The Rev. Samuel “Billy” Kyles was at the side of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., on April 4, 1968 when King was assassinated.
The fund-raiser, which begins at 8:30 a.m., features a full breakfast and presentations from the 2013 Beautillion Class and leaders of the Young Men of Excellence Program in addition to the viewing of the award-winning film.
The film takes viewers inside the last hours of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
King was shot to death on April 4, 1968, on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn.
The Rev. Samuel “Billy” Kyles, who was at King’s side on the balcony, bore witness to his assassination. The 2008 film captures Kyles’ recollections of those fateful moments and the days leading up to them.
The fund-raiser will culminate with a panel discussion.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
The Nu Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. mentors middle and high school students to enhance their academic experience and prepare them for college life and manhood.
The Decatur chapter also holds workshops on leadership, teamwork, communication, service and college preparation and issues thousands of dollars in scholarship for college-bound seniors. It is now recruiting junior high school students for its Junior Beaux program.
The Lou Walker Senior Center is at 2538 Panola Road. For more information and tickets, visit www.dekalbalphas.org.
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