Annual Scholarship Breakfast

Bro. Dr. John Walls, Sr. recognize during the 2023 Scholarship Breakfast for being a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for 55 YEARS and Bro. Robert Walker for 60 YEARS!

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast – is an opportunity to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy of service and be inspired to live out his dream today in our homes, the community and throughout the world. Donations collected from the breakfast go toward scholarships and Project Alpha Leadership Club initiatives. 

Notable past keynote speakers: (click to see all past speakers)

• Bennie G. Thompson, U.S. Congressman 
• Dr. Myrlie Evers-Williams, Civil Rights Activist and Journalist 
• Dr. Walter Washington, 24^th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and former President of Alcorn State University 
• Everett B. Ward, Ph.D., 35^th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and former President of Saint Augustine’s University
• Robert Crear, Brig. General U.S. Army (Ret.)
• Frank Melton, former CEO of Jackson’s WLBT-3 Inc.
• Henry T. Wingate, Chief Judge of the Southern District of Mississippi
• Carlton W. Reeves, United States District Judge

We also honor community leaders at the breakfast. Previous Community Service Award winners include: Sherriff Martin Pace, Dr. Gloria Butler, MD and the late Mr. Tommie Williams (We Care Founder).

Donations are raise by corporate sponsorships, ticket sales & souvenir booklet ad sales. Use the links below to learn more about sponsor packages and advertising opportunities.

Average Revenue: $10,000
Average Attendance: 375

Date: MLK Holiday