Official Organ Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 — Lawrence T. Young, S r . . . . A Tribute An estimated 20,000 men of Alpha Phi Alpha proudly have certificates of membership bearing the signature of this legendary brother. For sixteen years, this single figure was responsible for the diverse operation of the nation's largest Black fraternity. Brother Laurence T. Young, Sr., we salute you! 8 — Focus In line with the theme for the General Convention, "Alpha's Outreach to Business," Brother Paul King, Jr. discusses "Blacks in the Construction industry." 10 — Another Alpha First A look at the first Black to serve as United States Secretary of Transportation, Brother William T. Coleman, Jr. 25
Aid to Senior Citizens Another outstanding chapter project, this time by Zeta Zeta Lambda in Cambria Heights, Queens-New York. Alphas are indeed "servants of all mankind." DEPARTMENTS 2—The General President Speaks 12—Newsline 3—From the Executive Secretary's Desk 17—Chapter News 6—There goes an Alpha Man 1 —Life Membership 14—Alphas on the Move 26—Omega Chapter 28—Directory of Officers and Chapters
About the cover: Brother Laurence T. Young, Sr., at the podium. It's a sight familiar to many an Alpha man because of Brother Young's long and valued stewardship of the office of Executive Secretary. However on this occasion another facet of his many interests comes to the fore as he addresses himself to the subject of "Stewardship" for an anniversary gathering and installation ceremony of St. Edmund's Episcopal Church. The time: October 1974; the place: The Lindheimer Room of Chicago's McCormick Place convention center.
EDITOR'S REVIEW Chapter news tops the bill in this issue of the Sphinx. A million thanks to the hardworking chapter editors who supplied information about their chapter activities. Anyone who has any doubt about the relevance of Alpha Phi Alpha should browse through these pages and note the many worthy contributions being made daily — in communities from coast to coast. Alpha Phi Apha is on the move! . . . Unfortunately, your editor was unable to attend several regional conventions due to a lengthy bout with hepatitis. However, I took this opportunity to do a little public relations work for the magazine and I am pleased to report that the entire staff of Grant Hospital is "turned on" to the Sphinx . .. On the serious side, we are pleased to present a tribute to past Executive S e c r e t a r y , Laurence T. Y o u n g , Sr., prepared by Brother Sidney A. Jones. Brother Young is a constant source of inspiration to me and to other brothers who are dedicated to the betterment of our beloved Alpha Phi Alpha . . . A note of thanks to Brother Hanley Norment of Silver Spring, Md. who provided the material for our article on Transportation Secretary Coleman....Our next issue of the Sphinx is scheduled for October. The deadline for all news is September 1, 1975. We solicit your articles, including outstanding brothers, chapter activities up to that date, and chapter plans for the upcoming fraternal year... If your address changes, please inform the office of the Executive Secretary no later than September 1, 1975 in order to insure that you will receive your October edition of the Sphinx . . . Finally, I would like to thank all those brothers who have contributed to the making of the past four issues of the magazine and to those brothers who extended their advice and encouragement to the editor.. . Until next issue... Michael J. Price, Editor
The Sphinx is the official magazine of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 4432 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago, III. 60653. Published four times a year: February, May, October and December. Send all editorial mail and change of Address (send both addresses) to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 4432 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, II. 60653. Manuscripts or art submitted to The Sphinx should be accompanied by addressed envelopes and return postage. Editor assumes no responsibility for return of unsolicited manuscripts or art. Opinions expressed in columns and articles do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and use of any person's name in fiction, semi-fiction articles or humorous features is to be regarded as a coincidence and not as the responsibility of The Sphinx. It is never done knowingly. Copyright 1975 by The Sphinx, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Reproduction or use, without written permission, of the editorial or pictorial content in any manner is prohibited. The Sphinx has been published continuously since 1914. Organizing Editor: Bro. Raymond W. Cannon. Organizing General President: Bro. Henry Lake Dickason. Second class postage paid at Chicago, III. Postmaster: Send form 3579 and all correspondence, 4432 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago, Illinois 60653.