Dr. Alvin A. Cleveland, Sr. is a product of Dallas County, Alabama. He holds degrees from Selma University, Selma, Alabama, Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia and the Doctor of Ministry ...ver maisDr. Alvin A. Cleveland, Sr. is a product of Dallas County, Alabama. He holds degrees from Selma University, Selma, Alabama, Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia and the Doctor of Ministry degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. In 1986, Dr. Cleveland became the first African American Chaplain in the Alabama Army National Guard. Dr. Cleveland serves as President of Selma University and Pastor of the Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church of Mobile.ver menos