ELDER WATSON DIGGS
companion piece to the Diggs mural by the Kentucky Historical State Society in the fall of 2024 and remained covered until early spring 2025. Regarding this commemoration, Hopkinsville-Ft. Campbell (KY) Alumni Chapter Pole- march David Davenport said, “We are honored to pay tribute to our revered Founder Elder Watson Diggs, and the lasting principles he established. Elder Watson Diggs’ legacy deserves this recognition, and today we proudly stand [in the county] that helped shape him. This moment celebrates Diggs’ profound impact on our nation and his legacy of instilling Achievement in educated Black men for over 114 years.” Province Polemarch Woolridge added, “This isn’t just a local story— it’s a national legacy. Elder Watson Diggs paved a path of excellence. Today, we not only honor his legacy – we recommit ourselves to upholding the ideals he stood for: achievement in every field of human endeavor. This “THIS ISN’T JUST A LOCAL STORY—IT’S A NATIONAL LEGACY. ELDER WATSON DIGGS PAVED A PATH OF EXCELLENCE. ” - Donald Woolridge, Sr., South Central Province Polemarch
South Central Province Polemarch Donald L Woolridge, Sr., being interviewed about the event and the significance of the ceremony.
mural is more than a portrait—it’s a beacon of leadership and vision.” Hopkinsville Mayor James R. Knight, Jr., along with several elected Kentucky state officials, including State Senator Reginald Thomas, and State Representatives George Brown and Joshua Watkins (all three mem- bers of Kappa Alpha Psi), joined the
celebration, recognizing the cultural and civic significance of the occasion. With umbrellas in hand but hearts full of pride, attendees viewed the pow- erful tribute to Diggs’ life and legacy. The event marked not just a celebra- tion of the past, but a promise to carry forward Diggs’ values of scholarship, service, and brotherhood. ♦
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