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Tougaloo vigil set for MLK service: The Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. candlelight vigil and memorial service at Tougaloo College today.

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Plainfield, NJ Alumni Chapter set to be rechartered:
PLAINFIELD —The city's alumni chapter of the national Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity has scheduled a rechartering ceremony after years of inactivity, according to chapter President Kevin Turner.


“We've got a void here with us not being up and running,” Turner said. “We're filling that void.”

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Declares MLK and Fraternity’s Contributions to Civil Rights Movement “Inextricably Linked” to Historic Election of First Black President: Judge Glenda Hatchett, Former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer, and Congressional Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Commemorate King Holiday on Eve of Barack Obama Inauguration

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Toland speaks on past and future of black America at Unity Breakfast


For 10 years, the local chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has sponsored a Unity Prayer Breakfast in remembrance of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The latest on Monday, January 19, had even more significance as it was held the day before the swearing in of Barack Obama as the first African-American president of the United States--certainly a step towards achieving the “dream” of Dr. King.

The tone for the breakfast was set by District Judge Aubrey Ford, president of the local Alpha Nu Lamba Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Dr. King’s fraternity when he was a student at Morehouse.

Greek-letter groups strive to serve: The Wichita NPHC

MLK Jr. remembered through service project

Alleged hazing at Fayetteville State and here

What does APhiA have to do with an all-girl Motown group?

Battle on the Burning Sands @ Baylor

The new website is ICE COLD!:cool:

I like it too :)

OMG the hymn is playing!

There are some other surprises on there to. Someone is doing big things. *hint, hint*

LMAO OMG I JUST SAW IT!!!

A mess! LOLOLOL

Hi, haters!

It definitely ain't hard to miss. LOL I am excited about everything going on now. Can't wait for New Orleans!

ETA: I know important people now.:D

WHAT:
General President Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. will be a guest on Rev. Al Sharpton’s Radio Show. With this being Black History Month, it is befitting to hear from an organization where many pioneers of the civil rights movement began their journey to civil, social, political and educational significance in becoming a member of Alpha. GP Mason will enlighten the listeners on what Alpha has done and what Alpha plans to do to impact the lives of African Americans.

WHEN:
TODAY, Wednesday, February 11, 2009 between 1:30 and 2:00PM/EST (See below for local listings for the local station frequency)

Station Frequency City - State WVON-AM 1450 Chicago IL WILD-AM 1090 Boston MA WOL-AM 1450 Washington DC WAMJ-FM 102.5 Atlanta GA WCHB-AM 1200 Detroit MI KZIZ-AM 1560 Seattle WA WERE-AM 1300 Cleveland OH WPUL-AM 1590 Daytona Beach FL KBMS-AM 1480 Portland OR WAUG-AM 750 Raleigh NC WGIV-AM 1370 Charlotte NC WDBZ-AM 1230 Cincinnati OH WROU-AM 1240 Richmond VA WGCV-AM 620 Columbia SC WJLG-AM 900 Savannah GA WAAW-FM 94.7 Augusta GA WAPZ-AM 1250 Montgomery AL WAGF-AM 1320 Dothan AL

Zero community service hours?

Ques, Alphas, and others probe race

Same talk, different day.

I hope people, particularly those administrators with the grand ideas, are taking the next step.

Miami Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter hears from the national president during a salute to local achievers at the ''Legends'' luncheon.


The national president of the nation's oldest African American Greek-letter organization, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, addressed a host of brothers and their guests during the Alpha's Living Legends luncheon held at the Hotel Sofitel in Miami.


The purpose of the gathering was to formally pay homage to three members of the Beta Beta Lambda Chapter, crowned as ''Alpha Legends,'' who have not only excelled in their careers, but rendered service above themselves in the Greater Miami community and beyond.

And the Kentucky Alumni Chapter of the Year is....

HARDIN COUNTY — A local community service fraternity recently won a statewide award for its efforts.



The Alpha Phi Alpha group was named Kentucky Chapter of the Year by the national Greek fraternity at a convention last month in Bowling Green, Education Coordinator Stan Holmes said.


There are about 10 Alpha Phi Alpha chapters in the state.


The 15 members of the local chapter — Omicron Nu Lambda — work on a variety of local initiatives. These include a Boys 2 Men mentoring program and a program called Go to College, which helps prepare teens for post-secondary education and introduces them to university life.

“Brother DeGraffenreidt was a pioneer and definitely a mentor of mine. He carried himself with dignity throughout his time in office. His impact will be felt for decades to come. He paved the way for young brothers and sisters who hold political office today.”

DeGraffenreidt was a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He once said during an interview regarding the fraternity that he chose to join the fraternity because of the way Alpha men carried themselves as gentlemen on his college campus, their snappy attire, and the way they treated the female students as ladies at Tougaloo College.

Broward County loses Black political trailblazer: Fort Lauderdale’s first African American City Commissioner, Andrew DeGraffenreidt, succumbs at 79

Millikin Alphas Win Brotherhood Award

“The experience for me was rewarding because I see all of the hard work that the graduate and undergraduate chapter has worked,” Shawn Daniel, president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., said. “This really was a joyous occasion because all of our brothers around the Midwest came together with one goal: to discuss, socialize and work together.”

Dhani Jones (Cincinnati Bengals) of Epsilon chapter gets his own show: Dhani Tackles the Globe.

Discription from site:

"By trying his hand at beloved national pastimes from around the globe, Dhani explores the way sports help to define culture. As a top athlete, Dhani will be able to demonstrate the thrills and challenges of each game by playing it himself.


Off the field, Dhani immerses himself fully in each city, getting the locals' take on the best places to eat, drink, shop and sleep. Throughout his travels, Dhani finds the love of sports to be universal, providing common ground wherever he lands."

nice!

I know I am late, but wow.:mad:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity announces their new Executive Director

Former Communications Director will head the Nation's Oldest Fraternity


05.06.2009 – Baltimore, MD -- The nation’s oldest African-American Greek-lettered organization of collegiate men announced the appointment of its new Executive Director. Former Communications Director and, more recently, interim executive director, William Douglass Lyle officially took the position of Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. effective May 1st.

“As a member of an organization that is making our communities more vital, developing future leaders by guiding our young men from the Highchair through Higher Education, it is an honor to serve as the executive director at this juncture in our history,” says Lyle.

Currently, an active member of Delta Lambda Chapter, Lyle was initiated into Xi Chapter at Wilberforce University, in Wilberforce. Ohio.

Reporting directly to General President Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr., Lyle will manage the day-to-day operations as chief administrator and supervisor of the fraternity’s General Office headquartered in Baltimore, MD. The appointment was formally announced in the “First 100 Day” Report presented to the fraternity by Mason on May 4th.

“William Lyle brings the experience of working at the headquarters, relevant skills and forward prospective that this fraternity needs in this age of change and progress,” said Mason. “He represents the future vision and face of the fraternity and I am personally confident that Lyle will be a key asset in accomplishing our goals.”

For eight years, Lyle has held key positions within the General Office including managing the look, feel and messaging of the Fraternity as Director of Communications. He also directed the development and production of the fraternity’s publications and web-based content. Prior to his membership in Delta Lambda, Lyle was active in Xi Chapter serving as Corresponding Secretary, Vice President, President, and Assistant District Director. He has served as Advisor of Beta Alpha Chapter on the campus of Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD.

Lyle also has extensive community and civic involvement. For several years he has served as the ministry leader for the Children’s Ministry for Restoring Life International Church and has been an annual fundraiser supporter of the March of Dimes, one of the fraternity’s oldest and strongest community partnerships.

As Executive Director and Chief Operating Office, Lyle is charged with managing the Membership, Communications and Administration Departments; implementing all mandates and resolutions approved by the General Convention; serving as custodian of all official records of the fraternity including information on each member; secretary to the Board of Directors; and, key fundraiser for the fraternity in support of the General President and Board of Directors.

And the beat goes on!

Huger recognized for community service
By JOHN BOZZO
Staff Writer

DAYTONA BEACH -- Awards crowded into James Huger's living room tell the story of a lifetime of service and achievement.

The honors seem countless, such as ones from the Council on Aging for community service and the YMCA for leadership.


On July 16, he'll get another honor, the Alpha Award of Merit, the highest honor bestowed by the Alpha Phi Alpha national fraternity, of which he is a lifetime member and former general secretary.

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J.D. Davis gets choked up while speaking at a memorial service for Michael Motte on Friday night in the Grand Ballroom on SFA campus. Davis and Motte were both members of Alpha Phi Alpha. Motte, who graduated in May from SFA, died after being shot during a robbery on June 27.

TAU Brother featured on essence.com
 

Bro. Judson T. Allen (Tau 01) featured in Essence magazine online article, Men Who Cook.

The Brothers in Carbondale, IL. spread a little holiday cheer.

One Alpha.

Sprite Step Off
 

Brothers from Delta Xi chapter (Central State U.) win 1st place at Sprite Step off central/midwest regional competition and advance to the finals.

congrats to the ohio boys from delta xi!!!

A return to Haiti on mission of mercy
Family fled to U.S. when he was 5; now he's back as Navy doctor

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - When Mill Etienne's family fled Haiti in 1981, he was just 5 years old, not much bigger than the broken little body now stretched before him on a gurney aboard the USNS Comfort. Growing up in suburban New York, Etienne had wanted to sever any connection to that violent, impoverished Caribbean nation. He sought a comfortable American life and cringed at the sound of his family's tropical lilt. He acted as if every book he devoured and every test he aced could help him forget the squalor. But when he turned on the TV the first night after Haiti's catastrophic earthquake, he knew almost instantly that, as a neurologist and one of the few in the Navy who speaks Creole, he not only had to be there, he wanted nothing more.

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I sure hope i run into this single, eligible Alpha one day ;)

I saw Mill being interviewed on TV when he was being deployed. I'll see what I can do, tld.

According to the article he lives in Harlem?? the Alpha house up here is like a 10 minute walk from my apt... lemme find out.

[/stalker bird tendencies]

I was in the house and the brothers held it down. They definitely deserved first prize.

Over to AKA Ave....

I was there as well, and yes they put on a good show. Now on to the final competition.:D

Old news, but they did get close to their goal. 350 males attended the Chicago Project Alpha.