Southern California HBCU Recruitment Fair
On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the Brothers of Mu Alpha Chapter, an Unincorporated Association of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., led by Brother Ernie Bridges, supported a Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) recruitment fair. The event took place at Bible Believers Missionary Baptist Church in Downey, California. Other event partners included the Orange County Uplift Foundation (OCUF,) Fullerton College UMOJA Community, Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College.
There were several highlights from the recruitment fair including recruitment fair attendee, Miss Saige Thompson, a senior at Cerritos High School, that was admitted to four (4) HBCUs on the spot. Her admissions package to Fisk University a full scholarship financial package. The event was a major success with several HBCU admissions representatives in attendance, including but not limited to, Edward Waters University, Bennet College, Shaw University, Wilberforce University, Talladega University, Southern University of New Orleans, Texas Southern University, Fisk University, Grambling State University, Tuskegee University and Harris-Stowe State University to name a few.
Brother Ernie Bridges stated “I really appreciate the support provided by Brothers of Mu Alpha Alpha Chapter to help make this event a huge success!” Additionally, Brother Bridges mentioned “The recruitment fair is an excellent opportunity to introduce HBCUs to students and families from California that are not typically exposed to HBCUs.
There were other local Omega Men in attendance supporting the recruitment fair from Phi Beta Beta, Tau Tau and Omega Mu Nu chapters as well. Brother Michael Haynes (Phi Beta Beta Chapter) hosted a STEM information booth and delivered a STEM career presentation to several of the students in attendance.
By Brother Myron E. Reed
Mu Alpha Alpha Chapter
