Birmingham’s historic Boutwell Auditorium Exhibition Hall was transformed into a space of distinguished celebration on Monday evening as the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated Omicron Lambda Chapter, in partnership with Perkins Law LLC, and Toasted Yolk hosted “A Salute to Alpha Excellence” to recognize two of the city’s most influential leaders: Mayor Randall Woodfin and Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett.
The event drew fraternity brothers, city officials, business leaders, and community members in tribute of Woodfin and Pickett.
Bryon Perkins, of Perkins Law LLC, one of the sponsors and organizer said the mayor and police chief should be recognized by the city and their brothers for a number of achievements.
As members of Alpha Phi Alpha, Woodfin and Pickett represent “examples of Black male leadership, not only in the city and the state, but nationwide,” said Perkins adding, “we just wanted to honor them for their service to the city of Birmingham.”…