The SPHINX | Spring 2001 | Volume 86 | Number 1 200108601
Harry E. Johnson, Sr, Esq., sworn in as 31st General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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SPRING 2001
VOLUME 86 • NUMBER 1
GENERAL OFFICERS
Harry E.Johnson, Sr, Esq. General President
Adrian L.Wallace Immediate Past President
Gregory Phillips Executive Director
George N. Reaves General Treasurer
Frank A. Jenkins, III Comptroller
Cecil Howard General Counsel
John Williams Parliamentarian FOUNDERS
Henry Arthur Callis
Charles Henry Chaplin
Nathaniel Allison Murray
Eugene Kinckle Jones
Vertner Woodson Tandy
George Biddle Kelley
Robert Harold Ogle
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GENEB
My Brothers Beloved:
Jn his poignant yet prophetic address to the Men of Alpha Phi Alpha, Brother Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. so humbly implored our God to give us leaders: "This is a tense period through which we are passing, and there is a growing need all over this nation of ours for leaders to carry on. We need leaders who are not in love with money, but in love with justice. We need leaders who are not in love with publicity, but in love with humanity... God, give us leaders... *
When I first assumed office as General President of Alpha, I articulated a vision that was simple but obtainable: "Alpha Attitude: A Forward Step...Into the Future"! As a part of our vision and programmatic thrust, we will work to allow the Brothers of Alpha to boldly go where no fraternity has gone before! To that end, I will work to foster a spirit of camaraderie and respect between College and Alumni Brothers There is but one Alpha Phi Alpha! Together, we stand Divided, we fall Additionally, we will work to encourage career development and training that will equip and prepare the Brothers of Alpha to compete and win in an expanding global marketplace. With the assistance of our Fraternity's new Corporate Partner, Careerfair.com and our new professional development website, www.apa-careers.com, wewill help to employ and advance the Brothers of Alpha to "more than meet expectations".
MyBrothers, we must also be committed to rebuilding the ranks of our active membership by reclaiming our inactive Brothers. AsGeneral President of Alpha, I call on every active member of this great organization to join with me in lifting this Fraternity and investing in our future. Let's bring our Brothers back home! As a part of our aggressive Reclamation Initiative, wewill initiate the "Arrive with Five" Program, where each active Brother will work to reclaim five (5) Inactive Brothers, each Fraternal Year, who have, over die course of time, left the fold We will also offer all Chapters in Alpha Phi Alpha significant savings and financial incentives for reclaiming an inactive Brother. Additionally, with the institution of the new Value Added Services Guide, our membership benefits program and the Charles Henry Chapman Reclamation Award, our goal of reclaiming 1,000 inactive Brothers in theyear 2001, is just beyond the horizon. Ifwework together as a collective Brotherhood, the 21st century shall be for us "the age of wisdom and season of light", a friend to Alpha Phi Alpha!
Finally, my Brothers, with the establishment of the Fraternity's new National Political Action Committee, headed by TheHonorable Brother Mayor Marc H. Morial ofNew Orleans, Louisiana and our newEconomic Development Foundation, led byAlpha Brother and Entrepreneur, Brother Dr.William Pickard, CEO of the Vitech Corporation, our Fraternity will be prepared, once again, to take "forward steps...into the future" Furthermore, with the erection of the Washington, D.C. Dr Martin Luther King, Jr National Memorial, Alpha Phi Alpha will be poised to take itsrightfulseat at the table of preeminence and power in America
Our 29m General President, Brother Milton Carver Davis, Esq., so often proclaimed: "Alpha Phi Alpha's place has always been in the arena, providing leadership and service; so that our families and our friends and we as individuals shall know the triumph of high achievement. And if we should fail on ourjourney, on occasion, our place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory, nor defeat". Let us continue to "march onward and upward towards the light"... through leadership byexample! Let us keep the "AlphaAttitude"!
With all best wishes, I remain, Fraternally,
Harry E. Johnson, Sr., Esq.
General President
John I. Harris, III
Interim Editor in-Chief
William Douglass Lyle Communications Coordinator
Robert Harris
Contributing Columnist
Thomas D. Pawley, HI
Contributing Columnist
Reverend Thomas Watson, III
Contributing Columnist
Reggie Colbert Yvonne Stevenson Design & Layout
Deadlines for editorial submissions are as follow: Spring Issue - November 1
Elegance, beauty and a celebration of love filled the atmospherefor the Presidential Inauguration
The Inauguration of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc's 31st General President ceremony
EXECTJ DIRECTOR'S
Greetings, Brothers!
On behalf of our illustrious General President, Brother Harry E. Johnson, Sr., Esq. and our hardworking staff of family and friends at our Fraternity's Corporate Headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, I extend to you heartfelt salutations from our "home on St Paul Street" As Interim Executive Director, it is a unique challenge and awesome responsibility to accept the call of service to Alpha Phi Alpha. Assuch, it is deed myhonor and no doubt my privilege to report to you the reforms we have instituted to help serve you better.
Contrary topopular belief, Iampleased to report toyouthat "all is well"atthe Fraternity's Corporate Office. Asthe designated leader tasked with the day-to-day operations of our headquarters, it is myprivilege to inform you of the following improvements:
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
BoyScouts Informational Packets mailed to each active Chapter
Go-to-High School, Go-to-College and Voter Education/Registration implementation videotape has been designed and is available for use
Applications are currently being accepted for Education Foundation Scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each Allinterested candidates are asked to apply MEMBERSHIP
Fraternity Pins, Shingles and History Books are available for all Brothers that did not receive them at the time of their initiation.
Membership Orientation Packages now include History Books, Shingles and Pins. Packages will be mailed to each District Director prior to each Intake Cluster, for dissemination
A new Fraternity database has been designed that will allow Members of the Board of Directors the abihty to access individual or Chapter records remotely
COMMUNICA TIONS
The Quadrennial Report of Past General President, Brother Adrian L.Wallace, has been completed and mailed to the homes of Brothers in our active mailing database.
"Save the Date" Post Cards and the bi-annual Convention Call have been mailed to all Brothers You may also register for the General Convention on-line at www.alphaphialpha.net
The Fraternity's Official WebSite,www.apal906.org. is currently being redesigned and is scheduled for completion this summer.
LOGISTICS
The Value AddedServices Program, theFraternity's Membership Benefits Program, has recently been completed and will be mailed to each active Brother.
(A newAlpha Attitude Corporate Marketing Presentation has recently been developed and is available for purchase at the Fraternity's Corporate Headquarters
A limited supply of MLK Memorial Bricks currently available for those that have not received them or wish to purchase them
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Office hours have been extended to better accommodate the needs of the Brotherhood
The Corporate Office Staff Members have recently undergone professional Customer Service Training to help service each Brother more efficient and effectively.
The Telephone/voice-mail system has been replaced with a "hve voice" to help direct your call and answer your inquiries
As you can see, we have hstened to you and we have learned and we are striving to serve you better! "Hold on, My Brothers...Change is coming. Help is on the way"!
Sincerely,
Gregory Phillips Interim Executive Director
INGREDIENTS:
BETTER IDEA #2fl
GLOBAL
The nice thing about our wo1 is that there
There's something truly special about people who work tirelessly to make the world a kinder place For this reason, we would like to offer both our thanks and appreciation to those who do so much to create understanding. We're proud to support you and your efforts to promote diversity
Fe Rowland, Kate Runyon, Dr Gail Parker, I.J Campbell, Noor Abdallah, and Craig Anderson are facilitators for NCCJ,The National Conference for Community and Justice Making this a group that understands the importance of understanding
BETTE R IDEAS
EDITO
Jt is with Brother Harry E. Johnson Sr.'s motto, "AlphaAttitude", that I greet the Brothers of the world's premier Fraternity! This latest edition of The Sphinx R Magazine is the first of the tenure of our 31st General President. Brother Johnson brings with him an ultraimpressive professional and fraternal resume that exemplifies his slogan. I know the entire fold joins me in wishing our new General President the best in taking over the reigns from our Immediate General President Brother Adrian L. Wallace.
Brothers and guests present in Houston, Texas received a sneak preview of the Alpha Attitude during the inauguration ceremonies for the General President. A first classweekend of programs, activities and festivities showed all in attendance the true meaning of Southern Hospitality
This edition highlights the happenings in Houston, including President Johnson's Inaugural Address. It also offers an introduction to Brother Westley Moore, a Rhodes Scholar recipient and a neophyte member of Delta Lambda Chapter Our National Historian, Brother Dr Robert Harris,Jr., gives the reader a provocative look at renown author Eric Michael Dyson's Book; / Might Not Get There With You: The True Martin Luther King, Jr.
Now as we move toward the end the Fraternal Year into the General Convention season, it is time for us as a Brotherhood to roll up our sleeves, and continue to plan, execute and implement the workings of Alpha Phi Alpha. At this point in time, the Fraternity readies itself to reach out to the communities, schools and others who continuously ask for our assistance. However, we must continue to improve and reinvent ourselves from the inside out before we move onto serve the masses.
It isin this spirit that Iask for support from our Brotherhood with our Fraternal organ WhileIbelieve The Sphinx® is the pre-eminent organ of its kind, it can always be better. During my brief tenure as Editor-in-Chief, I have received both kudos and constructive criticism on The Sphinx?1 , both, which are welcome. Because of the intellectual prowess of our Fraternity, it is only our Brothers who can help lift the quality of this publication
While many of Brothers presently donate their time to continuously feed stories and features to the Corporate Office, this Ustcould stand some growth Tothose who offer constructive criticism (or kudos), please feel free to have a seat at your computer or typewriter, and allow your creative minds to produce fresh and new stories for our magazine After all, The Sphinx® belongs to each and every one of us. If there is an article you would like to see and you've always wanted to see your work in print, now is your time to shine!
John I Harris, III Interim Editor-in-Chief
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2000 COLLEGE CHAPTER
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
By Brother Ralph Johnson, Ph.D.
The third Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc College Chapter Leadership Academy, sponsored by the Alpha University/Education Foundation, was heldJune 10-16, 2000 in Baltimore, Maryland The program, hosted byJohns Hopkins University, was another tremendous success!
Fourteen Brothers enrolled in the third (Gamma) class of the academy. They were:
Abdul-Kaba Abdullah, Rho Theta Chapter - Northwest Missouri State University; Kerry Baynes, Nu Iota Chapter - Rowan State University; Glenn Brooks, Mu Mu Chapter - Elmhurst College; Nathan Deal, Mu Chi Chapter -California State University, Long Beach; Paul Easterling, Beta Beta Chapter- University of Nebraska, Omaha; Brian Edwards, II, Pi Kappa Chapter -California State University, Northridge; Leonard Green, Tr., Rho Alpha Chapter - SUNT Brockport; Shawn Henderson, Epsilon Epsilon Chapter - Oklahoma State University; Eugene Johnson, Gamma Rho Chapter - Purdue University; Anthony Luckett, Theta Zeta Chapter - Dartmouth College; Gerald Lumpkin, Kappa Upsilon Chapter - Edward Waters College; Marc Richardson, Alpha Psi Chapter - Lincoln University (MO); Micah Smith, Alpha Sigma Chapter- Wiley College; and Mataryun Wright, Beta Iota Chapter -Winston-Salem State University.
Asin past years, the2000 Academy was based on student development theory. Assuch, participants were immersed in a five-day, intense milieu inwhich theywere challenged to explore the philosophical and pragmatic aspects oftheAlpha experience. Participants experienced growth anddevelopment in alldimensions oftheir lives.
Thetextfor the academywasPrinciple-Centered Leadership by Stephen R Covey, whoisalso author ofthe highlyacclaimed book, "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People". This book provided agreat theoretical and practical framework to discuss the many issues associated with the characteristics ofa good leader
GOALS
The goals of this academy were twofold First, the academy was designed as an intensive leadership training session for College Brothers who hold positions intheir Chapters, Districts and Regions. The academy focused on leadership/student development theory as well as provided experiential learning opportunities. This wasaugmented with instruction on the workings and organization of the Fraternity, so that these leaders could better understand the corporate structure ofthe organization The second
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2000
aspect was toprovide trainingthatBrothersmay useas Alumni members intheir localChapters,andintheir professional lives The academyincluded sessions designed to enhance their knowledge and skill in managerial aswellas organizationalleadership.
The group participated in team building activities designed to build trust and a sense of community. Once the team building activities were completed, the participants experienced two types of sessions The first type was Fraternity specific and included a visit to the Corporate Office, and sessions on Fraternity structure, policy and philosophy, Fraternity operations and management and membership intake, all ofwhichwasconducted by the Corporate Office staff
The second session included broader leadership development exercises, most centered on experiential activities rather than lectures. These areas included effective Chapter operations, parUamentary procedures, goal setting, visioning and service learning Between the activitiesand duringtheopening andclosingprograms,theparticipants metFraternityleadersto learn what leadership is from a practical perspective.Theparticipants also visited Capitol Hillin Washington and had an opportunity to meet and dialoguewith TheHonorable Brother GregoryMeeks, U. S.House of Representatives -New York, aswell aswith several staff members who work on "The Hill" Brother Leon Buck, Minority Counsel to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims, coordinated thissession.
ACADEMY FACULTY
Several Brotherstrained andcredentialed instudent developmentand who workwitha college population on a daily basis volunteered as academy faculty. Additionally, Alumni Brothers from other professional areas conducted educational sessions. Withouttheirwillingnessto volunteer their timeand absorb aportion oftheexpenses,this academycould not havebeen possible. They include:
Brother Dr. Walter Kimbrough, Academy Assistant Director
Vice Presidentfor Student Affairs Albany State University Albany, GA
Brother Phillip L. Jackson
Chief Learning Officer, Alpha University
AlphaPhiAlphaFraternity, Inc.
Brother Robert Bedford
Director of Multicultural Student Affairs Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, IN
Brother Renardo Hall
Director of Housing and Residence Life BowieState University Bowie, MD
Brother Leon Buck
House Judiciary Committee Washington, DC
The Reverend Brother Dr. William Calhoun Pastor TrinityBaptist Church Baltimore, MD
Brother Dr. Ryle Bell Professor of Dentistry Howard University Washington, DC
Brother Dr. E. Michael Sutton Assistant Professor of Higher Education Appalachian State University Boone, NC
Several additional individuals helped with the academy by judging the academy case study competition They included Brother James Hightower, Admissions Counselor, Johns Hopkins University and Brother Roland Bullard of South Carolina.
PHAS Mm ON THE MOVE:
25TH GENERAL PRESIDENT,
BROTHER WILLIAMS RECEIVES
2001 SIR THOMAS MORE AWARD
la le Honorable
Brother Judge James R Williams was honored with the 2001 Sir Thomas More award on Friday, May 4, 2001. The award is given each year to a member of the legal profession in recognition of their concern for the community and their outstanding service in furtherance of justice and humanity. Brother Judge Williams has dedicated his life to the betterment of mankind. Over the years, he has served as a Civil Rights activist, a leader of many organizations, and a pioneer in providing housing for moderate and low-income families and senior citizens BrotherJudge Williams was the principle founder of Alpha Phi Alpha foundation of Akron, which supports many worthy projects in the Akron area. For his efforts in providing housing, Alpha Phi Alpha Homes Inc. named a 148 unit senior citizen apartment building (James R William Towers) in his honor
Brother Judge Williams has served as President of many organizations, including Summit County Legal Services Program; Summit County Community Action Agency; Metro YMCA; Salvation Army; and the Akron Round Table. Ebony Magazinehas honored Brother Williamsasone ofthe 100most influential Black Americans He has also received the "Outstanding Alumnus Award" from the University of Akron in June of 1978 and the President's award in "Social Responsibility" from Kent State University in 1999.
28TH GENERAL PRESIDENT, BROTHER HENRY PONDER TO RETIRE FROM NAFEO
B|rother Henry Ponder, Ph.D., President
& CEO of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) will retire in June of 2001
Brother Ponder, a nationally noted economist, has along and distinguished career in higher education, which he has blended with the American corporate structure. Brother Ponder has served as a consultant for, and on special assignments to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Philadelphia National Bank, Chase Manhattan Bank, the Irving Trust Company and Omaha National Bank. He also served for six years on the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Virginia (Charlotte Branch), the last two years as Chairman of that Board, and served on the Board of Directors of theJ.P Stevens & Co., Inc. and SunTrust Bank of Nashville, Tennessee. He currently serves on the Board of the SCANA Corporation, Columbia, South Carolina. Brother Ponder formally served as Senior Partner for the Board of Tennessee Economic Partnership
Brother Ponders activities, civic, social and educational, have set a criterion for American leadership in the 21st century. Hisleadership has also been apparent when he served as Past Chairman of the Board of Director of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
ALPHA'S ON THE MOVE
(NAFEO) and chairman of the Members of the United Negro College Fund.
A Farewell/Appreciation Celebration River Cruise in honor of Brother Dr. Henry Ponder will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2001 in Washington, D.C
BROTHER WAYMAN SMITH TO RETIRE FROM ANHEUSER-BUSCH
"W^rother Wayman F Smith will retire as Vice President of r £ Corporate Affairs for the Anheuser-Busch Companies, -M^J Inc. He will be succeeded byJohnny Furr, Jr. Smith will work with Furr in transitioning into the job through June, 2001 He will then return to hislaw practice and become a consultant to the company
Brother Smith, 60, joined Anheuser-Busch in 1980, as the first member of the Corporate Affairs Department The Corporate Affairs Division is responsible for the company's outreach to the African-American community. Part of Brother Smith's duties included overseeing efforts byAnheuser-Busch to increase purchasing from minority-owned businesses. Brother Smith started the "Partners in Economic Progress" program in 1981 Today, through that program Anheuser-Busch annually purchases more than $300 million worth of goods and services from minority-owned firms. Brother Smith also spearheaded the company's involvement with the United Negro College Fund (now known as The College Fund) In 17years, Anheuser-Busch raised more than $60 million forUNCF
In 1999, Brother Smith led the company's efforts in establishing "Budweiser Jammin' For Education", a program which provides college scholarships for AfricanAmerican students.
PROSPERITY IS
BROTHER PICKARD'S BUSINESS
^"^ocial Workis one ofthelast collegiate majors thought of ^ ^ when aspiring to make a huge splash in the world of KJ business However, in the case of Brother Dr William Pickard, a desire to promote businesses within the AfricanAmerican community and a love his community has elevated the affable CEOto a stellar career. Brother Pickard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Global Automotive Alliance, is clearly blazing a path in the world of business, as sales of his company reached $240 million for the year 2000. His business expertise has also led him to be selected by Detroit Mayor Brother Dennis Archer as a co-lead partner in the city's MGM Casinos franchises
A 1963 initiate of the Alpha Upsilon Chapter (seated at Wayne State University in Detroit Michigan) while a student at Western Michigan University, Brother Pickard earned a Bachelors Degree in Social Work from Western Michigan as well as a Masters of SocialWork from the University of Michigan. While beginning his first foray into business in the early 1970's, he earned a Doctorate in Higher Education and Administration at The Ohio State University.
While at Ohio State, it was with the help of fellow BrotherJohn Hall that Brother Pickard was able to buyhis first McDonald's franchise on March 8, 1971 He fondly remembered his early days of running several franchises of the world's most prolific fast food chain.
"From 1971 through 1976, I was a professor at Wayne State University while running mystores", said Brother Pickard, who along with the late Brother Ray Snowden and Omega Psi Phi member MelGarrett, purchased six McDonalds between the three of them. "I would go to school in the morning, rush back out, work at the McDonalds during lunch and then go back to teaching classes Then I'd work on Friday nights and Saturday's" By 1976, Brother Pickard left Wayne State and began to own and operate seven McDonald's franchises byhimself. In 1985, he chose a different path, deciding to enter the Auto Parts Industry as CEO of Regal Plastics. With plants throughout the state of Michigan, Brother Pickard witnessed his business grow into his native South As Regal Plastics evolved into Global Automotive Alliance, so did Brother Pickard's territory. In addition to Michigan, his stores dot the North American continent in locations such as Oklahoma City and Ada, Oklahoma; Tuscaloosa, Alabama; South Carolina, Tennessee, Windsor, Canada and his native Georgia.
His faith in God and love for his Fraternity have led Brother Pickard to share his knowledge and acumen to both his church and the Fraternity. A trustee at Harford Memorial Baptist Church in Detroit, he now assists his church in itsown Economic Development program The Church purchased land
in which a McDonalds, a Super K-Mart, and a KFCFranchise are in the works, creating jobs and income for members of the church
"We want to touch Brothers (of the Fraternity) and others to let them know that (owning a restaurant franchise) isn't rocket science", said Brother Pickard. "We want to draw in Brotherswho havethe desire to go into business or Brothers who are in business willing to help or serve on the committee We'll push franchising as a way for families to go because there is less risk (With fast-food restaurants) you have a business format that is tried and tested It's like painting by the numbers".
General President Harry E. Johnson, Sr. tapped Brother Pickard as Chair of the Fraternity's Economic Development Foundation, making first contact with each other during the Fraternity's 1998 Economic and Development Forum in Nassau, The Bahamas.
"I was invited down there to receive the John H. Johnson (Entrepreneurial) Award in 98', and I'm walking around there and I somehow linked up with Brother Johnson and we started talking", said Brother Pickard "He told me he was running for General President, and I told him immediately, 'if you win, I want to be on your team' His vision for his Alpha Attitude campaign is right on time".
BROTHER FLYNN RECEIVES PAPAL HONORS
On September 17, 2000, Brother H Welton Flynnwas presented with the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medalby the Archbishop of San Francisco, Most Reverend WilliamJ. Levada.
Brother Flynn is a native ofJacksonville, Florida and a graduate of San Francisco State University Heis also a licensed Independent Public Accountant Brother Flynn is a I960 initiate of Gamma Chi Lambda Chapter and a life member of the Fraternity. He is a parishioner of St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church in San Francisco and Chairman of its Finance Council. Brother Flynn is currendy Chairman of the Board of Directors ofthe San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, member of the Board of Directors of NorCal Waste Systems, Inc a Knight, HolySepulcher ofJerusalem and member of the Board ofAdvisors, Shrine of St.Francis ofAssisi. Brother Flynn isalso former Chairman of the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau and former president of the city's Public Utilities Commission, where he served for 21 years, the longest tenure of any chairman.
ONE UNIQUE COLLEGE BROTHER
M fter being inactive for almost a decade, the Brothers JLM of Kappa Rho return with the initiation of Brother JL. -AjJnique Wilson. Brother Wilson, a native of Roosevelt, LongIsland, is avigilant Brother who has learned to overcome the plethora of adversities in his life Unique, raised in a hotbed of poverty and social inequities, was raised by his mother when his father abandoned his family when he was born. His mother was left to carry the burden until it became overwhelming and she eventually succumbed to a life of crime and substance abuse That did not stop Brother Wilson, who managed to prevail despite the harsh circumstance inwhich life had dealt him Subsequendy at the mere age of 18, he petitioned Family Court, and was awarded full custody of his younger siblings. Brother Wilson is now a junior at C.W. Post and is involved with student government, Newman Club and a Eucharistic minister on campus Additionally, he also is a residential assistant for campus housing and residential life Brother Wilson has maintained a reputable grade point average of 3.75 while managing to coordinate his family life, job and extracurricular activities.
BROTHER STANLEY CHOSEN FOR WHO'S WHO 2000-2001
"W^rother Dr. Covia w^LStanley, director of -A-#th e Waccamaw Public Health District, has been chosen for the Millennium (2000) Edition of Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare The district provides public health services to residentof Horry, Georgetown, and Williamsburg Counties This Prestigious award brings much honor and recognition to Brother Stanley a valued professional relative to his employment with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
ALPHA'S ON THE MOVE
Brother Stanley, who became health director for the district in 1998, is being included in a select group of representatives of more than 100 specialties. He and the other honorees are being cited for their achievements in teaching, practice, planning, financing and the delivery of health care
Educated at North Carolina Central University and the University of Buffalo, Brother Stanley also earned a divinity degree from Virginia Union University. He is pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Conway,South Carolina and serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S Air Force Reserves Prior to coming to DEHEC, Brother Stanley was an OB-GYN clinician and acting director of the Richmond City Health Department, Richmond, Virginia.
BROTHER MANNING NAMED MAN OF THE YEAR
To Af ie state of lonnecticut's African American Affairs Commission has named Brother Ronald Manning, Its first Man of the Year in the New Millennium
The winner of the award have demonstrated leadership, dedication, and commitment to the advancement, promotion, and welfare of the cultural, educational, social, economical or political welfare in the State of Connecticut.
BROTHER SMITH NAMED DEAN OF STUDENTS
"W^rother Attorney Herman B. Smith was recently r^^ named Dean of Students at the University of Northern JLJCalifornia, Lorenzo Patino School of Law, in Sacramento, California Brother Smith is one of the founders of the law school and served as Executive Dean from 1988to 1991 before returning to private lawpractice. The law school provides a quality legal education at an affordable tuition. Brother Smith is hoping to increase the number of
minority students enrolled at the school
The University of Northern California also offers a paralegal education program for those not qualified for entry into the law school but want to have a career in law or to increase their knowledge of the legal field.
Brother Smith is an avid golfer and served last year as the Director of MinorityJunior Golf Program in Sacramento He has been selected to serve as a Northern California Golf Association Committeeman for the year 2001 The duties of a Committeeman include marshaling, rules interpretation, starting and acting as scoring official for golf tournaments throughout Northern California
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CITY
HAS A NEW ALPHAMAYOR
-JL. JL. Jame s C Shelby was recently elected Mayor of the City of Citrus Heights, California In November 1996 Brother Shelby was the first AfricanAmerican elected to serve on the Citrus Heights City Council.
Brother Shelby currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Sacramento Urban League, which he was appointed to in November 1992 The Sacramento Urban League has experienced dramatic success under Brother Shelby's Leadership. The Urban League's operating budget increased from $600,000 to $2.5 million per year, the membership increased from 80 to over 1000 sup-porters, and the Urban League moved from a 3,000 square foot office building into a new 28,000 square foot training center know as the Workforce Development Center The Urban League'sJobs and Skills Training Center, like no other in the area, trains students on the cutting edge of technology trends. Brother Shelby established several youth programs, one program in an alternative learning environment for young people who are unable to attend traditional schools
Brother Shelby remains an active member of the community and serves on numerous boards, committees and commissions.
BROTHER HAYES IS A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS
W ^rother Theodore F.Hayes is being touted as the "Guru K^ol the West" in track and field. The Long/TripleJump -M^M Master Official, who was Chairman of Hospitality for the 2000 Olympic Trials in Sacramento, again was instrumental in bringing the 2004 trials back to CamiUia City, California Brother Hayes is the Area Director of Northern California, District 1, ofAlphaPhiAlpha Fraternity, Inc.; he is theAssistant Head Basketball Coach at Grant Union High School, VicePresident of the Pacific Association, Co-Chairman of the 2001 Junior Olympics,to be held in Sacramento this summer, as well as a member of the Board of Director's for the Golden West
Invitational, all of thiswhile managing his construction maintenance business. However, he will be returning to his first love, teaching high school in the fall of2001
BROTHER SPEIGHT MAKES MATOR MOVES
"W^rother Calvin Speight Jr recently joined Michigan r^L Industrial Group, LLC in Detroit, Michigan as Vice^**M President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer He manages the controllership, treasury and strategic planning functions of a minority-owned, $60 million dollar construction services firm. Brother Speight, a 1992 initiate, life member and current member of Iota Rho Lambda Chapter previously served as Principal Financial Consultant for DTEEnergy He is also President of the Detroit Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, Inc.
To be featured as a Distinguished Collegian, those submitting materials must be active members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. who are enrolled in school during the 2001-2002 school year and working toward a baccalaureate degree.
Often in Alphadom we see or hear of the rewards and privileges that active membership in this magnificent Fraternity brings.TheValue Added Service Guide, brought forth by General President Harry E Johnson, which is a considered necessary and promising addition to our membership services initiatives, what I feel is a minute taste of what the future holds for AlphaMen. Among the many discounts offered for the services you are probably already using include; car rental, hotel rooms, airline, movies and even discount bro-
kerage fees. Now more than ever itfeel great to bean Alpha.Itis felt that onethingthat has seemed to cross all era's in Alpha Phi Alpha whether you utilize the discounts or not has been the heartfelt response that we receive from the Brotherhood regarding the Birthday Card.
Since the inception of the Value Added Services, our phone lines have been busy, our emails are full and letters keep coming in from Brothers out in thefieldwith Kudos' to the General President and the Staff for the Card.
Dear General President:
Thanks for my birthday card on March 19th at eighty nine years old. I have been in the fraternity since May 1932 in fohnson Smith University, NC.
Fraternally, Tom Logan
"Six Minutes to Six..."
FIRST IN A THREE PART SERIES ENTITLED: "SELECTION 2000"
By Brother Elvin J. Dowling
5ixminutes to six" read the clock on thewall in the South Bay City Hall public meeting room In six minutes, we would be meeting up with one of the leaders of our efforts to reclaim the White House, through an aggressive Get Out the Vote Campaign for the Democratic Party and it standard bearers in Election 2000: Vice President Al Gore and Senator Joseph Lieberman Location: Palm Beach County Event: Election Day It was wet and foggy that fateful day, but yet there was a sense of optimism and victory in the air Felt like our "change was coming!" Well...that's at least what we thought that blissful Tuesday morning. (Boy, were we infor the mother of all surprises... that really wasn't a surprise at all.) The time: five minutes to six...
.../ couldn't help but notice the inordinate police presence, so early in the morning, of men in blue with black billy clubs, doing their part to protect and serve the citizens of Palm Beach County.
I was feeling "somewhere between excellent and perfect" and wewere ready to rock and roll. What wewould do in the next twelve hours could determine the course of history for the next forty years. {Right here...in Palm Beach County). After traveling at near fatal speeds, down a windy, two-lane highway with two Democratic congressional staffers, on loan from their jobs on the Hill, wearrived at the quaint cityhall that had recently been resurrected, after an arsonist had attempted
to burn it down, to "work our base" and "get out the vote" in the western part of the county
Theturf:the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay, Florida
The base: Po' Folk.. Po' Black Folk. .Po' Black and LatinoFolk who still remembered what "One Term"Jeb, the "Good Gub'na of Flawda," had done when he bushwhacked the state with his "One Florida" Plan, just a short time before. My job: to get as many people as I could, as fast as I could, across the highways and bi-ways of western Palm Beach County, to vote early {and if possible, vote often) in our efforts to rescue the republic. ("No one can save us,for us, but us. If it is to be... its up to me!") Time keeps ticking. Four minutes to six.
Mayor Clarence Anthony was ahead of schedule and clear in his directives to our cadre of campaign volunteers: "Don't stop working until 7:00pm {or at least until the "last dog dies")] At his direction, we dispersed into our designated areas of operation all across the Glades, on task and on message: "Vote for leadership, vote for experience and 'Stay-Out-the-Bushes!" With this thought in mind, coupled by a series of political pep rallies and personal appearances from a number of longstanding stars of the Democratic party, including U.S. Secretary of Transportation, the Hon. Rodney Slater and Senator Joseph Lieberman himself, whoflewall the way down to our neck of the woods to encourage us to keep fighting "the good fight of faith." Aswe approached the "last mile of the way," our team
wasprepared and ready for war We would not be moved! Time check: three minutes to six
Aswe drove off in different directions, I couldn't help but notice the inordinate police presence, so earlyin the morning, of men in blue with black billy clubs, doing their part to protect and serve the citizens of Palm Beach County Little didI know, however, there would be widespread reports, all throughout the State of Florida, of intimidation and harassment by law enforcement officials, on people of color, who turned out in droves to elect their next president. "Taxation without representation is tyranny," right? (Sure, and I've got some beachfrontproperty in Idaho I want to sell you).
Ignoring the mental roadblocks that the authorities had already constructed, we proceeded to our assigned stations to "forget about the Gipper" and win one for ourselves Our efforts, however, were in vain that day, as the tricks unfolded and the treats were few in this "Battle for the White House." This time wewould be outnumbered. Almost certainly outgunned. Our adversaries would not be compassionate, but they would definitely be conservative and they were "fending" for another hit of power. ("Absolute power corrupts absolutely!") Four ticks. Three tocks. Twominutes to six.
"Oh, I say and I say again: We been had..." (One minute). "We been... hoodwinked!" Fifty seconds.
SIX MINUTES TO SIX
"Bamboozled..." (Forty-five). "Run amuck." (Thirty seconds). "Ledastray... (Fifteen). As we raced across the cornfields to our areas of operation, never once did we realize that someone's rights would be trod on and trampled that day, just Uke the muck that so many have played on, near the fields of Glades Central High School (Right here... in Palm Beach County!")
The culprits: hanging chads, the butterfly ballot, a Secretary of State who "plays bythe rules," and a United States Supreme Court that placed politics over people in their quest to crown their king. "The more things change, the more they remain the same." (Our election system wasn't broken... It was fixed the entire time). Toobad Ifound out about itat one minute to six!
-The End-
Note: Brother. ElvinJ. Dowling worked as a Public Relations Consultant and GOTV Coordinator in Palm Beach County, for the Gore-Lieberman Campaign during the 2000 Presidential Election. Brother. Dowling currently serves as the Director of Logistics for the Fraternity's Corporate Headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland.
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TRAGEDY IN ARKANSAS
ALPHA PHI ALPHA COLLEGE BROTHERS IN TRAGIC HIGHWAY ACCIDENT
Little Rock, AR
Three College Brothers from the Theta Psi Chapter ofthe Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc (University ofCentral Arkansas) were killed and 11others injured on Saturday morning, May 12,2001, when thevan they were driving in overturned andflippedfive times on Interstate 40,Arkansas State Pohce said. Brother Brandon D. Davis, 20, of Little Rock,AR and Brother Gavin Morgan, 20, of Malvern,AR died in the accident about 4:20 a.m near Palestine, Arkansas.Brother Dorsey Watson of Conway, AR, 19,died oneweek later from massive internal injuries sustained during thefatal crash. All 14 people in the vehicle ~ including three students from Hendrix College, were members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and were returning to Conway,AR from Memphis, TN.
Brother Adrian Torrance Smith, 21, of Rison, AR was driving thevanwhen it crashed, throwing several of the Brothers onto the highway, pohce said Theinjured were taken to hospitals in Forrest City and Memphis,pohce said They included: Brother Brian Brewer, 22, of North Little Rock; Brother Christopher Gordon, 19, of Conway; Brother Jason Mathis, 21, of Little Rock; Brother Nkem Housworth, 21, of Conway; Brother Marcus Hughes, 19,of Conway; Brother Mitchell Moore, 20, of Little Rock; BrotherJeremy Owoh, 22, ofConway; Brother Demetrius Richmond, 23, of Conway; Brother Deon Rhodes, 21,ofConway;andBrother Charles Robinson, 21,of Conway.
In a letter to the Brothers of the Theta Psi Chapter and their families and friends, General President Harry E. Johnson, extended official condolences on behalf ofthe Fraternity's international membership "As General President of our beloved organization, my most sacred and solemn duty is the transference to Omega Chapter of our Brothers in Alpha, who have laid down for good their 'sword and shield' and have gone on to be with the Lord", he said. "Furthermore", he continued, "this task is made allthemore difficult when the miracle of life is shortened, toosoon, with the passing ofour dear College Brothers"
According to the pohce and other eyewitnesses, thevan the Brothers were travehng in washeaded westbound on 1-40 when it drifted into themedian, travehng along themedian for 440 feet andthen veered back onto thehighway in the westbound lane for another 194 feet. The van then left the highway again on the north side, overturning five times.
A moment ofsilence will beobserved during the Fraternity's 95th Anniversary Convention Additionally, General PresidentJohnson isasking allAlpha Chapters to contribute toa Fraternity sponsored Memorial fund to help benefit the survivors ofthis tragic accident and the families of the deceased, by bringing a suggested $500 donation to theGeneral Convention this summer in New Orleans, LA in honor ofour fallen and injured Brothers Please make all checks payable to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc and reference theTheta Psi Chapter Memorial Fund in the memo section Formore information, contact the Fraternity's corporate headquarters at (410) 554-0040.
"Well I met my neighbor, I give my right hand, and just as soon as ever my back was turned, he scandalized my name."
Negro Spiritual
Scandalize My Name The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Brother Robert L. Harris, Jr.
T i y^"ichael Eric Dyson in f\/ a his provocative book, JLwJL I May Not Get There
With You: The True Martin Luther King,Jr (New York: TheFree Press, 2000), rightly argues that Brother King's legacy is bitterly contested as various forces in American society seek to define Brother King for their own purposes. Dyson unabashedly falls into the same category He is concerned foremost with alienated poor black youth who are adrift in despair and who consider Dr. King an unreal figure, irrelevant to their lives. Rather than seek to elevate them to a high moral standard that certainly Dr King and all mortals have difficulty achieving, Dyson pulls Dr. King down to their level and suggests that they have much in common Byidentifying his weaknesses with morally flawed black youth, Dyson believes that Dr Kingwill become their spiritual father and an inspiration for them to emulate his strengths
\HAVEADREAM
Wemight all agree that there are problems with some of our youth that display some of the worst characteristics in their music that is often materialistic, violent, misogynistic and vulgar Moreover, a disproportionate segment of young black males are caught in the criminal justice system, almost asmany as those attending college. And more than two-thirds of poor
black children are being raised in single-parent households These are definitely issues that need to be addressed to provide some hope for black youth mired in poverty, poor schools and broken homes
Unfortunately, Dyson's answer is more disparaging than uplifting and might serve to make alienated black youth more cynical, while playing into the very hands of those abstracters whom he challenges over the meaning of Dr King'slegacy
Dyson identifies three mistakes that he believes have been made about Brother King's legacy First, he maintains that Dr King's ideas have been modified to be less threatening and ignore the radical critique of his lastyear. Wehave been given Dr. King the pacifist, not Dr. Kingthe crusader for economic justice. Secondly, his identity has been distorted in a way that makes him irrelevant to today's youth Finally, his image has been controlled in a manner that removes him from the ongoing struggle for freedom, justice and equality.
Whiteconservatives havesought to portray Dr. King as "color-blind" in their attack on affirmative action. They have turned important concepts such as "racial justice" and "equal
opportunity" inside out and have made affirmative action into "reverse racism" and "goals" into "quotas". Dr. King's "IHave A Dream" speech has been misappropriated to distort his legacy. Dyson recognizes that a phrase from the speech has been distorted more than the speech itself But he still makes the bold proposal for a 10-year moratorium on the "I Have A Dream" speech to bring greater attention to Dr King's other speeches and writings.
Many people have made Dr King and the "I Have A Dream" speech synonymous without paying attention to the earlier part of the speech They would rather concentrate on Dr. King's vision for the future than his indictment of America for issuing African-Americans a bad check. In poetic language that was his hallmark, Dr. King stated that when AfricanAmericans entered the bank of justice, their check was returned marked insufficient funds He affirmed that AfricanAmericans were determined to collect on thepromise ofjustice for all Americans, to collect now, not later, and if necessary to "shake thefoundations of our nation until the bright dayofjustice emerges"
self-loathing and self-doubt was close to the ideas of the black nationalists Dr King was buffeted and battered on all sides during his hfetime, and Dyson continues the attack after his death.
"...when African-Americans entered the bank ofjustice, their check was returned maj'ked insufficient funds".
Dyson argues that white liberals have also distorted Dr King's legacy byrejecting his critique ofAmerica as a racist society Dr King once thought that racism could be destroyed by appeal to conscience but later concluded that most white Americans were unconscious racists, that racism was entrenched in American society. The removal of racism required not just a change of conscience but also a restructuring of American society to uproot poverty and economic inequality. During his last years, Dr. King identified more strongly with the poor of all races and opposed war abroad in Vietnam. Rather than abandon Dr. King's "I Have ADream" speech as Dyson suggests, we should re-appropriate it in the context of his earlier and later work and realize that Dr King, like everyone else cannot be frozen into a single moment in time.
Dyson reminds us that Dr. King was not universally popular during his lifetime. Only 25 percent of AfricanAmericans, according to a Harris Poll in 1967, supported his position against the war in Vietnam Many African-Americans, including prominent civil rights leaders, cautioned that Dr King should not mix domestic and foreign affairs Militant AfricanAmericans criticized him as an integrationist "Uncle Tom". But his charge to African-Americans to "be somebody", to erase
Dysonjustifies his examination ofDr.King's private life in arguing "By refusing to engage his weaknesses, we fail to learn about the true nature of King's achievements since we deny ourselves complete knowledge of what he was up against". He suggests, "By acknowledging his warts, we might better understand his greatness". Dyson contends that Dr. King was a plagiarist and a philanderer. He speaks of his "prodigious sins of the flesh" and "prolific infidelities" with little direct evidence but an assumption that there is "...a subculture of promiscuity that is rampant among clergy and religious figures in every faith". It has been documented that Dr. King did not properly cite sources in his dissertation and that this was a pattern found in his undergraduate and seminary papers. Moreover, scholars have discovered that Dr King borrowed sentences and paragraphs without attribution from other preachers for his published sermons Preachers like musicians, however, are known to incorporate in their repertoire the best of what they hear from others. Dyson acknowledges that verbal borrowing is part of cultural practice in the black church But, he is on thin icewhen he suggests that Dr King lifted the phrase "I Have A Dream" from the preacher Prathia Hall and the "let freedom ring" portion of the speech from AlphaBrother ArchibaldJ. Carey.Theevidence is indirect in the similarity of expression
Themost troubling part ofDyson'sbook is his effort to demonstrate a similarity between Dr King and many contemporary black youth He suggests that they have much in common in their attitudes toward women, ideas about sex, borrowing or sampling the work of others and preference for light-complexioned women Dyson writes that, "Although it may seem blasphemous to say so, there is a great deal of similarity between Martin Luther King, Jr., and a figure like Tupac Shakur". He offers the comparison to argue that many middleclass, puritan and politically correct African-Americans "...attack black youth for some of the same shortcomings that theydenyKing had" Whatever shortcomings Dr King had, they pale in comparison to the hedonistic lifestyles of many rap musicians They are certainly less motivated by service to mankind than to pleasure for themselves. While many of the very successful rap musicians live in gated and exclusive white communities, Dr. King remained in the heart of Atlanta's black neighborhood
Dyson proposes that many rap lyrics are a form of Jeremiad, an angry lament about the deplorable conditions affecting inner cityAfrican Americans. He reasons that the glo-
rification ofviolence is away to call attention to the suffering of many black youth It is difficult to see how the foul language, depravity, lewdness and violent references in rap lyrics serve as a warning rather than a call to imitation. Many black youth have adopted the "cool pose" of rappers that projects a hardcore image, a scowl and a "the world be damned" attitude that does not convey a sense of community and love for humanity.
Americans seek to put the past behind them, to act as if the chapter of racial injustice has been closed, and that AfricanAmericans can now take their rightful place as first-class citi-
"...Dr. Kingwas buffeted and battered on all sides during his lifetime".
Dyson is forced to acknowledge that Dr King made countless sacrifices for the cause ofjustice,ultimatelygiving his own life, which is far different from the deaths of rap singers, such as Shakur, caught in petty jealousies. Dr. King lived in amodest house and gavemost of hisincome tothe movement He did not receive a salary from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). Dr. King gave all the money that he received in 1964 for the Nobel Peace Prize to the SCLC and to the Council for United Civil Rights Leadership.
Dyson challenges the King family in itsprotection ofhis legacy. He concedes that the King family owns Dr. King's intellectual property but not his true intellectual and moral legacy The question is who determines Dr King's "true" intellectual and moral legacy. Dr. King's intellectual and moral legacy will always be a subject of contention. Dyson contends that there is a type of amnesia that has influenced the celebration of Dr. King's legacy This amnesia affects all segments of the society For some, it is to spare the victims of injustice the memory of past pain, but for others it is to spare the victimizers embarrassment for having inflicted pain. Some Americans want to divorce the past from the present and to deny that the current generation is a beneficiary of past injustice. Even some African-
zens.There is finally aselective memory ofthepast that changes what happened. All of these types of amnesia play a role in the celebration of Dr. King'slegacy.
For Dyson, there are two dangers One is absence of reference to Dr.King'sresistance to oppression. Andthe second is an emphasis on Dr. King as a messianic leader who singlehandedly rescued African-Americans from oppression. We need to find a way to balance Dr King's individual genius with the courage of the masses that fostered revolutionary change in the South during the civilrightsera.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.'s Washington, D.C Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project avoids the dangers raised by Dyson with its focus on "The Man, The Movement, and TheMessage". Givenpublication ofabook such as Dyson's and the contestation over Dr King's legacy,it is more important than ever that we play a central role in defining that legacy in waysthat inspire and elevate our youth. Long after the hip-hop generation that Dyson is trying to reach takes its place with the be-bop, beat, hippie, and buppy generations, Dr. King's legacy will endure without pandering to the lowest common denominator by edifying our youth with positive goals.
Brother Robert L Harris, Jr., the Fraternity's National Historian, Is Associate Professor of AfricanAmerican History and Vice Provostfor Diversity & Faculty Development at Cornell University.
Alfhaman Chosen
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Jntellectual distinction is anecessary butnot a sufficient condition for election to a Rhodes Scholarship. Of the 950 applicants representing 327 colleges and universities across the nation, only 32 are chosen. In 2001 one of those individuals includes Alpha Brother WestleyMoore
A recent graduate in International Relations and Economics at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, Brother Moore was recently selected as a recipient of the Rhodes Scholarships, the oldest and one of the most prestigious of the international study awards available to American students. He will leave for Oxford University in England in September of 2001
The Bronx, New York native originally learned about the Rhodes Scholarship while doing an internship in the Baltimore Mayor's office "You hear people comment about an intelligent individual saying, 'he's no Rhodes Scholar' and not think twice about the saying", said Brother Moore.
The 22year-old expressed some surprise upon receiving the announcement. "I just thanked God. Growing up, you never think of the Rhodes Scholarship as being a tangible thing. But once you're into the process and see what goes on, you can't help but get excited I think this makes the scholarship tangible to different kinds of people, especially our (African-American) brothers and sisters". Brother Moore added "We have so many talented brothers and sisters out there who are eligible but they just don't apply. We need to get them to beexposed to this There isjust so much "scholarship" money out there".
A fall 2000 initiate of Delta Lambda Chapter in Baltimore, Brother Moore said there were many factors that led him to become a member ofAlpha.
"My uncle is in the Fraternity, and he always talked about the Fraternal bond", said Brother Moore, who finished his academic career last fall with a 3.9 grade point average" I saw the Brothers on the (Johns Hopkins University) yard like (Brother) Anwar Young and Dr. Ralph Johnson, and saw the manygood things they do for the campus Then when you look
at the history and the famous Brothers we've had (through the years) it made mydecision even that much easier"
Brother Moore contributes his knowledge, determination and resources to the youth in Baltimore County, Maryland A founding member of an organization called Students Taking A New Direction (S.T.A.N.D); Brother Moore does practice what hepreaches. Themembers ofS.TA.N.D.attend training at a local Detention Center and learn how report abuse Itsmembers teach and assist young African-American juvenile offenders by pairing them with college mentors and the necessary skills to excel academically, socially and economically Healso served as chairman of the Men of the NAACP atJohns Hopkins and worked along with 30 undergraduates who interview prospective freshmen as an admissions representative. This past fall, he utilized his 6-foot-3 inch, 210-pound frame on the gridiron, catching eight passes and scoring two touchdowns as a split end on the BlueJays varsity football team, which competes at the NCAA Division III level
Prior to attending John Hopkins University, Brother Moore earned an Associates Degree in Valley Forge Military College. While at Valley Forge, he was a Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserves, a varsity basketball player, actor and gospel choir singer, a member of the PhiTheta Kappa honors fraternity and a nominee for the USA Today Academic AilAmerican Team during his sophomore year. He has done research in Cuba, Korea, South Africa and Spain on the social changes brought forth bymusic.
As a recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship, he will be provided two to three years of study at Oxford Brother Moore plans to do his Masters in Philosophy in International Relations at Oxford for thefirsttwo years and is considering pursuit of a Master inTheologyhisthird year. Rhodes Scholars are appointed for two years of study, with the possibility of renewal for a third year All educational costs, such as matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees, are paid on the Scholar's behalf bythe Rhodes Trustees
Each Scholar receives in addition a maintenance allowance adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations The Rhodes Trustees cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford, and upon application, may approve additional grants for research purposes or studyrelated travel. The Rhodes Scholarship elevated Brother Moore among the ranks ofpast recipients such as former UnitedStates President Bill Clinton, former National Basketball Association great and New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley and Strobe Talbott, Deputy Secretary of State Upon his return to America, Brother Moore plans to attend Law School or acquire a Masters of Business Administration and pursue a career in International/Foreign Policy.
A HISTORICAL MOMENT:
NOTES ON OUR FORGOTTEN FOUNDERS
Brother Tfjomas D. Pawley, III
I Tor almost half a century, seven Brothers sometimes m^ referred to as "the original seven"were known asJewels of JL. Alpha Phi Alpha.• Three others were known as the first initiates.2 These 10menconstituted Alpha Chapter from December 4, 1906 until the time of the second initiation in October of 1907. In 1952, the 38th General Convention inCleveland voted to replace one of the former with one of the latter 3We nowrefer to these seven Jewels as our founders. It isthe position ofthiswriter that all 10 men who remained as members ofAlpha Chapter after December 4,1906 were founders of Alpha Phi Alpha.
In his biography ofJewel Henry Arthur Callis, Charles H Wesley writes, "Those men who absented themselves (before and after) when the decision was made for the group to become a fraternity...should notbeforgotten whenever Alpha Phi Alpha thinks of its origin and the foundation of its beginnings. The same position may be taken toward the men who came in during and after the first initiation. Among these were Brothers James H. Morton, Gordon Jones andLemuel Graves (Henry Arthur Callis, 30-31)"
It is precisely because these three brothers are seldom mentioned during ourcelebrations of Founders' Day that this essay is being written Itwill discuss their activities in detail during 19061907 and the later years wherever possible
Brother James H Morton came to Cornell University from West Virginia. Hehas been called both one of "the original seven" and one of the first initiates It is clear, however, that hewas never subjected to initiation He was present at the first initiation banquet as attested to bythe program whichfistshim asa speaker. Hisautograph isfollowed bythat of "C Henry Chapman" Oddly enough,the Registrar ofCornell University informed the Fraternity Historian that "(he) wasnot registered at Cornell Universityin 1905-1906 although he had frequent associations with the Social Study Club (332-333)" Additionally, "According to therecords, (although) hewas not subjected tothe initiation -his name seems tohave been added to the fist permanendy on this occasion...he served as headwaiter atthe Sage College Dining Room having white students under hissupervision Among other things, he advanced his personal funds at timesin order to insure the permanence of the Fraternity (31)". This generosity maybe one of the reasons that for nearly 50years he was calledJewel Morton.
The following chronicles James H Morton's activities in 1906-07 when he was enrolled at Cornell University:
At the First Initiatory Banquet he offered a toast on "The Freshmen". He was appointed to the Topic
Committee of the Study Club on November 6, 1906 with Jewel Henry Arthur Callis and George Tompkins. Subsequently, he agreed to participate in a program of the Alpha Phi Alpha Society at the local Zion Church along with Messrs. Charles Chapman Poindexter, George Biddle Kelley, Lemuel E. Graves, Vertner Woodson Tandy and Henry Arthur Callis. On December 4, 1906, he was present and "suggested that a fund be organized and sponsored by the group through which assistance could be given to needy colored students (24) B In doing so he anticipated an ongoing thrust of the Fraternity. Immediately after the decision was made to become a fraternity, he was appointed to a committee on organization along with Brothers Chapman, Callis, E.K. Jones and Murray (25).
At the first meeting ofthe year onJanuary 8, 1907, hewas named to a committee of five "to prepare a constitution and asetof by laws" forthe new organization, having made the motion to establish such a committee (25,38, 508) At the meeting on February 19, 1907, he nominated Robert Ogle to be secretary "for the remainder of the collegiate year (509)" Hewas present atthefinalmeetingof the 1906-07 academic year, seconding the motion for adjournment (510) Incidentally the minutes of those meetings were still referring to megroup as the "society" Morton along with other members ofAlphaChapter in 1906-07 isshown inaphotograph on page 26 Schedule B ofthe first Certificate ofIncorporation, "Names and Addresses ofBrethren in Alpha Phi Alpha", in 1908fistshim among the 15members of the Fraternity His address was Cornell University Medical College, New York City (537) He had apparendy moved there from Ithaca (Was he a medical student or an employee as he had been in Ithaca or both?) This is the last reference to the vanished ex-Jewel who apparendy lost contact with the Fraternity and subsequendy was removed from the pantheon ofJewels Ofthis our history states, "After that (first initiation) date Brother Morton fades entirely out ofthe Alpha historical picture and was not heard from in theafter years (334)" Actually he didcontinue his association throughout me first year of the Fraternity's existence as this summary has revealed His name does not appear inthe minutes of October and November 1907.
Two who did continue their association were Eugene KinckleJones' "line brothers", Gordon H Jones and LemuelGraves Both were extremely active during the first andsecond years ofthe Fraternity's existence
OUR FORGOTTEN FOUNDERS (Continued)
Gordon HolmesJoneswas approved for membership in the Alpha Phi Alpha Society at its meeting on October 23, 1906 (19) He was initiated at the Masonic Hall with Jewel Jones and Graves on October 30, 1906 (21) His autograph appears first on the Banquet program, the only one followed by the Greek letters "APA" He also is among the six Brothers shown in the photograph of the members of Alpha Chapter in 1907 (26) At the Second Initiatory Banquet he spoke on "Benefits" (33).
As a newly initiated member he served on the second Committee on Pins with Jewel Jones and Graves He may actually have served as the committee chairman as the following excerpt from the minutes of May 7, 1907 suggests: "Brother Gordon Jones reported that he had received no reply from the catalogue firm with which he had been in correspondence". The meeting may actually have been held in his room since the minutes of the previous meeting on April 23, 1907 state: "The place of meeting next Tuesday will be held at (sic) Brother Gordon Jones" When the Chapter reconvened in the fall on October 5,1907, he was nominated but not elected secretary in a room he apparently shared withJewel Brother Vertner Woodson Tandy
Brother Jones actively supported the effort to incorporate the organization His motion that each Brother be taxed $2.50 to cover the expenses of this effort was approved (513) When the trustees were nominated, he was among the nominees. However, he voluntarily withdrew in favor of Jewel Brother Henry Arthur Callis after Brother Calks had withdrawn in favor of alumnusJewel Brother George Biddle Kelly because he regarded Calks as "better fitted to help shape the policy of Alpha Phi Alpha" This magnanimous act speaks to his dedication to the Fraternity
A roster of the Alpha Chapter alumni fists his address as 8 West 132 Street, New York City (H.A.C. 55). Later he was among the signatories to a petition for the establishment of an Alumni Chapter in New York City dated November 19, 1912 (81) 4.
Lemuel Eugene Graves entered Cornell from Raleigh, North Carolina He was proposed for membership by Brother Kelly after the adoption of the report of the Committee on New Members, which include only the names of James Morton, E.K Jones and Gordon Jones. However the minutes of the October 23, 1906 meeting state: "Mr Graves was unanimously selected (506)" One of thefirstthree initiates on October 23, 1906, he agreed to give a selection at a "church entertainment" which the societyhad voted to participate in (507) He was then appointed to a committee of five to draw up a constitution and by-laws for the new organization in January 1907 (31, 508)
The minutes indicate that he was an active participant in Chapter meetings for the remainder of the academic year, making and seconding motions For example, onJanuary 15,1907 he moved that Robert Ogle become secretary, pro tern (508). On February 15, 1907, Brother Graves moved that an Easter week entertainment "be subject to and in the hands of the general student body (509)". He
was involved in the search for a design of a Fraternity pin (508), served with Brother Callis on the first shingle committee, and with him again on another committee seeking a charter for the Fraternity (508, 35).
Brother Graves continued his active participation in Chapter matters during the next two years At the Second Initiatory Banquet he spoke on the subject "What Does College Mean (33)"? When the Fraternity was incorporated on January 29, 1908, he was selected as a member of the Board of Trustees (39)• Prior to that on January 25,1908, he and Brother Tandywere appointed "to draw up a regular form of initiation (35)" In 1909 Brother Graves served as secretary of the Chapter. During the same year Vice President Callis appointed him and Brother Roscoe C Giles to set up Eta Chapter at Columbia University (H.A.C 43)
Brother Graves continued his association with the Fraternity for at least the next decade The roster of Alpha Chapter alumni in 1916 list his residence as "A&M College Tallahassee (Florida A&M University)"whereJewel Chapman was on the faculty. His signature appears on the Initiatory Banquet program of Delta Lambda Chapter in Atlanta on July 15, 19195. Under the heading "Brothers" his name is listed first followed by the letter "d"-Atlanta Alpha (Chapter) Dentist (117)" This is the final reference to Brother Graves in our history.
The Fraternity owes these three Brothers a debt of gratitude. Although they are not accorded the status of Jewel, they were in point of fact among the Founders of Alpha Phi Alpha and deserve our homage whenever we pay tribute to those who established our Brotherhood
Endnotes
Numbers in parenthesis are page references to twoworks by Charles H. Wesley: The History of Alpha Phi Alpha. 16* printing, 1996 or if proceeded bythe letters "H.A.C."HenryArthur Callis Life & Legacy first edition, second printing, 1997
brothers Callis, Chapman, Kelly, Morton, Murray, Ogle and Tandy
^Brothers Lemuel Graves, Eugene K Jones, and Gordon Jones
^For detailed discussion of this action see pages 331, 332 and 334 of The History ofAlpha Phi Alpha and also the writer's essay A Historical Moment: The Seventh lewel. The Sphinx®. Volume 79, Number 1, Spring 1994, page 13
^Efforts to learn what became of Brother Jones have not proved fruitful or to substantiate a rumor that he entered politics in New York City His son, Gordon H Jones Jr., was enrolled at Virginia State during the same period as the writer in the 1930s.
5This was changed to Eta Lambda effective May 20, 1920
PIRITUALLY SPEAKING
BY: BROTHER REVEREND THOMAS B WATSON, III
New Orleans, Louisiana
Spiritual Advisor to the General President
DearBrothers,
j r want to take a moment of your time to talk about that unclear ^and sometimes confusing thing called "humility". Back in JL January of this year I was invited to offer prayer at one of the General President's initial staff meetings at the Fraternity's Corporate Headquarters Whilepraying, Godcaused meto confront the issue of "arrogance" amongst the brotherhood nation-wide and of course to the twelve to thirteen brothers sitting around the table awaiting the staff meeting. Later on that day,a Brother whoheard myprayer came up and congratulated me on a fine prayer but cautioned me to not bother God about arrogance amongst theAlphas because Heprobably would overlook that request. Therefore I thought it would be a good and Godlyidea to bring to your attention the need to continue confronting the issue of arrogance amongst the brotherhood bydiscussing that confusing thing called humility.
We live in what some have called "the Culture of Narcissism." Muhammad Ali's signature line expressed the quest of the rest of us: "I am the greatest." Boxing promoter Don King was quoted in the LosAngelesTimes as saying, "I never cease to amaze my own self' and then added, "I saythat humbly." How would that come if he were to say it with pride?
In place of prideJesus invites us to a life of humility! "All who humble themselves will be exalted." But wehave become badly confused about humility. We knowwe ought to become humble, but we are not sure it is all that desirable. We're not even sure what a humble man is like. What does it mean to"humble yourself' in everyday life? Humility is not about convincing others or ourselvesthat weare unattractive or incompetent. It is not about "beating ourselves up" or trying to make ourselves nothing If God wanted to make us nothing, He could have done it Humility has to do with submitted willingness. It involves a healthy self-forgetfulness. We will knowwe have begun to make progress in humilitywhenwe find that we get so enabled by the Holy Spirit to live in the moment that we cease to be preoccupied with ourselves, one way or the other. When we are with others, we are truly with them, not wondering how they can be of benefit tous
HE UNIQUE CCOUNT NUMBER
The Information Age has many positive and negative aspects. One of the negative aspects is the improper use of social security numbers To expeditiously and effectively address Brothers concerns, the General Organization has instituted a six-digit identification system The identification number, also know as the "unique account number" is a permanent number assigned to a Brother upon initiation or reactivation This number is used bytheCorporate Headquarters staff to access individual records in lieu of using your social security number or life member number When corresponding with the Corporate Headquarters please have your unique account number readily available The number is located directly above your name on the Fraternity's official passcard aswell as on all communications mailed to members from the General Organization By using the unique account number you will assist the Corporate Headquarters staff in rendering fast and accurate customer service.
MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT REMINDERS
BROTHERS DON'T FORGET..
- UPDATE ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE INFORMATION
- THIS IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCES WILL ARRIVE IN A TIMELY MANNER
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- RISK MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION IS FOR 3 YEARS AFTER YOUR CERTIFICATION EXPIRES YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BE RE-CERTIFIED
- ALL BROTHERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE RISK MANAGEMENT CERTIFIED BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THE INTAKE PROCESS
- THE FRATERNAL YEAR BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 1ST ANDALL TAXES AND FEES MUST BE PAID BYNOVEMBER IJTH A LATE FEE WILL BE APPLIED AFTER NOVEMBER I5TH
- WHEN SENDING IN PAYMENTS TO THE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS PLEASE USE A REMITTANCE OF FUNDS FORM - THIS FORM CAN BE FOUND ON THE FRATERNITY WEBSITE - FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AS STATED ON THE FORM
- THE NATIONAL HOUSING AND BUILDING FUND FEE MUST BE PAID BY ALL BROTHERS TO BE CONSIDERED AN ACTIVE MEMBER (INCLUDING LIFE MEMBERS)
- ANY BROTHER INITIATED BEFORE 1985 WHO HAS NOT PAID THE NHB F MUST PAY IT IN I986, THIS FEE WAS INCLUDED IN THE INITIATION FEES
- EACH CHAPTER SHOULD HAVE A CHAPTER SEAL THE COST IS $40 AND IT CAN BE ORDERED AT THE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS - REQUIRED ON OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS AND SPONSORSHIP FORMS FOR ASPIRANTS
- ONLY ACTIVE BROTHERS CAN SPONSOR AN ASPIRANT SEEKING TO JOIN THE FRATERNITY
- FALL INTAKE DEADLINE DATES
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OCTOBER 5, 2001 NOVEMBER 2 - DECEMBER 16, 2001
THESE ARE BUTA FEW REMINDERS THAT WILL HELP THE MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT STAFF ASSIST THE BROTHERHOOD IN A MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE MANNER TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
THERE'S NO FUTURE IN SPENDING OUR PRESENT WORRYING ABOUT OUR PAST!
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W y rom workshops to welcome receptions, the Inauguration of the 31st General President Brother HarryE. Johnson, r ^ Sr. Esq. raised the curtain on a newadministration and a new era of leadership in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. M Hosted from Friday,January 12 through SundayJanuary 14, 2001 in Houston, Texas, the Inauguration's theme, "Commitment, Excellence andAchievement. A New Generation of Leadership", reflected and continuously lifted up President Johnson's slogan "AlphaAttitude".
The General President's swearing in on Saturday's Inaugural Convocation Luncheon allowed BrotherJohnson to thank the many men who helped him along his journey through Alphadom, his scholastic and professional career and his journey into responsible manhood Among those mentioned included Brother Dr Norman Francis of Xavier University of New Orleans, Louisiana as well as former General Presidents James Williams and Milton C Davis Among the political and Fraternal luminaries to bring salutations included Congresswoman SheilaJackson Lee, Congressman Kent Benson and the Reverend Dr Brother Joseph Samuel Ratliff Luncheon attendees were given Plexiglas pyramids notating the afternoon's occasion Filet Mignon and Grilled Shrimp headlined a sumptuous four-course meal Past General Presidents Ozell Sutton and James Williams gave the remarks and the Occasion, respectively. Immediate Past General President Adrian Wallace introduced Brother Johnson to the hundreds of guests at the JW Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom Past General President Charles Teamer administered the Oath of Office
Earlier on Saturday, the Inaugural Prayer Breakfast filled the souls of the hundreds of attendees. The Brentwood Baptist Church Men's Choir brought forth stirring gospel music, while Brother William H Gray, the President of the United Negro College Fund rendered words from the theme, "It isYourStance, Not Your Circumstance" Brother Gray's words were spiced with humor and candor alongwith the excerpts from the biblical story from the Book of Acts dealing with Paul and Silas' faith in the midst of dire straits
The Brotherhood worked up an appetite for the Inaugural Luncheon byparticipating in the numerous "AlphaAttitude Enhancement" workshops available throughout Saturday morning. Economic Foundation Chairman Brother Dr. William Pickard hosted the Economic Development Foundation Workshop, one of General PresidentJohnson's hallmark programs for the new millennium. Brother Pickard, a successful entrepreneur-businessman, providedfinancialtips and incentives for Brothers to own and build successful businesses The Alpha Phi Alpha Town Hall meeting featured New Orleans Mayor Brother Marc Morial as the facilitator The meeting broached a variety of topics affecting the African-American Community, including the status of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, appointees to the U.S Presidential Cabinet and mentorship programs for young African-American males
On Friday, the business ofAlphawas attended to in the form of Board meetings and workshops Alpha University offerings included "Leadership for the New Millennium and Beyond", which focused on identifying leadership skills and "Chapter and Officer Development with an Alpha Attitude", a workshop assisting in the clarification of roles of Chapter Officers and the skills needed for effective Chapter management The General President's Welcome Reception at the elegant, spacious Wortham Center featured addresses from the Mayor of Houston, Brother Lee P Brown A host of leaders within a number of National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations also gave remarks, along with the President of 100 Black Men Tommy Dortch
Prior to the Inaugural Reception, Brother Johnson was honored with a reception at the Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law; where he received his Doctor of Jurisprudence After the Inaugural Reception, the President was the guest of honor at an affair at the mansion of Brother Doctor Milton Moore The gathering included a live band and plenty of delicious cuisine Houston Federal Judge Vanessa Gilmore hosted the final reception of the night, which included best-selling author Brother E. Lynn Harris.
Theclassyyet down-home flavor of Thursday's Texas Barbecue was hosted at the stately Alpha Eta Lambda Chapter Fraternity House Brothers and their guests enjoyed loads of delicious barbecue prepared by the Brothers of Alpha Eta Lambda Chapter
Brother Johnson became the Seventh General President of Alpha Phi Alpha from the Southwestern Region Others included 17th General President A Maceo Smith, 20th General President William H Hale, 21st General President T Winston Cole,Sr, 23rd General President Ernest N Mortal, 27th General President Charles C Teamer and Immediate Past General President Adrian L Wallace (Brother Hale originally came out of the Southwestern Region but did not reside in the Region while serving as General President)
Brother Rev. Herman "Skip" Mason contributed to this report.
Sfaaternal
OF THE
31ST GENERAL PRESIDENT
ARRT E. JOHNSON, SR., ESQ.
Editor's Note: The following address was delivered by Brother Harry E Johnson, Sr., Esq on the occasion of his inauguration as 31st General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc The address was given at the Inaugural Convocation Luncheon, held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Houston, Texas
Icould stand here today and pretend that I was elected 31st General President because I am a graduate of Xavier University and Texas Southern University Law School. I could stand here todayand say that Iwaselected because ofthe hard work of Brothers who worked untiringly and the support of my wife, family and friends But when I really think about it, I stand here today because of God's grace
It's because of God'smercy; it's because of God'soverwhelming love for me, because he knew me before I was formed in mymother's womb. Because he ordered mysteps,I am humbled. But I'm also humbled today Brothers for another reason. Because I have the support of a very, very, very sweet woman of 20 years, and I would like to give my wife Karen
Johnson a small token of my love and appreciation (a dozen yellow roses) because I was gone a many a day, campaigning for this office. And because we have three children and she keeps the house, keeps the children, and asyou can tell, keeps me. I love her and I just want her to know that as thefirstlady of Alpha, we're going to move on with the Alpha Attitude and take Alpha to newer and greater heights.
I also want to thank my three children, Jennifer Johnson who always claims that Inever saythat I have a daughter. She also is a Xavier University student. Then there is Harry Johnson Jr who I hope one day will become an Alpha man Then there is the great negotiator of the house, my son Nicholas, who can out talk anyone, and I know that he will become an Alpha man My brother Van, there is onlytwo of us; I loveyou, Godspeed to you
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is a great institution Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, founded first, and created everything that we now have in Greekdom. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity shall always be in my heart and in mymind. Brother Milton Carver Davis, one of the men who steered me and geared me. My
Brother, I love you to death. You are a gem. A man of sterling character. Please always stay well and continue to guide us. Brother Adrian L. Wallace, whose shoes I must try to fill. I always said that as Southwest Vice President, he set the bar very high. I must also try to raise up to that bar. To the other distinguished General Presidents, Judge James R. Williams, who always offers us good advice. Brother Ozell Sutton, a man who you can always look to, look up to and look forward to give you what ever you need And then there's Brother Charles C Teamer Aman who I've known ever since my days at Xavier University I used to see Brother Charles Teamer and Marc Mortal's father Earnest Mortal walking steadfast to Sigma Lambda meetings with Dr Norman Francis
There is a rich legacy of Alpha Phi Alpha in New Orleans, and we do need to figure out, which city I shall claim where I'm from. Ilove New Orleans, and I love St Louis, but right now, this is home To all of the distinguished, distinguished guests, I thank you from the bottom of my heart I was joking with Brother Davis that Sheila Jackson Lee was a stalwart in this community, that it is unusual to have four sitting members of congress in one sitting, at one time for this long and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart
I want to thank the thousands of Alpha men, throughout this world for having the faith in elevating me in this position of which I now hold Only 30 other have ever had this distinct honor, Iwill be forever grateful and honored to have your support and pledge to you always to be the best that I can be and tryto lead this Fraternity to higher and higher heights I know, feel and believe that with us together, we can continue to ever hold high, the name and the purpose ofwhich this Fraternity towas founded Thousands of you have come to this city, a city that as Brother Lee Brown said ranks fourth in this nation A city that is governed by its first African-American mayor, an Alpha man, Brother Lee P. Brown. A city that is rich in Alpha history. Years ago, Congresswomen Sheila Jackson Lee, there were Alpha attorney's, an attorney by the name of CharlesHamilton Houston, an attorney by the name of Belford V. Lawson, and they had a law clerk and they looked for the perfect case to try to break the separate but equal policy of the day, and they found a student that they could practice this law on. That student happened to be Herman Sweatt. They came and prepared a case and won that case here in this city and now the name of the law clerk is now listed as Thurgood Marshall, on Thurgood Marshall cam-
pus at Texas Southern University. On tomorrow you will see other ways that Alpha men have provided phenomenal and extraordinary way of impacting Houston If you go with us tomorrow to Brentwood Baptist Church, you will witness the ninth wonder of the world in a Joe Samuel Ratliff, another Alpha man A man who took a church of 300 and within three or four years, turned it into one of the mega-churches of this country to a membership of over 12,000 Alpha Phi Alpha is moving Booker T Washington said "tell them that the sac-
rificewas not in vain. Tell them that by having the thrift and economy, we are coming. Weare coming through oppression, unjust discrinunation and prejudice; weare comingwith proper habits, intelligence and property. There is no power on this earth that can permanendy stave our progress".
You have gathered here with us today, and you will bear witness to some of Alpha's best and brightest Men who understand that Alpha's purpose and goals have not only to be first of all, but to be servants of all Men who not only set the curve, but define the curve Since its founding in 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha has been the cradle ofAmerican leadership So when one asks who is going to lead us, the answer is just tell them that Alpha is coming. Whenever men of Alpha gathered in the past, theydid not gather to see and meet the General President. They came to meet and sit at the feet of this country's higher echelon of African-American leadership. They came to meet the icons of their day, and those who we now read about. Men who were par excellent. Men such as W.E.B. Dubois, men like Paul Robeson. Men like Adam Clavton Powell. Men like Martin
Luther King, and yes even our ownJewel Founders who helped to create and start organizations such as the NAACP, the Urban League, and yes, if we must brag or boast, we can add the Congressional Black Caucus and the National Bar Association Tell them we are coming
Some of Alpha's finest sons are here with us today, men who make policy in their chosen professions Men like Congressmen Bobby Scott, men like Marc Morial of New Orleans, men like Lee Brown of Houston, Texas Again today, wewill make history in Alpha Phi Alpha byestablishing its first ever Political Action Committee Brothers and guests it is time for us to take our renowned Voteless People is a Hopeless
People to new heights. With an Alpha Attitude we will begin to seek out and encourage Alphamen and others to run and seek public office. Through this act Congresswoman Lee, we can begin to help fund and encourage Brothers of Alpha, but also others who seek higher office who have our interests at heart. I am glad and proud that Brother Marc Morial pledged his support to be the Chairman of the Alpha Phi Alpha Political Action Committee I thank you so much and I know that it is a needed entity in these days and times Marc, tell them that we are coming
Under the banner of an Alpha Attitude, we will again take forward steps into the future, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, by estabUshing our corporate affairs committee. Our Brothers ofthe corporate world arewith ustoday.Brothers like Wayman Smith Jr. of Anheuser Busch, Henry Brown of Anheuser Busch, Walter Davis, Vice-President of NationsBank, Tom Fluellen, Vice-President ofWaltDisney.It is time for Alpha to place itself into the corporate boardrooms of America, and to ensure that when these Brothers leave, another Alpha man will take their place at that table Tell them we are coming Alpha standards in higher education were established years ago by Alphamen We headed many of the historically Black universities And it is no secret that an Alphaman founded the United Negro College Fund and presendy an Alphaman is the current Chairman and CEO of that organization, Brother William Gray Todayunder this administration, I pledge to you that we will continue to insist upon high standards of scholarship and achievement. The Dean of a Historically Black Universities is here with us, our own Brother Norman C. Francis, a Brother of Alpha that has headed Xavier University for more than 30 years and whose school has put more minorities and women in medical schools, than all the universities combined in these United States. Tell themwe are coming.
Alpha's commitment to scholarship is unprecedented And we will continue to promote scholarship and high achievement, for if we are going to continue to lead America, we must ensure that we continue to produce the best and the brightest, not the least and dumbest Tell them we are coming In the past in manyof our major cities,wehad shopping districts that we could boast and brag, and that we had ownership of. We could go to those stores and get our own goods and services in the communities in which we lived. If you were in Houston, that shopping district wascalled Lyons Avenue,ifyouwere in New Orleans it was called Drydes Street. If you were in St. Louis, it was Franklin Avenue. And if in fact you were in Detroit, it was Woodward Avenue. It is past time my friends, for the greatest fraternity in this world to take ownership of a business and start to provide jobs, training and true economic development in our urban communities. Tell them we are coming.
I have charged Brother Bill Pickard and the newly-created Economic Development Foundation, to go forth and buy under the name of Alpha Phi Alpha, a business that can act as a catalyst in putting pride back into our communities a business that Alphamen can own to help spur economic growth. A business that can help train and develop young minds. Tell them we are coming.
Alpha' s light will continue to shine into this new century, and for the entire world to see and to bear witness. We together will walk as an undoubting body of men who understand our illustrious past, but yet keeping our eyes on the future. Alpha demands that we shall walk as men of high character, integrity and dignity Men who know and understand that as we prepare for the change of leadership in Washington, D.C., our nation's capital, we must take the lead and create a solid foundation to ensure that those who are going to follow us will have an "Alpha Attitude", and will be able to work up to the challenge of. "A Forward Step Into the Future, A New Generation of Leadership".
Within a few short days my friends, several events will take place in this country. On Monday, we will begin to celebrate the birthday of our own beloved Fraternity Brother Dr. Martin Luther King Soon the world shall hear, that Alpha Phi AlphaFraternity is midway through its commitment to building this nation's first memorial for a man of color in Washington, D.C on the Mall Thismemorial willjust not be built anywhere We have four acres of prime real estate Andwhat better place to put a King than between two presidents (Jefferson and Lincoln) Oh yes, tell them we are coming On next week,
George Bush will take office as the leader of the free world. Alpha must take the lead with our World Policy Council, headed by Ambassador Horace Dawson and Senator Edward Brooke. Tell them that Condelesa Rice might be the Advisor to the President on National Pohcy, but an Alpha man, her father, advised her When it is time to think about a think tank, they need to look to Alpha Phi Alpha for the answer Tell them not only are we coming, we are here. To protect an agenda that will ensure when we vote, our votes get counted. Tell them we are coming.
Alpha Brothers, the mantle of leadership has passed to a new generation And I boldly accept the challenges that are ever before us over the next four years With the power vested in me that Alpha Phi Alpha shall answer the call and tell the world that yes, we are coming. Brothers, I want you to join with me and go to the mountain top, spreading this Alpha Attitude so that when its all over, we can join in the words of the great Alpha man, "Walk together Brothers, don't get weary. Sing together Brothers, don't get weary Work together Brothers, don't get weary" Let us take this Alpha Attitude further and higher God bless you and may God continue to bless Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
ALPHA ATTITUDE
1 y
Richmond, VA
Under the leadership of President Brother Carl Burrell, Beta Gamma Lambda completed a successful year in 2000 and continues to do so in 2001 The Chapter in co-partnership with the Cityof Richmond Health Department presented the national "Project Alpha" program drawing participation of 120African-American males ranging in ages from 10 to 18 These young men received mentoring and health information concerning teen pregnancy, AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, fatherhood and economics. The local Chapter of the March of Dimes served as consultant and provided much needed materials for all sessions. Beta Gamma Lambda served as host Chapter for the Virginia Conference and Workshop held in October 2000. Featured Brothers included VACAPAF President Ivar Browne, Phillip Jackson (Training & Development), Larry Henderson (Executive Director ofVACAPAF) and Wilton C Bobo,Jr (Director of Communications - VACAPAF) Thisleadership conference had the highest attendance by College Brothers in recent years. Following the day's business sessions, a party was held at Dabney's Restaurant and Lodge, a planned fund raising for VACAPAF. The Brothers of Beta Gamma Lambda also held a "Voteless People is a Hopeless People" registration drive, registering over a hundred new voters during the Annual 2nd Street Festival Weekend on October 7-8, 2000 They partnered with the local chapter of the NAACP in the "Get Out to Vote" Campaign Through a partnership with a local car rental, three vans were provided to transport voters to the polls and back home The Chapter is currendy involved with the NAACP local leaders in assessing the efforts and investigating all alleged voting complaints The Chapter's Education Foundation under the leadership of Brother Wendell T. Foster, Jr., have been conducting Leadership Institute Workshops held the forth Sunday of every month, each containing a different themes. These workshops normally receive participation from AfricanAmerican men ages 18-25 who are either high school seniors or graduates interested in pursuing higher education. The facilitators are drawn from both the Brotherhood and thelocal community In addition to the Chapter's other community outreach efforts, Beta Gamma Lambda provided baskets to needy families through the Department of Social Services for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and annually presents a Christmas party for first and second graders at local elementary schools OnJanuary 13,2001 the Chapter held its annual MLK Winter Dance.
ODELTA BETA LAMBDA
Hampton, VA
n January 13, 2001,Delta Beta Lambda Chapter held its 16th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Breakfast Brother Dr Cain Hope Felder delivered the keynote address to a crowd of over 700 guests The breakfast serves the Chapter as a major fundraising event for its Education Foundation, which funds the annual scholarships and many community service activities sponsored by Delta Beta Lambda. During the breakfast, the Chapter also honored Dr.Adarsh Deepack (President and CEO of Science and Technology Corporation) with the Delta Beta Lambda Community ServiceAward for his educational contributions to youth in the Hampton Roads community Other recent Chapter activities included the Super Bowl Bash and a Black History Program, which was held on the campus of Hampton University The Chapter also took its Project Alpha program on the road during the month of February to Lively, Virginia, located 80 miles north of Hampton, where Delta Beta Lambda implemented itsprogram for 30 participants.
BETA GAMMA LAMBDA
CHAPTER NEWS
ZETA UPSILON LAMBDA
Fairfax-Reston, VA
Founding Brothersjoin with newer brothers during a candlelight service to honor the Chapter's deceased Brothers at its 25th Anniversary Founders Dayprogram.
Zeta Upsilon Lambda Chapter honored its founding Brothers at its 25th Anniversary Founders Day dinner Program on December 10, 2000. TheChapter was founded on December 12th, 1975.About 70 Brothers and guest attended the gala event. Brother Dr. Zollie Stevenson, the Fraternity's past Administrative Director, presented a proclamation from the Corporate Office Brother Leroy Lowery, Interim Eastern Region Vice President, was the keynote speaker for the evening
XIZETA
Longwood College
Farmville, Virginia
rhe Brothers ofXi Zeta Chapter at Longwood College in Farmville, Virginia have been veryactive this Fraternal year Xi Zeta has performed numerous community service activities for which they received awards throughout the campus and the surrounding Farmville area. Much ofXi Zeta's strong efforts were in the Fraternity's three National Programs, which were all done in the Fall 2000 semester; "A Voteless People is a Hopeless People" on Longwood's campus, Project Alpha with IotaTau Lambda in Buckingham County and "Go-To-High School, Go-To-College" with Prince Edward County High School. The Brothersof Xi Zeta were also active on student political issues, especially supporting the Longwood College Chapter of NAACP It also supported student panel discussions on Dr Martin Luther King Jr at Hampden-Sydney College and assisted the Association of Black Students Chapter events Brothers Stafford A Claud, HI and Haywood Russell Hicks obtained the Presidency and Treasurer positions respectively on Longwood's National Pan-Hellenic Council for the 2000-2001 academic year. Xi Zeta, along with Iota Tau Lambda, hosted Joint Areas Three and Six (Southern and Central Virginia South areas, respectively) Founder's Day Program on December 3, 2000 in Farmville. Brother Hicks, XiZeta Chapter President received the Outstanding College Brother Award at this celebration The Candlelight March in honor of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., conducted on January 17, 2001, and the Chapter's Annual Quiz Bowl in February 2001 were also resounding successes
MIDWESTERN XI
Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH
^Tince its inception on the campus of Wilberforce University in ^ ^ 1912, the men ofXi Chapter have continued to set the pace for the KJ entire campus Among the campus leaders include Wilberforce President Brother John L Henderson; Vice President of Administrative and Financial Affairs Brother Gerald Shields; Interim Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs/Vice President of Adult and Continuing Student Education Brother Emeka Morah; Director of Media Technologies Brother Andre Devond; Instructor of Music, Brother Curtis Anderson; Associate Professor of Music/Director of Wilberforce UniversityChoir BrotherJames A Williams and Director of Annual Fundraising Keith A. Phillips (an initiate of Xi Chapter). Chapter Vice President Michael B.Young,is also the student academic advisor for the Black Male Coahtion, an organization open to all male students whowish to strengthen their mental, physical and social skills through a Rights of Passage Program conducted by Brother Dr James Dobbins Brother Brian Evans was elected President of the University's National Pan-Hellenic Council and isVicePresident of National Society of Black Engineers All Xi Chapter Brothers are activemembers oftheWilberforce Chapter ofthe NAACP Lastsemester, theChapterwasalso extremely active during the 2000 Election through the implementation of the "Voteless People IsA Hopeless People" National Voter Education drive. Xi Chapter took voter education one step further by registering over 600 people through its web page in addition to the traditional campus registration and education activities. This semester, Chapter Brothers, along with Delta Xi Chapter at Central State University and Chi Lambda of Wilberforce, Ohio started the 2001 calendar year with the MLK March onJanuary 15, 2001 The Chapter also hosted a panel discussion on AIDS awareness, volunteered and served in the cafe, held a raffle for Valentine's Day,hosted its Second Annual Heritage Bowl on February 7, 2001 and gave a pizza party for the ladies of the third floor of Askew Dormitory, Xi's adopted dorm. The Chapter held a student talent show and recently completed the "Go-To-High School, Go-To-College", National Program. The Brothers transported 29 students from Columbus, Ohio in grades 7-12 on February 17, 2001 to Wilberforce University.A Wilberforce University information packet was also disseminated to the program participants The following week the Brothers held Black Movie Night and a panel discussion For the Spring 2001 semester, the Chapter planned over 30 programs and activities Xi Chapter served as host Chapter for the Ohio District Convention party on March 16, 2001
CHAPTER NEWS
ALPHA ZETA
West Virginia State College Institute, West Virginia
The Brothers of Alpha Zeta Chapter & Alpha Iota Lambda Chapter pose during their Annual Founder's Day celebration.
M lpha Zeta Chapter recently celebrated Founders that included a "Tribute to a Distinguished Gentleman". Brother, J—k Dr Ervin V Griffith, Sr., a recent recipient of the Fraternity's Alumni Brother of the Year at the Millennium 2000 ^JL JLconvention in Adanta Alpha Zeta also donated $500.00 to the Lucy B Hairston Fund in the name of Brother Griffin, $100.00 to the Toys for Tots Christmas Fund, and $100.00 to the WVSC Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
ALPHA LAMBDA
Louisville, KT
On Saturday December 2, 2000, nearly 200 Brothers and guests participated in Alpha Lambda Chapter's Annual Founder's Day and Scholarship Banquet Many local residents were in attendance to show its support of the Fraternity's efforts to raise funds for educating deserving youth and recognize the SevenJewels aswell as local Alphaleaders. The banquet was held at Masterson's Conference Center with Brother Dr. Dennis Kimbro serving as the keynote speaker. Brother Kimbro, one of the country's top motivational speakers, left the audience deeplyinspired as he addressed the importance ofpersonal development and commitment to uplifting the African-American community Brothers Desmoines W Beard and Thomas P Haralson were presented with the Alpha Lambda Award, which recognizes Brothers within the local Chapter who have demonstrated years of service to the Fraternity and the city of Louisville. Brother Beard, a 1933 initiate, completed a distinguished career with the Housing Authority, serving as the first African-American man in the South to reach the position of Assistant Director of Management. He ultimately became Director, supervising every housing project in the city.The Housing Authority of Louisville has named a management-training center in his honor and the Housing Archives at the University of Louisville also bears his name Brother Haralson was initiated into Alpha in 1937 and has the distinction of serving as an educator for the Louisville/Jefferson County Public School System for 25 years Proceeds from the banquet were raised to benefit the Alpha Lambda Educational Foundation Scholarship Fund The Foundation will award individual scholarships to outstanding high school students in addition to continuing its support of Louisville's Black Achievers Program.
CHAPTER NEWS
DELTA GAMMA LAMBDA CHAPTER
Cincinnati, Ohio
The brothers of Delta Gamma Lambda (Cincinnati) and Alpha Alpha Chapter (University of Cincinnati) participate in the Annual ML King march through downtown Cincinnati.
The Brothers of Delta Gamma Lambda have had a busywinter quarter. The Founders day program was held on December 9, 2000 celebrating the founding our great frater-nity The annual Christmas Basket Drive of December 16 saw over 20 families receive food bags for Christmas Many Brothers assisted in this very successful effort The Brothers continued to support the Burton Elementary H.O.S.T.S (Helping One Student to Succeed) program, byspending time to read and mentor children everyweek. The "Youth and the Police, your rights and responsibilities" community forum was held at Union Baptist church. There were over 30 kids in attendance, along with Brothers and a distinguished panel made up of community leaders and police representatives The MLK march through Cincinnati was held January 15th and the Brothers of Delta Gamma Lambda marched and passed outflyersto the public providing information on the MLK Washington D.C Memorial Project There were over 30 Brothers marching along with Brothers from the college chapters in the area. The Brothers carried interested youth to visit Wilberforce University to get an understanding of the college experience. There was a tour of the campus, along with other planned activities to expose the youth to college life at a historically black university.
ALPHA PSI
Lincoln University Lincoln, MO
lpha Psi Chapter completed yet another successful year filled with academic, social and economic programs lore than 40 African-American males attended the Chapter's Black Men's Think Tank, held during Alpha Week. The program discussed issues on personal health and economic empowerment The Brothers of Alpha Psi also held a Highway Clean-Up, Movie Night, Soul Food Dinner, "A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People" National Program and ended the week with their annual Miss Black & Gold Pageant, awarding the crown to Miss KileyPruitt. The Brothers also took the challenge by taking key leadership roles such as StateChaplin, DistrictVice President and Sergeant-at-Arms at the Missouri District Convention in Rolla, Missouri Anxious to show the Chapter's diversity, the Chapter step team, nicknamed The "Golden Boyz" participated in the convention step show and took first place TheFall 2000 semester came to an end with the annual Founders Day Banquet on December 4, 2000 where over 60 Brothers took part in the celebration.
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DELTA CHI LAMBDA
Milwaukee, WI
On Saturday, November 4, 2000, the Brothers of Delta ChiLambda conducted itsvoter registration campaign as part of the national program, "A Voteless People is a Hopeless People". The Chapter hung door hangers to encourage the communityto vote on Election Dayand passed out flyers throughout the community The following Monday, the Brothers assisted the Milwaukee Urban League in making telephone calls to recently registered citizens to remind them to vote December 23, 2000 proved to be a busy day for the Chapter In the morning, Delta Chi Lambda assisted the Milwaukee Urban League in delivering toys to neighborhood famihes Later in the day, the Brothers held its Statewide Community Service Project, which provided a chance for College and Alumni Brothers from around the state come together The Brothers also assisted a local radio station in their Annual "Feed the Famihes" Drive, helping prepare food for over 10,000 famihes on Christmas Day On February 10,2001, the Chapter held a program to show appreciation to the ladies in their liveswho support their endeavors. These special ladies were treated to apoetry reading, followed bya serenade and presentation. Delta ChiLambda has proven that theyare committed toserving and the community through its recent purchase of a building christened the "Alpha Business Center." This building will provide the Chapter a central location and abihty to educate and mentor our youth in the only Greek-Lettered organization-owned facility in the city.
ZETA KAPPA LAMBDA
Des
Moines, IA
Z\'eta Kappa Lambda's annual Black and Gold Ball was the finale to the calendar year 2000's community and scholarship fundraising efforts. Scholarships were awarded before 350 guests during the events, which featured a social, live entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and dancing. The Chapter awarded Brother Walter Riley, M.D. the Alpha Lifetime Achievement Award for over 50 years of service to Alpha Phi Alpha Brother Mark Ross of Zeta Kappa Lambda received the Chapter's Brother of theYearAward Other awardswere given to local citizens for outstanding achievement and service. The Pi Omicron Chapter of Iowa State and Drake Universities also participated in the program by performing a step show for those in attendance. Among the diversity in activities that Zeta KappaLambda brings to Iowa includes: a mentorship program, a summer scholarship golf tournament, an annual all-Greek BBQ, an annual art show, various community service projects and a Founders Day celebration.
THETA XI LAMBDA
South Bend, IN
rheta Xi Lambda recently held itsAnnual Heritage Breakfast/Oratorical Contest for students from grades 7-12. The students gave motivational speeches on different topics with awards given in each grade level The Chapter took an active role in creating a computer class in partnership with the YMCA,participated in the WalkAmerica campaign with the March of Dimes, Bone Marrow Drive, Voter Registration, the NAACPactivities and Juneteenth celebration Theta Xi Lambda also hosted a wives/sweetheart dinner and activity night. The Chapter also acknowledged the achievements of two Brothers recently entered into Omega Chapter, Dr. Milton Butts and William Givens.
SOUTHERN
Mobile, AL
From left, front row: Dr Washington Taylor, Dr Earl Roberson, Lawrence Curtis, Sr., Rev James Marshall andJackie McCraken; back row, Rev.MichaelJackson, WE Thomas, Harrison Black, Dr Terry Hazzard and SisterJudith Vander Grinten, Director of the CSS Service Center
Beta Omicron Lambda Chapter sponsored a toydrive to benefit Catholic Social Services during the Christmas season With the support from the faculty, staff and student body at the Dunbar Magnet School for the Performing Arts,where Brother Harold Moore is the Principal, the Chapter collected approximately 400 toys for needy children
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Nu Mu LAMBDA
Decatur, GA
The Brothers ofNu Mu Lambda with gifts for children in Egleston Children's Hospital at Emory University, during their "100 Hugs From Alpha"program.
On Saturday November 18, 2000, Nu Mu Lambda Iwelcomed nine new Brothers into their Chapter. They are Rodney Singleton, Boris Hunter, Brian Davis, Edward Hightower, Larry Graham, Wesley Culpepper, Marcus Minnifield, Cecil Clark and Melvin Everson NuMu Lambda, along with Mu Alpha of Emory University, initiated their "100 Hugs From Alpha" program Saturday, December 16, 2000. The 100 Hugs From Alpha project is an annual community participatory program designed to give love and hope to children fighting diseases and other health challenges The program's title, developed by Brothers from both Chapters, emphasizes the essential spirit of the project. Theprimary goal of the program is to supply 100TeddyBears to children between the ages of 3and 12. The recipients of the project are the children in Egleston Children Hospital at EmoryUniversity.
ZETA ALPHA LAMBDA
Fort Lauderdale, FL
OnJanuary 14, 2001, Zeta Alpha Lambda sponsored its 25th Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale. The Chapter was presented with a Proclamation from the Honorable Congressman Brother Alcee Hastings in front of the more than 200 people in attendance On February 18, 2001, Brothers of Zeta Alpha Lambda attended Greek Day at Mount Herman Baptist Church, pastored by Reverend Brother Michael Cousin. Past General President Charles C Teamer was the Keynote Speaker for the service The Chapter is currently working with its Men of Tomorrow mentoring program.
GAMMA PSI LAMBDA
Asheville, NC
On March 12,2001, GammaPsiLambdaheld acommunity forum entided "Reducing Long-Term Suspensions ofAfricanAmerican Students". The Chapter sponsored this forum asonepart ofacomprehensive studyofAfrican-American male participation in the public schools of Asheville and Buncombe County, North Carolina. Virgil Smith, President and Publisher of The Asheville Citizen Times news-paper servedas moderator for thecrowdof 150 guestsandBrothersofAlpha Superintendent of Asheville City Schools Karen Campbell, University of North Carolina-Asheville Assistant Professor of Political Science Dolly Jenkins-Mullen and other city school administrators and community activist were also on hand. Brothers Don C. Locke, DarrylHart, Mark Gordon andArthurEdington servedinvarious capacities for the program, which included aspiritedpanel discussion dealing withsuspensions, school policies related to suspensions, community perceptions of suspensions andpotential solutions to suspensionproblems Gamma Psi Lambda intends to followupwith aforum featuring citystudents to gathertheir ideas, perceptions and insights into the problem of suspensions ofAfrican-American students
SOUTHWESTERN
New Orleans, LA
The Brothers of Sigma Lambda Chapter recently celebrated 75 years of service to the Fraternity, the city of New Orleans and the entirecommunity, founded on December 5,1925.To markthe extraordinarycelebration, the Chapter's Founder's Day Committee, under Brother Darnell Prejeant's leadership had a week long "Diamond Jubilee Celebration". The Chapter"s past and present members include civilrightsattorney A.P. Tureaud, former mayor of NewOrleans and Alpha's 23rd General President Ernest N Mortal, the city's current mayor, Marc H Mortal, former Chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans,Dr EmmetBashful, XavierUniversity President Dr Norman Francis and UnitedStates District CourtJudgeHonorable Ivan L.R. Lemelle. To commemorate the dual celebration, the week long activities included a Public Program, hosted by Dillard University'sBetaPhi Chapter,which featured General President Brother Harry E. Johnson, Sr. as thespeaker, a FraternalLuncheon atworld-famous Dookie Chase Restaurant, which featured BrotherJonathan C. Augustine as the Speaker and anAnniversary Ball in Downtown New Orleans Toculminate the week, Brother Prejean announced the Chapter's certification of "Diamond Jubilee Brothers"whose nameswill be placed on a plaque to bedisplayed atthe SigmaLambdaChapter Fraternity house
THETA DELTA LAMBDA El Paso, TX
rheta Delta Lambda Chapter was crowned "Outstanding Alumni Chapter of the Year" for the fourth consecutive year at the TexasCouncil of Alpha Chapters (TCAC) 37*Annual Convention, February 16-18,2001 in Waco The award recognizes the Chapter's achievements in implementing the Fraternity's national programs and special projects aswell as its successes in promoting its ownlocal community service activities.
Besides the "AlumniChapter of the Year" trophy,theChapter wonfirst place in the scrapbook competition.A plaque was awarded to the Chapter for traveling the farthest distance to attend the convention. Additionally, twomembers receivedindividual awards ChesterJordan received aplaque for outstanding service asan Area Director for Area XI(West Texas) The TCAC Hall of FameLegacyInductee Awardwaspresented posthumously to Johnnie Shepherd for outstanding service to the Fraternity overthe years. Shepherd wasone of the charter members of theThetaDeltaLambda.He joined OmegaChapter in 1988.
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ALPHA ETA LAMBDA
Houston, TX
On February 10, 2001 under the leadership of Brother Ron Peters, Alpha Eta Lambda conducted the "Brothers Keepers Program" The program's purpose is to improve the quality of life for elderly Brothers and their spouses or widows Those assisted included Mrs. Janice Taylor, widow of the late Brother Ed Taylor, Brother Charles Haston and wife, Brother Ted Jones, Brother Douglas Strange and wife, and Brother F.B. McWiUiams and wife. Soon after the visit of support, Brother McWiUiams entered Omega Chapter. Brother Ron Curtis has been leading the monthly Project Alpha and Go-To-High School, GoTo-CoUegesessions atWestbury High School in Houston Thirty-five young men are involved in the program The sessions have covered male/female inter-relationships, violence in intimate relationships and basic financial management A portion of the male students from the program also participated in the "World of Westbury" and presented an overview of Project Alpha to prospective program participants.
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ZETA BETA LAMBDA Sacramento, CA
pproximately 23 Consumnes River CoUege students and athletes attended the first of two Project Alpha programs hosted by Zeta Beta Lambda on November 4, 2000 in Sacramento. The Brothers received a request from the Cosumnes River men's basketbaU team's coaching staff to present a oneday Project Alpha workshop to the team along with other coUege students Feedback received from the students indicated a positive response, as they gained new insight and knowledge from the event. Representative from various organizations facihtated the one of the five program topics covered. These facilitators represented organizations such as Planned Parenthood and the Sacramento Food Bank's Adult Learning Center Over 60 young men from the community and the coUege attended the program held on January 20, 2001. Approximately 15 Brothers from the Chapter assisted in the formulation of the program. Brother Kenneth G. Tyeskey served as Project Alpha Chairman The Chapter's Project Alpha Co-Chairman and Consumnes River Dean of Physical Education, Health and Athletics Brother Travis Parker played an important role in enabUng the Chapter to hold the program in the new Community and Athletic Center. Consumnes Women's Athletic DirectorJeanne Calamar expressed interest in the two-year coUege's continued co-sponsorship of the event.
ETA SIGMA LAMBDA
San Jose, CA
Eta Sigma Lambda recently held its Third Annual Bay Area Kickoff. Nine Brothers were reclaimed during the event, which offered prospective members and inactive members an opportunity in a social environment to get involved in the Chapter's plans for 2001 Each ofthe 26 Brothers attending spoke about their Fraternal experiences. One of Eta Sigma Lambda's founding members, BrotherJames Harlow, spoke on the role of Blacks in Silicon Valleyin the early Sixties Many were surprised to learn of the challenges of racism and the pioneering spirit of the Alpha men of that time in areas such as politics, education, military and engineering where Blackswere not expected to excel. Brother Reginald Chatman, Reclamation and Intake Chair, offered greetings to all and reviewed the Chapter's calendar Chapter President Brother Wilbur Jackson spoke of the programs and community service work done by the Chapter. Project Alphawas featured as a central focus of community service. KNTV, Channel 11 recently honored BrotherJackson with its "Spiritof Excellence" Award for community service. The televised awards program featured Project Alpha and the S.T.A.T.S., video bringing much community attention to Project Alpha and the impact on reducing teenage pregnancy in our communities
rIOTA OMICRON LAMBDA
Colorado Springs, CO
he Iota Omicron Lambda Founder's DayCelebration was held on December 2, 2000 at the Sheraton Hotel, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Celebration highlights included a fellowship brunch, the seven candle ceremony, a special recognition to Brother Bernard Shackfield on 50 years of service to the Fraternity, remembrance of Omega Chapter Brothers this past year and words of wisdom by Chapter President William Gamble Brother Gamble served as the guest speaker and spoke on the theme, "African-American Culture in the NewMillennium"
GAMMA CHI LAMBDA
San Francisco, CA
~TB W'-XJOV Brother Willie L Brown,Jr., proclaimed Friday, October 13, 2000 Alpha Phi Alpha Day in San Francisco, kickl\/m ing off Gamma Chi Lambda's Project Alpha's Festivities. Highlights of the day included a dramatic presentation on the J. fU L woes of teen sex and AIDS from the Loveof Life Foundation and a presentation by 19 year-old father DeoauntaLyons. On August 31, 2000, the Chapter held a Pre-Project Alpha program at the San FranciscoJuvenile Detention Facility. It was the first time in the facility's 50-year history for such a program to be held.
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Nu TAU LAMBDA
Orange County, CA
The centerpiece of NuTau Lambda's work in Alpha this past year has been its Combined Alpha Project The programs goal has been to combine the objectives of the Fraternity's "Project Alpha" and "Go to High School, Go to College" national programs along with a mentoring component. The Chapter has been working with six young African-American males -all ages 15-18 -in its program The parents of theyoung men entrusted their sons to the program, where its aim is to stimulate their ambitions for personal growth and scholastic achievement through activities such as tutoring, counseling and career exploration. NuTau Lambda holds a number of activities spotlighting cultural awareness such as attending the AfricanAmerican Cultural Expo in Leimert Park, Los Angeles this past summer and attending the 2000 GoldCoast Classic football game between Texas Southern and Norfolk State Universities in San Diego on November 18, 2000. They meet as a group once a month on the third Saturday morning for presentations, debates and other activities. With Chapter Brother's assigned to a mentee each, there are numerous one-on-one meetings for tutoring, bonding and attending the young men's extra-curricular activities The Project Alpha committee consists of Brothers Reverend Fred Glass, Dr Carl Boatright M.D., Randy Macon and Clarence Lowery Recently NuTau Lambda held its Project Alpha one-day workshop in conjunction with National Project AlphaWeek. Twelveyoung men, including four of the Chapter's combined AlphaProgram mentees, took part in the program at the Southern California Edison facility in Fullerton. Brothers conducted the discussion groups per the curriculum, implementation guide and S.T.A.TS. videotape provided bythe General Organization and our co-sponsor the March of Dimes Theyouth-oriented program also included College Brothers from the University of California at Irvine as guest hosts The afternoon was concluded with teen evaluations and closing remarks by Chapter President Brother Smith, who briefly touched on college life, academics and also showed a videotape of College Brothers stepping. Nu Tau Lambda is currently planning its Chapter's 20th anniversary for April 4,2001.
^^rother WilliamJ. Hill, Sr. was recendy installed as the Chapter's new President for the 2000-2001 Fraternal Year, replac#^in g Brother Tyrone Ward. Brother Hill, an active member of KappaAlpha Lambda Chapter for the past 25 years, accepted ^~M his appointment of President for a second term Brother Ward, a member of the United States Navy, has been attending the Navy Post Graduate School in Monterey, California, where he received his Masters Degree in December before embarking on his next mihtary duty assignment in Hawaii. Brothers Keith Sykes and Leroy Harris, who are both completing Graduate studies at the Navy Post Graduate School (NPGS),will be also be leaving the Chapter. Both Brothers Sykes and Harris contributed to the National Program, "Go-To-High School, Go-To-College". Both operated many of their local school and community workshops for students in the Middle and High School such as "Youth to Manhood" and "Youth to Lady hood" programs Kappa Alpha Lambda has two members that graduated early this year from NPGS,Brothers Darryl Langford and Garrett D Heath These two Brothers have been assigned to Mihtary Dutyat United States MihtaryAcademy,West Point, New York, as instructors in Mathematics. Manyof theyoung officers who attended NPGS did not have a chance to join a fraternity from their graduating college. Fifty-four percent of the mihtary members attending the NPGS have applied for Life Membership in Alpha before moving on to other mihtary assignments.
KAPPA ALPHA LAMBDA Seaside, CA
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TJROTHE R RUTHERFORD HAM-
r^LET ADKTNS, PH.D was initiated on April -A-J26 , 1947 at Beta Gamma Chapter, Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia. He received a Bachelor of Science from Virginia State, a Masters from Howard University in Washington, D.C, and was the first African-American to earn a Ph.D from the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. in 1955. Brother Adkins served as Professor of Physics at Virginia State, Tennessee State and Fisk Universities as well as the United States Naval Academy, Morehouse College and the Georgia Institute of Technology He was President of Knoxville College in Tennessee from 1976 through 1981 Brother Adkins was appointed Interim President of Fisk in 1996 and President of the Universityin 1997.He was also amember of SigmaPi Phi Fraternity, The American Association of Physicists, the National Society of Black Physicists and the American Baptist Men.
"W^ROTHER JOSEPH T. BAILEY JR was a
#^lif e member of Alpha Phi Alpha He was initiated on JL~J December 7, 1941 at Alpha Upsilon Chapter, Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Business at West Virginia State College in Institute, West Virginia. After serving in Europe as a Sergeant in the United States Armyin World War II, Brother Bailey returned to Detroit to begin a business career with C.A Howell's Beautyand Barber Supply Company He moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1952 to operate a franchise of the company. In 1962 he purchased the store from Howell and renamed itJ.T. Bailey& Company. It became one of Cleveland's most successful urban businesses. Brother Baileywas a member of DeltaAlphaLambda Chapterin Cleveland
"W"JROTHER JOHN H. BROWN JR
was
^^initiated on March 15, 1952 at Mu Lambda Chapter, -M~M Washington, D.C He received a Bachelor's Degree from St. Augustine's College in Raleigh, North Carolina and a MastersDegree from Columbia Universityand aDoctorate from New York University. Throughout his professional career, Brother Brown received various certifications from North Carolina Central, Shaw and Winston-Salem State Universities as well asYale,American and Pacific Western Universities He was also the recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from the London Institute for Applied Research and a Doctor of Humane Letters from St Augustine's Brother Brown's professional career began in education, where he worked in the Raleigh, North Carolina school system He went onto become
Dean of Men at Kitrell and Voorhees Colleges before becoming principal of St Paul's and Spaulding High Schools in North Carolina. In 1952 he became Dean of Men at Shaw University in Raleigh. In 1958 he moved to Washington, D.C. to become Associate Executive Director of the Junior Citizen's Corps. In 1964 he began working for the Federal Government as Director of the Office of Tutorial Services for Health and Welfare Council Brother Brown also spent 15 years with the United States Department of Labor. He headed the New Start Project in Denver, Colorado and also served as Deputy and National Director of the Apprenticeship Information Centers. Following Brother Brown's retirement from the Government, he became a consultant for many non-profit corporations, higher education institutions and private business on various matters including politics, education, employment and funding projects. He was a longstanding member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the National Urban League
"jrjROTHER MILTON A. BUTTS wasiniti #^ate d December 28, 1950 at Gamma Delta Lambda ^^M Chapter in Beckley, West Virginia He received his Bachelors of Science in pre-medicine from Virginia State University. He earned his Medical Degree from Meharry Medical College. Brother Butts served in the United States Army, where he was honorably discharged and was awarded the Purple Heart, the United Nations Service Medal and Two Bronze Campaign Stars Brother Buttswas alife member and a Charter Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, a member of the St. Joseph County Medical Society, the American Medical Association, The National Medical Association, and the Meharry Medical College Alumni Association Heserved on the Board ofDirectors oftheChaplin Street Clinic, the Hansel Neighborhood Service Center, the Hering House Community Center, the South Bend Urban League and the WestWashington-Chapin Revitalization Project. Brother Butts received numerous awards and citations. Among them were the Meharry Medical College President's Award, the John AdamsHigh School CulturalAwarenessService Award,the Northern Indiana Historical Society's Appreciation Award and the Metropolitan Civic and Democratic Club Outstanding Citizen ServiceAward.
BROTHER ALFRED R CATLIN was a life member ofAlphaPhiAlphaFraternity, Inc He was initiated February 13, 1961 at Beta Epsilon Chapter,
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North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina and was a member of Xi Alpha Lambda Chapter in Aberdeen, Maryland He received his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from North Carolina A&T and his Masters from Southern University in contracting. Brother Catlin joined the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) in October 1982. He also accomplished a Lifetime Certification as a CPCM (Certified Professional Contract Manager) and was responsible for grading the CPCM test following his certification Brother Catlin was a charter member of the Battlefield Manassas-Dulles Chapter and was the First Vice President of Education and Professional Development. For the past couple years he organized CPCM/CACM study groups. In addition, he organized the Brown BagWorkshops held at Electronic Data Systems (EDS) Brother Catlin worked at EDS for the 13years as a Subcontract Process Specialist with responsibility for Contractor's Purchasing System Reviews-purchasing compUance. Prior to working at EDS, he also worked at Martin Marietta (Lockheed Martin) and Burroughs (Unysis) Brother Catlin was a retired ArmyOfficer with 20 years of service in Transportation, supply, maintenance and procurement organizations
"W"JROTHER GEORGE CONNOR, JR was
r £ initiated May 1, 1947 at Beta Tau Chapter, Xavier ~M**M University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He received his Bachelor's degree from Xavier University, where he enjoyed an outstanding athletic career in track and field and football Brother Connor taught industrial arts, social studies and general science at St Augustine's High School in New Orleans, where he coached football, basketball, baseball and track and field. He taught and coached many famous men, including actors Harold Sylvester and CarlWeathers, former New Orleans Mayor Sidney Barthelemy, Louisiana Senator Lambert Bossier and former Louisiana Speaker Pro-Tem Sherman Copeland Brother Connor helped play a pivotal role in the integration of Louisiana high school athletics during the mid 1960's. As a result of his efforts with the support of the Josephite Fathers and Brothers, St Augustine became the first black school to enter the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Brother Connor's accomplishments in integration were the subject of the fact-based movie, "Passing Glory", which chronicled Louisiana's first interracial basketball game. Asa head coach, he lead his teams to eight New Orleans city championships, five district titles and two state crowns
"W"JROTHER ROBERT A. CROSS wasa life r£member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc He wasini-A-^tiated into Delta Delta Chapter at Albany State University inAlbany,Georgia in 1951 Heearned his Bachelor's degree from Albany State University and his Master's degree from Indiana University. Brother Cross taught in the public school system before becoming a professor and track coach at Albany State He also served as the Chairman of the Dougherty CountyBoard ofEducation Brother Cross was a member ofthe Mount Zion Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and superintendent of the Sunday school for 30 years. He also was a member of the Criterion Club, Kiwanis Club, Dougherty County Stadium Authority, Chehaw Boy Scouts Council, board member of the Boys and Girls club of Albany, and the Kappa Delta Pi Learned Society Brother Cross received the following honors for his accomplishments: induction into the Albany Sports Hall of Fame, Albany State University Hall of Fame and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. He was also honored with the dedication of apark in his name
"W"JROTHER DR. LEWIS CARNEGIE
r^DOWDY was initiated in 1938 at Alpha Psi -A- ^ Lambda Chapter in Columbia, South Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree from Allen University, and Masters degrees from Indiana State University and Indiana University In addition to a certificate from the Harvard University Management Institute for Presidents, Brother Dowdy was also awarded honorary doctorate degrees from Allen University, Indiana State University, the University of Maine at Orno, Indiana University and Duke University He also earned special commendations from Indiana State, The Danforth Foundation and the Greensboro (N.C.) Chamber ofCommerce. Brother Dowdy joined the North Carolina A&T State University faculty as an instructor of education and director of student teaching. He was later appointed Dean of the School of Education and Acting President of the University in 1965. Brother Dowdy was named Chancellor of the school in 1972 He was also elected President of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges during the same year. Brother Dowdy conferred with three United States Presidents on matters affecting higher education, testified in front of numerous congressional committees and as acting Chancellor at North Carolina A&T in 1963, played an integral role in the downtown integration in for the city of Greensboro. He was a Deacon of Providence Baptist Church, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, the Greensboro's Men's Club and Neighbors United
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"V^ROTHER REVEREND GERALD B.
r £ EASLEY was a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha -A- # Fraternity He was initiated on May 16, 1969 at Chi Chapter, Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He earned a Bachelors of Science degree from Alabama A&M University in Huntsville and a Masters of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville In 1984 Brother Easley earned a Master of Theology degree from Princeton Theological Seminary Hedid further studyin Higher Education at the Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville. BrotherEasley became an ordained minister while a student at Alabama A&M at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He became pastor of the Mount Tabor- Salem United Presbyterian Church, Trinity United Presbyterian, Ransom Temple Cumberland Presbyterian and Hosea Temple Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Brother Easley also served as a Chaplain in the United States Navy. He was an Assistant Professor and Counselor at Columbia State Community College, Director of Campus Ministry at Mary Holmes College, Assistant Professor at the American Baptist Theological Seminary and Assistant Professor at Volunteer State Community College Brother Easley also served as an off-site editor for the National Baptist Publishing Board. He was a 33rd degree Prince Hall Mason, the NAACP and Kiwanis International Brother Easley was listed in Personalities of the South in 1977 and Outstanding Young Men of America (1972, 1980) and Outstanding Clergymen
"W^ROTHER LEE EVANS, PH.D. was a life r £ member of Alpha PhiAlpha Fraternity He was initiat.A- J ed April 22, 1976 at Delta Gamma Chapter, Alabama A&M University in Normal,Alabama He received his Bachelors of Science in chemistry from Alabama A&M University, his Masters of Arts in organic chemistry from Fisk University and hisPh.D. in organic chemistryfrom Howard University. Brother Evans was a member of Beta Kappa Chi National Scientific Honor Society, Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, and the Society of Sigma Chi, a national scientific honor society. His research interest directed him to the synthesis of novel compounds that may be useful in the fight against AIDS, cancer and hypertension
"W"JROTHER GEORGE EARL FOREE was
^^initiated on April 20, 1961 at Beta Iota Chapter, -M>J Winston-Salem State University in Winston Salem, North Carolina, where he received his Bachelor's degree He was a standout on four Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
championship basketball teams during the early 1960's at Winston-Salem, and was named CIAA Tournament Most Valuable Player once under legendary head coach Clarence "Bighouse" Gaines Brother Foree went onto become a dominant high school basketball coach in High Point, North Carolina while also providing leadership during the high school consohdations of the 1960's. He was an active member of KappaLambda Chapter of AlphaPhi Alpha and theWinstonSalem State University Alumni Association. Brother Foree was inducted into the Winston-Salem State University Athletic Hall ofFame
"W"JROTHER WALTER E. FREEMAN was w^L* life member ofAlphaPhiAlpha.He wasinitiated on ^ J December 1,1946 at Beta GammaChapter atVirginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia. He received his Bachelors of Science in chemistry from Virginia State University Brother Freeman was employed by the Pratt & Whitney Division Of United Technologies for 37 years before retiring in 1987. He was anArmyveteran of the Korean War, a member of Beta Iota Boule' of Sigma Pi Phi fraternity, the American Society of Metals and the Board of Directors of the women's League DayCare Center Brother Freeman was also a director of the former Connecticut Savings and Loan Association. Hewas a member of Beta Sigma Lambda Chapter in Hartford, Connecticut.
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r C DUBOIS GALLUP was initiated February 24, -A- ^ 1958 at Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brother Gallup received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity and honorary Doctor of Divinity at Virginia Union University Known as a community activist, his ministries spanned more than 55 years Brother Gallup's activities and involvement included; charter member of Opportunities Industrialization Centers (OIC) of America and treasurer and chairman of the Budget, Audit and Administration Committee. He also maintained an active membership in the Baptist Ministries Conference of Philadelphia and Vicinity, the Kiwanis Club, Frontiers International, the Virginia Union University Alumni Association, Board of Managers, Christian Street YMCA, Philadelphia; Trustee, Lincoln University; and Board of Directors, American Red Cross, Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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-W"JROTHER SYLVESTER S GOINES was
r£& life member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He was initiated J J April 1,1956 at Delta Pi Chapter, CheyneyUniversityin Cheyney, Pennsylvania He received his Bachelors of Science degree at Cheyney University Brother Goines served in the United StatesAir Force from 1949 to 1952, followed bya number of years in the Air Force Reserves. He was active in the Cheyney Alumni Association and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Brother Goines was an active member of Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter, where he served as Educational Activities chair until 1998
"W^ROTHE R JAMES A. HARRIS was a life
^^membe r of Alpha Phi Alpha. He was initiated J J December 1, 1950 at Beta Zeta chapter at Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Bother Harris was a member of Gamma Chi Lambda Chapter.
-W-JROTHER OSCAR D HEFFNER, J R
#-^was initiated February 5, 1991 at Zeta Gamma Chapter *M»J at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri. He received his Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology from Central Missouri State. Brother Heffner also did graduate work in Aviation School and served in numerous capacities of Zeta Gamma
"W^ROTHE R HILTON GRAY HILL was ini-
#^tiated January 1, 1940 at Sigma Chapter, Boston *M~J University in Boston, Massachusetts, where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Creative English and was a star high jumper on the track team He also studied at the New York Institute of Photography. Brother Hill then opened a photography studio with Clive Saunders, and gained international acclaim as a photojournalist with credits in Life and Ebony Magazines among other publications He also opened the Bermuda Vacations Travel Service and also helped to create the Bermuda Olympic Special Committee to prepare black Bermudian competitors for the 1948 Olympics in London, England. Brother Hill served on Bermuda's House ofAssembly in 1953. He was a founding member of the African Travel Association in 1976
"W^ROTHE R WILLIAM S HUTCHING S
#^wa s a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Hewas ini^X-Jtiated on December 1, 1943 at Nu Chapter, Lincoln University in Lincoln, Pennsylvania Hereceived his undergraduate degree in biology in 1948 and graduated from theAtlanta
College of Mortuary Science in 1950. Brother Hutchings served in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II. He was a licensed funeral director and embalmer for many years and was President, Manager and Owner of Hutchings Funeral Home, Inc in Macon, Georgia He was a member, Past National President and PastChairman ofthe Board of Directors of the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association. Brother Hutchings was also a member, Past President and Past Chairman of the Board of the Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association, Inc He was the first AfricanAmerican appointed to the Georgia State Board of Funeral Services and the first person of color to serve as its President Brother Hutchings was a member of the Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia, a member and Vice-President of the Executive Committee Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity, a member of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc The 100 Black Menof Macon, the Central Georgia Council of Boy Scouts of America, Melba Lodge 555 and the Veteran of Foreign Wars, Perry Stevens Post 9709. Brother Hutchings served as President of the Bibb County Board of Education from 1983-1986 and was the first African-American elected to a countywide post of the Board of Education in Macon He was also the first AfricanAmerican Chairman of the Macon Chamber of Commerce
"W^ROTHE R SILAS INGRAM was initiated r£December 1, 1949 at Alpha Chi Lambda Chapter in -A- ^ Augusta, Georgia. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Morehouse College, a Masters degree from Atlanta University and the Six-Year Specialist degree from Georgia Southern University. Brother Ingram served in the United StatesArmyfor threeyears during the European Theater of Operation in World War II Brother Ingram was a faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church where he served as an ardent member of the board of trustees; treasurer of the creditunion and adedicated member oftheNew EraSunday school class. He was an Assistant Principal at John M. Tutt Middle and Westside Comprehensive High schools. Brother Ingram was a lifelong supporter of the Morehouse Alumni Association.
-|T%ROTHE R CHARLE S WILLIA M f £ JOHNSON, SR, M.D was initiated April 24, ^MJ 1951 at Chi Chapter at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Prairie View A&MUniversity and a Master of Science degree from the University of Southern California in bacteriology and parasitology Upon graduation from Prairie View, he served in the United States Coast Guard as a seaman
until his matriculation at the University of Southern California. Brother Johnson received his M.D degree from Meharry Medical College in 1953 and took an internship at Hubbard Hospital from 1957-59 Heheld a number of positions for various institutions, some of which include: Rockefeller Foundation Fellow for the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Associate Professor, Interim Dean in School of Medicine, Vice President For Academic Affairs and Executive Vice President Brother Johnson authored over 20 original scientific publications and was a highly sought after lecturer and accreditation site member during his academic career He also originated and obtained funding for the Sickle Cell Program, which has been in operation at Meharry since 1972. Brother Johnson organized and directed the first institutional self-study as a prerequisite for the initial accreditation of the entire college by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools He was also involved in extending the Meharry mission to Africa In 1965, he was a Medical Consultant, Board of World Missions of the Presbyterian Church, U.S., to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire). Brother Johnson was a member of the Board of Advisors, Benjamin Banneker Honors College of Prairie View A & M University and a member of the Chi Boule'. He was a charter member of the first Governor's Commission on Human Rights, State of Tennessee, a founding member of the Conference of Deans of Black Graduate Schools, a member of the Tennessee Voters Council, a life member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Vice President for the Mid-Cumberland Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse. BrotherJohnson's contributions and accomplishments have been recognized by the Society of Sigma Xi, of which he was a charter member; Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and Kappa Pi Honorary Society Hewas a member of Tau Lambda Chapter
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R RUFU S ALEXANDE R
[£JOHNSON was initiated April 13, 1953 at Beta -M~M Sigma Chapter, Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana He earned a Bachelors degree in business administration. Brother Johnson was commissioned in the United States Army, and was employed as a revenue agent by the Internal Revenue Service, retiring in 1992 He served as Treasurer for the Delta Psi Lambda Chapter of the Fraternity. Brother Johnson was also a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where he served on the Board of Trustees, Church Treasurer and the Finance Committee
"W"JROTHER CLIFTON A. JONES was a life r ^ member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity He was initiat*MJ ed into Gamma Chapter on April 12, 1934 at Virginia Union Universityin Richmond, Virginia. BrotherJones received his Bachelor's degree from Virginia Union University in 1935. He earned his Master's and Doctorate degrees from the University of Iowa in 1939 and 1943,respectively After serving in the United States Army during World War II, Brother Jones taught at Booker T Washington High School in South Boston, Virginia. He later became a professor at Florida A&M University, Morgan State and Howard Universities. Brother Jones eventually became Associate Dean of the Howard University School of Liberal Arts and Department Head of Sociology at Howard before retiring in 1980 He served as Professor Emeritus at Howard from 1980 through 1990 Brother Jones was a former National Director of Educational Activities for Alpha Phi Alpha and former President of Delta Lambda Chapter in Baltimore. BrotherJoneswas a memberof Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity and served on the Board of Directors for the National Urban League in Baltimore, Maryland He was also a member of the Maryland Committee of Public Welfare, the Mayor's Advisory Council on Health and Housing, the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the Maryland Commission on Problems of Aging and the Governor's Commission on Daycare Services for Children in the State of Maryland Brother Jones was inducted into the Pi Gamma Mu National Science Honor Society, was a member if the General Education Board of Fisk University, a Rosenwald Fellow and a member of the Delta Tau Kappa International Social Science Society
~W"JROTHER HOWARD LEWIS was a life ^^member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity He was initi-X-#ated July 1, 1957 into Delta Epsilon Chapter at the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. He received his Bachelor of education degree and his Masters in education from the University of Buffalo He also earned a certificate in Educational Administration and Supervision from the Canisius College Brother Lewis devoted 38 years to educating children in the Buffalo Public school system, serving as a fifth grade teacher, physical education teacher, project administrator, Director of Federal Programs, and Assistant Superintendent of School for Federal Title I Programs He also served as advisor to the Buffalo Public Schools, Title I District Advisory Council and Black Educators Association of Western New York After serving as Executive Director of Preparatory Programs at the University of Buffalo, Brother Lewis served on the boards of
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several civic organizations and was a founder of the annual citywide Martin Luther King Jr Scholarship Breakfast Brother Lewis received numerous awards, including the Outstanding Educator Award;Supervisor of theYear;BlackAchievers Award of Excellence; University of Buffalo's Alumni Award; Leadership Award; Outstanding Service Award; and National Conference of Brotherhood Award A varsity basketball standout in college, Brother Lewis was inducted into the University of Buffalo Athletic Hall of Fame Hewas a faithful member of NewHope Baptist Church and an active member of the Board of Christian Education.
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f^G MANNING was a life member of Alpha Phi ^L ^ Alpha Fraternity. He was initiated on December 23, 1949 at Beta Chapter, Howard University in Washington, D.C. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, a Master of Science in zoology and Doctor of philosophy degrees at Howard He obtained a Doctorate of Medicine Degree at Graz University in Austria. Prior to earning his Doctorate degree, Brother Manning attended the College of Medicine at the University of Heidelberg, West Germany and simultaneously attended the university's Language Institute, where he became one of the first foreign students to obtain a Language Certificate in one semester Brother Manning also taught English while attending Heidelberg. Upon his return to the United States, he began conducting research at Georgetown University and earned a Masters Degree at Sir George William University in Canada His research efforts included studies in Hypertension, Regeneration, Nerve Conduction, Nutrition and Outcome of Pregnancy in the Black Population Brother Manning was the author and co-author of numerous scientific articles, and has received numerous awards and citations. Among them include the Patient Award, University of Aarhus, Denmark, the Mayor's Award for Leadership and Management in the Area of Rehabilitation and the Inter-Alumni Award for Outstanding Leadership. He has served as a fellow of the New York Academy of Science, National Institute of Science, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Society of Analytical Chemists Brother Manning retired in 1994 as a Supervisor of Pharmacology from the Howard University College of Medicine after more than two decades of service, but later continued teaching at Howard University Medical School until 2000. Hewas also regarded as one of the founding fathers of the Barbados National Association of Washington,D.C
"JTJROTHE R REVEREND JAMES L.
r£MITCHELL was initiated December 1, 1953 at -A-#Beta Sigma Chapter, Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana He received his Bachelors degree from Southern University and his Masters degree at South Dakota State University. Brother Mitchell served in the United States Armyfrom 1955 to 1962 and was discharged with the rank of Major He served as Vice-Principal and then Principal at Highland, Bay View and Hayes elementary schools in Monterey, California From 1984 to 1988, he served as the Director of Special Projects for the district, in charge of federal funds. In 1990 Brother Mitchell was named Superintendent and also became a licensed minister. He served as Interim Pastor of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church in Santa Cruz, California from 1993 to 1999 Brother Mitchell was a member of the Monterey Peninsula Kiwanis and was a life member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, where he received the Golden HeritageAward.Brother Mitchell was a member of Kappa Alpha Lambda Chapter in Seaside, California
"W^ROTHE R CLYDE K. PHILLIPS was a
^•^life member ofAlpha PhiAlpha Fraternity. He wasini^M^M tiated on May 1, 1951 at Eta Beta Lambda Chapter in Wichita, Kansas He was a school administrator in the Wichita and Manhattan, KansasSchool Districts aswell as the Southeast Missouri School District
"W^ROTHE R D R JOH N WESLEY RICE
W^^N2& initiated December 2, 1945 at Alpha Omicron ^~M Chapter at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina He received his Bachelors degree from Johnson C Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina Brother Rice served as Dean of Students at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Assistant Vice Chancellor of the University of Denver, Colorado. Brother wasa member ofDelta Phi Lambda Chapter in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. His daughter, Condolesa Rice, is the National Security Advisor for President George W Bush
"W~%ROTHER CHARLE S ROBER T
r^L SALTERS was a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha -A- # Fraternity He was initiated in 1973 at Delta Lambda Chapter in Baltimore, Maryland. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at South Carolina State University, a Master of Arts at Atlanta University, a Master of Science at Morgan State University and aDoctorate degree in education at
the University of Maryland. Brother Salters served as a Captain in the United States Army. His professional career began at Morgan State University, where he was an Instructor of Science of Education beginning in 1972 He retired from the University in 2000 as theAssistant Dean ofthe School ofGraduateStudies Brother Salters served as a consultant for the United States Department of Defense, conducting workshops, seminars and teaching courses in defense hazardous materials. A member of the Delta Lambda Chapter Hall of Fame, he served as President ofDelta Lambda Chapter from 1987 through 1990 In 1999,he received the Chapter's Appreciation Award alongwith theJewel George Biddle KelleyAwardinApplied Science. Brother Salters received the African Methodist Episcopal Church Second District Sons of Thunder Award in 1999 and the Fullwood Foundation Valued Hours Award in 2000 He also served as President of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Delegate Assembly from 1996-1998 that led to the establishment of the Dr. Charles R. Salters Student Athletic Scholar Awards Program at Morgan State.
"W"JROTHER GEORGE W. SARGENT was
r^& life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He was *M~M initiated December 12,1959 at DeltaAlpha Chapter at Claflin College in Cordova, South CaroUna He received his Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education from Claflin College and his Masters of Education degree from the American University. While at Clafin College, he lettered in football, basketball and track, as he contributed to its success in winning three conference football championships. He was selected SEAC All-Conference Fullback in 1958,1959 and I960 and was named Best Athlete of the Year in 1961 Brother Sargent held teaching and coaching position in Nottoway, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and Florence, South Carolina. His work in Florence included teacher and coach in Florence School District One; Assistant Dean of Students/Registrar at Florence-Darlington Technical College; and clinical counselor at the South CaroUna Department of Mental Retardation, Pee Dee Regional Center. Brother Sargent received numerous awards, which included Distinguished Alumnus of the Year by the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, President Emeritus of the Claflin-Florence Alumni Chapter and was inducted into the Claflin CoUege HaUof Fame in 1998 He was an active member of the Cumberland United Methodist Church, TheNorth and South CaroUnaAssociationof Veteran's Administrators, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the South CaroUna Department of DisabiUties and Special Needs Pee Dee Regional
Center Volunteer Service Board. Brother Sargent was an active member of Delta Kappa Lambda Chapter, where he held several offices to include President, Corresponding Secretary and Director of Membership Intake In recognition of his outstanding service to his profession, community and the Fraternity, Brother Sargent received the Alpha Phi Alpha Distinguished ServiceAward.
"TJROTHER MICHAEL DERRELL
r^SINGLETAR Y was initiated November 6, 1989
*M**M at Alpha Chi Chapter at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. He received his Bachelors of Science Degree in healthcare administration from Fiskand his Masters of Science Degree in pubUc healthcare administration from Meharry Medical CoUege in Nashville,Tennessee. Brother Singletarywas active in Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity and MIFA Hewas employed at Xanthus Healthcare Corporation as an Operations Project Manager He also had employment affiliations with Columbia Healthcare and ComData Company.
"W^ROTHER TIMOTHY LEE SPEARS,
#^ESQ . was initiated March 17, 1991 at Zeta Xi
JLJ Chapter at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, Louisiana He earned a Bachelors of Arts Degree from the University of Louisiana and a Juris Doctor Degree from the Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana He was a member of the law firm Spears &Spears, where he practiced law with his older brother, Brother Ike Spears. Brother Timothy Spears was also an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice at Southern University in New Orleans. He was a devoted member of Greater St. Stephen FuU Gospel Baptist Church and the Prince HaU Masonic Order, Antioch Lodge No 156 Brother Spears was also a member of Sigma Lambda Chapter
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r^BOYD WILKES was initiated April 14, 1967 at -A^Bet a Mu Chapter, Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Kentucky. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Kentucky State University and a Masters degree in secondary education and business education from Utah State University Brother Wilkes also did post graduate work at the University of Utah and was a Student Advisor at the Center for Ethnic Affairs at the school. He also served as Associate Pastor of New Pilgrim Baptist Church, TaylorsviUe, Utah. Brother Wilkeswas an active member of PiXi Lambda.
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TJROTHE R JAMES THOMAS
# ^ WILLARD was initiated on October 23, 1973 at ~A_ w Epsilon Omicron Lambda Chapter in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Hereceived his Bachelor's degree at St.Paul'sCollege and his Master's degree in education from Virginia State University He was a World War II Veteran and served in the United States Army for three years Brother Willard received three Bronze Service Stars with the Asiatic Pacific Theater and one Bronze Service Starwith the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. He began his teaching experience with the Mecklenburg CountyEducation System,where heworked for 39years, retiring as an elementary school principal Brother Willard was an active member of the National Education Association, Virginia Education Association and Past President of Mecklenburg Teachers Association, Past Secretary of Green Leaf Masonic Lodge #287, Fleur de Lis Social Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars
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r^L WILLIAMS was a life member of Alpha Phi ~M~M Alpha, initiated on April 1, 1942 at Beta Epsilon Lambda Chapter, North Carohna A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina He earned his Bachelor's degree from North Carolina A&T State University and a Masters degree from Cheyney University in Cheyney, Pennsylvania. Brother Williams was called to serve in the United States Armyin 1943 during World War II, graduating from Officers Candidate School He served in the mihtary for 24 years in various staff and leadership positions in the United States as well as overseas Brother Williams was inducted into the North Carohna A&T State UniversityArmyReserve Officers Training Corps Hall of Fame in 2000. He was a trustee of Trinity AME Church in Dunn, North Carohna, a member of the Men's Choir and the Golden Exercise Class at St James Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, North Carohna, theAmerican Legion Post 193, the Hornet High School National Alumni Association, the Fayetteville State UniversityNational AlumniAssociation and the North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Skinner's Club.
Brother Williamswas also a member of KappaLambda Chapter in Greensboro, North Carohna
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