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Alpha Phi Alpha to Host Kenn Manous Alpha Honors Scholarship Gala – A Night at the Cotton Club

Kenn Manous aphiaThe Rho Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., in conjunction with the Rho Nu Lambda Scholarship Foundation, will proudly host the Kenn Manous Alpha Honors Scholarship Gala Saturday, September 17, 2016, at the University of Texas at Dallas. During this fundraising event, the following community leaders will be honored for their sacrifice and service to the greater Dallas area: Chelle Luper-Wilson, immediate past South Central regional director for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Jennifer Stimpson, chemist and renowned STEM research doctor; Shawn Scott, founder of Cliff Kids Code; Kevin Mondy, founder of Project Still I Rise; and Jennifer Jones, National Pan Hellenic Council (NPHC) national president. In addition, a deserving, male high school student will be presented a scholarship during the event.

Admission is $50, which includes a five-course meal, musical entertainment and a silent auction. All event proceeds will support the Rho Nu Lambda Scholarship Foundation. To purchase a ticket or ad, or to make a donation, visit https://squareup.com/store/rho-nu-lambda-scholarship-foundation/item/kenn-manous-scholarship-alpha-honors-gala

The Rho Nu Lambda Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides leadership training and development, and scholarship opportunities to disadvantaged, male students. Since its inception in 2011, the foundation has awarded thousands of dollars to students matriculating at postsecondary institutions.