The Psi Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc. will host its first annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Breakfast on Jan. 19 from 9-11 a.m. at the Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church, 1734 East 3rd St. Tickets are $15 each or a table of eight can be reserved for $120.
PLEF funds the educational programs of Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
There will be a panel discussion moderated by Bro. Booker T. Scruggs II and the featured speakers are Rep. Joanne Favors, Hamilton County Tennessee District 28, Rev. Paul A. McDaniel, retired pastor Second Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Ronald Harris, director of Workplace Diversity BCBS, and Mr. James R. Mapp, president, Chattanooga Chapter of NAACP.
The theme and topic of discussion will be Civil Rights: the Dream 50 Years Later, how far have we come in the African American Community?
This event is multi- purpose: (1) honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’ s Legacy, (2) raising funds for college scholarships, and (3) recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations that have demonstrated Dr. King's action against racism, to end poverty, and his efforts to promote justice and peace.
For ticket information contact Kendrick Bouie at 334.296-0643, or any member of Psi Lambda Chapter. Tickets will also be available at Live and Let Live Barbershop on MLK Blvd. Contact the Chapter by email at apapsilambda1926@gmail.com. Checks should be payable to “Psi Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc.”, which is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization. The contributions are tax deductible for the event and scholarships are provided on behalf of Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.