Alpha Mentoring Program-Uniting and Preparing

Just walking out of the thester from taking my daughter ti see “Michael”. Go to the movie theater and celebrate the culture and the brilliance of the world’s greatest performer- Michael Jackson!!! Go to the theater and celebrate him in community! Sing along, clap, dance in the isles, together!!! We need this moment at this time!!!! You won’t regret it!!!

Congratulations to the winners of the Frederick Douglass Black History Month Oratorical Contest that took place on Saturday, March 7th, 2026.

Middle School Division
1st Place Trenton Hampton - Smilow Prep
2nd Place Justin Love- Germantown Hi

High School Division
1st Place - Artis Johnson II
2nd Place - Terrance Harvey
Both attend Murrah High School

Thank you to the sponsors, parents, Brothers, and community members for your support, belief, efforts, and energy you put into this event. It would not have been a success without you!!!

The Alpha Esquires Program is gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year. See the attached brochure to learn about the Alpha Esquires Program (Formerly Amp-UP) and a link to the application page. Please complete the online application by August 20th.

Town Hall Community Engagement Meeting

On July 20, 2024, AEL Brother David Peyton participated in a Town Hall Community Engagement Meeting sponsored jointly by the Bethel, Ebenezer, Lintonia, and Oak Grove A. M. E. Churches discussing strategies to encourage the community to vote in the upcoming election. The meeting took place at Oak Grove A. M. E. Church, Benton, MS. Brother Peyton had an opportunity to speak from a personal experience on the importance of voting and serving as a Yazoo County Supervisor. Other individuals also shared compelling thoughts on the importance of voting and how to help mobile the community for voting.

On July 14, 2024 AEL Brother Jerome Shelton was past was presented awards for assisting the Army and The Mississippi Health Department in the Jackson during the water crisis. He along with 3 other 172nd Air National Guard members worked with MEMA to distribute water and hand sanitizer throughout the city of Jackson.