Mu Alpha Alpha Provides Holiday Cheer & Uplift In The Community

The Brothers of Mu Alpha Alpha gathered at Christ Second Baptist Church for chapter worship service and to spread holiday cheer and uplift to families in need of support.

Jayshawn Brown, a young diligent and responsible 12th grade student, attending Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Eastvale, California. I was born in Long Beach, raised in Lakewood by a hard-working single mother.

I have a deep passion for advancing my education and knowledge. I am committed to taking the steps necessary to achieve and attain my academic success. Academically, I have always gravitated towards Science and Language Arts, but have been able to exemplify my academic success throughout all my subjects and classes, earning honor roll every year of my life, and maintaining a 4.0 gpa for the last two years of Highschool.

In addition to my academic experience, I have involved myself in a variety of extracurricular activities such as volunteering at a boy’s home, working at Farmer’s Boys, as well as, being involved in the AVID and UMOJA programs at Eleanor Roosevelt High School. These opportunities allowed me to explore my interests and develop important leadership and teamwork skills. With the help of these extracurriculars, I have had the privilege to network with knowledgeable individuals and strengthen my real world thinking. These experiences have not only increased the value of my high school experience, but have also instilled in me a sense of responsibility and dedication to serving others.

This responsibility and dedication to serving others has led me to pursue a career in nursing. I see nursing as a way of giving back to the African-American community. Being someone that is able to provide, assist, and relate to other African-Americans in the medical field is important to me.

I am excited about the awaited possibilities for the advancement of my education. With a greater understanding of the power that education and knowledge holds, I am committed to pursuing my academic and personal goals with determination and perseverance.

Mu Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and So Cal Area Brothers participated in the FCI annual golf tournament Monday October 31^st. This was a well-attended event with 5 So Cal Chapters of our Fraternity representing for a full day of golf. Former Lakers Shooting Guard Byron Scott was the celebrity key-note speaker to kick things off before the 1^st tee.

Forgotten Children, Inc. (FCI) is a 501c (3) organization that fights the victimization of women and girls through an anti-human trafficking campaign. The vision is to empower and equip individuals, families and communities by breaking the cycle of sexual exploitation through partnerships and community awareness. They provide outreach, education, and housing for victims of human trafficking.

By choosing to contribute to these efforts, Mu Alpha Alpha chapter along with Brothers from multiple other local chapters played 18 holes of golf and were recognized as Platinum sponsors for FCI. Our sponsorship of $15,000 go towards building and renovating safe house for human trafficking victims throughout Southern California. Many brothers participated in the post tournament banquet raffle and were able to walk away with victorious gift baskets for their efforts. This social action initiative is something we can build on into the future, next year's tournament will be held at the same location on Monday November 6^th 2023. We look forward to even more participation next year.

Mu Alpha Alpha Supports Santa Ana College's U2 Program

Through a group of educators and community allies, the Santa Ana College U2 Scholars Program provides essential educational resources and services, to foster the personal, professional, and academic success of Black/African American students.

Additionally, members of the program will have access to a team of SAC educators and community leaders, who assist students towards obtaining their goals.

On behalf of Santa Ana College and the U2 Scholars Program thanks The Orange County Uplift Foundation and Mu Alpha Alpha for their tremendous support. The U2 Scholars Program Recognition Ceremony was an Outstanding event and could not be as such without The OC Uplift Foundation.