March 2014

A L P H A P H I A L P H A

Alpha Phi Alpha, Mu Lambda Chapter - 1923, Washington, D.C. 1

Monthly Newsletter Editor: Jason Clark March 2014

WHATS INSIDE

Presidents Message - pg2Calendar of Events - pg3Brother’s Keeper - pg6

F. Douglass 196th Birthday - pg925 Years In Alpha - pg 10Chaplain’s Message - pg 14

Project Alphawas held on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Hart Middle School in Southeast Washington, DC from 10am-2pm.

Over 25 young men ages 12-15 were present for topics including: The 3 R’s of Manhood: Respect, Responsibility, and Role Models by Bro. James O. Wilson, Fatherhood/Sexual Responsibility by Bro. Karl Bruce and Bro. Sean Plater as well as Violence in Relationships by Bro. Karl Bruce.Bro. Malcolm Carter donated lunch from his Domino’s Pizza franchise. The chapter provided chips, juices, and cookies for the young men. Radio personality, Aladdin from WPGC 95.5 also stopped by to talk to the young men about the importance of following your dreams. The Mu Lambda Step Team performed and Bro. Jason Lee provided an encouraging Spoken Word message.

P R E S I D E N T S M E S S A G E

2 Alpha Phi Alpha, Mu Lambda Chapter - 1923, Washington, D.C.

February was another event-filled month. Brothers of Mu Lambda performed the following community service and/or national programs: The brothers educated and mentored the scholars of Mu Lambda’s Henry Arthur Callis Academy every Sunday; held a Black History program at Rosedale Public Library in North East Washington, D.C. (see page 5); participated in the celebration of Brother Frederick Douglass’ 186th birthday celebration (see page 9); worshipped together at Metropolitan AME Church with Senior Pastor, Brother Ronald E. Braxton; worshipped together at Shiloh Baptist Church with Senior Minister, Brother Wallace Charles Smith; and attended together the showing of the Tallest Tree in the Forest (a story of the life of Brother Paul Robeson, see page 7). On Saturday, March 1st, brothers assembled to celebrate the 80th birthday birthday of Brother Douglass Sands, where Mu Lambda presented his 60 years in Alpha Phi Alpha certificate and a monetary donation. Several members of the Mu Lambda 2013 line traveled to Area III (Anne Arundel, Charles, Montgomery, and Prince George’s County) to observe the ongoing IMDP.

I had the pleasure of fellowshipping at the chapter meetings of Kappa Epsilon Lambda (president, Brother Foreman) and Pi Upsilon Lambda (president, Brother Malone). I also had the pleasure of fellowshipping with other chapter presidents of the MAAC (Beta Alpha Lambda, Kappa Epsilon Lambda, Pi Upsilon Lambda, Rho Tau Lambda, and Sigma Alpha Lambda), where all MAAC chapter presidents were invited to discuss working on joint programs and projects. I attended a voters’ forum hosted by Delta Sigma Theta, Annapolis Alumnae Chapter, where Congresswoman Donna Edwards

spoke about the importance of getting people out to vote during non-presidential elections. She reiterates many of the points in Brother Frederick Engrams’ article (see page 4).

Mu Lambda has been doing some hard work this fraternal year – which I am truly proud. It has truly shown its ability to fellowship and exhibit the true meaning of brotherhood. Brother William Page, who was in the hospital recuperating, had his wife send his check for his dues so he could remain financial with the fraternity. I told Brother Page to call upon the brotherhood if he needed

assistance – like so many proud Alpha men, he was reluctant. During the last snow storm, Brother Page called and said he did not want to be a burden, but if the brothers could assist with his snow removal he would be grateful. Brother Kevin Chapple immediately responded to the call. He informed Brother Page that he was traveling from work, changing his clothes, and showing at his residence to remove the snow. Mu Lambda’s chaplain is always working behind the scenes to ensure our brothers are doing well. During the last chapter meeting, Brother Girard Williams approached me and indicated how touching it was for the chaplain to reach out to him during the death of his brother-in-law. Brother Lowery had in-and-out

surgery, unbeknownst to many, but not our chaplain, Brother Butler was on the phone reaching out. Brother Butler has also continued to check on the status of Brother Page and Brother Rhett Lucas. If you know of a brother in need or who has not been present in a while, please let Brother Butler know.

I want to personally thank the brothers of Mu Lambda for having the foresight see into the future. President Barack Obama recently launched the “My Brother’s Keeper Initiative to build ladders of opportunity for boys and young men of color”(see page 6). Mu Lambda sat down and evaluated the gaps of young men some time ago and as a result of that it developed the Mu Lambda Foundation Henry Arthur Callis Academy. I have received raving reviews of the fine work being done by Brothers Lawrence Clark and Arthur Fields, Deans of the academy. The young men are tilted “Scholars.” All will get to meet and greet the Scholars at the April 5, 2014, Black and Gold Gala.

We have to continue to think outside the box and be innovative in the way Mu Lambda interacts with one another as well as the community. In the spirit of thinking outside the box – Mu Lambda is putting the finishing touches on the membership directory. Please provide your updated information to Brother Keith Hinnant. Please see page 13 for a sample of the membership directory.

In closing, I will see my brothers at the chapter meeting, where approximately 100 brothers will be recognized for 25 or more years in Alpha Phi Alpha (see page 10). Please remember to be on time and bring all of your spare change from home to deposit in the change for charity jars.

Fraternally, Eddie Neal

C H A P T E R N E W S


Calendar of EventsMarch 6th - Chapter Mtg - ML House - 7:06pmMarch 15th - Men Who Can CookMarch 18th - Foundation MtgMarch 19th - Exec Brd Mtg April 3rd - Chapter Mtg - ML House - 7:06pmApril 5th - Black & Gold GalaApril 12th - Alpha Wives Card PartyApril 15th - Foundation MtgApril 16th - Exec Brd MtgMay 2nd - Chapter Mtg - ML HouseMay 21st - Exec Brd MtgSat June 7th - Chap Mtg - ML House NOON

Any Submissions, Questions or Concerns for The Torch can be addressed to

[email protected]

Our Brotherʼs Keeper

Greetings Brothers of Mu Lambda Chapter,

Please allow me to extend my utmost gratitude to you and the distinguished Brothers of the Mu Lambda Chapter for your fraternal/professional assistance.So glad Brothers reached out to extend greetings to a fellow brother, as well as aid our women who we have taken oath to protect in every capacity.

Fraternal regards,Brother Lucas Watson

mailto:[email protected]


V O Y E L E S S P E O P L E / H O P E L E S S P E O P L E


It is by no stretch of the imagination, that my response to this question is unequivocally no! There is no secret that the African American population numbers are very dismal in comparison to our Caucasian counterparts as it relates to voting in local elections. For one reason or another, African Americans typically come out in large numbers to vote in national elections and do the exact opposite in local election years. This is the cause for many unfair voting laws being passed as it relates to the African American

population. This is the primary reason why this program which was facilitated on Thursday, February 6,2014 by Ms.Khyla Craine Esq., is essential to the Mu Lambda Chapter, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. as a whole. As Program Chair, my thoughts were to have a program that would highlight our national service program "A Voteless

People is a Hopeless People" which was founded in the 1930's. Bro. Brent Radcliff and I wanted to do something different, other than most chapter's typical let's set up a table, and have people register to vote. That is not a bad option, but it doesn't give people the necessary ammunition needed for them to get to their voting precincts in both local and

national elections. We wanted to bring into focus many of the new and upcoming laws that aim to disadvantage African American's. Bro. Radcliff, who serves as the chapter's Public Policy chair used his connections with the local NAACP and his mentor Ms. Craine. to make this event possible.Ms. Craine, a Howard University Law grad who

now serves as a legal fellow at the NAACP Office of General Counsel delivered an impressive address, and call to action to the Fraternity locally and nationally. One of the topics that she touched upon was in relation to local legislation that is impacting a few of our chapter's members specifically those residing in Northern Virginia who may or may not be

aware. The new voter id law passed in Northern Virginia, which goes into effect July 2014 states that: "Any voter who does not show one of the forms of identification specified in this subsection shall be offered a provisional ballot marked ID-ONLY that

requires no follow-up action by the registrar or electoral board other than matching submitted identification documents from the voter for the electoral board to make a determination on whether to count the ballot." This is problematic because in cases of an individual who forgets their approved id, they run the risk of their vote not being counted at all.

Are we as a people as political as we think we are? The sad yet honest truth:

M U L A M B D A


Ms. Craine and the NAACP will be on the front lines of this battle, and many other pending legal battles as they relate to the disenfranchisement of our people. She has promised to keep the Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., in the loop with how we can be of assistance especially with this being a local election year in which Washington D.C. will be electing its new mayor. Bro. Brent Radcliff, our committees and I are prepared to answer the call to action, but are you?

Fraternally submitted,Bro. Frederick V.Engram Jr. M.S.Mu Lambda ChapterAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.Programs Chair 2013-2014

The Brother's of the Mu Lambda Chapter and our Scholars participated in a Black History program held at the Rosedale Library in NE Washington DC. The scholars discussed their plans for post high school, and Bro. Lowery presented about Egypt, African Americans and our connection.The Mu Lambda Pharaohs as usual provided a crowd pleasing and engaging step tease highlighting the Fraternities history, motto,aims and mission.

Black History Program

Mu Lambda is a proud life member of the NAACP. It purchased its NAACP life membership when it owned the house at 1800 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

M Y B R O T H E R ’ S K E E P E R


Submitted by Brothers:

Rod Richardson & A. Glibert Douglass

Initiative aims to keep blacks,

Hispanics in school, out of prison

The New York Times reported that on Thursday February 27, 2014 President Obama announced “a $200 million, five-year initiative, My Brother’s Keeper, to help black youth. Mr. Obama added that” the plain fact is there are some Americans who, in the aggregate, are consistently doing worse in our society”. “He also challenged black men to do better themselves, and said they must not make excuses for the poor decisions they have already made”. His support included “leaders from more than a dozen nonprofit foundations and executives from some of the nation’s largest companies”. “Including Magic Johnson, retired basketball superstar, and Gen. Colin L. Powell, the former secretary of state.” The $200 million will be spent “in a search for solutions to the problems black men face with early-childhood development, school readiness, educational opportunity, discipline, parenting and the criminal justice system.”

“Gail C. Christopher, vice president for program strategy for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, which has committed $750,000 to My Brother’s Keeper, said the initial money would be used “for hiring staff, consultants and firms to get something established that has legs.” “Rev. Al Sharpton, the television host and civil rights campaigner and Bill O’Reilly the conservative host on Fox news and best-selling novelist attended the event at the White House.”

This program is an opportunity for Mu Lambda Foundation and Mu Lambda Chapter to access= funding for some of our programs. ? Let’s put our heads together to achieve this objective.

Click Here For The Official My Brother’s Keeper Fact Sheet

From The White House

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/02/27/fact-sheet-opportunity-all-president-obama-launches-my-brother-s-keeper-






B R O T H E R S O U T A N D A B O U T


Mu Lambda At Arena Stage

On February 15, 2014, brothers and their guests attended ‘The Tallest Tree In The Forest’ at the Arena Stage.

‘The Tallest Tree In the Forest’ is the story of Brother Paul Robeson. In the mid-20th century, Brother Robeson was one of the best known African-American artists in the world. Through his singing and acting talent, he became enormously popular and wealthy, and he was also highly regarded as an internal champion for human rights.

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F O R T H E G O O D O F T H E O R D E R


NBA Morocco Trip

By Bro. Gilbert Douglass

The co-president of the Alpha Wives of Washington (my wife) and I returned January 26, 2014 to Dulles airport from a seven day conference in two key cities in Morocco, Rabat and Marrakesh. We were part of a

150-person delegation of African-American judges and lawyers— members of the National Bar Association, the oldest (since 1925) and largest in the world.

Our organization had traveled at the invitation of the Chief Justice of the Court of Cassation (Morocco’s Supreme Court) the Honorable Mostafa Faress to hold its annual Midwinter meeting in the Kingdom. The events we attended were an Education and a Cultural Joy. The Kingdom promulgated its new Constitution in 2011. Most legal reforms and those to come will evolve from this new Constitution.

“This summit comes at a very exciting time for relations

between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco,” stated Patricia Rosier, Esq., President of the National Bar Association. The summit comes on the heels of Moroccan judicial reform and the expansion of business and tourism in Morocco.

Our delegation was not a tourist venture although we did see many interesting sites and sights. We attended many seminars with professors, judicial and other legal experts affording many CLE credits (required by many state courts for lawyers to remain in good standing).

An outstanding first was an official ceremony at the Court of Cassation that honored Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King and his movement. The Chief Judge organized the ceremony to honor Dr. King for his advances in U.S. human rights and for inspiring world-wide advances. Against a saxophone background of original Moroccan music, a beautiful but somber oil painting of Rev. King was unveiled during the Ceremony and presented to the Chair of the Judicial Council, the Honorable Denise L. Morris. All guests were invited afterwards to view a museum display of historic Moroccan legal documents (some dating from centuries ago) on a lower

level of the modern court building.

At a crowded afternoon closing session in Marrakech, well attended by the press and photographers, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the National Bar’s President, the Chair of the Judicial Council and the Moroccan Chief Judge of the Court of Cassation. President Patricia Rosier pledged to “work together in the weeks and months ahead.” Doubtless the delegation agrees that the conference was just the beginning. It was history in the making.

With two quarterly meetings of the NBA’s Board of Governors and numerous local NBA affiliate

meetings scheduled before September, 2014, rank and file NBA members have great impetus to accelerate the momentum of “pursuing justice”. We must exercise a new aggressiveness in Charles Hamilton Houston’s “legal social engineering’. Buttressed by the recent past and inspired by the present from Africa “We’re ON THE MOVE”.

F R E D E R I C K D O U G L A S S


The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site honors the life and accomplishments of the abolitionist, civil right advocate, author and statesman, Frederick Douglass. In 1877 Frederick Douglas purchased Cedar Hill, and eventually expanded its fourteen rooms to twenty-one, including a library and kitchen. He lived at Cedar Hill for 18 years. During that time he served as U.S. Minister to Haiti and U.S. Marshal for the District of Columbia. He also continued to write and speak out for human rights and equality until his death on February 20, 1895.

Mu Lambda Chapter helps Celebrate

Frederick Douglass’s 196th Birthday

On Saturday, February 7, 2014 Mu Lambda Chapter participated in the celebration of Frederick Douglass’s 196th birthday and helped the staff of the Frederick Douglas National Historic Site carry out this year’s birthday theme “Frederick Douglass at Leisure.” Several events took place at different venues in the Anacostia community.

The opening ceremony took place at the Anacostia Playhouse with music by the Washington Revels Jubilee Singers and speeches by the 2013 Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest winners. Events ran all day ending with an evening reception. Alpha Phi Alpha, Mu Lambda Chapter was the only Greek letter organization that volunteered for this event.

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Name/Initiation Chapter/Initiation Date

80 Years In AlphaEason, Jr., John C. - Gamma 12/11/1931

75 Years in AlphaHafford, Willam M. - Beta Omicron 12/5/1936

65 Years in AlphaDawson, Jr., Horace G. - Nu 10/31/1946Wood, Garnett - Beta Gamma 4/1/1948Safrit, Sterling H. - Beta 5/11/1948Brice, Julius H. - Beta Delta 12/7/1948Gadsden, Elbert D. - Xi 1/4/1949De Lanine, Sr., Franklin P. - Gamma Psi 2/10/1949Adams, James B. - Beta Theta 4/1/1949

60 Years in AlphaScipio, Rudolph - Beta Epsilon 11/22/1950Seabron, Mr. Lavert C. - Beta Alpha 12/7/1951Bowling, Jr., Wiley E. - Beta Epsilon 2/29/1952McGee, Willie - Beta Omicron 5/1/1952Wilson, Yettekov - Beta 5/19/1952Bennett, Carl - Beta Kappa 4/23/1953George, Jr., Theodore R. - Beta 12/8/1953Sands, Sr., Douglas B. - Beta Alpha 12/11/1953Montgomery, Lawrence K. - Beta Alpha 12/11/1953Gladden, Major P. - Beta Alpha 4/1/1954Harris, Dr. Rudolph - Beta Sigma 4/3/1954Speight, Jr., James T. - Beta Epsilon 5/1/1954Donegan, Charles E. - Theta 10/1/1954

50 Years in AlphaValentine, Fred L.- Beta Omicron 4/30/1955Roberts, Talmadge - Beta 5/10/1955English, Dr. Richard A. - Alpha Beta 10/28/1955Pendergrass, Alphonso W. - General Organization 4/14/1956Ampy, Dr. Franklin R. - Beta Gamma 4/21/1956Hunigan, Curtis A. - Beta Beta 7/28/1956Carter, Mr. Dickie S. - Beta Sigma 4/6/1957Booker, Sylvester C. - Beta 12/14/1957Magwood, Clarence E. - Omicron 6/1/1958Donaldson, James A. - Nu 10/11/1958Page, William T. - Gamma Pi 12/6/1958Mitchell, Phd., Tyrone D. - Beta Phi 4/12/1959Haynes, James R. - Alpha Chi 12/21/1959Richardson, Robert E. - Delta Rho 4/18/1960Ransome, Jr., J. R. - Alpha Chi 10/31/1960Littlejohn, Willie A. - Gamma Mu 12/14/1960Geathers, Elmer D. - Omicron Lambda Alpha 3/10/1961Gill, Vernon S. - Beta 4/30/1961Richardson, Chesley R. - Alpha Upsilon 11/30/1961Ingram, Vedoster - Beta 4/8/1962Cole, Jr., Dr. O. J. - Beta 4/14/1962Ford, Mr. Louis A. - Beta 4/16/1962Thomas, William D. - Beta Delta 11/12/1962Blassengale, Clyde - Beta 4/6/1963Peaco, Jr., James W. - Beta 4/6/1963Wright, Clarence L. Zeta - Tau Lambda 4/18/1963Johnson, III, Mr. Campbell C. - Delta Omicron 6/1/1963Flowers, Ronald S. - Delta Beta 12/3/1963Glee, Jr., Ulysses S. - Beta Nu 12/1/1964

Mu Lambda brothers with 25 or more years in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated

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25 Years in AlphaJackson, Leroy - Nu 10/13/1967Wynn, John G. Epsilon - Nu Lambda 11/30/1967Oakes, Vernon - Beta Theta 12/18/1967Tyler, Lee A. - Mu Lambda 10/1/1968Rogers, Michael C. - Alpha Phi 12/12/1968Braxton, Mr. Ronald E. - Xi 3/28/1969Dodson, III, Norris A. - Sigma 4/1/1970Batts, Richard E. - Beta Epsilon 5/1/1970Brown, Jr., Dr. Lucius L. - Alpha Phi 11/24/1971Lyons, Harold A. - Eta Upsilon 1/13/1972Calbert, William E. - Mu Lambda 5/1/1972Brown, II, Robert M. - Mu Lambda 5/12/1972Lincoln, Charles H. - Alpha Omicron 11/1/1973Carter, Mr. Michael A. - Theta Zeta 5/26/1974Cooper, Lonnie - Gamma Zeta 5/1/1975Suber, Mr. Herbert L. - Gamma Beta 11/17/1976Bell, Dr. Ryle A. - Omicron Lambda Alpha 4/1/1977Johnson, Leroy E. - Mu Lambda 5/1/1977Jackson, Mr. Malcolm D. - Delta Phi 11/11/1977Hall, Julius - Alpha Mu 4/23/1978Orange, Sr., Vincent B. - Nu Chi 5/6/1978Laney, Frederick J. - Mu Lambda 10/1/1978Reed, Kwame O. - Eta Alpha Lambda 3/2/1979Clark, Melvin L. - Mu Lambda 10/1/1979Davis, Mr. Larry D. - Kappa Gamma 11/8/1979Banks, Dr. David - Delta Zeta 11/14/1979Douglas, A. G. - Zeta Omicron Lambda 3/1/1980Powell, Mr. Juan H. - Beta 3/22/1980

Brown, Arlester - Mu Lambda 4/1/1980Walker, Jacob R. - Beta 3/1/1981Thornton, III, Dr. Samuel E. - Mu Xi 12/1/1981Wilson, Mr. James O. - Beta 3/1/1982Jones, III, Mr. Clinton C. - Mu Zeta 3/19/1982Powers, Dr. Carlos H. - Mu Sigma 3/21/1982McGriff, Dr. Lloyd T. - Beta 3/26/1983Joyner, William M. - Mu Lambda 3/16/1984Lowery, III, Mr. LeRoy - Mu Lambda 3/16/1984Gardner, Jr., Wendell P. - Mu Lambda 3/16/1984Cotton, Dr. Paul A. - Omicron Lambda Alpha 3/23/1985Whitley, Walter - Sigma 4/12/1985Washington, Mr. Kenneth A. - Zeta Nu 4/12/1985Revis, Lamar D. - Xi Alpha Lambda 4/15/1985Stroble, Mr. Kelvin M. - Theta Nu 7/8/1985Wilson, Mr. John A. - Beta 2/15/1986Gilmore, Brent S. - Beta 2/15/1986Carter, Malcolm - Beta 3/21/1987Chapple, Kevin L. - Theta Iota 5/22/1987White, Mr. Melvin - Pi Lambda 2/28/1988Gaither, Thomas E. - Mu Lambda 5/18/1988

***If you have 25 or more years in the fraternity and your name does not appear on this list, please see Brother Timothy Fitzgerald, Membership

Chair***

D I R E C T O R Y


C H A P L A I N ’ S C O R N E R


Dear Brothers:

I would like to thank each of you who participated in the Sunday services held last month. On February 16, approximately 15 Mu Lambda brothers attended the service at Metropolitan AME Church. An Alpha brother and former Mu Lambda brother, Rev. Ronald E. Braxton, serves as senior pastor.On February 23, many of you attended the worship service at Shiloh Baptist Church for their HBCU/Greek Sunday. Several brothers are members of this Church. Our own Mu Lambda brother, the Reverend Dr. Wallace Charles Smith, serves as Senior Minister. Please stay tuned for more opportunities to worship together!!

IN OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLY SEASON OF LENT: March 5 -- April 20

We are approaching the Holy Season of Lent, March 5th - April 20th. In observance of this season, I am inviting Mu Lambda brothers to join together and prayerfully engage in the experience of the Daniel Fast for the forty days of Lent--March 5th--April 20th (excluding Sundays).

The Daniel fast is a biblically-based partial fast. Two scriptures give light to the Daniel fast: In Daniel 1, the prophet ate only vegetables (including fruit) and drank only water. In Daniel 10, the prophet ate no meat or any precious breads or foods, and he drank no wine. The former gives us two guidelines for the fast: fruits and vegetables and only water for a beverage. The latter gives us a third guideline: no sweeteners and no bread.Here are three ways to fast:

(1) A complete fast from 6am - 6pm and the Daniel fast thereafter for forty days.

(2) Daniel fast from 6am - 6pm, breaking the fast thereafter for forty days.

(3) The Daniel fast for the entirety of the day for forty days.

Neither artificial foods nor processed foods or chemicals are allowed during the fast.

C H A P L A I N ’ S C O R N E R


Foods To Eat Foods To Avoid

All fruits - fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, canned All Meat

All vegetables - fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, canned

All dairy products

All whole grains All sweeteners

All nuts and seeds - includes nut butters All leavened bread

All legumes All refined and processed foods

Natural water All deep fried foods

tofu, soy products, herbs and spices, seasoning salts

All solid fats

All quality oils Beverages - tea, coffee, soda, etc

In this season of sacrifice, I pray that God will reveal the miraculous!

Continue to check on and pray for each other. If you need me, call or e-mail me: (571) 251-8253; [email protected]

Your Mu Lambda Chaplain,

Brother Butler



N U T R I T I O N N O T E S


Brother Rod Richardson, MPH

Certification: Holistic Nutrition

“Certified Herbal Abstract Specialist

Certification: “Fitness and Nutrition”

So what does the guest speaker have in common with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?

This was the first question I asked my frat brother when he invited me to his church’s “27th Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast”. The breakfast “Key Note / Guest Speaker” was “Imam Johari Abdul Malik, Director of Community Outreach for the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center”

My frat brother; A. Gilbert Douglass, a member at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ in Washington, D.C., introduced the guest speaker. He explained that the Imam and Dr. King have similar spiritual beliefs. Both believed that the choice is “chaos or community.” For approximately the next 90 minutes, interrupted by occasional note taking, I listened to the guest speaker. While my notes in no way summarize the Imams speech, they included the following:

The Imam stated that both Jesus and Mohammad were prophets and Mohammad was the last prophet. He also pointed out that followers of Islam were first to acknowledge monotheism. However, what I remember most was his specification of the five strategies used by slave holders to successfully enslave black people in the United States.

The first strategy, which preceded all others, was to remove an awareness of self. Or what he referenced as removal of the opportunity to preserve your soul. In other words you only exist because the slave master says you exist. The second strategy was disrupting lineage, which separated individuals from meaningful relationships by dividing families. The third strategy denied the opportunity to develop intellectually, i.e., not being allowed to learn to read or write. The fourth strategy was to prohibit the accumulation or transfer of wealth. The fifth strategy was

denial of the opportunity to preserve religious traditions.

Imam Johari Abdul Malik gave several cogent examples of each of the above strategies. This author does not have the

knowledge base or note taking skills that

accomplishes the Imam’s intended knowledge transfer. However, after listening to him, I have a better understanding of Dr. King’s “chaos or community” statement.

For example chaos is defined as “any thing or condition of which the elements or parts are in utter disorder and confusion.” Community is” a group of people who reside in one location and are subject to the same laws and have the same interest.”

So what does all of this have to do with nutrition? It’s simple. Let’s just call it brain food.

Regional ConventionChapter Audits

The general office will be conducting chapter audits for the 2014 fraternal year. These audits will consist of ensuring chapters have their constitutionally mandated items. All chapters need to bring the following items to the on-site general office at their respective regional convention.

Alpha Phi AlphaLeadership Academy

REGISTER TODAY!It is our pleasure to greet you in the spirit of brotherhood and to announce the seventeenth annual Alpha Leadership Academy for College Brothers. The academy is scheduled for June 7-13, 2014,on the campus of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.

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We want to support YOU!!!!If you or your chapter have been contacted by the media and asked to make an appearance on the news or a television show, then contact the corporate headquarters [email protected]. For the entire Alpha Protocol and Etiquette Manual please click the



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82nd Anniversary Eastern Region Convention of

Alpha Phi Alpha FraternityThe 82nd Anniversary Eastern Region Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., themed"Reconciling Leadership & Brotherhood," will be held in Baltimore, Maryland. Please click here for the Official 2014 Convention Call OR click here to Registerfor the convention which will be held at the Hilton-Baltimore on April 24-27, 2014. EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS February 15, 2014 and there is NO ONSITE REGISTRATION.

This year's convention will feature the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Impact Luncheon, Leadership Development Institute as well as a C2C Career & Graduate School Fair.

SPACE WILL BE LIMITED for this Convention so you are encouraged to REGISTER EARLY!

The brothers of Baltimore are planning to make AlphaEast"s return to Baltimore one of our best conventions ever. The 2014 Baltimore Convention is one you don't want to miss.

Fraternally,

R. Anthony MillsEastern Region Vice President

Brandon R. JohnsonAssistant Eastern Region Vice President

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MU LAMBDA FOUNDATION, INC. HENRY ARTHUR CALLIS ACADEMY

2013 – 2014 FUNDING

We are considering and seeking multiple sources for securing funding for the 2013-14 HAC Academy activities. Our 2013-2014 budget indicates that the provision of college readiness support costs the Mu Lambda Foundation, Inc. approximately $1000 per Scholar. This figure is calculated after considerable in-kind contributions of the Mu Lambda Foundation, Inc. and Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. It should be noted that the Mu Lambda Foundation, Inc. is designated as a 501c(3) organization and donations from individual, businesses, and corporations are tax deductible. Sources and sponsorships identified to offset the $1000 per Scholar cost include: 1. Individuals Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., groups of brothers, and individuals in the community can donate to the Mu Lambda Foundation, Inc. in name of an HAC Academy Scholar to cover the $1000 cost. Scholars can also offset costs through ad sales in the online Gala booklet. 2. Employers of Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Businesses, & Corporations It is common for businesses and corporations to grant funds to donate to 501c(3) organizations for the purposes of supporting educational activities. Some businesses and corporations also match employee’s donations to 501c(3) organizations. We encourage Brothers of the Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to inquire at their place of employment to determine if philanthropic funds exist that may support HAC Academy activities. Brothers will be provided support in preparing appropriate applications and documents to secure these funds if they exist. 3. Foundations Numerous foundations grant funds for college readiness programs. Each foundation has its own set of criteria for funding, therefore applications to foundations would need to be crafted on a case by case basis. 4. Local Government Funds The District of Columbia may have sources that support DC Scholars involvement with the HAC Academy. 5. School District Funds Partnerships with school districts and schools can be established to financially support HAC Scholars that attend that particular district or school.

H . A . C A L L I S A C A D E M Y


D C O N E F U N D


E-BOARD POSITION BROTHER EMAIL PHONEPresident Neal, Eddie W. [email protected] President : Gibbs, Mr. Joseph [email protected] 901-240-9039Recording Secretary : Giles, Kevin R. [email protected] 804-389-1906Corresponding Secretary : LaRoche, Mikael [email protected] 202-957-4055Financial Secretary : Young, II, Chatman K. [email protected] 703-231-2096Treasurer : Young, Bryant Michael [email protected] 240-472-5276Chaplain : Butler, Mr. Jonathan Z [email protected] 571-251-8253Historian : Harmon, III, James [email protected] 301-659-0442Intake Coordinator : Wilson, Mr. John [email protected] 301-455-6119Assoc. Editor/Sphinx : Hinnant, Mr. Keith [email protected] 202-351-8981Editor of the Torch Clark, Jason [email protected] 732-642-2610Dir. Educational Activities : Fields, Jr., Dr. Arthur [email protected] 301-442-9064Sergeant-at-Arms : Jones, Mr. Nicholas [email protected], [email protected], Parliamentarian : Walker, Jacob R. [email protected] : Almaroof, Mr. Sulaiman [email protected] 240-486-6851Web Master : Jones, Mr. Mark Kevin [email protected] 301-385-0758Intake Class President : Jones, Mr. Mark Kevin [email protected] at-large : Wilson, Mr. James O. [email protected] past president : Lowery, III, Mr. Leroy [email protected] 202-487-3129

COMMITTEE CHAIRS BROTHER EMAIL PHONEAuditing Mark Ross [email protected] 202-422-8493Beautillion Eddie Neal [email protected]’s Keeper John Wilson [email protected] 301-455-6119Budget and Finance Chatman Young [email protected] 703-231-2096Chapter of the Year Antwan Lofton [email protected] 292-997-8498Charles H. Wesley Award Karim Alamurri [email protected] 571-275-8460Communication & Technology Mark Jones [email protected] 301-385-0758Community Service Khama Sharp [email protected] 202-294-0328Hospitaltiy Terrance Tarver [email protected] 202-489-9597Membership Timothy Fitzgerald [email protected] 301-332-7507Pan Hellenic Council Joel Grey [email protected]> 610-639-2964Program Frederick Engram [email protected] 315-921-3622Public Policy Brent Radcliff [email protected] 504-231-6114Social Joel Grey [email protected]> 610-639-2964Senior Brother Chair Robert Ricardson [email protected] and Under Chair Mikel LaRoche [email protected] 202-957-4055

E-Board & Committee Chairs



C H A P T E R B I R T H D A Y S


March1st - Sawyer, Ladd B.5th - Mayo, Robert V.

7th - Coleman, IV, Cubie8th - Winder, Brandon T

14th - Hunigan, Curtis A.15th - De Lay, Arthur

18th - Douglass, A. Gilbert18th - Gilmore, Brent S.

18th - Hill, Jr. Edward W.18th - Tyler, Lee A.

20th - Scipio, Rudolph21st - Speight, Jr., James T.23rd - Calhoun, Noah R.24th -Roberts, Talmadge

25th - Chapman, Sr., Edwin C.28th - Williams, Gerard K.

29th - Akins, Lamont29th - Giles, Kevin R.

30th - Branche, Glennwood30th - Norwood, III, Edwin F.

C H A I R D R I V E

26 Alpha Phi Alpha, Mu Lambda - 1923, Washington, D.C.

The chapter chair drive project needs your support. The Mu Lambda Foundation is accepting tax deductible donations in the amount of $100 per chair. You don’t have to be a Brother to make a chair donation: Alpha wives, friends and families are also encouraged to participate. Upon receipt of your donation, your contribution will be permanently noted for all to see. Your name will be inscribed in gold lettering on a black chair as pictured above.

Donated by Brother (your name inserted) or In Memory of Brother ___________. Supporters to date include: Brother Julius Brice Brother Eddie Neal Brother LeRoy Lowery Brother Charles Donegan Brother Curtis Hunigan Brother Timothy Fitzgerald Brother Arthur King Brother Michael Brown Brother Michael Brown in Memory of Brother Kenneth Higgins Brother Michael Carter Brother Adrian Vincent James Brother Adrian Vincent James in Memory of Brother Robert “Bob” Warren Brother Syl Lorenzo Shannon Brother John Eason Brother Louis Ford in Memory of: Brother Morris Hawkins Brother Frederick Ford Brother Earl Root Brother Rudolph Scipio Brother William Calbert in Memory of Brother Syl Lorenzo Shannon Brother Lloyd T. McGriff Brother Louis Buck Brother Arlester Brown Brother James McDonald Brother M. Christopher Brown II in Memory of Brother Vernon Polite Brother M. Christopher Brown Brother Clyde Blassengale, Sr. Brother William Page Brother Eric Herndon Brother Rudolph Harris Brother Rylan R. Harris Soror Janette Hoston Harris in Memory of Brother Eluen H. Hoston, Jr. Brother David BanksBrother Malcolm D. JacksonSoror Janette Hoston Harris in Memory of Brother Charles H. WesleyBrother Kenneth HolbertBrother Clinton C. Jones III in Memory of Brother Louis E. Murray

C H A P T E R D U E S

*Please attempt to submit your dues online using PayPal*

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or

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*If you are not using Paypal, funds in the form of check or cash must have the appropriate form attached. You can download forms from the chapter or foundation

website. Attach the form along with the check or cash to mail in or submit to the Treasurer or Financial Secretary*

Chapter Dues Structure Grand Tax Chapter Dues

General Organization Mu Lambda Total Late

Life Member - $400.00 $400.00 $410.00Non-Life Member $150.00 $400.00 $550.00 $570.001st Year Alumni $75.00 $250.00 $325.00 $345.002nd Year Alumni $112.50 $250.00 $362.50 $382.50Graduate Student $150.00 $350.00 $500.00 $520.00

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.Mu Lambda Chapter2405 First St. NWWashington, DC 20001-1019

http://www.Mulambda.org

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March 2014

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