On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Metropolitan Baltimore (KAPFMB) hosted its 7th Annual Black History Month Prayer Breakfast (BHMPB) at the 5-Star Family Life Center on the campus of Morning Star Baptist Church in Gywnn Oak, MD. The Black History Month Prayer Breakfast franchise was launched under the leadership of …
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Metropolitan Baltimore (KAPFMB) hosted its 7th Annual Black History Month Prayer Breakfast (BHMPB) at the 5-Star Family Life Center on the campus of Morning Star Baptist Church in Gywnn Oak, MD. The Black History Month Prayer Breakfast franchise was launched under the leadership of Past KAPFMB President Nathan Fletcher, DDS. It was designed to unite communities through faith, honor the contributions and resilience of African Americans, and foster reflection on justice and equality. The general public gathers
for fellowship, prayer, and spiritual encouragement, while breaking bread to foster a more cohesive community.
This year’s Distinguished Speaker was Reverend Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Senior Pastor of the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Arlington, VA, where he serves as only the 8th Pastor in the church’s more than 200-year-old history. Dr. Wesley is a nationally recognized voice for justice, compassion, and grace. His influence has been recognized across industries and organizations, including but not limited to The Root 100, UNCF, the Rainbow-PUSH Coalition, and the NAACP, which honored him with the Chairman’s Award for his work in social justice at the 47th Annual NAACP Image Awards.
Dr. Wesley gave a resounding speech that matched the Black History Month Prayer Breakfast theme of “Reinventing Hope for a New Generation.” He touched on “Ignorance has a generational impact” and “don’t ignore the price of your privilege.” The message was well received and elicited standing ovations from the packed room. Charles Flemming, III called the event to order and introduced the Master of Ceremonies, Reverend Kevin Slayton of the Northwest Appold United Methodist Church (in Baltimore, MD); Bishop Dwayne C. Debnam, Senior Pastor of the Morning Star Baptist Church of Baltimore County provided the welcome and Invocation; Donald Malcolm Smith provided the Occasion; Ms. Tabitha Brooks, the Inspirational Psalmist, delivered several amazing renditions of gospel favorites, accompanied by Tayvon Booze (keyboardist).
The Baltimore (MD) Alumni Chapter Kappa Leaguers recited Black History poems by noted African American authors. Watching the youth performance was another highlight of the BHMPB. Dr. Justin Hunt introduced our Distinguished Speaker, and Joshua Crockett Esq. delivered the special presentation. The event closed with Felicitations from the Chairman of the event, Howard Tutman, III, and remarks were provided by Brandon Wylie of Wylie Funeral Homes (Platinum Sponsor; Baltimore (MD) Alumni Chapter Polemarch Devron Dickens, Sr and Theodore R. Garrett, Jr., President of the KAPFMB.
There were more than 180 attendees.
