On January 16th, Mu Chapter participated in HandsOn Northeast Georgia’s annual Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day of Service.

Nearly two dozen brothers spent over three hours clearing
brush and removing debris from Athens’ Brooklyn Cemetery, alongside members of
the Milledge Avenue Baptist Church and Omega Psi Phi, one of the first African American
fraternities in the nation, among others. The service opportunity was coordinated by sophomore Kent Caraway, Mu
Chapter’s philanthropy chair.

“Many of the grave sites were hidden under layers of vines
and undergrowth, and it was a fulfilling experience to see history uncovered as
we cleared the area,” said Caraway. “This restoration project is important for our community, and we plan to
support the cause as long as there is a need.”

Established in 1882, Brooklyn Cemetery serves as the final
resting place for over one thousand working class African Americans who were
denied burial in white cemeteries. Over
the years, the site fell into a state of terrible disrepair, until restoration
efforts began in 2006.

HandsOn Northeast Georgia, a program of the Community
Connection of Northeast Georgia, seeks to create, organize, and lead meaningful
service projects that positively impact the community through project choice, a
variety of services, and volunteer flexibility. To learn more about HandsOn Northeast Georgia, or to become involved
with this worthy cause, please visit www.handsonnortheastgeorgia.com.