A young man looks up as he's welcomed in to Kappa League, a mentorship program of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Photos: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/Tri-State Defender)

On Sunday, October 27, the Kappa Leadership League of Memphis, led by the Memphis Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., celebrated the induction of its 2024 class at St. Paul Baptist Church in Whitehaven.

This year’s class includes 52 young men from various high schools across Shelby County and North Mississippi, joining the organization’s flagship mentoring program under Kappa Alpha Psi’s National Guide Right initiative, which emphasizes leadership training and community service.

The event drew family, friends, and supporters, along with representatives from other Kappa League chapters and youth organizations such as the Omega Lamplighters.

In attendance were Memphis chapter Guide Right Chairman Larry Dodson II and Chapter President Milton Bonds Jr. St. Paul Baptist Church pastor Dr. Christopher Davis, also a Kappa Alpha Psi member, hosted the gathering, which featured each inductee receiving a ceremonial necktie.

TSD Photojournalist Gary S. Whitlow was on hand to capture images of the special moment. Check them out!