Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s lota Mu Lambda Chapter Earns 2016 MLK Community Service Award
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s lota Mu Lambda Chapter Earns 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award
The City Events and Recognitions Committee will honor the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s lota Mu Lambda chapter with the 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award during the 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration on Monday, Jan. 18. The event will begin at 11 a.m. in the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center (1500 Broadway).
“Their activities in Tacoma have been truly exceptional and are reflective of Dr. King’s commitment to honor the dignity and rights of every person,” said Committee Chairwoman Erin Lee. “Our event theme in 2016 is ‘Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Change’ and we gave special consideration to those whose work focused on elevating young men of color as assets in our local community.”
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award strives not only to recognize and encourage excellence in community service activities carried out by an individual, organization or group, but also seeks to encourage similar efforts by others who may want to serve in the community. It is presented each year during the City’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration before a crowd of 2,000 – 3,000 attendees.
For more information about the 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration, visit cityoftacoma.org/mlk, email MLK@cityoftacoma.org or call (253) 573-2523.
