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PEACE
Pronunciation: 'pEs
Function: noun
Etymology-: Middle English pees, from Old French pais, from Latin pac-, pax; ' akin to Latin pacisci to agree
Date: 12th century
1: a slate of tranquility or quiet: as a: freedom from civil disturhance
b: a state of security or order within a community provided for bylaw or custom <a breach of the peace>
2: freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
3: harmonv in personal relations
4a : a state or period of mutual concord between governments b :a pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at waror in a state of enmity
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Pronunciadon: j&s-t&s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English & Old French; Old English justice, from Old French jusUce, from Latin justitia from Justus
Date: 12th century
la : the maintenance or administration of what is just especially by die impartial adjustment of conflicUng claims or the assignment of merited rewards or punishments
b: the administration of law; especially : the establishment or determination of rights according to the rules of law or equitv
2a :the quality of being just, impartial, or fair h'( 1) :die principle or ideal of just dealing or right action 11) : conformity to diis principle or ideal: RIGHTEOUSNESS c : the quality of conforming to law
3: conformity to truth, fact, or reason
ALPHA ATTITUDE
PEACE & JUSTICE: THE ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF INTERNATIONLISM
Brother Ambassador Horace (I Dawson,Jr provides a diplomatic observation of one ihe elements of establishing Peace & Justice
PEACE & JUSTICE: THE NOBLEST OF AIMS
\n null-In perspective of theglobal aspirations of Peace &Justice ami lite necessary attempts needed in order initiate an equality of nations, In Brother Hud I) Perkins, I'h.D
PEACE & JUSTICE: A 21ST CENTURY
EDUCATIONAL VISION
Brothers Bobby William Austin. I'h.D. & Henry Ponder, Ph.D. collaborate on the educational aspect and importance <>J Peace &Justice Congressional Black Caucus.
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PEACE & JUSTICE: A THEOLOGY OF PEACE
The theological approach of the the essence of achieving Peace andJustice, by Ihe Right Reverend Vinton A' Anderson
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WINTER 2002
VOLUME87 • NUMBER4
GENERALOFFICERS
Harry E. Johnson, Sr.
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
FOUNDERS
Henry Arthur Callis
Charles Henry Chaplin
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Vertner Woodson Tandy
George Biddle Kelley
Robert Harold Ogle
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The following Brothers were presented with a check in the amount of $3,000.00, as 2002-2003 recipients of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.® Education Foundation's annual scholarship program. Please note that this dollar amount represents a 100%increase in the amount of funds awarded toworthy recipients in previous years.The scholarship has been awarded, which was a commitment made by Harry E Johnson, Sr to the brotherhood upon his inauguration as General President As a beneficiary of this most coveted award, the recipients should be very proud of their academic and extracurricular accomplishments, which were the primary considerations in having been chosen as outstanding collegiate leaders within our grand and illustrious Fraternity These brothers are commended on a job well done and encouraged to continue upholding the light of our dear Fraternity, through leadership byexample!
EASTERN REGION
Brother Thomas Fitzpatrick
Brother Colin T. Mukubwa
Brother Chris Thomas
MIDWESTERN REGION
Brother Miles Carey,II
Brother A.McGill, Jr.
Brother Gregory S. Parks
SOUTHERN REGION
Brother Brian Charles Barto Barnes
Brother Marcus F. Caralho
Brother David M Ferguson
SOUTHWESTERN REGION
Brother Ronald T. Cotton
Brother Mark H Davis, II
Brother Stanley K. Ellis
WESTERN REGION
Brother Daniel Craddock
Brother Javier F Gutierrez
Brother John Mathews, II
NOTE: This year's competition was much more rigorous than in years past, as the Foundation has instituted an aggressive points and qualifications system that took into consideration the "whole person" theory that encompassed both academic and other factors used in determining this year's winners
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GENE
"No
Justice. No Peace! Know Justice. Know Peace!'
My Brothers Beloved:
Greetings, once again, from the Mighty House of Alpha!It has often been said that the "true definition of peace" is not only the "absence of war, but also the presence of justice." As America and, indeed, the world continues to strive to become a more peaceable place in which to live, learn and have our being, the need for men and women of goodwill and moral turpitude to stand up for the rights of all people, everywhere, has become the cornerstone of the new struggle for human dignity and social parity in the dawn of the twenty-first century In fact, the Preamble to our organization's constitution states: "The objectives of this Fraternity shall be: to stimulate the ambition of its members; to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom and dignity of the individual. .and to aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic and intellectual status." To that end, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first and leading brotherhood established upon the veryprinciples which help to make our nation great, has always done its part to love our Brothers, help our neighbors and lift our fellow man - through leadership by example As General President of this great Fraternity, I challenge each and every one of you to do your part to make this nation and our world a better place for the poor, the powerless and the hopelessly dispossessed; as theystrive to climb out of the abyss of social injustice and degradation, to an oasis of freedom and tranquility.
Our late, great Brother, the Rev Dr Martin Luther King,Jr., once boldlydeclared: "Injustice anywhere isathreat tojusticeeverywhere." As keepers of theflameof equal access and equal rights under the law, the time has come for every one of us to reaffirm our commitment to the core principles that continue to make us great. As you know, our Fraternity has been at the vanguard of civil liberties and civilrightsthroughout the course of our long and storied history as the world's greatest fraternal organization; having produced such venerable leaders as Brothers Charles Hamilton Houston, Thurgood Marshall, Belford V Lawson and many, many more Today, however, in the wake of the tragic events of September 11, our great brotherhood must champion, once again, the noble ideals and aims we pledged our hearts to so many years ago. More importantly, with the advent of the new USA Patriot Act, which works to severely restrict and, in many cases, inhibit many of the inalienable rights that our forefathers gave their Uves to secure for ourselves and our posterity, the time has now come for us to redouble our efforts to, once again, give peace a chancewhile remaining vigilant to the challenges that threaten our very existence as a free and God-fearing country. To that end, I am pleased to present to you this very special "Peace andJustice" issue of The Sphinx® Magazine, which challenges each of us to look farther and dig deeper than we ever have before, in our ongoing struggle for universal equality
After all, "No one can save us for us, but us. If it is to be.. .it's up to me!"
Fraternally,
Harry E Johnson, Sr., Esq General President
Official Organ of the Alpha
William Douglass Lyle
Interim Editor In-Chief
Director of Communications
Contributing Writers
Vinton R. Anderson
Bobby Austin, George W Brown
Daniel Cox
Horace G. Dawson, Jr.
Malcolm A. McGuire
Huel D. Perkins
Henry Ponder
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ALPHA ATTITUDE
Dear Brother President,
Thank you and the Corporate Staff for acknowledging my88th Birthday It was an unexpected confirmation of the Fraternal Bond Your thoughtfulness is appreciated! I hope that a "covenant" with our creator will let me live at least until the AOA 100th Anniversary Fraternally Yours,
V Henry (BA'32-AAA'35)
Dear President Johnson,
Thanks for your king remembrance of my Birthday Fraternally,
Dr.J.H.F
Dear Brother Lyle: Enjoyed the Sphinx issue featuring "Alpha Brothers in Politics." Keep up the good Work!
Brother Perkins P.S The cover is "Awesome."
Dear Mr Lyle
Achievement is never something to be ignored It is attained by hours, days, months and years of hard work, patience and unyielding determination We salute you on the recent acknowledgement of Alpha Phi Alpha achievements in theJune edition of Black Enterprise magazine
We extend our sincerest wishes for your continued success Cheers!
Best regards,
Patrice Quatravaux, President, Raynal & CIE Brandy De France
Dear Mr Lyle,
The United States Postal Service is proud to congratulate Alpha Phi Alpha in being a recipient of the BE 100 Black Enterprise magazine has provided positive images of businessmen and women It has given voice to a generation of leaders and influences in the business community We, as sponsor, are glad that you and your company have been recognized for your leadership and we are grateful for me meaningful impact you have had on all of us at the Postal Service
Wewish you continued growth and prosperity
Best regards,
Rod DeVar, Advertising Manager, United States Postal Service
Dear Mr Phillips:
Congratulations on the recognition of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc being listed as one of the BETop 100 companies in theJune edition of Black Enterprise magazine It is especially inspirational to see the acknowledgement of the hard work and innovation you have devoted to building your business
The African American Experience Fund of the National Park Foundation strives to educate all Americans about the many contributions of our people throughout our history It is a pleasure to see legacy of excellence continuing in your work
Continued success! Best regards,
Cynthia Lowery Morris, Executive Director, The African American Experience Fund
My Brothers of Alpha:
On behalf of our General President, Brother Harry E Johnson, Sr and our international Board of Directors, I extend to you heartfelt greetings and salutations from your "home on St Paul Street." As Executive Director of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., it is a unique challenge and responsibility to accept the call of leadership and service to Alpha As such, it is deed my honor and privilege to report to you our progress at the Corporate Headquarters The following information provided below is an overview of the various departmental activities at our corporate facilities:
EIH'CATIOMI ACTIVITIES
- The Educational Activities developed and executed a new scholarship evaluation program that factored in a number of considerations prior to awarding a Fraternity-sponsored scholarship to an applicant Because of this new point system, the selection committee was able to consider a number of factors which were previously unconsidered during the selection process
- The Educational Activities department is currently in the process of developing and disseminating innovative grant proposals to increase the amount of funding for the Fraternity's Education Foundation Several of these proposals have been forwarded to such entities as the National Marrow Donor Foundation and the U.S Department of Transportation
- As a part of the Economic Development Foundation's Church's Chicken Initiative, the Educational Activities Department, in conjunction with Brother Kermit Boston, Chief Learning Officer for Alpha University, have worked hard to develop a comprehensive franchise training and development curriculum, which will be used as a basis for training for those entrepreneurs who are slated to participate in the Fraternity's franchise opportunity program
MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT
- The Membership Department has been very instrumental in saving the Fraternity additional revenue Tofacilitate this process, the department has purchased a costeffective passcard machine, which saves the General Organization approximately $7,000 in expenses
- The Membership Department is currently preparing itself for the upcoming Spring Membership Intake Process The current Membership Intake Window is March 14-June 28, 2003 All regional and district officers involved in the process are asked to be cognizant of the posted deadlines which are available on line at the Fraternitv's web site, www.alphaphiidpha.net, and govern themselves accordingly
- The Membership Department is pleased to welcome Brother Mark E Holsey, a spring 1995 initiate of the Gamma lota Chapter (Hampton University), who began work at the Corporate Headquarters in October 2002 and his responsibilities include membership coordination activities for the Southwestern and Western regions of the Fraternity
COMMIMCATIONS
- The Department has worked feverishly to produce the latest editions of The Sphinx® Magazine, including the Political Action Edition, featuring Brothers Kwame Kilpatrick, David Scott and H Carl McCall of Detroit, Atlanta and NewYork, respectively The department is currently working on the Thurgood Marshall Edition, which will highlight and acknowledge our Brother and the United States Postal Services recognition of his many deeds
- The Communications Department has continued to work in support of the efforts being undertaken by the Fraternity's World Policy Council, resulting in the printing and distribution for the Fourth Annual World Policy Council Report, which was disseminated to key national leaders and opinion makers, as well as to each chapter within the Fraternity
- As promised, the Communications Department in conjunction with the Logistics Department, has worked in tandem with various outside vendors to produce a "live"On-Line Alpha Shop, which allows the Brothers, as well as their families and friends, to purchase Alpha Phi Alpha paraphernalia at a reasonable rate, directlv from their own personal computers To date, the On-Line Alpha Shop has produced some $3,168.07 since it's opening on November 5, 2002, through the December 31, 2003
LOGISTICS
- As a continuation of General President Harry E Johnson's Value Added Services Initiative, the Logistics Department is working hard to prepare the next wave of value added benefits to hit the brotherhood during the 2003 Regional Convention Tour To date, die department has identified several new partners to join the program this year; including Savoy magazine, the Hilton Honors Program and Wherever U Cellular service
- To help facilitate a smooth and seamless convention in Detroit this summer, the Logistics Department has worked to produce a Convention Planning Operations Manual and Supplemental Guide that is being made available to the Fraternity's Regional Directors of Conventions and other interested entities Additionally, the Department has worked to provide technical and logistical assistance to those Chapters, regions and other entities that have sought assistance with regard to event planning and coordination
- As the designated committee liaison to the Alpha Phi Alpha Economic Development Foundation, the Logistics department has worked with both the Foundation members and the Educational Activities Department to prepare for the upcoming Franchise Training Program sponsored by the Fraternity and AFC Enterprises As such, the department continues to work with current and potential program participants, to assist them in the coordination and processing of all of the necessary information Uieywill need to succeed in the franchise development process
CONCH MOV
Once again, my Brothers, I would like to thank General President Johnson, the Board of Directors and the members of Alpha Phi Alpha for their support to me in my role as Executive Director As we continue to work to improve our operational procedures, we will work to serve our brotherhood to the best of our abilities ' Again, thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
AJ <?P^
Gregory Phillips Executive Director
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Peace &Justice: Is Development of An Enduring International Peace Possible?
In an agewhere weapons of mass destruction are equal opportunity avengers;AIDS isan equal threat to the entire family and terrorist equally intimidate our lifestyles, but internalize it, the enormous implications that have created inequalities is out the door We are standing on the brink of dangerous times where in some countries there is a feeling of hopelessness Where death is not an alternative to life, it is an alternative to pain.
War, racism, famine, religion, prejudice, poverty and terrorism are the central issues that obstruct enduring international peace In order to fully understand why international peace has not yet been possible, one must first realize which central issues have driven each particular armed conflict, then it must be determined how international efforts can be incorporated into a coherent strategy for building sustainable peace, and finally a realization of the effects following the implementation of such a strategy for peace building.
The central issues that have driven each particular armed conflict have often been left unidentified or wrongly identified. The possibility that international efforts (being diplomatic, humanitarian, military, or economic) will reduce or facilitate a means for assistance, tend to worsen conflicts rather than mitigate . In my opinion, when external countries involve themselves with issues that are internal and distinctive to another particular country, the intrusive country may end up "at a loss." Furthermore such issues and involvement very seldom do well, and end up being harmful (i.e.: Vietnam)
The critical components of international efforts can permanently be argued on which strategy is and/or would be the best solution for peace and even a coherent strategy This can be undermined by the pitfalls of implementation, from organizational rivalries and inadequate coordination to the vulnerability of peace processes to spoiling local parties.
It seams almost unattainable that it is possible to develop policy recommendations about how peace can more effectively be built in each "countries'" case and how compatible international strategies can be developed and implemented toward that point International efforts to stabilize and sustain peace in war-torn societies such as Afghanistan, Bosnia, Haiti, Guatemala, and Democratic Republic of Congo have continuously been made My Dean Brother Clyde "Scoop" Kynard once stated, "the strong must bear the infirmity of the weak." The terrorist attack of September 11th did something that all of our movements in American history haven't been able to do. .unite us We can no longer continue to waste time debating our status The Middle East is no longer just their problem, their issues; it is a global community issue.
It is time for this country, "the big dog on the court" to take its rightful place and lead As Gandhi once said, "I follow the people because I am there leader." With this method and type of leadership a time of peace and justice will develop We will then stand at the doorstep of an age of empowerment and awareness, while we leave behind us an age of dispensation, and enter a new era of unprecedented spiritual awakening and political, social and economic evolution
In this edition of The Sphinx®, we will look more closely at Peace andJustice by evaluating the two,while World Policy Council members give us their perspectives on the issues at hand Also in this issue of The Sphinx® is a special Alpha on the Move featuring Brother Dennis Archer, (former Mayor of Detroit) who was recently named President of the American Bar Association It is desired that individuals contemplate on this extraordinary transitional period in history and exchange dialog as it applies to the state of our Nation and the world
Fraternally,
Brother William Douglass Lyle Editor - In - Chief
PEACE AND IUSTICE:
OLE and Vmfio'itancE
By Ambassador Horace G. Dawson,Jr.
On a recent visit to myoffice, a gentleman describing himself as a 'global activist' sought to enlist my cooperation in promoting lectures, workshops, and other types of programs in interest of world peace He said he had heard about me and felt I would have an interest in such matters Perhaps to underscore the depth of his own commitment, he asked suddenly if I had heard of Gary Davis; and I appeared to have surprised him by saying simply, "Well, of course The Citizen of the World."
While it true that Davis' long and well /' publicized campaign to deemphasize na tional boundaries occurred many years ago, his underlying arguments continue to resonate. Verymuch in the spiritofWendellWikie's "one world', Davis' emphasis on 'globalism' was well ahead of his time. In the wake of World War II, peace was at its core. Implicit also, I believe, was the lessening of national sovereignty, if, indeed, not its total eUmination.
It is safe to say, of course, that no such extreme development is possible Thisdoesnot, however, lessen the effect of interdependence, which has been one of the central phenomena in international affairs over the past fifty years In commerce, in trade, in education, in fact, in myriad aspects of every-day life, our dependence on each other - both within and across national boundaries - increases rather than diminishes; and this in turn underscores the importance of interaction between and among nations as well as individuals In a very real
sense, we find ourselves today moving inexorably in the direction of the global village
The United Nations and its several successes not withstanding, this has not meant the eUmination of conflict. There are in fact numerous trouble spots in the world today, some of which could easily develop into major conflagration, the Middle East being the most obvious example In Africa, turmoil continues in Liberia and in Sierra Leone as well as in Congo and Angola, not to mention the major differences still existing between \ Ethiopia and Eritrea, and Nigeria's internal prob\ lems which always suggest the threat of violence In the Far East, China and Taiwan are openly hostile toward each other as are North and South Korea
• ^ This 'sampling' of troubled ^ areas consciously omits India and Pakistan, and also Zimbabwe, the former two countries with troops virtually facing watch over at the border; and Zimbabwe in the throes of open rebelUon In both instances, the world community is prepared for conflict, which, as these words are being written, may come at moment Although American officials tend to reject the notion of the U.S. as 'world policeman', this county's status as the only remaining superpower does, indeed, imply major responsibility. This has major impUcations for African Americans who should, in greater numbers, identify with our country's mission in world affairs. At present, we are vastly under-represented, where the African-American contributions hopelessly Umited? There are the 'think tanks', the United Nations, international education, international business, the foundations, and diplomacy? These areas
THE ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF INTERNATIONALISM
of interest are suggestive by no means exhaustive.
In relation to this last one - diplomacy - let me underscore the importance of a diplomatic service of our country, one preferably not alone able but also representative of the racial and ethic diversity of the United States. Quite clearly, this has major implications for the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha
As never before, the Fraternity needs to produce young men capable of developing language skills and all other skills and sensitivities required for Foreign Service officers. They need training in economics, in politics, in negotiations, and in public administration And in addition to these disciplines, Alpha Men should possess or develop interpersonal and intercultural skills that will enable them to function in varied cultural settings.
Such traits more or less define the tools of diplomacy. However, successful careers begin with interest, which in manywayshas been one of the most difficult obstacles to overcome in the African American Community Fortunately, this problem is beginning to be addressed directly through a program mounted at Howard University
The university has a grant of $1 million from the Congress to encourage such interest at Howard and also at other Historically Black colleges and Universities (HBCUs) The hope is that this grant will be increased and repeated annually It also may be augmented by funds form other sources, such as the $1 million grant already donated to Howard for this purpose by John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation.
With these funds, Howard had developed a series of programs designed, first of all, to engender interest in interna-
tional affairs among students generally And beyond this, there is the hope that large numbers of African American students - at Howard and elsewherewill be attracted to careers in diplomatic service Even at this early state - the first year of the program - results are extremely encouraging.
The role of the diplomat in the first instance is that of helping to prevent war and secondly, if that fails, to assist in facilitating the process of peace. As Churchill observed, reflecting on the role of diplomacy, "Jaw,jaw is better than war, war."
The requisite qualifications and skills for this task are not, however, easy to come by. Nor would the Alpha Man undertaking such a task seek to bring about peace without justice
The Fraternity has expressed itself on thisissue in reference to the current Israeli - Palestinian conflict. "The kind of peace we believe necessary is one composed of more than a simple cessation of belligerence," the statement reads; "It must be one that will lay the foundation for a situation in which the parities will livein mutual respect for each other. Such a peace requires the dispensation of justice. In the absence of justice, there will be no lasting peace In our opinion, at the least, simple justice requires that Israel be permitted to live in peace within its borders and that the Palestine's be granted a stateof their own."
Aswe explore further this and all other issues of conflict, our resolve should be promotion of peace and an even handed pursuit of justice for all We live in a world of increasing interdependence, which, of necessity, means one requiring greater awareness of others and of enhanced interpersonal and intercultural skills Alpha Men should be in the forefront of efforts leading to their realization.
PEACE AND TUSTICE:
By Huel D.Perkir
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*Yyr Thy is diere no peace in this world? Why do nationscontinu\\ / ^ wa§e war a§iunsl eacn omer' Why havethere been less Y T than 365 days (one year) since time unmemorable when there has been atotal cessation of hostilitiesin theworld? Why have we not come to realize that we have only this planet upon which to dwell and that we must attempt tolivepeaceably upon it? Why do we continue to invent weapons of mass destruction, concoct deadly germs for warfare, and commit acts of terrorism against those whom we do not know? Why?
The answer lies in one glaring absence: the absence of justice. We will never have peace in this world until we achieve justice - justice for all nations, justice for all peoples, and justice for all individuals. It is a simple proposition. If there is nojustice, there can beno peace. When the term justice is used, we are speaking of fairness, the exercise ofright conduct, the intent to do what is morally and ethically right.
The wealth of the world is skewed and that is the first indication of absence of justice. We have rich principalities such as Monaco. We have impoverished nations such as Haiti (I once sawgrown men in Haiti who had noshoes) We have somenations withthe capabilityofatomic warfare. Wehave some nations which still fight with rocks and stones The disparity is alarming This disparity keeps us at one another's throats while the gap between die "haves"and the "have nots"continues towiden,with noevidence in sightthat dungs willchange. All this occurs on this oneplanet which we inhabit. There is no place torun.
Things must change. If you recall the history of this country, therewas the realization that theseUnitedSuites could not exist halfslave and half-free A war was fought to resolve this problem Lives werelost. Brothers fought against brothers.Moremen werekilled in thiswar than in all thewarswhich havebeen waged by this country. Was there a lesson to be learned from this? This war was fought because justice was not being accorded a significant number ofthe citizens oftliiscountry Butbecause ofthis wara modicum ofjustice
was allowed to emerge And even though the healing process has been long and arduous, we are a better nation for having been engaged.
There must be some attempt made ata global level to bring about equality of nations economically and politically, with shared authority for making world decisions. This must be done in addition to what is already taking place at the United Nations We must seek a global bodythat becomes the authority in the solution of globalproblems: weapons, AIDS, environment,energy andeconomy. Someone once said that alliteratively, our pressing global problems all seem to begin with the letter "P" poverty, pollution, population, prejudice. They are identifiable and can be attached.
The Popeisquoted as saying"themoral order demands that a universal public authority be established." How wouldthis public authority work? It first should be madeupof men andwomenfrom all over theworld, not necessarily politicians, who are passionate about solving the world's problems and have the support of their countries in thisendeavor.They shouldbe ofthe highest moral and ethicalcharacter They must command the respect of the entire world. They must be thinkers. Any man-madeproblem can be solved byman. They must be doers. Time is running out.
Thiselusive but attainable goalof peaceistheworld is, in the words of Shakespeare, "A consummation devoutly to be wished."
Men andwomen ofgoodwillthe world over must nevergive up hopethatpeacecan be achieved Itwillrequirethe minds andhearts ofeachofus to bring this to pass.Somewherealongthe way, this circle of violence and aggression must be broken. But it will nothappen until there is a clear indication that the poorer nations willnot be exploited by thericherones - that all stakeholders on thisearth have a voice at the table- thathuman rightsareprotected atall costs - that everyhuman has arightto reach his ultimate potential - that people matter.
If we want peace in this world, we must work unceasingly for justice
PEACE AND IUSTICE: ajsn ai Ed ucationa to/.
By Bobby William Austin, Ph.D. and Henry Ponder, Ph.D ilLOtl
"Education and workare the levers to uplift apeople. Work alone will not do it unless inspired by the right ideals and guided by intelligence. Thetalented-must be made leadersof thought and missionaries of culture among theirpeople." -W.E.B. DuBois
Education in its broadest sense is the preparation of individuals to assume their places as responsible contributors to their society. Of course, education is both a formal and an informal process. Informal education is tied to human culture and refers to universal practices like child rearing, survival skills, language and the like Formal education requires the mastery of prerequisite skills and the accumulated knowledge of various subjects, with technical proficiency and professional attainment When mastered, this knowledge allows one to move between various levels of society. Together formal and informal education go hand-in hand in the preparation of individuals for work and leisure in a given society
Today we are in the middle of a transitional epoch, a tidal wave of decision, a newera, a newcentury^new world The African-American family, like families the world over, is experiencing an evolution, or a transition of human society as we adapt to technology and a new sense of human direction
There is a need today for us to set about to reiterate the context in which we teach and guide That context we believe can be found in the re-envisioning of an ancient longing of all people, the hope for peace and justice We propose that education is the best vehicle in which to develop and promulgate the values that will cause us all to seek peace over war and justice over injustice. For an individual to educate himself, he needs to have a mission and a purpose In order for a person or a group to be willing to
make sacrifices to secure a better future, they must first buy into a shared vision of what the future holds for them If a society appears to be losing its sense of collective purpose, its children are the first to manifest a loss of individual purpose
Today many black students seem to have no context in which to see their individual or collective lives played out in America's future
Many young people, particularly young African-American men and boys, feel that they have no positive, collective vision to participate in because the Civil Rights era is past. Far too many individuals feel that being black effectively prevents them from succeeding in the broader American society Without a vision, the present becomes shortened into satisfying endless series of immediate desires. What our young men and all African American men need today is to create and own a vision larger than themselves, visions in which all are called to participate. That vision is a world of peace and justice, a vision for which their fathers before them dreamed and hoped African-American men and boys must rededicate themselves to that vision. They must also understand clearly that if they are prepared they can lead this world to peace and justice. Preparation requires education
If we believe that education is the most powerful force for change then the leadership of black America, its middle class, its politicians, its educators, its clergy, its businessmen, its tradesmen, its laborers and its intellectuals must become "leaders of thought" and "missionaries of culture" focused on peace and justice We must become DuBois' newcultural missionaries not onlyto BlackAmerica but also to all Americans and the world. We can and must assume this commitment
In the prophetic words of Martin Luther King,Jr., in his book, Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?, he states: Therefore I suggestthat thephilosophy and strategy of nonviolence become immediately a subject for study and for
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serious experimentation in every field of human conflict, by no means excluding the relations between nations. It is not enough to day, "Wemust not wage war." We must concentrate not merely on the eradication of war but on the affirmation of peace
According to Dr. King the whole "world household" must be "involved in a revolution ofvalues."These values must support aculture that not only can say the word justice but also apply the principles universally. Educator Kathryn Elmes Parker, writing on the subject of moral education in an article entitled, "With Liberty and Justice for All - From Recitation to Reality" in Educational Horizons Winter 1977-7/8 Vol. 56 No. 2, states: "Educational leaders must be convinced that justice can be taught."
These two moral rudders, justice and peace, can guide us through the turbulent waters of this changing world Moral respon-
sibility creates conscience and that is really what the "values" battle is all about It is not about whether values are religious or secular or whose values should dominate but whether we are aware of conscience Fredrick Douglass said:
"Conscience is to the individual soul arid to society what the law gravity is to the universe. It holds society together; it is the bases of all trust and confidence; it is the pillar of all moral rectitude."
Informal and formal processes of education can create within the individual moral responsibility. This causes the conscience to take shape and grab hold of thewill and the destiny of the individual. He understands that his culture demands that he be educated, prepared to interpret a vision of Peace andJustice. Then the education process will not stand outside the social structure of the society but will inform willing learners just what that society stands for and what they as individuals citizens are expected to learn, to do, and to teach.
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A^Pp^lS ON A ON THE MOVE: BROTHER DENNIS ARCHER
A VOICE OF EXPERIENCE!
Poised to become the American Bar Association's first AfricanAmerican President, former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer will soon emerge as the legal profession's powerful new voice on equal justice and diversity issues "Some of us remember why we went to law school," he says "We remember the law is a sacred thing, and we are the ministers of justice."
To look at Brother Dennis Archer's resume, you'd never guess how the story began
- State Supreme CourtJustice
- Democratic National Committee General, Co-chair
- Mayor.
- Bar President
- Professor.
- Lawfirm chairman
During Brother Archer's first run for political office, a bid for the Detroit mayoralty in 1993, one of his opponent's supporters sized up the resume and the candidate's distinguished manner and proceeded to level the most absurd accusation imaginable: Brother Archer was out oftouch with theworking class cityand its eightypercent African-American population
The words stung Archer, who responded frankly: "I wasn't born wearing the kind of clothes 1 am wearing I wasn't born driving the car I am driving."
rural town of Cassopolis in southwestern Michigan. The farmhouse where he grew up had no running water and no insulation to protect the family from the brutal winters The son of a one-armed handyman, Brother Archer held countless odd jobs growing up to help keep his family afloat He put himself through college by washing dishes and earned his law degree at night while teaching handi-
Brother Archer, in fact, was born into extreme poverty in the tiny
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capped kids in Detroit's public schools
If ever a prominent official was especially in touch with the plight of the working poor, it's Archer He is demonstrating this already, even before officially making history in August by becoming the first AfricanAmerican President-elect of the American Bar Association (and then President in August 2003)•
He said, "I am extremely proud to be here I am also keenly aware of those who came before me—those who were not able to contribute to the great dialogues that we have at the ABA,the great debates on public policy and legal issues I think of the tremendous contributions these lawyers and others could have made to this Association had they been allowed to join."
Brother Archer also recognized the contributions of other lawyers of color who came before him He said, "I am here because of the hard work of others Others who were denied the opportunities that I have had People who broke barriers and opened doors, who paved the way for me William Hastie, Damon Keith (AOA), Charles Hamilton Houston (AOA), Constance Baker Motely (AKA), Wade McCree andJustice Thurgood Marshall (AOA)."
TheABA Presidency, it turns out, is a position Brother Archer has coveted for some time, since before he won the 1993 Detroit Mayor's race and was re-elected in a land- slide four years later. Brother Archer was a heavy favorite for a third term in the Mayor's office last year but decided to forgo the opportunity. Instead, he now speaks with an abiding passion about his commitment to equal justice and his plans, as ABA President, to awaken more minority youth to the promise of careers in the law.
Archer seeks nothing less than a legal profession that's as diverse as America and gives no one—not even U.S Supreme Court Justices—a free pass on their obligation to extend opportunities to qualified minorities who've overcome obstacles similar to his own
Do you have any ideas on ways the ABA can encourage its members to help more low-income Americans access the justice system?
Historically,most of the work has been left at the doorsteps of solopractitioners and small firms. But in recent years, there has been a large step-up by major law firms to engage in pro bono activities, even at a time when associates' starting salaries are becoming astronomical. Some of us remember why we went to lawschool.We remember that the law isa sacredthing,and we
are the ministers ofjustice. The oath that we take is very serious to us. We remember when we raised up our hand and said we would represent the oppressedand the defenseless.It's out of this sense of responsibility and commitment to our profession that we commit to this work. Itgoes to the seriousness with which we take our oath of office and thegeneral sentiment that the practice of law is aprivilege, not a right.
What is your impression of the current political climate surrounding the Legal Services Corporation, and more broadly, the administration of legal services to the poor?
One of the things that I think is a bright light for the Legal Services Corporation and continued funding is the fact that Justice Gonzales, the White House Counsel, has experience with and, I think, an affinity for the LSC. We do not have an adversarial, unsupportive relationship with thisAdministration. So I would like to give them aflower and keep them moving in the right direction.
Historically, ABA Presidents make a commitment to supporting legal services. Some leaders have zealously embraced this responsibility, like current President Bob Hirshon, who has commissioned panels on loan forgiveness and billable hours to examine solutions to legal aid's resource crisis. How high a priority will equal justice efforts be under your tenure?
First of all, I wantyou to appreciate that theABA hasa strong commitment topromoting legalservicesto those whoare in need but cannot afford it. We've gone through any number of twists and turns to increase the levelofparticipation. At the end of the day, we even suggesta monetary'dollaramount to Congress that would be helpful.
Ihavea background in my state, asPresident of theStateBar of Michigan, of writing supportive letters on behalf of grantees who provide legal services through grants from LSC, and of encouraging lawyers to do pro bono work. I have chaired the American BarAssociation's Standing Committee on LegalAid & Indigent Defendants. I have been trained by, and worked with, the best in that area. I have also been President of the Pre-Paid LegalServices Institute. So I havea deepappreciationfor the fact
that we have a large unmet legal needfor our American public. As mayor of Detroit, I worked with a group of lawyers from large law firms who donate services to help non-profits and community development or-ganizations through pro bono service. As Chairman of my law firm (Dickinson Wright) since leaving the Mayor's office, I hosted a brainstorming meeting at our firm on how we can increase our level of commitment topro bono work.
As President, you will play a role in the ABA's active lobbying presence on Capitol Hill. How do you plan to convince Congress that it should invest more resources?
As President, I will oft-times be asked to go down and share the views of the ABA with Congress, and I look forward to that opportunity. Iplan to visit Washington to testify infront ofany House or Senate committee that has questions of me and to work with the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and others who would be helpful to the causes and concerns we have.
respected. Some may vehemently oppose ABA policy, but it is respected. It is a body that helps set the tonefor the rule oflaw andjustice in this country. The ABA is on the cutting edge. It has so many outstanding lawyers andjudges who care deeply about ourprofession, and so many who want to improve the delivery of legal services by becoming actively involved in continuing legal education.
They want to protect the rule of law in America and how we deal with the administration ofjustice. When you start thinking about the ABA and the voices raised in the halls of Congressfor LSCfunding, you think aboutJustice Louis Powell and his work as President of the ABA. Much of LSCs early progress camefrom the fruits of his labor. When you think about how the ABA can promote diversity, as Bill Paul did, as Chesterfield Smith did, you begin to appreciate how one individual can make a difference.
Clearly thefunding of the Legal Services Corporation is high on our list ofpriorities. I believe I can put aface on what happens to a person who does not have access to legal services or someone who is turned away because an ISC grantee isfilledto the max and cannot take on more cases withoutfear ofcommitting malpractice.
I can also offer up theface of a city, from a Mayor'sperspective, that can begraphically laid out before (Congress) and make them see the needs ofLSCs grantees in a different light. I think I can add a differentperspective, which at the end of the day, will be very helpfid.
As Mayor of Detroit from 1994 to 2001, you earned national recognition for your success infightingcrime and attracting billions of dollars in new investment to the city Yet we understand that you had aspirations to lead the ABA long before you became mayor What aspects of presiding over the ABA appeal to you so much?
When you see what people can do at the ABA, it is truly inspiring. William Reese Smith saved LSC when with all due respect to Ronald Reagan he wanted to zero out LSC. When he came to office seeking to dismantle the organization, it was William Reese Smith who summoned bar leaders around the United States to come to Washington and lobby Congress to save it. Oneperson can make a difference. As a lawyer and aperson who cares deeply about the legalprofession, I believe I have something to offer andI want the opportunity to demonstrate it.
Fostering diversity is both a goal of the entire legal profession and a specific goal of the national legal services community LSCs Diversity Initiative is examining whetiier there is a glass ceiling for minorities at the highest positions of legal aid. As you prepare to become the first AfricanAmerican President-elect of the ABA, can you share your thoughts on how legal services—and the legal community in general—might address this leadership vacuum?
The ABA is the largest voluntary bar in the world. No matter what one's feeling about the organization, its opinions are
It's not so much a glass ceiling as it is trying to get in the door. When America and the legalprofession realize there's a reason to celebrate diversity, then we have a start. Lawyers of color are well under-represented in our profession. My agenda is to encourage the legal profession to reach into high schools and junior high schools to encourageyoungpeople to
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start thinking positively about the legal profession and give strong consideration to becoming a lawyer. I think all of us can share with young people some of our heroes -judges and members ofthe bar who have done an outstandingjob serving thepublic.
You previously served on the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid and Defender Association in Detroit. What initially drew you to this cause?
As a general rule, people of color have been the victims of racism, discrimination, and denials of access tojustice. We have had the most needfor free or reduced-cost legal services. That's one side of it.
what occurs in their courtrooms, why it's so important for lawyers to volunteer to offer their services to those who can't afford representation.
In your estimation what will it take for America to finally realize the promise inscribed above the U.S Supreme Court building, declaring "Equal Justice Under Law" for all? Can this ever be achieved?
/ believe that it's a goal that can be achieved. On the other hand, we aregoing to have to recognize there are responsibilities that we all have. It is importantfor large and small lawfirms to utilize the services of lawyers of color. No one ever asked them to lower their standards or expectations. But at the same time, when a law firm says it only hiresfrom Harvard or Yale or Stanford, then I suggest that's disingenuous. Most lawfirms,ifgiven an opportunity, will hire studentsfrom Harvard, Stanford, or Yale, but some largefirmshire forty or fifty associates a year. The top six or twelve law firms can snap up all the lawyers of color at those respective institutions right away.
From an intellectual point of view, irrespective of race or gender, there's undisputed documentation that shows a tremendous unmet legal need that exists in America. Lawyers stand between the opportunity to provide access to thejudicial system and the chaos that occurs when someone is without hope. I firmly believe that the work of lawyers serving those with legitimate legal needs, who lack the ability topayfor assistance, reduces the anger, frustration and helplessness that theyfeel. I can't begin to guess how many catastrophes lawyers haveprevented by helping clients access the system even if they don't get the results they are hopingfor. It reduces the mayhem, the embarrassment, and helpsput them out of harm's way.
As a Justice on die Michigan Supreme Court from 1986 to 1990, you had yet a different vantage point on the plight of underserved Michigan residents seeking access to the courts. What responsibility do you think judges and court officers have to make the courts accessible to low-income litigants?
/ think whatyou're finding is that there is a growing respect and appreciation for those litigants who decide to come in and represent themselves. In addition, judges, at least in my home state, have encouraged law firms and lawyers to participate in pro bono activities. They are able to share, in practical observations based on
So what are the rest of thefirmssupposed to do? I say, 'Why don't you look at other law schools when you recruit?' They are all accredited by theAmerican BarAssociation. No one is asking anyone to reduce their standards, but I do think that it is importantfor firms to take a look at those students who demonstrate genuine leadership ability. You do not have to sacrifice quality to helppromote diversity.
I also think that it is important to send the right message if you are talking about 'EqualJustice Under Law' declared above the Supreme Court. Now, I don't believefor one moment that there are any Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court that have a discriminatory bone in their body. But I think it speaks volumes, in a negative way, that we have some Justices on the Court who have never had a law clerk of color. Out of all thepeople who attended ABA-accredited law schools, to not have one seems extraordinary. We also have to take a look at the halls of Congress, in terms of our U.S. Senators and Congresspeople, and ask, 'Do they have diverse staffs?'
Everyone needs to start by looking around them. We all have to look at our respective roles, and when we do that in a very forthright manner, then I think we can achieve equal justice under law.
Criminal Justiceinstitute NamedfarBrother LEE P. BROWN
By: Brother Malcolm A. McGuire (PJL)
The Honorable Lee P. Brown, the 50th Mayor ofHouston, Texas; recently added yet another feather to his illustrious cap. Mayor Brown has lent his name tothe CriminalJustice program atWileyCollege in Marshall, TX Itwill hereafter be known as, the Lee P. Brown Criminal Justice Institute. "We areindeed thrilled that a man with such dedication and commitment to justice and freedom would support our effort to the degree that Mayor Brown has," said the President and CEO of Wiley College, Dr. Haywood L. Strickland. "His name will help propel this institute to national and international dimensions."
Brother Brown was originally initiated into Epsilon Beta Chapter on March 22nd, 1958 at Fresno State University. He hasan undergraduate degree in criminology from Fresno State, a Master's Degree in Sociology from San Jose State University, another Master's Degree in Criminology from the University of California at Berkeley, and he is the first African American in this country to earn a Doctorate in Criminology. This too occurred at the University of California at Berkeley. Brother Brown has also recently been named a UC-Berkeley Fellow
Mayor Brown has excelled at just about every level of law enforcement imaginable. His meteoric rise began as a patrolman in San Jose, California. He then became a Sheriff in Multnomah, Oregon. He also served as the Commissioner of Public Safety in Atlanta, Georgia, Chief ofPohce in Houston, Texas, as well asthe Commissioner ofPohce in New York City After serving as the "top cop" inNewYork, Brother Brown answered the call to serve his country on a slighdy different plateau He served in former Presi-dent Clinton's cabinet asthe Director ofthe Office of National Drug Control Policy (also known asthe "drug czar") from 1993-1996.
Brother Brown was elected Mayor ofthe City of Houston onDecember 6, 1997; sworn inon January 2, 1998; and re-elected in 1999 and again in 2001 tohis third and final term. Some of his many awards include LibraryJournal's Politician ofthe Year Award; Ebony Magazine's Most Influential African American; The Emancipator's Award from Texas Governor Perry; The International Leadership Awards from B'nai Birth; the Peace and Justice Award from the Martin Luther King, Jr Center forNonViolent Change; the Quasar Award from the Clear Lake Area Economic Development Foundation; and Father of the Year from the National Father's Day Committee.
Mayor Brown has four children and ten grandchildren from his marriage tohis late wife, Yvonne He is currently married to Frances Young, a teacher in the Houston Independent School District. Emancipator's Awardfrom Governor Perry and Stale Representative. 1/ Edwards.
ALPHA'S ON THE MOVE
SPECIAL COLLEGIATE FEATURE:
ALPHA MAN RECEIVES WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP
Brother Leonard McKinnis is a senior attending Lewis University in Romeoville, 1L,Mu Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Since his matriculation into LewisUniversity, and even more importantly, his initiation into the great House of Alpha, Leonard has demonstrated high leadership, excellent character, and holds the true meaning of Alpha Phi Alpha in his heart His motivation and will to persevere through Life's circumstance have allowed him to go beyond the mark and be honored as a tnie distinguished gentleman
Initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha in the spring of 2001, Brother McKinnis has been a great asset to his Chapter and to his University A Political Science and History major with a current GPA of 375, Brother McKinnis is a Dean's List student and a university scholar His keen interest and tremendous understanding of government led Brother McKinnis to London, England during his second year of university While in London, he studied British Government and history at the University of Kingston Attaining a GPA of 3.8 while in London, he was praised by university officials, family and friends for his academic achievements
While in his third semester at Lewis University, Brother McKinnis was one of three students in the Universities Scholars program to attend the National Collegiate Honors Council Conference in Washington, DC Whilein Washington for the conference, Brother McKinnis decided that he would one daywork in the nations Capitol That dream towork in the Capitol came true as Brother McKinnis was one of ninety students chosen from one thousand, to receive the very distinguished White House Internship during the summer of 2002. Asa White House Intern, Brother McKinnis received the nations highest internship awarded to a college student The White House Internship is truly a great experience for government majors.
Aside from his White House Internship and academic achievements, Brother McKinnis is involved in several campus activities and organizations As President of Mu Mu Chapter at Lewis University, Brother McKinnis has worked hard, along with the other Brothers, to better the relationship of the Chapter with the university and attract other young collegians. He is also a member of several campus organizations including, the Black Student Union, The President's Students Advisory Council, the Student Governing Board, the National-Pan Hellenic Council, the Political Science Organization, and a newly elected member to the Lewis University Board of Trustees Brother McKinnis is also a co-host of a campus political talk show entitled "THINK." The Rotary Club ofJoliet also named him the Student of the Month for March 2002.
A dedicated member of the Coptic Nation Temple, Brother McKinnis post-undergraduate plans are to apply to Harvard University,Yale University, and Loyola University of Chicago, where he plans to pursue a Masters of Divinity degree Brother McKinnis plans to live his adult life assisting his Minister who is also his uncle, Prophet Meshach Gardiner, in teaching lib-
eration theology Brother McKinnis is the son of Cynthia Gardner and Leonard McKinnis Sr. He has also been impacted in a tremendous way by his aunt, Candace Queen Rachel, his stepfather Darrell Gardner, and Attaway Simmons, a life-long confidant.
STATE PRESERVATION OFFICE GIVES BROTHER BEALL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation Division (HDP) presented it's 6th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards on May following a National Register Review Board in Mableton. Among the Honorees who were recognized for their contributions while working in conjunction with HPD and its programs, was Brother Charles Donald Beall The individuals who received nominations were nominated by division staff members and are recognized as having helped further HPD's mission, vision and goals, and thereby made a significant contribution to the historic preservation in Georgia Brother Beall has been a crucial member of the Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network (GAAHPN) since 1996 A native of Lumpkin, Georgia, Brother Beall assisted the Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church and school in organizing the dedication of a historical marker in honor of this historic rural church AsGAAHPN's treasurer, he has most recently demonstrated leadership by chairing its strategic planning committee and the by-laws committee of the Southeast Regional African American Preservation Alliance. Brother Beall has consistentlyadvocated African American preservation in Columbus and Lumpkin and on various statewide and regional initiatives, making him and effective Ambassador for Preservation throughout Georgia The 1951 Delta Delta Chapter (Albany State College) initiate holds a Bachelor's Degree from Tougaloo College as well as a Masters Degree from the University of Michigan. Brother Beall remains active in the Fraternity and is a member of Gamma Lambda Chapter in Detroit, Michigan
BROTHER LEWIS HURST
RECEIVES FRATER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Pan Hellenic Council of Greater New York selected Lewis Hurst, a 50 year member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. as 2002 Frater of the Year Brother Hurst has been an active member of The Pan Hellenic Council for many years. Over the past two years, he has served as the Parliamentarian for the Council, fulfilling all of his duties with the utmost professionalism through his hard work and dedication Brother Hurst organized a parliamentary procedure workshop that was held
in September of 2001 for Council members and other Greeks He invited Freddy Coltson, the National Parliamentarian of the National Pan-Hellenic Council to present. It was very successful and well attended. After the tragedy of September 11th, he offered to volunteer his time to the Port Authority to assist in any way during the crisis period As Life Member, Brother Hurst (initiated in 1948 through Beta Pi Chapter) is a dedicated member of Zeta Zeta Lambda Chapter located in Queens NewYork. He has been an active financial Alpha for over 54years Brother Hurst continues to be active in his community and is verysocial action minded He has worked as a part of the Urban League, NAACP, UNCFand is a member of St. Mary Magdalene RC Church
BROTHER MACK
NAMED SUPERINTENDENT
Brother Percy A Mack, Ph.D., a veteran educa-tor from the DeKalb County, Georgia School System, was named Dayton Public Schools Superintendent at a special meeting of the Dayton Board of Education by a 7-0 vote Dr Mack began his career in Dayton on October 1, 2001 as Deputy Superintendent A Savannah, Georgia native, Dr Mack served as Assistant Superintendent for DeKalb County Schools from 1998 to September 2001. During his nineteen-year career with DeKalb County Schools, Dr Mack also served as High School Principal, Assistant Principal, Coordinator of Secondary Personnel, teacher and coach
Dr Mack's professional awards include a Partners-in-Education State Award with IBM and a National Award with Allied Systems, Principal of the Year - Area FV DeKalb County Schools, U.S.Department of Education's Top Seventy Drug-Free Schools, and Administrator of the Year Community awards include the VFW Post 4706 Voice of Democracy Award, American Business Women's Association Education Award, and Shoney's American Hero Award. In Dayton, Dr. Mack sits on the Board of Directors for the National Conference for Community and Justice, Antioch College, and the National Council of Ex-Offenders
Dr. Mack is the National Alumni President of Savannah State University. Heled the 2002 TomJoyner Campaign that raised $443,000 in scholarships for Savannah State He has received the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) Outstanding Alumnus Award and has been named Alumnus of the Year at Savannah State.
Alife member, Dr Percy Mack has been named Brother of the Year by Beta Phi Lambda Chapter in Savannah, Georgia, and led the chartering of Xi Tau Chapter at Georgia Southern University Before moving to Dayton,
Dr Mack was the newly elected President of Nu Mu Lambda Chapter in Decatur, Georgia
ALPHA BROTHER PRODUCES
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL
For me Black History Month is a time for reflection and celebration," says Brother James A Muhammad Muhammad is the producer and host of Public Radio International's "Black History in Live Performance: A Mountain Stage Celebration." A production of WestVirginia Public Broadcasting, Mountain Stage is one the longest running nationally distributed contemporary music shows in public radio The special project headed by Muhammad is designed to give context to the history of black music through discussion and heart pumping live performances
Some of the artists to be featured include Sweet Honey in the Rock, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Koko Taylor, Gatemouth Brown, and Cassandra Wilson "Asthe son of a proud music educator, I was taught at a veryyoung age to have as much respect and admiration for the Cultural achievements of African Americans as I would later be encouraged to have for European cultural achievements That's what makes this project so special to me," Muhammad says "I am as excited about this project as Iwas when I worked with violinist Hilary Hahn and MET opera divaJane Eaglan." The program can be heard February 2003 on public radio stations around the country. Muhammad currendy serves as the Director of Radio Programming forWest Virginia Public Broadcasting and is a member of Alpha Iota Lambda in Charleston, West Virginia His father, James Arthur Williams, is a member of Theta Lambda in Dayton, Ohio
GOVENOR APPOINTS ROSS To BOARD OF PHARMACY
Brother LeoH Ross, a Pharmacist in Richmond, Virginia, has been appointed to the Virginia Board of Pharmacy by Governor Mark Warner He previously served as a member of theVirginia Board of Health as an Appointee of Governor L Douglas Wilder, the first African American elected Governor in the United States Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories and A H Robins Company employed Brother Ross for twenty-four years as Manager of Pharmacy and Research Pharmacist He was also recendy elected to the Wilberforce University Alumni Association (WUAA) Board of Directors and he is a member of the WUAA Hall of Fame He, also, was Chairman of the 2002 Wilberforce University National Alumni Conference held in Richmond, Virginia Brother Ross is a life member and is an active in Xi Delta Lambda Chapter.
PEACE AND JUSTICE: <^7T —IhzOL'
By The Right Reverend Vinton R Anderson
There is a worldwide concern regarding the state of human affairs as we seem to be teetering on the brink of war. At the same time, there are numerous organizations throughout the world who promote the quest for peace
Amidst this tension, all well meaning people must engage the issues, and do everything humanly possible to avert massive disaster and possible annihilation.
What is absolutely necessary from a religious perspective is that every faith group must draw from the deepest fundamental values which guard the rights of human dignity and universal justice
No matter who we are, if there is a vestige of moral consciousness, we will seek appropriate ways to live together respectfully in the world we did not create
In the early "60s", it was general McArthur, who said, "Our problem is a theological one" I believe he was 1 touching on the truth, for I am convinced, especially from the Christian view that we can convince the rest of the world only by word AND deed In sharing the notion that our problem is theological, I am suggesting that we must foster a theology of peace which interprets how reconciliation functions, based on Christian understanding
Now it will not be easy to make peace or secure justice unless weknow something of theforces weare battling.For instance, people are asking the questions following 9/11: "Why do they hate Americans? Whydo they want to hurt us?"
Well of course the world is a complex portrait to describe Technology and mass communication have shrunk the size of the globe, but there is less intimacy Weare desperately in need of unity, but sharply divided We magnify power, but minimize the person It is a world of abundance and at the same time, there is abysmal
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human need We are exploring outer space, while exploiting the earth and lacking self-control We livein aworld of awakening hopes for many, and uncertainty and futility for others.
When we are conscious of this reality, and know that there are at least three great human urges - the urge for freedom, equality, and a better life, then we are aware of what keeps us in revolution. For not only are these desires the goals of societies, these are drives that represent the very nature of humankind. We have learned that the roots of injustice are deep, and go to the verycore of the human situation, and can be defined by the word separation There is separation from the self, from others, and from God
If that premise is true, then we are at war with ourselves, and consequently in competition with all that exists outside of us. The essence of our sin is selfishness, so that a theology of peace is essential to remind us of our corruption, and to show us that we cannot fulfill the interest of another, until we relate our lives to a principle beyond ourselves.
The further point I make on behalf of a Theology of Peace is that humankind cannot create a Utopia on its own Conference tables, technology, scientific advances, and summit meetings have not met the challenge Neither education nor legislation have brought us to the pinnacle of our possibilities, nor lessened the possibility of another enemy Even when we know right form wrong via education and legislation, they lack the power to change basic human nature ATheology of Peace would teach us to recognize our human limitations
Lastly, Iwould postulate that a Theology of Peace would teach humankind to accept a life of interdependence with others, and dependence on God
BUILDS A FUTURE...WITH A DREAM!
By Brother George W. Brown, Ph.D.
In A Statement of Public Policy affirmed and adopted at its 80th Anniversary Convention held in Washington, DC (Building A Future, Dream By Dream -July 31-August 6, 1986), Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc enthusiastically en-dorsed a new alliance with the Boy Scouts of America
The introductory statement referenced the eulogy to the late Brother Dr Martin Luther King, Jr byBrother Huel D Perkins which states: Hegave us so much-but he taught us that we must dream. Hetaught us thatprogress can only comefrom direct confrontation of what isand what ought to be.Hetaught us thatpursuit of justice and equality requiresof eachof us sacrifice,suffering and struggle. Hetaught us to believestronglyin ourselves and in each other. He wasa mirror of whoiveareand what wemight becomeifonly we would dream.
Echoing the sentiments expressed by Brother Perkins, the alliance states: "In cooperation with an established national endeavor, Alpha Phi Alpha believes that scouting is a program that its Chapters can use to help children become a part of the mainstream of American life. Chapter sponsorship will provide an avenue for bringing scouting to the inner cities and other areas void of a scouting program With Alpha men as leaders of scouting units, the Black male presence will exist for many of our young people from families where the father is absent. Alpha men can contribute to the scouting program as commissioners, merit badge counselors, finance chairmen and other adult positions."
As a notable example of dedication to the dream of building Black men we profile Brother Dr Robert A Johnson Brother Dr Johnson is a member ofAlphaPhi Lambda Chapter, Norfolk, Virginia. He is making a difference as an urban Scoutmaster of Troop 70 that was chartered under the auspices of Grace Episcopal Church in 1996 During just six years this courageous group of young men, with financial support from the Brothers of Alpha Phi Lambda, have honored four Scouts who have been promoted to Eagle Scouts This is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America
This is a remarkable achievement for Troop 70 which carries an average of only twelve active Scouts; when, nationally, only two per-
cent of the boys who enter scouting reach the rank of Eagle Furthermore, less than one percent of minority scouts achieve this honor. Brother Johnson attributes this success to good adult leadership and dedication, a quality outdoor program and boys who get it Boys who have not only learned to take care of themselves in the wilderness, but who have also developed outstanding character through their participation in the scouting program.
These exceptional achievements reached a pinnacle on May 28, 1998, while Troop 70 was participating in the Blue Ridge Mountain Hikathon Eleven year-old Scout Jamal Felton severely injured his ankle The Troop was two and one-half miles deep in the woods of the Blue Ridge Mountains, ninety minutes before sunset and Jamal was unable to walk in the rugged mountain terrain Three scouts, Chase Cowell, Travis Holmes and AlexanderJohnson took turns carrying Jamal piggy back style for over two miles They carried him over rugged mountain terrain, marching non-stop, taking only an hour to accomplish this daunting task!
Brother Johnson's communication to the Tidewater Council of the Boy Scouts of America Advancement Committee contained this summary:
Siar Seoul Anthony Waifield, Eagle Seoul AlexanderJoh Life Seoul Keith Williamson and Eagle Scout Chase Cowell
BROTHER DR. ROBERT A. JOHNSON
Jamal was carried down the trail by Star Scout Travis Holmes, Star Scout AlexanderJohnson and First Class Scout Lionel Cowell. Although the trail was basically downhill, it was ruggedand rolled up and down. These heroic Scouts carriedJamal piggy back style. Theytook turns marching nonstopfor approximately two miles. No breaks except to move Jamalfrom one back to the next. They moved brisklyand covered theground in about one hour.
I cannot express in wordshowproud Iam of my Scouts. I have watched them growfrom eleven and twelve year-old Scouts barelyable to carry a backpack to strongyoung men capableof carryingan 89pound individual overtwo miles of mountain terrain in one hour. What they did is truly commendable. They are young heroes and deserve recognition from the adults in their lives. It is ironic that this was the same weekend that another young boy had taken a gun and killed several of his classmates. That tragic news was broadcast all over the country. Whatmy boys did wasgood newsyoung men demonstrating the true Scout Spirit by helping a fellow Scout. It is up to us adults in Scouting to spread this good news. Please join me in recognizing this truly heroic deed by awarding each boy involved a Medal of Merit. They
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have done a remarkablygood deed above and beyond thecall of duty, and deservethe recognition.
The three scouts, Chase Cowell, Travis Holmes and Alexander Johnson received a Meritorious Action Award from the BoyScoutsof America's National Court of Honor on May 23, 1998. Only five such medals have been awarded in Hampton Roads in the past 10 years.
The proud men of Alpha Phi Lambda and all loyal Alphas everywhere salute Brother Dr Robert A Johnson, a man of commitment, vision and leadership
Brother Dr Robert A Johnson was born in Brooklyn, New York He graduated cum laude from Boston University College of Liberal Arts with a B A Degree in Biology Hereceived an M.D Degree from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, June 1971 Hereceived his post-graduate training in Pediatrics at StateUniversity KingsCounty Hospital Center, Brooklyn, New York Heis a practicing Pediatrician in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He has been an active Alpha since he was initiated in the Alpha Phi Lambda Chapter in 1983.He is a generational thinker and he encourages any individual with knowledge of and passage for the great outdoors to get involved in scouting. Make a difference and pass on the Spirit.
ALPHA PHI ALPHA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
•rom its beginnings in as the social literacy dub, to 1906 as Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha has continued to pride itself on the [ quality and value of its members and on its commitment to the communities where it thrives Alpha Phi Alpha has long been an organization that is able to take advantage of changes in times, changes in technology and changes in the political arena Yet for 100 years, Alpha has never forgotten that its members are only as good as the people they help, the communities they live in, and the minds they mold As it celebrates its one hundredth anniversary, Alpha Phi Alpha looks to the future with the same sense of excitement and purpose that has driven the Fraternity since 1906. Brothers, Are You Ready?
CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
Milton C. Davis (Chairman), Jonathan "Jay C. Augustine, Edward Brooke, Horace Dawson, Peter L. I elder, Dr. Robert I.. Harris, Jr., John J. Johnson, III, Herman "Skip'' Mason, Darryl R. Matthews, Sr., Henry Ponder, Ozell Sutton, Dr. Charles C. learner. Sr., Thomas D. Pauley, III, Dr. Hue! D. Perkins, Adrian Wallace, Iva Williams,James R. Williams, Christopher Womack., Roberto Young.
EASTERN REGION
DELTA BETA LAMBDA
Hampton, Virginia
Beginning in the month of September, the Brothers of Delta Beta Lambda held a voter registration drive in the city of Hampton, Virginia as a part of the Fraternity's national voter registration program; "A Voteless People is a Hopeless People." By registering new voters the Chapter was able revive local enthusiasm among current voters for the upcoming elections in the Hampton Roads Area During the month of October Delta Beta Lambda held its annual Project Alpha, which tackled the important topic of preventing teenage pregnancy and general sexual health awareness. The Chapter combined efforts during the holidays to support several local families with Thanksgiving baskets as well as toys (with Toys-for-Tots) during the Christmas holiday Delta Beta Lambda also opened the doors of its Alpha Center, which will be used to house our Fraternal meetings, host social events, and as a place of refuge and hospitality to all friends of Alpha.
MIDWESTERN REGION
THETA XI
Ball State University
Muncie, Illinois
The Brothers ofTheta Xi Chapter at Ball State University had the pleasure ofwelcoming our own Brother Cornel West speak on campus. Brother West spoke on race and the fundamentals of democracy with words that were truly inspiring to many people
including the Brothers of Theta Xi. Following his speech, the Brothers greeted and had dinner with the great American philosopher. This event provided the Brothers of Theta Xi an opportunity to experience some of the greatness that Alpha hasproduced and practice thephrase "walk with kingsnor lose the common touch."
ALPHA RHO LAMBDA Columbus,
Ohio
Just asJewel Charles H. Chapman once said "We must neverlose sight of thefact that we must take part in the development, not only of ourselves butof allhumanity" in 1931, the Brothers ot Alpha Rho Lambda (ARL) are holding them true today The Chapter has set out on a very focused and exciting agenda to make an impact in the lives of young people throughout the Central Ohio community. To date, ARL has developed an aggressive agenda consisting of National Programs and Projects aswell as development of the college brothers in the surrounding area One of the Chapter's most successful endeavors has been the partnership with the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program ARL currently boasts ofapproximately 50 Brothers having been successfully matched with "Little." This partnership has earned the Chapter national recognition and is an example of the selfless commitment ofthe Brothers of ARL. To assist in youth and educational programs like this one, the chapter's Educational Foundation has recently received two grants totaling over $25,000 from theOhio Commission on Minority Health and the non-profit arm of the NewSalem Baptist Church Monies from the Commis- sion on Minority Health will be used to support an evidence based tobacco prevention program targeting AfricanAmerican males. Other monies will help support a Project Alpha Conference and on-going Minority Health Education. ARL is also looking forward to working more closelywith the college chaptersof Central Ohio The Chapter understands that asalumni Brothers their responsibility is to train and develop the future leaders of our Fraternity and our communities The Chapter's commitment to College Brother Affairs is evident in the launching of a leadership
Delta Beta lambda Brother and Project Alpha participants.
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training series for undergraduate Brothers and Chapter Neophytes. This series will be focused on the holistic development of our college men rather than just Fraternal operations and protocol with a trainingcurriculum based on the Alpha University model. The Brothersof Alpha Rho Lambda Chapter are proven leaders dedicated to uplift all mankind through its programmatic endeavors
THETA M I LAMBDA
Calumet City, Illinois
Theta Mu Lambda Chapter has proven to be extremely productive this Fra-ternal year. InJanuarytheBrothers of ThetaMuLambda sponsored legislation that authorizes the issuance of a special license plate in Illinois to the Brothers of the Alpha PhiAlpha
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Fraternity, Inc On July 19, 2002, the Governor of the State of Illinois signed the legislation into law The Brothers of Theta Mu Lambda have continued to accept the leadership role in connection with the Alpha Phi Alpha License Plate by encouraging the completion of the Alpha Phi Alpha License Plate Order Form as required by the Office of the Secretary of State. The Illinois Alpha Phi Alpha Charitable Foundation will continue the vision of the Brothers to award $25,000 each year to highly deserving students in addition to the support of all worthy charitable activities across the state of Illinois
SOUTHERN REGION
ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA
Memphis, Tennessee
Alpha Delta Lambda's Memphis Youth Leadership Development Institute enrolled 45 students from all over the Memphis area. As a community service project the students raised over $1,500 for the MOD and participated in this year's Walk America.
The Chapter also held its annual Black & Gold Scholarship Ball which featured as its special guests: Best Selling Author, Brother EricJerome Dickey; Shelby County Mayoral Candidate, BrotherA.C. Wharton and Judge General Sessions Division II, candidate, Brother Derek Renfroe.
BETA OMICRON LAMBDA
Mobile, Alabama
On Saturday, July 13, 2002, the men of the Beta Omicron Lambda Chapter held their Fifth Annual Blood Drive, coordinated by Brother Dr Terry Hazzard As an added touch, the ladies of the Delta Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. assisted in this effort. The brotherhood exceeded its goal of 25 pints of blood by fulfilling 28 pints. Outstanding media coverage was provided in the Mobile Press Register where Brothers, Dr. Nathaniel Abston and Rodney Kidd, were featured in a special segment of the morning news with WALA - FOX10.
EPSILON SIGMA LAMBDA
Rocky Mount, NC
The Epsilon Sigma Lambda Chapter annually recognizes and selects an outstanding high school senior, who has exhibited high scholastic standards, high moral character and involvement in community endeavors Thisyears' LonnieT Foster Memorial Scholarship Award recipient is Jamie Dickens from North Edgecombe High School. Jamie will receive $1,000.00 from the Rocky Mount chapter to pursue his educational objectives at North Carolina State University.
SOUTHWESTERN REGION
ZETA ZETA
University Of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma
The Zeta Zeta Chapter is currently celebrating its 35th anniversary of being among such distinguished gentlemen inside the rich, fulfilling tradition of AFA The Chapter has received gratifying support from many Brothers, and the reunion has given current members amultifaceted sense of the Fraternity's history, and the true purpose Alpha Phi Alpha Amidst their commemoration, the Brothers continue to strive for excellence through service to their community The Chapter has once again awarded two "Coins For College" scholarships this past year, and continued its collaboration with Oklahoma University (OU) in the recruitment of minority students in the Oklahoma City public school district. Other organizations that the Chapter has assisted/partnered with this year include: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Cleveland County, The American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, The Oklahoma Blood Institute, and the Red Cross. The Zeta Zeta Chapter also continues to entertain the community with annual events such as Kwanzaa Ball,Alpha Live, and Comedy ExploZZion The Chapter conducted a large number activities this past year, and still managed to earn the highest GPA among Fraternities at OU, won the District of Oklahoma Step Show, The Big XII Step Show, and the District of Oklahoma Chapter of the Year
Houston, TX
Alpha Eta Lambda held its 3rd Annual Alpha Merit Educational Foundation's Beautillion Scholarship Gala at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston, Texas. More than 500 guests attended the gala where Alpha Eta Lambda Chapter presented ten outstanding young men who donned Top Hat's and Tails to celebrate the affair. General Chairman, Michael A. Williams did a remarkable job providing leadership during the intense fourmonth program. The young men attended sessions on health educa-
tion, financial planning, educationalgoals, civic responsibility and etiquette. The Beaux presented were Rameses Haki Ashford, Byron James Bryant, Percy Penningston Creuzot, IV, KhalilJohns, Harry E. Johnson, Jr., Kamil Afolami Ishola, Zachariah James Johnson, Adrian O'Hara Milton, Edward
Judson Pollard and Val'ree Shankle. Special guests in attendance were General President Harry E. Johnson, Sr. whose son was presented during the evenings festivities; Brother Tophas Anderson III, Southwestern Region Vice President and Brother Sylvester Turner, Texas State Representative, District 139- The Chapter has awarded over $25,000 in scholarships from the annual event
WESTERN REGION
ETA SIGMA
San Diego, California
The Eta Sigma Chapter (Metro San Diego Chapter) celebrated their 30th anniversary the weekend of September 6-8, 2002 Several Brotherhood events were scheduled, and all were enthusiastically attended. In development for two years, Brother Larry D. Brown (Eta Eta Sigma Brothers during Saturday Bar-B-Que.
Sigma, 1999, San Diego State) was instrumental in organizing the event On Friday, September 6th, the Brothers went to a step showon the campus of San Diego State and a Welcome/Get-Together at the Comfort Inn in Mission Valley On Saturday a Brotherhood BBQ was held at Brother Gary Nash's (Eta Sigma, 1976, UC San Diego) home in Encanto, a community of San Diego. Saturday night, the Reunion Banquet was held at Casa Real at San Diego State University where over 50 Brothers of Eta Sigma, spanning from 1976 through 2001 were in attendance. Many Brothers traveled from as far as Washington, D.C to have the opportunity to enjoyed the company of Brothers they had not seen for many years as well as meet the new members
//. to R) Ronnie Thomas, Adrian Tello. Freeman Gardner, Adrian Templeton, Chapter Founder WalterMosefy lone of nine). Armand Chance. Dron Silas, Uric Tingle. Terry Ramsey.
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Alpha Eta lambda's Beautillion Scholarship participants.
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ZETA SIGMA LAMBDA
San Diego, California
The San Diego Chapter of the National Pan Hellenic Council recently held a Picnic at Crown Point on San Diego's Mission Bay. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority spearheaded this event, organized by all the Greek letter organizations in San Diego This annual event was well attended Hosting a crowd of well over 100 people, all San Diego Black Greek letter organizations were represented. There was plenty of food, drink and fun for all. Dancing, card games and dominoes dominated the adult's time, while the egg toss and football entertained the children The level of cooperation this year among the Greeks was notable Everyone pitched in to help barbeque, set up and break down the tent cover, and conduct the children's games. The Greek spirit was evident when all organizations were called upon to sing their organization's hymn One by one, each Fraternity or Sorority gathered their members together to sing A hush went out as all listened attentively to the strains of their hymn, possibly heard for the firsttime by Greeks from other than the organization they belonged
to. This fostered a deep feeling of appreciation for each other's organization Of course, the Alpha Brother's rendition of the Alpha Hymn was sung with reverence and verve
Ipha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.*1 97th Anniversary Convention
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A few of the Zeta Beta Sigma Iximbda Brothers take a picture during the SPHCpicnic.
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BROTHER FREDW ALSUP, SR., PHD,was initiated on December 1, 1930 at Alpha ChiChapter, Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee He received his Bachelor's (magna cum laude) and Masters Degree in Biology from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, and received a Ph.Din Physiology from the University of Pennsylvania He developed a reputation as a scientist, conducting research at Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory on Cape Cod and teaching at Fisk, Cheney State College in Pennsylvania and Howard University in Washington, DC Hewas inducted in to the Army from Howard and served three years in the U.S Army Medical Corps before returning to Howard, this time, as a medical student. Hegraduated from Howard Medical School with honors in 1947 In 1953, when Fisk University became the first black school granted a Phi Beta Kappa Chapter, Brother Alsup and historian Brother John Hope Franklin, were the two Fisk Alumni chosen to be Founding Members and recipients of the Chapter's first Phi Beta Kappa keys After medical school, at the behest of his friend, Dr William Gray, then President of Florida A&MCollege, Dr Alsup moved to Florida as Director of Student Health Activities at Florida A&M and later opened a private practice in Tallahassee In February 1950, he moved to St Petersburg and set up general practice Dr Alsup practiced for over forty years before retiring in 2001. He was the first black doctor admitted to the Pinellas County Medical Society Brother Alsup was dedicated to fighting segregation and prejudice Alsup vs the City of St Petersburg, a fouryear battie, opened city owned beaches to blacks for thefirsttime.Wimbish & Alsup, et al vs the Pinellas County Commissioners and Air Corps Golf Corporation opened county owned golf courses to blacks .He also marched in the streets to integrate businesses in downtown St Petersburg During student demonstrations in the 1960s, he provided bail for black students who otherwise would have served time in jail He was a member of the NAACP, the Guardsmen and the National Medical Association Brother Alsup was a Charter Member of Theta Eta Lambda, founded in St. Petersburg,FL. December 31, 1962
DR JAMES EDWARDBRYANT wasa Life Member ofAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc He was initiated on March 18, 1949 through Beta Epsilon LambdaChapter in Boley, Oklahoma Hereceived a Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC and his medical degree at Howard University in Washington, DC While atNorth CarolinaA&T State University, he participated in the ROTC program, served as President of the Student Government Association and was commissioned First Lieutenant upon his graduation He served his country for a period of two years during the Korean Conflict and was Honorably Discharged with the rank of Captain During early I960, Brother Bryant became a member of Mount Zion First Baptist Church where he served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees His professional affiliations included membership in the Old North State Medical Society, the American Medical Association, the American College of Family Medicine, the American Veterans Association, and the NAACP He also served in several leadership capacities as an Alumnus of North Carolina A&T State University and received many civic awards for his dedicated and outstanding community service in and around Rocky Mount, NC Brother Bryant was famous for his philanthropic nature and his faithful service to family, church, hospital, and community He was a charter member of the Epsilon Sigma Lambda Chapter and was honored by the chapter in 1997 as "Alpha Man of the Year".
BROTHER DR. WILLIAM N. DANSBY wasinitiated on April 25,1953 at Chi Chapter, Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee He received the Bachelor of Science Degree from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, a Master's degree in Chemistry from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee and the Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Meharry Medical College, also, in Nashville. Adecorated veteran of World War II, Brother Dansby served with distinction in the United States Army He was appointed bythe Tuscaloosa City Council to the City Board of Education in 1970 and was elected Chairman of the Board in 1985 He served on the Board of Directors for several organizations which included: the Black Warrior Council of the Boy Scouts, the Martin Luther King, Jr., School National Network, the Benjamin Barnes YMCA, and the Maude L Whatley Health Center. He wasalso a member of Beta KappaChi,theKiwanis and Tuscaloosa Reunion Clubs An elder at Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, he was active in work of the Men of the Church, the Endowment Committee, and the Trustee Board
BROTHER JOHN ARTHUR DAVIS, JR. was also a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity He wasinitiated on April 19,1951 through Beta NuLambda chapter in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hereceived his Bachelors degree from North Carolina College (now North Carolina Central University) and completed past graduate studies at University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana) Northwestern and University of North Carolina at Charlotte His professional services began as a teacher of Chemistry and Physics at West CharlotteJunior/Senior High School and he was among the first TV science teachers in North Carolina Following a two-year assignment in the Special Forces of the United States Army (South Korea), he returned to Charlotte and to the educational arena in 1953 As teacher of Science and Audiovisual Manager at Northwest Junior High School, Brother Davis was later escalated to serve as Assistant Principal. Additionally, he served as Assistant Principal at Alexander Graham Junior High School and West Charlotte Senior High School Before retiring in 1995, he served as Chief Hearing Officer for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Brother Davis was a dedicated member of Grace African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church for over forty-six years While at Grace A.M.E Zion, he served as a member of the Trustee Board, was an organizer and devoted member of the Cathedral Choir, member of the Young Men's Club of Grace, member of the Board of Directors for the Grace Child Enrichment Center, Chairman of the Physical Growth Committee and member of the Growth Planning Committee Brother Daviswas a member of Facing History and Ourselves (a local citizen's committee) and the Dalebrook Community Association
BROTHER LEONARD RICHMAN MYERS, M.D., was initiated on December 11, 1951 at Omicron Chapter, University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Hereceived the Bachelor of Science Degree from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, a Master of Science Degree in Zoology from the University of Pittsburgh, and the Doctor of Medicine Degree from Howard University Medical School in 1958 Brother Myerscompleted his Medical Internship at St Francisco General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA and became thefirstAfrican-American Resident at Montifiore Hospital In I960, Brother Myers served with the Second Army Medical Reserves as an Officer assigned to the 337th General Hospital in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania Brother Myers transferred his memberships in the U.S Army
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Reserves to the 342nd General Hospital at the Presidio of San Francisco when he was accepted as a Resident at Mount Zion Hospital in San Francisco, California After completing his residency in 1962, Brother Myers began practice in Internal Medicine with his legendary mentor, Dr Carlton B Goodlett in San Francisco He also worked with San Francisco Medical Associates in the Bayview-Hunters Point district of San Francisco, served as Medical Coordinator of the Western Addition Health Team and in 1972 joined the Ralph K Davies Medical Center Brother Myers was a founder of the John Hale Medical Society, and of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Medical Association In addition to this long and distinguished career in medical practice, he was a Clinical Instructor at die University of California Medical School at San Francisco, and was an Examiner for the Sate of California Medical Licensing Board. Brother Myers was a medical and community activist In 1969 he became President of the San Francisco Branch of the NAACP. He was a dedicated advocate on behalf of San Francisco's under-served Black population and was very committed to the treatment of hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease in AfricanAmericans He was a founding member of the Suttermore Corporation Development Project, which resulted in development of residential and commercial property at Fillmore and Sutter Streets in San Francisco Brother Myers was a member of Gamma Chi Lambda Chapter in San Francisco, California
BROTHER W. ALDENSE C. NIXON, JR., M.D. was initiated in 1938 at Beta Nu Chapter, Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida where he received the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology Brother Mxon later matriculated at Meharry Medical College, where he received the Doctor of Medicine Degree After completion of his internship, Brother NLxonentered the U.S Army Medical Corps, serving in the European Theater until 1945 Hisfirst medical practice was in Palm Beach, Florida Hemoved to San Francisco, California in 1945, where he was in private practice as well as in practice at California Pacific Medical Center, French Hospital and Mount Zion Hospital for over fifty years Brother Nixon was a member of Bethel AME Church, San Francisco, for over 50years, where he was a member of the Men's Usher Board He was involved in many social and philanthropic endeavors; including serving as President of theJohn Hale Medical Society, membership in Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Alpha Gamma Boule aswell as the National Medical Association. Brother Nixon was an active member in Gamma Chi Lambda Chapter, San Francisco, for over 50 years
BROTHER WILLIAM WATSON PIERCE, SR. was initiated on November 1, 1959 through Upsilon Lambda Chapter in Jacksonville, Florida He received his Bachelors degree from Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) in 1949. Brother Watson joined the United States Armyand fought in World War IIprior to his matriculation to Hampton The years following his graduation he became Business Manager at Fessenden Private Academy in Lowell, Florida Brother Pierce later worked at Florida A&M University, Edward Waters College, and Volusia Community College. Brother Pierce served as Purchasing Agent for Volusia County for numerous years. He also served as Advisor to the local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America and was a member of St Timothy's Episcopal Church in Daytona Beach. Brother Pierce was a member of Beta Delta Lambda Chapter.
BROTHER EARL WADSWORTH RAND was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Hewas initiated on March 1,1951 through Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter in Jackson, Mississippi He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Bishop College at Marshall, Texas, the Master of Science degree from Atlanta University at Atlanta, Georgia and Doctor of Education degree from Indiana University at Bloomington, Indiana Brother Rand was the recipient of many honors and recognitions, among them the Distinguished Alumnus Award, Bishop College; Jarvis Christian College Hall of Fame; and The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame 1991 Inductee (Education) From 1974 until his retirement in 1976, he served as Dean of both the Graduate School and the School of Education at Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas He was humbled when asked by theJarvis Board of Trustees to come out of retirement and serve as the seventh President of Jarvis Christian College in 1976 He remained in that position until 1980. Then, in 1986, he again came out of retirement to serve as Interim President of WileyCollege at Marshall, Texas An advocate of higher education and a believer in one's ability to attain the desired goal, he adopted the attitude that "the person who knows what to do, how to do it, and why it is done becomes the leader-the boss." His numerous memberships included: Life member of the National Educational Association and Phi Delta Kappa fraternity. He was also a member of the Texas State Teachers Association and Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education InJuly of 1960, hewasinstrumental in helping to establish anew Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the TexasSouthern University community with twenty-six members He remained a devout member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) when he moved to Marshall, Texas, and became a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where he served in several capacities Brother Rand was an active member of Gamma Upsilon Lambda
Brother Wilbert Daniel Robichaux, Jr was initiated on May 17, 1969, 1969 through Zeta Zeta Lambda Chapter in Cambria Heights, New York He received his Bachelor's degree from Xavier University of Louisiana Brother Robichaux was one of only eight students in the very first graduating class of the College of Pharmacy at Xavier University of Louisiana in 1930. He was a U.S. Army veteran, receiving the Bronze Star in World War II Following his military service, he moved to New York where he spent his career as a Chemist for Nassau County, New York Brother and Mrs Robichaux returned to New Orleans in 1985, where he was an active member and elder statesman for the Sigma Lambda Chapter
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BROTHER GEORGE H. THOMPSON was initiated on April 4, 1953 through Beta Psi Lambda chapter in Los Angeles, California He received his Bachelors degree from Alabama State College, and also received a Masters Degree in English Brother Thompson served honorably in the United States Army during World War II He served as a Teacher and Principal in the Tuscaloosa County School System in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
OMEGA CHAPTER LISTINGS
,i BROTHER CLIFFORD BASFIELD ,\u Beta Lambda
| BROTHER HAROLD N BRADBY, JR Zeta Lambda
| BROTHER RAIFORD A BROWN Upsilon Lambda
BROTHER WILLIAM C BROWN
Zeta Lambda
BROTHER JAMES E BRYANT
Upsilon Lambda
BROTHER PETER U CALLOWAY
Gamma Sigma Lambda
BROTHER PAUL KENNETH CEASAR
Theta Lambda
BROTHER THEODORE N COLLINS Zela Zeta Lambda
1 BROTHER AI.ON70JOSHUA ARVID CONNORS
Xi Sigma Lambda
BROTHER RICHARD T CULBERSON
Delia Alpha Lambda
BROTHER JAMES DUNCAN
Gamma Sigma Lambda
B BROTHER DANIEL D ELMORE, JR
Delta Alpha Lambda
BROTHER MAULVIN ENGRAM
Gamma Sigma Lambda
| BROTHER ARTIIOR EULINBERG
Delta Alpha Lambda
BROTHER JOHN L FINLEY, JR
Beta Omicron Lambda
I BROTER WASHINGTON EUGENE GARNER
Gamma Chi Lambda
BROTHER JOHN R GILMORE
Zeta Omicron Lambda
BROTHER CHARLES GRIFFIN
XI SIGMA LAMBDA
BROTHER LEONARD M HAMILTON
Delia Alpha Lambda
BROTHER WILLIAM HARPER l psilon Lambda
BROTHER FRED S.A JOHNSON Zela Omicron Lambda
BROTHER CHARLES JONES, SR
Theta Lambda
BROTHER CHARLES D JONES
Brother Upsilon Phi Lambda
| BROTHER MARTIN KELLY
Brother Delta Alpha Lambda
9 BROTHER DANIEL LAURAY I psilon Lambda
BROTHER HERBERT LEWIS (iamma Sigma Lambda
prior to moving to Los Angeles, California in 1950 While in Los Angeles, he served as Boys Director of the Beverly Hills YMCA in Beverly Hills, California After retiring, Brother Thompson taught school for many years in the Compton Unified School District in Compton, California He moved back to Tuscaloosa, Alabama in the 1990s where he served as a substitute in the Tuscaloosa City Schools
BROTHER RICHARD MCBRIDE Upsilon Lambda
, BROTHER JEROME G MCCLAIN Delia \lpha Lambda
BROTHER OLEN ALBERT MCKINNEY
Gamma Phi Lambda
BROTHER KERNAA MCFARLIN l psilon Lambda
BROTHER WILLIAM J MILLER, SR Pi Delta Lambda
BROTHER VERNUN NUTTER
Mu Upsilon
| BROTHER HARRY B PETAWAY, JR Delta .Alpha Lambda
BROTHER MOSES PRINCE, JR Delta Alpha Lambda
I BROTHER DAVID E PRYOR Rho Lambda
BROTHER LEM A ROBERSON
Delta Alpha Lambda
BROTHER WILLIAM SEABROOKS Upsilon Lambda
BROTHER JOSEPH W SHAW
Theta Lambda
BROTHER ROBERT SHEPPARD
Theta Lambda
H = Life Member
BROTHER DONALD SIMMONS
beta Chi Lambda
BROTHER PERRY A SIMMONS Rho Alpha Lambda
, BROTHER PERFECT SLOAN
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