ALPHA KAPPA KAPPA BRO. CLYBURN VISITS GARY

Formally welcoming visiting dignitaries, particularly distinguished Omega Men like Bro. Jim Clyburn is both honored tradition and awesome responsibility for local chapters.

On Monday, October 24, 2022, Alpha Kappa Kappa joined U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland in welcoming the House Majority Whip to Gary at the U.S. Steel Yard’s Diamond Center. Bro. Basileus and 28th Tenth District Representative Rev. Dwight E. Pointer presented Bro. Clyburn with a plaque for exemplary service and provided background and inspiration for those in attendance. For his part, Bro. Clyburn gave a rousing speech rallying support for Rep. Mrvan who was locked in a tight race with a wellfunded and MAGA-backed Republican candidate. He also had the crowd laughing and nodding in agreement with his historical perspective on politics and Greek life. Make no mistake, Bro. Clyburn is a proud member of the greatest fraternity in the universe and a consummate Omega Man.

Joining Bro. Basileus at the campaign rally were 24th Tenth District Representative Dr. Vernon G. Smith, Bro. Corey Jackson, Bro. Kenneth Hill, Bro. Derrick Puckett, Sr., Bro. Alex Dunlap, and yours truly.

Submitted By: Bro. Ben Clement

Bro. Clyburn, the No. 3 Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, was most gracious in accepting the plaque and he thanked the Infamous AK2 for our strong showing. He also took time to converse and fellowship with each Brother who attended the campaign rally.