Achievement Week in Retrospect A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE
The concept of an Annual Achievement Week Celebration was accepted at the Ninth Grand Conclave in 1920 which met in Nashville, Tennessee. It was first called “Negro History and Literature Week” in honor of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, an honorary member of the fraternity, whose address at the Nashville Conclave stimulated the concept of recognizing the achievements of the American Negro. The celebration was abolished by the Conclave in Washington in 1924; thus, there was no celebration in 1925. However, in December 1925, at the Tuskegee Conclave, the observance was redesignated the “National Negro Achievement Week Project.” The purpose of the annual project was to present the important achievements of the Negro people which might escape public notice and thus not be properly recorded in the pages of history. At the Sixteenth Grand Conclave in 1927, the Fraternity assumed direct supervision of the annual observance. It appointed Linwood G. Kroger as the first national director of “National Negro Achievement Week,” because of his high level of success in conducting celebrations in Baltimore for Pi Chapter and Pi Omega Chapter. Through Brother Kroger’s leadership, an eleven-point general plan was established at the national level for utilization is the Annual Achievement Week celebrations through the Fraternity. The salient points projected by the “Kroger Plan” are still used as guidelines for our present observance of Achievement Week, which was officially named “National Achievement Week Project” in 1948. From inception to the present day, the project has been a productive effort of Omega to recognize the achievements in accordance with the four Cardinal Principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift.
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Message from the Basileus ACHIEVEMENT WEEK BRUNCH Message from2026 the Basileus
2026 ACHIEVEMENT WEEK BRUNCH SIGMA MU MU CHAPTER Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
On behalf of the Brothers of Sigma Mu Mu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., it is my pleasure to welcome you to our 2026 Achievement Week Brunch. We are honored to have you join us as we celebrate 115 years of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift, while recognizing individuals who continue to make a meaningful difference in our communities.
This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as we honor our Chapter and community award recipients, individuals who remind us that achievement is not simply measured by personal success, but by the difference we make in the lives of others. I extend my sincere appreciation to our distinguished guest speaker, Brother Charles Bolden, our honorees, community partners, families, friends, and everyone who has supported Sigma Mu Mu throughout the years. Your presence and continued support help make our work possible.
On November 17, 1911, three Howard University students Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper, and Frank Coleman along with their faculty adviser, Dr. Ernest E. Just, founded Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Built upon four cardinal principles, Omega has spent the past 115 years developing leaders, advancing education, serving communities, and uplifting those in need.
As we celebrate 115 years of Omega Psi Phi, may we be reminded that our greatest achievements are not found in what we accomplish for ourselves, but in what we do to uplift others.
Achievement Week, first observed in 1921, was established to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans and to inspire future generations to pursue excellence. More than a century later, that mission remains just as important. Today, we gather not only to celebrate our rich history but also to recognize those whose leadership, service, and dedication reflect the very best of what Achievement Week represents.
Thank you for joining us and enjoy today’s celebration!
Bro. Paul D. Forbes Basileus, Sigma Mu Mu Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Here in Loudoun County, the Brothers of Sigma Mu Mu Chapter work throughout the year to turn Omega’s principles into action. Through college scholarships, youth mentoring, educational enrichment, community service, voter engagement, and partnerships addressing important issues such as domestic violence, we remain committed to making a positive and lasting impact. As we celebrate our Chapter’s 15th anniversary this year, we take pride in what we have accomplished while recognizing that there is still much work to be done.
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Sigma Mu Mu Chapter Leadership 2026–2027 CHAPTER OFFICERS & COMMITTEE CHAIRS Basileus
Bro. Paul Forbes
Vice Basileus
Bro. Jermaine Coleman
Keeper of Records and Seal
Bro. Randolph Chestang IV
Keeper of Finance
Bro. Ryan Myers
Chapter Reporter
Bro. Brian Johnson
Parliamentarian
Bro. Joseph Smith
Chaplain
Bro. David Bonner
Keeper of Peace
Bro. Leroy Ross
Immediate Past 3rd District Representative
Bro. Shawn R. Lacey
Achievement Week
Bro. Edwin Harmon
Budget & Finance
Bro. Paul Douglas
Fatherhood Initiative / STEM
Bro. Brian Porter
Membership Selection
Bro. Chad Carlton
Talent Hunt
Bro. Zedric Teague
Reclamation & Retention
Bro. Sean Hunt
Civic and Community Affairs
Bro. Jerome Smith
History and Archives
Bro. Ray Gary
Political Action
Bro. Larry Massey
Scholarship
Bro. Chidi James
Chapter Awards
Bro. Duane Keye
Constitution & Bylaws
Bro. Kevin Wiggs
Technology
Bros. Derrick Clarke and J. Ted Childs
Ways and Means
Bro. Michael Bennett
NPHC Representatives
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Bros. Ray Gary, Duane Keye, and Ryan Myers
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Bro. Richard Antoine
Bro. Felton Hayes
Bro. Brian Porter
Bro. Aric Arnold
Bro. Ronald Hicks
Bro. Derrick Pough
Bro. James Banks
Bro. Curtis Hollie
Bro. Richard Price
Bro. Kevin Bearden
Bro. Jesse Hudson
Bro. Stanley Reed
Bro. Michael Bennett
Bro. Aldwin Humphrey
Bro. Julius Reynolds
Bro. David Bonner
Bro. Sean Hunt
Bro. Neils Ribeiro
Bro. Calvin Bostic
Bro. David Jackson
Bro. Jamie Roberts
Bro. Tracy Brown
Bro. Robert Jackson
Bro. Leroy Ross
Bro. Trevor Browne
Bro. Darrell Jackson
Bro. William Royster
Bro. Marc Byers
Bro. Daniel Jackson
Bro. Ramon Ruiz
Bro. Chadwick Carlton
Bro. Chidi James
Bro. Glenn Rushing
Bro. Randolph Chestang
Bro. Lynt Johnson
Bro. Dwayne Scott
Bro. J. Ted Childs
Bro. Brian Johnson
Bro. Harold Simmons
Bro. Samuel Chisolm
Bro. Allen Johnson
Bro. Lawrence Smith
Bro. Derrick Clarke
Bro. John Jones
Bro. Joseph Smith
Bro. Jermaine Coleman
Bro. Rodney Jones
Bro. Jerome Smith
Bro. Alaric Corbin
Bro. Duane Keye
Bro. George Stokes
Bro. Van Corbin
Bro. Shawn Lacey
Bro. Trevor Talbert
Bro. Aaron Crawford
Bro. Nathaniel Landry
Bro. Mark Tate
Bro. Bruce Crawford
Bro. Charles Liles
Bro. Daniel Taylor
Bro. Gene Davis
Bro. Michael Lipscomb
Bro. Zedric Teague
Bro. Corey Doolittle
Bro. Tyrone Lofton
Bro. Dartagnan Townes
Bro. Paul Douglas
Bro. Gilbert Mack
Bro. Kenyatta Uzzell
Bro. Dexter Ferguson
Bro. Robert Marshall
Bro. Sim Walker
Bro. Paul Forbes
Bro. Lawrence Massey
Bro. William Ward
Bro. Carl Francis
Bro. Darnerien McCants
Bro. Harry Webb
Bro. William Frazier
Bro. Larry Melton
Bro. Victor Wheeler
Bro. David Garnett
Bro. Kelly Miller
Bro. Ralph Whitfield
Bro. Rayfus Gary
Bro. James Moore
Bro. Lorenza Whitfield
Bro. Drew Gerald
Bro. Sean Murrell
Bro. Kevin Wiggs
Bro. Markus Gillis
Bro. Ryan Myers
Bro. Donald Williams
Bro. Edwin Harmon
Bro. Reginald Parker
Bro. Kenya Williamson
Bro. Willie Hassell
Bro. Johnston Pope
Bro. Cameron Wills
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SIGMA MU MU CHAPTER 2026 INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT WEEK BRUNCH
Program BROTHER EDWIN L. HARMON II Chair, 2026 Achievement Week Committee
BROTHER REV. CURTIS O. HOLLIE, JR Vice Chair, 2026 Achievement Week Committee
BROTHER SHAWN R. LACEY Master of Ceremony
INVOCATION
Brother David Bonner
WELCOME & OCCASION
Brother Paul Forbes Basileus, Sigma Mu Mu Chapter
BRUNCH INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER
Brother William "Kip" Ward
ADDRESS HONORABLE BROTHER CHARLES F. BOLDEN, JR. 12th Administrator of NASA & Major General, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired)
INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST WINNER SIGMA MU MU HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST WINNER
Brother Kelly Miller Brother Chidi James
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Educator of the Year Award Community Partner of the Year Award Citizen of the Year Award Brigadier General Charles D. Young Award Superior Service Award Founders’ Award Brotherhood Fellowship Leadership Award Omega of the the Year YearAward Award Omega Man Man of
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Brother Shawn R. Lacey
BENEDICTION
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2026 INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT WEEK GUEST SPEAKER
The Honorable Charles F. Bolden, Jr. MAJOR GENERAL, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS (RET.) 12TH NASA ADMINISTRATOR | FOUNDER & CEO EMERITUS THE CHARLES F. BOLDEN GROUP
Retired Marine Corps Major General Charles Frank Bolden, Jr. served as Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from July 2009 until January 2017.
He is Founder and CEO Emeritus of The Charles F. Bolden Group, providing leadership in space and aerospace exploration, national security, STEM+AD education, and health initiatives. A graduate of C.A. Johnson High School in Columbia, South Carolina, Bolden earned a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Master of Science from the University of Southern California.
Bolden’s 34-year Marine Corps career included 14 years in NASA’s Astronaut Office and four Space Shuttle missions. He piloted Columbia in 1986 (STS-61C) and Discovery in 1990 (STS-31), which deployed the Hubble Space Telescope. He commanded Atlantis in 1992 (STS-45) and Discovery in 1994 (STS-60).
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Bolden and his wife, the former Alexis Walker, have two children, A. Che’ Bolden, Colonel, USMC (Ret.), and Dr. Kelly M. Bolden, MD; and five grandchildren: Mikaley, Kyra, Talia, Walker, and Lenox.
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Purple and Gold 2026 ACHIEVEMENT WEEK Community Service Award
Educator of the Year Award
COMMUNITY AWARDS Shalonda Davis Lena Hickman-Miott
Purple and 2026 ACHIEVEMENT WEEK Community Partner of Gold the Year Award Community Service Award
Educator Citizen ofofthe theYear YearAward Award
COMMUNITY AWARDS M. Shalonda Darice Carlton Davis LenaThe Hickman-Miott Pit Stop
Educator Citizen ofofthe theYear YearAward Award
and CommunityPurple Partner of Gold the Year Award Community Service Award
M. Shalonda Darice Carlton Davis
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Congratulations Sigma Mu Mu! During this Achievement Week we celebrate the Sigma Mu Mu Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on its 15th anniversary and congratulate this year’s Sigma Mu Mu and Community Achievement Week Awardees!
– Kip and Joyce Ward
The impact General Ward had on the entire continent of Africa was immense... But there is more to this General than his impact on Africa. He was a role model and mentor to many... His lessons on leadership, his life experiences and his service to our country during 9/11 at the Pentagon, in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Egypt and Israel among other tours around the world will be a guide for the next generations.
– Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield
kipward.com Scan or visit for your copy of Improving the Foxhole: Ward’s Way
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CHEERS TO
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15 Years of Friends, Family, Fraternity
The BRO. BRIAN Johnson Family
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SIGMA MU MU ON YOUR 15TH ANNIVERSARY
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CONGRATULATIONS SIGMA MU MU CHAPTER 15 Years of Brotherhood, Service & Excellence
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Congratulations PAUL DOUGLAS and the Brothers of the Sigma Mu Mu Chapter OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
CELEBRATING YOUR
15th CHARTER ANNIVERSARY May this special milestone reflect the enduring principles of Friendship, Manhood, Scholarship, and Perseverance that have guided your chapter throughout the years.
Your 1st Family
Eric and Beulah Brown
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PATRONS WITH SINCERE APPRECIATION
Julian Armstrong, DPN
Israel “Joe” Nicholson
Africa Bell
Operation Uplift Foundation, Inc.
Jordan K. Cole
Annie Parker
Tony Curry
Michael (Angela) Parker
Arthur L. Graham III
Reginald Parker II
Judge Alex Guynn
Renard S. Parker
Edwin Harmon II
Steve (Rivas) Parker
George Harris
Parker Strategic Consulting, LLC
Jarrett Harris
In Memory of Marcus D. Parker
Kyle and Alexis Johnson
Brian Perkins
Landon Johnson
Natalie Y. Rivers
Ty Johnson
Darryl Roberts
Keylow King, PharmD
Andree C. Sunnerville
Henry L. Lampkins, IV
Siobhan A. Teare
William Lane
Darrell Thomas
In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Ronald McNabb
Maurice Williams
Jaime Moore
Kykujichagalia Wright
Derek Murphy
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COMMITTEE ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Bro. Edwin L. Harmon II Chairman
Bro. Rev. Curtis O. Hollie Co-Chairman ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Bro. Michael Bennett
Bro. Chidi James
Bro. Joseph Smith
Bro. Gene Davis
Bro. Leroy Ross
Bro. Jerome Smith
Bro. Kelly Miller
Bro. Randolph Chestang IV ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Our Thanks The 2026 Achievement Week Committee wishes to thank you for your participation in our 2026 Achievement Week Observance. The committee congratulates and applauds our community and business leaders for their noteworthy contributions to Loudoun County.
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