The Kappa Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc is making strides to going above our National Headquarters requirements by completing 4 out of 4 National Programs, one being, "A Voteless People is a Hopeless People." This raises awareness about the importance of voting and being politically involved in the community.
We were afforded the opportunity to partner with our Graduate Chapter, Alpha Delta Lambda, in serving the community on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Civil Rights Museum to educate the community about this program.
This experience was somewhat more meaningful than others. I am a political science major, and being politically aware, in my opinion, makes you a better citizen. This project reassured me that the path I am taking is the correct one.
I learned that there are more people that are "politically aware" but still aren't registered to vote. Also, some people don't have the proper resources (transportation, identification, etc.) in order for them to register to vote. Having informational tables at community events is the perfect way to get others involved.
I will continue to educate others on the benefits of voting in EVERY election, whether that be local or national. On a personal level, I will continue to further my knowledge in the field of Political Science to ensure a secure future for myself and the surrounding community.
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