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.

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