Scholarship Fund for chapter initiates working toward the completion of their studies at Morehouse College. This groundbreaking initiative reflects their enduring commitment to uplifting and empowering the next generation of alumni brothers.
The scholarship will champion the efforts of undergraduate chapter members who demonstrate exceptional engagement with the Morehouse College campus community, the surrounding neighborhood, and the alumni association. By investing in brothers who embody service, leadership, and connection, the Transcendent 12 is ensuring that the bonds of brotherhood remain strong and impactful — both within Morehouse and beyond. Their legacy now stands not only in the chapter’s history, but in the opportunities they are creating for future alumni men of Alpha Rho.
Bro. Boris Dobrijevic Takes Oath Of Allegiance To Become Naturalized United States Of America Citizen During June 2025 Ceremony
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The Naturalization Ceremony was held in the Ceremonial Courtroom located at the Pearl Street Courthouse in downtown New York. New York City-based Dobrijevic is a Principal Product Manager at Foolproof and a part-time faculty member at Parsons School of Design — The New School.
He is a business accounting major originally from Johannesburg, South Africa and former Morehouse College Board Junior Student Trustee during his undergraduate years, and is a certified scuba diver and a travel enthusiast.
Chicago Alumni Chapter Celebrates 70th Anniversary In Alpha Phi Alpha For Alpha Rho's Own Bro. Albert Gaston Jr.
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Alpha Rho Chapter's 3rd-most senior alumnus Bro. Albert Gaston Jr. takes center stage at Xi Lambda's (Chicago Alphas) 101st anniversary chapter photo. At the same chapter gathering, Bro. Gaston is honored with the fraternity's 75-Year Membership Pin, with Alpha Rho Brothers Kevin M. Beasley (APID No. 765) and Rodney C. Boyd Jr. (APID No. 1229) in attendance.
The Maroon Tiger Presents: Man of the Year 2025:
The Centennial Edition
Rollin “RJ” Jackson Jr., a 2025 graduate of Morehouse College, was honored as the Maroon Tiger Man of the Year, a recognition celebrating his outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to service within the Morehouse community.
A political science major with a concentration in international studies, Jackson served as the 93rd President of the Student Government Association (SGA). His tenure was marked by initiatives under the C.R.O.W.N. platform — Community, Restoration, Optimism, Welcoming environment, and Nurturing — which aimed to enhance student life and engagement.
His recognition as the Maroon Tiger Man of the Year underscores his embodiment of Morehouse College's values and his dedication to leadership, scholarship, and service.
The Maroon Tiger Presents: Man of the Year 2025:
The Centennial Edition
Miles G. Moten, a distinguished member of Morehouse College's Class of 2025, was honored as the Maroon Tiger Man of the Year, recognizing his exceptional leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to service within the Morehouse community.
Moten majored in Business Management at Morehouse College, where he consistently demonstrated academic prowess.His dedication earned him an invitation to Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society, an accolade reserved for the top 10% of seniors in AACSB-accredited programs.
His commitment to service and excellence was evident early in his college career. As a sophomore, he was co-recipient of "The New Guard" award by The Maroon Tiger, recognizing impactful sophomores in the Atlanta University Center.
The Maroon Tiger Presents: Man of the Year 2025:
The Centennial Edition
Jalil Quick has been recognized as a finalist for The Maroon Tiger's "Entrepreneur of the Year" award, highlighting his significant contributions to entrepreneurship and community engagement within the Morehouse community.
Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Quick is the founder of Young Shiner Collection Inc., a lifestyle brand that reflects his commitment to innovation and cultural expression. Beyond his business ventures, he co-founded Young Shiner Cares, a nonprofit organization aimed at uplifting underserved communities through various initiatives.
During his time at Morehouse, Quick has demonstrated leadership by serving as the Homecoming Director for the 2024–2025 academic year, coordinating events that foster school spirit and unity. His active participation in campus life underscores his dedication to enhancing the student experience and promoting a vibrant college community.
The Maroon Tiger Presents: Man of the Year 2025:
The Centennial Edition
Miles Colbert, a member of Morehouse College's Class of 2025, was honored as a finalist for The Maroon Tiger's "The Artisans" award, recognizing his significant contributions to media, storytelling, and creative leadership within the Morehouse community.
He held the position of Chair of the Campus Content Creators (C3) Leadership Team for the 2024–2025 academic year. The C3 program, launched in Spring 2023, was designed to empower student creatives to uplift the identity and storytelling of Morehouse through their own lens. Under Colbert's leadership, C3 evolved into a platform, a training ground, and a family for student creatives.
His recognition as a finalist for "The Artisans" award highlights his embodiment of Morehouse's values and his significant role in fostering a vibrant creative culture on campus.
A Look Back At Fall 1980's Auspicious 13 Celebrating 45 Years In Alpha Phi Alpha At Homecoming 2025
The Honorable Judge Walter F. Williams was born on July 20, 1952 and passed from this life into the next on August 8, 2025. He was born to Velma Lee, growing up in the Westside Housing Projects and by all accounts was a highly intelligent and precocious child. At the age of 7, he announced that he wanted to become a judge in a time before the Civil Rights Act. He admired his Uncle John Housch who was a practicing attorney in Washington, DC. Growing up, he was encouraged to make a goal of working at the steel plant or one of the local foundries, but he had his own ambitions.
He graduated at the top of his class from Howard High School in Chattanooga, TN in 1970. While he earned scholarships, he worked his way through Morehouse College where he pledged Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Alpha Rho Chapter. He earned Phi Beta Kappa and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and double majored in Political Science and Business in 1974.
While a student at Howard Law School in Washington D.C., he received a certificate in Drug Abuse Counseling from the University of Miami School of Medicine through a U.S. Office of Education sponsored summer program. In 1977, he was awarded a Juris Doctor Degree from Howard University School of Law, where he graduated with honors and was an Earl Warren Fellow.
He first practiced law with the Internal Revenue Service’s Regional Counsel Office in Atlanta, Georgia from 1977 to 1980. In 1980, he became a partner in Chattanooga’s first all black law firm of McClarty & Williams, where he primarily handled personal injury, corporate, estate and municipal law cases. He also taught for eight years as a full-time Assistant Professor of Marketing & Business Law at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
In 1991, he achieved his lifelong dream of winning his first political race, obtaining 56% of the vote, and was elected Judge of the City of Chattanooga for a term of eight years. His judicial ‘no-nonsense’approach and unusual alternative sentencing gained him national attention along with numerous awards and honors. He was featured on the initial segment of CBS’s “Street Stories” hosted by Ed Bradley; and has appeared on CNN, the 700 Club, and in JET, NEWSWEEK, READER’S DIGEST, SOUTHERN LIVING, and other publications.
Judge Williams decided to retire from the bench in 2003 and return to private practice after serving 12 years on the bench and having accrued 18 years of service with the City of Chattanooga. He served as a senior partner in the law firm McKoon, Williams, Atchley & Stulce, PLLC until he retired from private practice in August, 2015.
Celebration of Life for Dr. Troy Lee Story Jr. was held on June 28, 2025 at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, on the campus of Morehouse College.
We mourn the passing of Dr. Troy Story ‘62, Fall ‘59 initiate of the Alpha Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., a brilliant scholar, educator, and longtime member of the Morehouse College family.
Born in Montgomery, Alabama on November 11, 1940, Dr. Story, a proud Morehouse Man and former Chair of the Department of Chemistry, devoted 39 years to teaching at Morehouse and six years at Howard University. During his 16-year tenure as department chair, he mentored countless students who went on to establish notable careers, leaving an indelible mark on the next generation of Black scientists and physicians.
Dr. Story began his academic career at Morehouse College, where he earned his B.S. in Chemistry, and then went to receive his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California (UC), Berkeley. He continued his academic journey as a postdoctoral fellow and staff member at the UC Space Sciences Laboratory and later at the Physics Institute at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Internationally recognized for his pioneering work in differential geometry and exterior calculus, Dr. Story developed a unifying mathematical model for dynamic systems, bridging fields such as Hamiltonian mechanics, thermodynamics, black holes, and string theory, earning him acclaim as a leading applied mathematician.
Dr. Story’s legacy of intellectual brilliance, mentorship, and service lives on at Morehouse and in the many lives he uplifted around the world.
DeVere Marcus Ranger was born August 31st, 1943, to Bishop R.E. Ranger and Blanche Mae Ranger in Fort Worth Texas - the youngest son of 11 children. He was educated in Fort Worth and graduated from I.M. Terrell High School where he was a standout football player and the Valedictorian of his class.
DeVere received a 4-year scholarship to Morehouse college where he earned his undergraduate degree. He was also an exchange student at Bowdoin College and became a member of the Alpha Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. After graduating from Morehouse, DeVere received a scholarship to Havard Law school where he earned the Juris Doctor degree. He also received the Reginald Herber Smith Community Lawer Fellowship to attend the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan Law schools.
Marcus worked in South Dallas at the law firm of Finch, Lockridge, Cunningham, and Ranger. Later he served as the director of the Dallas Legal Services Project and was the deputy director for the war on poverty. He provided pro-bono legal services to unfairly arrested and jailed protesters in under-served neighborhoods, and he masterfully presented motions to the Supreme Court of the United States. In recognition of his contributions to the black community in Dallas he received the Trailblazer Award, the Citizenship Award, and was honored as ‘Man of the Year’.
The Ranger’s moved to Atlanta (Decatur), where Marcus worked with Mayor Maynard Jackson in the Office of Economic Development. Later Marcus came back to Dallas and became the Southwest Regional Director for the NAACP, continuing in community and political work.
A brilliant attorney, a fierce defender of civil rights and social justice and a dedicated fighter for education and economic advancement in the community. Bro. Ranger made his transition from life on Saturday, June 28, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Perry Anderson Henderson, born March 19, 1932, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Perry was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio as the youngest of eight children of Sallie Annabelle Greer and Anderson Henderson. It was in the John Adams High School orchestra that he met a cellist, Virginia Ruth McKinney. After high school, Perry matriculated at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga., graduating in 1954. Virginia Ruth attended its sister school, Spelman College. Perry and Virginia Ruth married on August 17, 1957.
Perry received his medical degree from Western Reserve University in 1958, and after completing an internship, he joined the U.S. Navy as a medic (1959-1961). He returned to Cleveland for his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. In 1965, the family moved to Seattle, Washington, where Perry completed a fellowship program in Hematology. From there he joined the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque where he directed the Maternal and Infant Care Project, specializing in high-risk pregnancies.
Dr. Henderson spearheaded one of the first grief protocols for parents who had lost a child before or around childbirth. A small sticker of a flower with a falling petal was placed on the door of a woman who had lost her baby to indicate that the family was grieving rather than celebrating. He was also one of the first obstetricians to encourage parents to hold, name, and memorialize their child after they had passed away.
In 1976, Dr. Henderson was recruited to lead the joint perinatal medicine program between Madison General Hospital (now UnityPoint Meriter Hospital) and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine. During his medical career, he was on university faculty as Professor, was President of the Perinatal Foundation and delivered over 3000 babies among many other accomplishments. He retired in 1999 but did not stop contributing his gifts and talents to the community.
Alongside Virginia Ruth, Perry focused on work that uplifted others through formal and informal mentoring and educational opportunities. They donated time and gifts toward eliminating disparities in the city of Madison and beyond. Perry was a member of 100 Black Men of Madison; an organization committed to "improving the quality of life within an African-American communities by enhancing educational and economic opportunities." He served as the treasurer of the Madison chapter and helped create a highly anticipated annual event that provides backpacks filled with school supplies to youth. This program has recently been named the "Virginia and Perry Henderson Back To School Celebration."
Zeta Tau Lambda Chapter Member Bro. Marcus O. Higgs Celebrates His Alpha Rho Chapter Grandfather Oliver E. Jackson's 100th Birthday
By Bro Marcus O. Higgs / Zeta Tau Lambda
March 20 2025 — I stopped today by the gravesite of my grandfather Oliver E. Jackson, a professor at UAPB for many years. I haven’t been there since he passed 47 years ago. I spent summers with him, my mom and sister in Pine Bluff, AR when I was little. He was initiated 100 years ago (Spring 1925) into Alpha Phi Alpha at Morehouse College. I am attending the Southwestern Regional Convention in Little Rock, AR. Thanks Brother Scott R. Ellison (APID No. 949) for the intel.
Kathy Diane Dunn Jackson Passes In Atlanta — Daughter Of Alpha Rho Chapter Charter Member Charles Johnson Dunn
APCAA Staff
Mrs. Kathy Diane Dunn Jackson, a resident of Montgomery, AL., passed away May 22, 2025. Mrs. Dunn Jackson was born on August 3, 1940 to the union of Alpha Rho Chapter Charter Member Charles Johnson Dunn and G. Faustine Dunn. Kathy and her older sister, Charlene, were raised on the campus of Alabama State University, where their parents taught. Kathy graduated as Valedictorian of the ASU Laboratory High School. She matriculated at Fisk University where she majored in English. While at Fisk, Kathy pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Pi Chapter and graduated Cum Laude. Kathy later earned her Master’s Degree at the University of Michigan and her Doctorate of Education at Auburn University.
Kathy spent her career as Professor of English at ASU. She taught for over 35 years and served as Chair of the Humanities Department. In 1996, she received the Prudential Award for Teaching Excellence. On her birthday in 1968, Kathy married the love of her life, Samuel L. Jackson, a mathematics teacher and ASU graduate. To this union were born two children, Erika Nicole and Brandon Todd. The couple was happily married for over 56 years.
Kathy was an active member of Old Ship AME Zion Church, the church in which she grew up and that her maternal grandfather once pastored. At Old Ship, Kathy served as Director of Children’s Activities, a Steward, an usher, a missionary and Leader of Leaders. In addition to her Christian leadership, Kathy gave of herself through the Beta Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, The Links, Incorporated, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Leadership Montgomery, the United Way, the Cleveland Avenue YMCA, and the Frederick Douglass Community Choir.
Kathy is survived by her husband Sam, children Erika (Elijah) Gardner and Brandon (Felisa) Jackson; her grandchildren, Erinn and Elana Gardner; Morgan Fowler and Braden and Brooke Jackson; great-granddaughter, Kasiah Thomas and a host of loving nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, cousins and special friends who all cherish their sweet memories of this beautiful woman.
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