Photos: Alpha Phi Alpha Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.

See images from King events held in D.C. over the weekend.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy Lives On - Despite the threat of Hurricane Irene over the weekend, hundreds gathered in Washington D.C. as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, hosted a number of events to celebrate the new memorial of the civil rights legend, recently unveiled on the National Mall.\rDr. King’s family, fraternity brothers and civil rights leaders were all in attendance and BET.com gives you the inside scoop, just in case you missed the festivities.  \r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy Lives On - Despite the threat of Hurricane Irene over the weekend, hundreds gathered in Washington D.C. as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, hosted a number of events to celebrate the new memorial of the civil rights legend, recently unveiled on the National Mall.\rDr. King’s family, fraternity brothers and civil rights leaders were all in attendance and BET.com gives you the inside scoop, just in case you missed the festivities.  \r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

Participants at Alpha Phi Alpha's MLK Dedication Ceremony \r - Alpha Phi Alpha's private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony with the King family took place on Friday, Aug. 26, during the fraternity's MLK National Memorial Dedication Commemorative Weekend August 25-27, 2011 in Washington, D.C.\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Participants at Alpha Phi Alpha's MLK Dedication Ceremony \r - Alpha Phi Alpha's private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony with the King family took place on Friday, Aug. 26, during the fraternity's MLK National Memorial Dedication Commemorative Weekend August 25-27, 2011 in Washington, D.C.\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

Behind Every Successful Man Stands a Strong Woman - The women of Alpha pose at the fraternity's private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 26, during the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK National Memorial Dedication Commemorative Weekend August 25-27, 2011 in Washington, D.C.\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Behind Every Successful Man Stands a Strong Woman - The women of Alpha pose at the fraternity's private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 26, during the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK National Memorial Dedication Commemorative Weekend August 25-27, 2011 in Washington, D.C.\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

The Dedication \r - Though Hurricane Irene was a threat to the East Coast, hundreds were in attendance at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Alpha Phi Alpha Dedication.\r\r \r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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The Dedication \r - Though Hurricane Irene was a threat to the East Coast, hundreds were in attendance at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Alpha Phi Alpha Dedication.\r\r \r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

All Generations Reflect on Dr. King's Legacy\r - Young and old were in attendance at the fraternity's private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 26, during the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK National Memorial Dedication Commemorative Weekend.\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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All Generations Reflect on Dr. King's Legacy\r - Young and old were in attendance at the fraternity's private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 26, during the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK National Memorial Dedication Commemorative Weekend.\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Martin Luther King's Only Living Sibling Attends the Dedication Ceremony \r - Rev. Al Sharpton, founder, National Action Network, Christine King Farris, MLK's only living sibling and Bro. Marc H. Morial, president and CEO, National Urban League, participate in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.'s private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony.\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Martin Luther King's Only Living Sibling Attends the Dedication Ceremony \r - Rev. Al Sharpton, founder, National Action Network, Christine King Farris, MLK's only living sibling and Bro. Marc H. Morial, president and CEO, National Urban League, participate in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.'s private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony.\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

Civil Rights Icons Attend the Dedication Ceremony  - (l to r) Civil Rights icons Rev. C.T. Vivian and the Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery, and Harry E. Johnson, Sr., president and CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation — all members of Alpha Phi Alpha — participate in the fraternity's private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011.(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Civil Rights Icons Attend the Dedication Ceremony - (l to r) Civil Rights icons Rev. C.T. Vivian and the Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery, and Harry E. Johnson, Sr., president and CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation — all members of Alpha Phi Alpha — participate in the fraternity's private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011.(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Youngest Daughter Speaks at Dedication Ceremony \r - Elder Bernice King provided a riveting speech at Alpha Phi Alpha's private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011.\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s Youngest Daughter Speaks at Dedication Ceremony \r - Elder Bernice King provided a riveting speech at Alpha Phi Alpha's private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011.\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

Black and Gold\r - Alpha Phi Alpha's private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony was themed with the fraternity's colors — black and gold. \r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Black and Gold\r - Alpha Phi Alpha's private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony was themed with the fraternity's colors — black and gold. \r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

Photo By Photo: Jeff Lewis

Power in Numbers\r - Despite the weather warnings, hundreds were still in attendance at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Alpha Phi Alpha Dedication on Friday, August 26, 2011. \r\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Power in Numbers\r - Despite the weather warnings, hundreds were still in attendance at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Alpha Phi Alpha Dedication on Friday, August 26, 2011. \r\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Lift Every Voice and Sing\r - Alpha Brothers sang the Negro national anthem at Alpha Phi Alpha's private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony.\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Lift Every Voice and Sing\r - Alpha Brothers sang the Negro national anthem at Alpha Phi Alpha's private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony.\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

Photo By Photo: Jeff Lewis

Silent March\r - The fraternity held a silent processional march through the boulder, called the Mountain of Despair, an entryway through which every visitor will enter when visiting the memorial. The fraternity says that the march symbolized the struggle Dr. King had in his life and the opening into the plaza symbolizes "freedom after the struggle." \r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Silent March\r - The fraternity held a silent processional march through the boulder, called the Mountain of Despair, an entryway through which every visitor will enter when visiting the memorial. The fraternity says that the march symbolized the struggle Dr. King had in his life and the opening into the plaza symbolizes "freedom after the struggle." \r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

TV Host Attends Festivities \r - CNN contributor and tv host Roland Martin participates in Alpha Phi Alpha's private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011.\r\r \r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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TV Host Attends Festivities \r - CNN contributor and tv host Roland Martin participates in Alpha Phi Alpha's private MLK National Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011.\r\r \r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

Alpha Phi Alpha Gala \r - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 33rd General President Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. (r) and Daphne Reid attend the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. gala dinner entitled "M.L.K.: A Monumental Life," a theatrical and musical performance, on Friday, Aug. 26, at DAR Constitution Hall.\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Alpha Phi Alpha Gala \r - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 33rd General President Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. (r) and Daphne Reid attend the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. gala dinner entitled "M.L.K.: A Monumental Life," a theatrical and musical performance, on Friday, Aug. 26, at DAR Constitution Hall.\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

Morehouse Men Perform\r - The Morehouse College Glee Club performs at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. gala, "M.L.K.: A Monumental Life."\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Morehouse Men Perform\r - The Morehouse College Glee Club performs at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. gala, "M.L.K.: A Monumental Life."\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Alpha Present and Past General Presidents Attend Gala\r - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 33rd General President Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. (far, l) with Past General Presidents at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK gala. \r\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Alpha Present and Past General Presidents Attend Gala\r - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 33rd General President Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. (far, l) with Past General Presidents at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK gala. \r\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

Musical Guest Kenny Lattimore \r - R&B singer Kenny Latimore performs as part of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK gala.\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Musical Guest Kenny Lattimore \r - R&B singer Kenny Latimore performs as part of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK gala.\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

Hollywood Steps Out - Keisha Knight Pulliam attends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.'s "M.L.K.: A Monumental Life" gala. \r\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Hollywood Steps Out - Keisha Knight Pulliam attends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.'s "M.L.K.: A Monumental Life" gala. \r\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

Iconic Actress and Singer Speaks at Gala \r - Actress and singer Della Reese delivers remarks at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. "M.L.K.: A Monumental Life" gala. \r\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Iconic Actress and Singer Speaks at Gala \r - Actress and singer Della Reese delivers remarks at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. "M.L.K.: A Monumental Life" gala. \r\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

"Red Tails" Cast in Attendance - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 33rd General President Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. (c) and "Red Tails" cast (l to r) Nate Parker, David Oyelowo, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and Terrence Howard attend the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. "M.L.K.: A Monumental Life" gala. \r\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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"Red Tails" Cast in Attendance - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 33rd General President Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. (c) and "Red Tails" cast (l to r) Nate Parker, David Oyelowo, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and Terrence Howard attend the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. "M.L.K.: A Monumental Life" gala. \r\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Actors Speak at MLK Gala \r - Terrence Howard provided remarks at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. gala. \r\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Actors Speak at MLK Gala \r - Terrence Howard provided remarks at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. gala. \r\r(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

A-List in Attendance  - (l to r) Veteran actor Clifton Davis, activist/former comedian Dick Gregory and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 33rd General President Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. attend the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK gala. (Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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A-List in Attendance - (l to r) Veteran actor Clifton Davis, activist/former comedian Dick Gregory and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 33rd General President Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. attend the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK gala. (Photo: Jeff Lewis)

Gala Performance  - Actress and singer Dawnn Lewis performs at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK gala. (Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Gala Performance - Actress and singer Dawnn Lewis performs at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK gala. (Photo: Jeff Lewis)

Dr. King's Only Living Line Brother Attends - Herman Hemingway (l), Martin Luther King Jr.'s only living line brother, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. General President Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. pose at the historic Mayflower Renaissance Hotel during the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK National Memorial Dedication Commemorative Weekend August 25-27, 2011 in Washington, D.C.

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Dr. King's Only Living Line Brother Attends - Herman Hemingway (l), Martin Luther King Jr.'s only living line brother, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. General President Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. pose at the historic Mayflower Renaissance Hotel during the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK National Memorial Dedication Commemorative Weekend August 25-27, 2011 in Washington, D.C.

Youth Use Talents to Celebrate King's Life - The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles performs with the Morgan State University Choir at the M.L.K. Memorial Luncheon on Friday, Aug. 26, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, during the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK National Memorial Dedication Commemorative Weekend.(Photo: Jeff Lewis) 

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Youth Use Talents to Celebrate King's Life - The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles performs with the Morgan State University Choir at the M.L.K. Memorial Luncheon on Friday, Aug. 26, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, during the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK National Memorial Dedication Commemorative Weekend.(Photo: Jeff Lewis) 

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Prominent Members in Attendance  - (l to r) Vic Carter, news anchor, WJZ-TV-Baltimore; civil rights icon Ambassador Andrew J. Young, Jr.; Alpha General President, Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. at the M.L.K. Memorial Luncheon on Friday, Aug. 26, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, during the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK National Memorial Dedication Commemorative Weekend.(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Prominent Members in Attendance - (l to r) Vic Carter, news anchor, WJZ-TV-Baltimore; civil rights icon Ambassador Andrew J. Young, Jr.; Alpha General President, Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. at the M.L.K. Memorial Luncheon on Friday, Aug. 26, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, during the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK National Memorial Dedication Commemorative Weekend.(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

Alpha Award of Merit Presented  - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 33rd General President Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. presents the Alpha Award of Merit to Alpha member and civil rights icon Rev. Wyatt T. Walker at the M.L.K. Memorial Luncheon, on Friday, Aug. 26, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Alpha Award of Merit Presented - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 33rd General President Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. presents the Alpha Award of Merit to Alpha member and civil rights icon Rev. Wyatt T. Walker at the M.L.K. Memorial Luncheon, on Friday, Aug. 26, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

Alpha Award of Merit  - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 33rd General President Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. presents the Alpha Award of Merit to Ambassador Connie Morella (former U.S. Ambassador from Maryland) at the M.L.K. Memorial Luncheon on Friday, Aug. 26, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.(Photo: Jeff Lewis)

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Alpha Award of Merit - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 33rd General President Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. presents the Alpha Award of Merit to Ambassador Connie Morella (former U.S. Ambassador from Maryland) at the M.L.K. Memorial Luncheon on Friday, Aug. 26, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.(Photo: Jeff Lewis)