2023 Alpha Legacy Celebration

Willis L. Lonzer, III, Ph.D. General President

To our Friends, Family & Supporters,

On behalf of the Xi Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., I would like to extend a warm welcome to our 2023 Alpha Legacy Celebration Scholarship Dinner and Gala. It is with genuine gratitude and appreciation that I thank you for your support and attendance at tonight's event. We are thrilled to see the continued support that our chapter receives from you and our community stakeholders.

Adrian Escalante Chapter President Antoine Foster Chapter Vice President

Tonight, we have the privilege of honoring our scholarship recipients for their academic achievements and overall accomplishments. The men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., remain committed to promoting education among the youth in the community. These students are crucial to our future and will undoubtedly help shape the direction of our country and the world. We are also delighted to recognize three exceptional individuals for their dedication to improving the lives of their fellow citizens. We hold these honorees in high regard and are grateful for their numerous contributions and achievements.

Your attendance and donations to our event will aid in funding programming to benefit these students.

To the brothers of the Xi Tau Lambda Chapter, I want to express my appreciation for your unwavering dedication to our chapter's mission and goals. Additionally, I would like to extend a special thank you to our Alpha Legacy Celebration Planning Committee for their tireless efforts in creating a memorable event for all to enjoy.

We hope that you enjoy the 2023 Alpha Legacy Celebration!

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Founders Henry A. Callis • Charles H. Chapman

Xi Tau Lambda Chapter North Dallas County

FOUNDATION

contact@DFWSankofa.org

June 17, 2023

To our dear guests,

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Sankofa Foundation, it is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I extend a warm welcome to our scholarship recipients, community honorees, valued stakeholders and distinguished guests to this much-anticipated 2023 Alpha Legacy Celebration.

For a quarter century, the Sankofa Foundation has remained dedicated to the principles of community service, scholarship, and civic responsibility, and this year is no exception. We are excited to have you join us as we celebrate awarding a record amount of scholarship funds, to a record number of well deserving recipients, selected from a record number of amazing applicants. We are equally thrilled to recognize three outstanding individuals who demonstrate a commitment to the betterment of our communities.

As a tax exempt 501(c)(3) corporation, the Sankofa Foundation is proud of the continued support of our corporate and community sponsors, and the enduring dedication of the men of the Xi Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. With your support the Sankofa Foundation continues to honor the concept of its Ghanaian namesake, Sankofa: to “reach back and gather the best of what our past has to teach us, so that we can achieve our full potential as we move forward” to a better future.

The 2023 Alpha Legacy Celebration Committee has meticulously planned every aspect of this year’s celebration, ensuring that it will be nothing short of extraordinary. As you join us in celebrating our scholarship recipients and honorees, I wish you all an enjoyable evening.

Until next year,

Stephen E. Jones, Esq.

Stephen E. Jones, Esq. Sankofa Foundation Chairman

contact@DFWSankofa.org

June 17, 2023

Dear Friends, Family & Supporters,

On behalf of the entire committee, I extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to our annual Alpha Legacy Celebration (ALC), an evening that promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the Sankofa Foundation's mission and achievements. We are thrilled to have you join us for this extraordinary event.

As our valued supporters, your presence at the ALC not only demonstrates your commitment to Sankofa Foundation but also serves as a powerful testament to the collective effort we make to create meaningful change for the young people of our community. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones and transformed the lives of countless young people.

This year's ALC is a testament to the incredible work we have accomplished and the inspiring journey that lies ahead. It is an opportunity to reflect on our accomplishments, recognize the outstanding contributions of our community honorees, and celebrate our scholarship winners.

Your presence at the ALC plays a pivotal role in our continued success. Not only will you have a fantastic time, but your generosity will also make a tangible difference in the lives of the young people we serve. Together, we can raise vital funds that will enable us to send young people to college.

We extend our sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support. Your dedication and belief in our mission continue to propel us forward, enabling us to overcome challenges and achieve new heights. We are deeply humbled by your commitment and look forward to celebrating this remarkable evening with you.

Once again, welcome to the annual Alpha Legacy Celebration. We are excited to have you join us on this momentous occasion and look forward to an unforgettable evening of celebration, unity, and inspiration.

With deepest gratitude and warmest regards,

Kevin Crawford

Kevin Crawford Alpha Legacy Celebration Event Chairman

WILLIS L. LONZER, III, Ph.D. GENERAL PRESIDENT

JERAMAINE O. NETHERLY REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

May 29, 2023

Dear Brothers of Xi Tau Lambda Chapter:

SEAN MCCASKILL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DARRIN O. NIXON, JR. REGIONAL ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT

I am honored to bring greetings to you as the 24th Southwestern Regional Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. This letter is written in recognition of the Alpha Legacy Celebration Scholarship Dinner & Gala that is hosted by the Xi Tau Lambda Chapter and the Sankofa Foundation This event embodies one of the Fraternity’s most important aims: scholarship!

Since its inception, brothers from Xi Tau Lambda have actively supported and served the community of North Dallas County, exemplifying Servants of All. The Xi Tau Lambda Chapter has also provided effective leadership and service to the district, region and general organization which is essential to the success of any organization.

The leadership of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and the Southwestern Region commends the brothers of the Xi Tau Lambda Chapter. Your irreproachable work ethic and effective programming have been invaluable to the community and to the Fraternity. In addition, your concerted efforts, along with the foundation, to support the under-served youth in the Dallas metroplex by delivering top-quality mentoring programs and youth-outreach initiatives will pay dividends for years to come. I am humbled to stand in the bond of brotherhood with you. Again, I salute the Xi Tau Lambda Chapter and the Sankofa Foundation on the celebration of its Alpha Legacy Scholarship Dinner & Gala.

Fraternally, Jeramaine O. Netherly

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated

24th Southwestern Regional Vice President

Willis L. Lonzer III, Ph.D. General President Sean L. McCaskill Executive Director

To My Brothers of Xi Tau Lambda,

R. Robinson Texas District Director Joshua Sowell Texas Assistant District Director

It is with pride that I bring greetings to you as the 18th District Director for the Texas Council of Alpha Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Congratulations to the Brothers of Xi Tau Lambda on your 2023 Alpha Legacy Celebration. For the past 39 years the brothers of Xi Tau Lambda have been a shining light in the North Dallas County communities and exemplify the Aims of our fraternity, “Manly Deeds, Scholarship and Love for All Mankind”.

Since 1996, the Alpha Legacy Celebration has become the chapter’s premier event. In collaboration with the Sankofa Foundation, 501 © 3 non-profit corporation, they are able to support the under-served youth in the Dallas metroplex by delivering top-quality mentoring programs and youth-outreach initiatives. The Alpha Legacy Group, encourages education, builds self-esteem and promotes good citizenship to its participants. The lives your chapter have changed through the awarding of scholarships is tremendous and should be recognized.

The leadership of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the District of Texas commend the brothers of Xi Tau Lambda for setting the standard. Congratulations on a successful 2023 Alpha Legacy Celebration

Fraternally,

Derrell

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. ®

Willis L Lonzer,III, Ph.D. General President

Sean L. McCaskill Executive Director

Brothers and Guests of Xi Tau Lambda Alpha Legacy Celebration:

On behalf of Area I, it is with great elation that I bring you greetings. Area I consists of the following chapters: Alpha Sigma Lambda, Dallas; Eta Epsilon, University of North Texas; Iota Kappa, Paul Quinn College; Rho Nu Lambda, Carrollton/ Flower Mound/ Lewisville; Tau Xi, University of Texas at Dallas; Upsilon Mu, Southern Methodist University; Xi Tau Lambda, North Dallas County; and Zeta Tau, Texas A&M University-Commerce. Each of these chapters are responsible for the success of Area I. The chapters work diligently and collectively to carry out the lofty aims of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Theo Tanner Area I Director Mancil Carroll, Ph.D. Assistant Area I Director

Since its inception on March 3, 1984, the Xi Tau Lambda Chapter has provided exemplary service to the community. Serving the communities of North Dallas County, the chapter is a vibrant force on the local, regional, and national levels. Xi Tau Lambda actively participates in our national programs which consist of Project Alpha, Go-to-High School, Go-to-College, A Voteless People is a Hopeless People and the A. Charles Haston Brother’s Keeper Program. The chapter also participates in the Big Brothers Big Sisters and March of Dimes programs.

The Alpha Legacy Celebration is the chapter’s premier fundraiser. Proceeds from the fundraiser support the chapter’s educational programs which are under the auspices of the Xi Tau Lambda Foundation. The Sankofa Foundation is the chapter’s charitable foundation. The foundation’s mission is to support the under-served youth in the Dallas metroplex by delivering top-quality mentoring programs and youth outreach initiatives.

Congratulation to our brothers of the Xi Tau Lambda Chapter on its Alpha Legacy Celebration Scholarship Dinner and Gala 2023. Onward and upward toward the light!!!!

Yours in Service,

Bro. Theo Tanner Area I Director, Texas #4041

2023

ALPHA LEGACY HUMANITARIAN HONOREE

Trina Moody

Mrs. Trina Moody is an accomplished English teacher, team lead, and district curriculum writer for the McKinney Independent School District. She began her teaching career with MISD in 2011 as a student teacher at Scott Johnson Middle School. In addition to the roles mentioned above, she is a teacher mentor and member of her district’s prestigious, 12-person Secondary ELAR Textbook Selection Committee.

In her classroom, Mrs. Moody saw the life-altering impact that a negative mindset can have on a child’s decision-making. To help combat this unhealthy thinking, in 2017, she designed a unit of study for a special group of thirty students where the goal of the reading curriculum was to offer hope, inspire change, and encourage better decision-making. With the need for these students to see themselves as the leaders that Mrs. Moody believed they could be, Mrs. Moody created a project to bridge their classroom learning experiences to solve real-life challenges within our own community.

The culminating project for these students was to lead and organize a school-wide canned food drive event for Minnie’s Food Pantry. This project led to the humble beginning of MISD’s partnership with Minnie’s Food Pantry. On behalf of the district, Mrs. Moody manages this multi-campus partnership that provides monthly nutritional assistance to hundreds of MISD families and thousands of students through their Minnie’s on-campus pantry projects (in-house snack program). Through an introduction by Mrs. Lynette Wellington, one of Minnie’s Food Pantry’s leaders, in 2018, Mrs. Moody met the amazing men of the Xi Tau Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Once connected to their Alpha Legacy leaders, she introduced them to her school’s “Boys II Men” club sponsor, Coach Sampson, so they too could benefit from the mentoring program the Alpha Phi Alpha group provides to the community.

Mrs. Moody views her multi-campus behind-the-scenes work with Minnie’s Food Pantry and the Alpha Phi Alpha group as doing “her part” in helping to ensure that “Tomorrow’s generation of leaders don’t suffer from food insecurity and that they get the opportunity to lead and learn from the best that Collin County has to offer.” Mrs. Moody is the proud wife of Eric Moody, to whom she’s been married to for 14 years, mom of Noah Moody (11), and Haley Moody (7) to whom she loves with all of her heart.

2023

ALPHA LEGACY distinGuisHEd sErviCE AwArd HOnOrEE

Sheila Taylor-Clark

Mrs. Sheila Taylor-Clark is a summa cum laude graduate of Jackson State University, Jackson, MS (BBA in Accounting), and received an MS in Accounting with a specialization in Taxation from Purdue University - Global. Sheila started her career in public accounting working for Arthur Andersen in Memphis with stints in management at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte in Dallas. She is currently the Corporate Tax Director for Heidelberg Materials in Las Colinas. Dallas Business Journal honored her with one of its “25 Women to Watch” awards for her achievements in business and community service. Sheila is a past National Treasurer and CFO of the National Association of Black Accountants, which has honored her with its Chapter President of the Year, Rising Star, and Community Service awards. She is also a founding member of the National Black Society of CPAs, a member of the Texas Society of CPAs, and runs her own licensed CPA firm, serving several small business clients.

Sheila is a three-time breast cancer survivor and advocates for others fighting the disease as a National Advocacy Ambassador with Susan G. Komen. She started a 501(c) 3 foundation called Sock It to Cancer in 2016, which provides comfort items to women in treatment for cancer. Sheila has also served on the Board of Directors (2006 – 2018) (Secretary, Vice President, Treasurer, and President) for The Bridge Breast Network, a nonprofit organization that provides free lifesaving medical treatment for uninsured women fighting breast cancer. She now serves on its Advisory Board. Sheila has been honored for her advocacy in breast cancer by the Dallas Cowboys as a Star Survivor and Major League Baseball (Honorary Batgirl – Texas Rangers). She has also received letters from Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden regarding her work in this area. She has also been featured in a nationally televised breast cancer documentary with Richard Roundtree and Diahann Carroll, numerous national and local commercials, and various televised interviews.

Sheila also has a passion for children and has served as a speaker for the Accounting Awareness Program (ACAP) and NABA’s regional student conferences. Sheila has been an active member of PTA (elected President at both the elementary and middle school levels) for the past 9 years and was honored with the Texas PTA Lifetime Member Award for her work with the youth of Texas. Sheila was elected in May of 2022 to the LISD Board of Trustees, where she serves in Place 3. Since joining the board, Sheila has focused on student recognition, increasing student outcomes, parity, and district finances.

Sheila is a member of the Omega Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated and was honored with a regional award for public service in 2022. She is a member of Jack and Jill of America – North Texas Chapter, where she serves as financial secretary. She is a past member of the Junior League of Dallas and a past Commissioner of Planning and Zoning for the City of Lewisville. An Army Reserve Veteran, Sheila has been honored as “Soldier of the Company” and was honored locally in 2022 as Veteran Community Hero by the Credit Union of Texas. She is also a published author with short essays included in four Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Sheila has been married for over 20 years to Nathaniel Clark, Jr. Their daughter, McKenzie, is a 7th-grade award-winning student-athlete at Huffines Middle School in Lewisville.

2023

ALPHA LEGACY CommunitY EmPowErmEnt HonorEE

Demetris Adekanmbi

Demetris Adekanmbi is passionate about helping underserved communities acquire wealth-building assets, such as homeownership and entrepreneurship, with the financial tools and education necessary to build personal net worth.

For over 20 years, Mrs. Adekanmbi has been a noteworthy leader in the community banking space. She joined the Credit Union of Texas as a Community Engagement Officer because of the credit union’s commitment to investing in the community. In that role, she used her creativity and compassion to serve communities across the CUTX footprint. As a Business Banking Specialist, she will pioneer new business banking products and services designed to help entrepreneurs build and expand business ventures. Deeply inspired by entrepreneurship, Demetris co-sponsors a 9-month Business Basics program with Dallas Professional Women focused on advising and connecting business owners for commercial success.

She is currently the Board President of the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce. She is a board member of the Allen Sunrise Rotary Club. She sits on the Advisory Boards of Texas Health Resources of Allen, Allen Economic Development Business and Retention Taskforce, and the Allen ISD Career & Technical Education Department.

Her inspiration and drive to serve the community are anchored in her faith in God and the love and support of her greatest cheerleaders, husband (Akeem), mom (Julie), and brother (Steven.)

PastScholarshipRecipients

2016

Jamar Clemons - University of Houston

Allen Portiere - Cornell University

2017

Keon Brown - University of North Texas

Seyram Kakrada - University of North Texas

Caleb Meyers - Prairie View A&M University

Jared Stovall - University of Arkansas at Little Rock

2018

John Caesar - Angelo State University

Halake Godana - Texas A&M University

Narsis Sailale- Texas Tech University

PastScholarshipRecipients

2019

Kamdyn Benjamin- University of Tulsa

Ivan Blaylock - Bates College

Ezra Gore - Trinity University

2020

Jayson Lewis* - Houston Christian University

Michael Malone III - University of North Texas

Jeremy McCampbell - University of Texas at Austin

*Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

PastScholarshipRecipients

2021

Collyn Cornelious

Trayvion Newton - Berea College

Earl Wright III - Stanford University

2022

Xavier Brewington - Howard University

Kohl Crawford - Texas Southern University

Everett Early - Prairie View A&M University

Since 2019, the men of Alpha Phi Alpha have been helping create a better tomorrow for MISD youth

A Legacy of Commitment

Since 2019, the Xi Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. has been an avid supporter of MISD schools, students, and families. Their commitment to the district began on the campus of Scott Johnson Middle School (SJMS) and has since then grown in complexity and size.

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2022-2023 DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

Scott Johnson Middle School

Boyd High School

John R. Roach Juvenile Detention Center

Malvern Elementary School

John R. Roach Juvenile Detention Center

John R. Roach Juvenile Detention Center is Collin County's home to youth who have allegedly committed under-aged crimes (MISD teachers and staff support the learning of these students while they are there).

The male component of this Long-Term Unit houses up to 50 young men from anywhere between six months to a year. It is this portion of the population that the Xi Tau Lambda chapter mentors monthly and shares their words of wisdom. Eager to have life spoken to them, the young men of this facility eagerly await their visits with the Alphas.

T"heAlphaPhiAlphaprogramhasproventobeamajorsuccessfor male students in the John Roach Juvenile Justice Detention Center. The boys and the officers are impressed with the topics and activities that the gentlemen leading this program have provided. Among the most talked about in general conversation are Financial Literacy and Conflict Resolution/Cyber Etiquette. The boys look forward to the opportunity to have frank conversations with these men during their monthly visits and are genuinely happy to hear thattheprogramhasbeengiventhegreenlighttocontinueintothe summer break. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the men of Alpha Phi Alpha and their Legacy Mentoring Program "

Margaret Taylor Assistant Principal County Residential Center McKinneyISD

Boyd High School & Scott Johnson Middle School

The Xi Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha's dedication to serving the students of SJMS and Boyd's high school is commendable. Their consistent presence and positive Alpha Legacy curriculum have inspired these young men to view life from a variety of lenses. They too look forward to their sessions with the Alphas.

The Financial Literacy workshop that the Alphas presented on the campuses of SJMS, Boyd, and Roach Detention Center was a favorite among the students! It challenged them to look at life through a financial lens, and it opens their eyes to real-world dilemmas.

Tackle Tomorrow: Malvern Elementary

In partnership with the Tackle Tomorrow program, the men of Alpha Phi Alpha provided 200+ holiday meals to the families of Malvern Elementary School for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Putting the needs of those they are serving as their top priority, these community leaders brought their meal packages to the school so that parents who wished to participate could do so with little to no difficulty.

"MalvernElementaryistrulythankfulforthe200+meals providedtoourfamiliesduringtheholidays.Your generosityallowedourfamiliestoenjoytimewiththeir lovedoneswithoutanyworries.Thankyousomuch!!!."

LeslieThornton, Assistant Principal Malvern Elementary

"We appreciate the Xi Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.'s commitment and investment of resources, time, and connections to the MISD community. "

Fall Community Resource Night

In the Fall of 2022, McKinney ISD hosted its annual Community Resource Night event.

The purpose of this event was to connect MISD families with community resources that would help them improve and sustain their quality of life. At this event, parents and guardians had the opportunity to connect with a variety of community agencies, vendors, and local assistance programs.

The men of Alpha Phi Alpha participated by:

speaking with the event participants about the importance of voting helping them get registered to vote

Dr. Michael Winters

Senior Director of Administrative Services

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