Shelby County Commissioner Mickell Lowery is gearing up for the 5th Annual Invitational Celebrity Golf Tournament, an event aimed at raising scholarship funds for students at LeMoyne-Owen College. Slated for Saturday, August 16, at Mirimichi Golf Course, starting at 9:00 A.M., the tournament is not only about the game but about outreach and community support.
This year's event is in collaboration with For Us By Us (FUBU), bringing together sport and education for a cause. As part of the day's festivities, attendees will have access to great prizes, music, food, and live performances — including a spotlight appearance by R&B sensation, MICHEL'LE. Registration for both golfers and non-golfing party-goers is available on the tournament's website, as detailed in an announcement on Shelby County's official website.
In a statement, Commissioner Lowery emphasized the tournament's community-centric ethos, saying, "This tournament serves a purpose for our community to not only celebrate, but to support and impact the only HBCU in Memphis and its students. We look forward to having another successful year." These words, punctuated by anticipation, make clear the Commissioner's commitment to education and heritage.
Dr. Christopher Davis also expressed gratitude for the Commissioner's initiative, citing the tournament's positive influence on the students at LeMoyne-Owen College. "We appreciate this vast support from not only our community but also Commissioner Lowery," he affirmed, "This tournament has been successful and impactful for our students to
continue to succeed and move forward in receiving an education." In echoing the Commissioner's sentiment, Dr. Davis underscores the significance of bolstering higher learning.
The sentiment was shared by FUBU co-founder J. Alexander, who underscored his organization's pride in partnering with Commissioner Lowery. "For Us By Us Network is proud to stand alongside Commissioner Lowery for this impactful event," Alexander noted. "Supporting education and creating unforgettable cultural experiences is what we’re about, and this tournament does both. LeMoyne-Owen College represents excellence, and we’re honored to help invest in the future of its students." With this, FUBU aligns with Lowery's vision of empowerment through education, offering not just capital but a commitment to cultural engagement.
