Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. honors Valdosta chapter
Published 3:45 pm Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Submitted photo from left to right: The brothers in the photo, from left to right are Dr. Samuel Clemons, Jr., Herbert Williams, Bryan Sermons, Dr. Jerry Hardee, Jerome Register, Dr. Alvin Payton, Jr., Curt Kimbrough, Myrick Birdine, Brandon Moore, Travis Jones, Atty. Sean Clemons, Dr. Craig Lockhart, Dr. Samuel Clemons, Sr.
VALDOSTA — Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Georgia District presented the District Director Service Award to Kappa Tau Lambda Chapter of Valdosta for transparent and responsible implementation of the M.E. A. N. Strategy. M.E.A.N. stands for Mobilization, Education Advocacy, and Navigation.
Kappa Tau Lambda has been actively involve in promoting voter engagement and education through the M.E.A.N. Strategy. It has participated in barbershop talks and voter registrations at World of Fade on West Hill. Ave. and Awesome Kuts on Bemiss Road; created voting postcards with voting information. Thee efforts also included participating in community events like the Juneteenth Celebrations and the 100 Black Men Bar B Que, as well as collaborating with local concern clergy to organize a Voting Town Hall, at Big Nicks Juke Joint, focused on empowering black men participation in the political process.
Kappa Tau Lambda secured funding through grants from organizations like Black Voters Mater and Alpha Micro Grant, totaling over $20,000.
