ROYAL GENERATIONS

and King Alan’s royal legacy,” Winifred recalls. “We also knew the color would be green to honor his paternal last name as well.” And upon first glance at his Royal Robe, King Alan’s heritage is evident. “The six crowns pop out immediately as I am the 6th MAMGA Monarch in our family,” says Alan. The theme of Alan’s train is: “le patrimonie,” a celebration of ancestry, heritage, and royal legacy. The theme honors Alan’s French roots and gives thanks to his ancestors and family members. “My Royal Robe is a direct reflection of my family’s 77 years of involvement with MAMGA. Past Royals are honored with their crowns, initials, and years of reign on my train,” Alan tells us. “It also honors over 30 family participants who have been involved since my late Grandmother Mary W. Butler was First Lady in Waiting in 1946. I am especially proud that she was the first in the family to participate in what at that time was called the Colored Carnival Association. A beautiful gold heart is at the top of my train to honor the early MAMGA participants who served as beloved Royal MAMGA pioneers.” To make his train stand out even more, Alan and his mother decided on adding 50 full-length raccoon pelts and 25 raccoon tails to his 18 ft. train’s border. Alan will be carrying the scepter his cousin, Joseph K.C. Little, carried as MAMGA Junior King in 2017.

Naturally, Alan’s schedule as King is jampacked with festivities, parties, and gather- ings—many of which have taken months of thoughtful planning and coordination to make them a reality. “I have enjoyed all the planning that has taken place between the King’s Party, regalia, wardrobe, and even down to gathering Mardi Gras throws. I feel very blessed that I have had the opportunity to experience this three times,” his mother shares. “I have tried to stay on top of all the planning and details. I have said several times, this is my last hurrah and I plan to enjoy it as much as possible!” Both Alan and his mother are most looking forward to the coronation, where Alan will crown his beautiful Queen, Richlyn. They are also looking forward to what is called the “Big Monday” and of course, the Le Fête du Roi, Alan’s King’s party. “MAMGA encourages us to put our personal touches on the Le Fête du Roi. I have selected the venue due to personal ties, and we plan to bring the city out for a party where a good time will be had by all,” Alan says.

Outside of his Royal role, Alan works as a Manager for Enterprise Holdings in Arlington, Texas. He graduated from Central State University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Business AdministrationManagement. He plans to begin working towards earning his master’s degree in Sports Administration/Marketing at Delaware State University. He, along with his best friend Brandon Williams, developed a lifestyle brand called “DIFFERENT Avenues” to promote individuality with the mission to help others express themselves. “We believe life is a marathon, not a sprint and that sometimes you have to take different avenues to get to where you want to go in life. In addition to apparel, Different Avenues aims to support the community in various ways from, interactive fundraising events and advocacy for wellness,” shares Alan.

On the successes of her son, Winifred says, “I am most proud of King Alan’s belief in persistence and perseverance. He has inherited a strong work ethic from his father, which he keeps in the forefront of his mind and in everything that he does. I am confident that his hard work, focus, and perseverance will surely pay off with him accomplishing his goals and dreams!”

It is safe to say, Alan and his family are ready for the good times to roll!