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ALPHA Cornell University
ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA Newark, N.J.
BROTHERS at the founding chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., are working in conjunction with other student organizations to assist with relief efforts in Haiti. On Jan. 28, 2010, the members of Alpha Chapter, along with the Haitian Student Association, the Kappa Xi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and the Beta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity, hosted a candlelight vigil at the University’s Sage Chapel to remember those who lost their lives in the earthquake and its aftershocks. Cornell University President David Skorton welcomed the congregation and spoke of the Cornell community’s responsibility, as a part of the human family, to reach out and be active participants in the relief efforts that are sorely needed in Haiti. Alpha members and students from the groups are raising money to “help heal Haiti” by selling red-and-blue wristbands for two dollars, in support of the Haitian relief effort. H
ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA held its biannual Evening of Elegance on Dec. 11, 2009. In addition to the chapter’s recognizing Carlisle Parker as its Brother of the Year, it also presented a leadership award to Newark Mayor Cory Booker. Evening of Elegance is a major scholarship fundraiser. Brothers at AAL honored Booker for his work in reviving the city of Newark. The mayor—often referred to as a future presidential candidate—has undertaken several initiatives to deal with urban blight and fully employs the support of the community to realize better outcomes. In the spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha’s historical mission, AAL is seeking ways to partner with government and civic leaders like Booker to improve overall quality of life in Greater Essex County, N.J. Also attending the festive event were Wayne Smith, mayor of Irvington, N.J., Newark Councilman Brother Ron Rice, Alpha Phi Alpha New Jersey District Director Duane Malone and General President Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. H
Celebrating in New Jersey, from left: Brother Mark Hassell, president of Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapter, Newark Mayor Cory Booker and General President Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr.
ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA Memphis, Tenn. CHAPTER MEMBERS celebrated Founders’ Day 2009 with two major events. The 2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Breakfast kicked off the celebration on Dec. 5, 2009, at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn. The event, co-chaired by Brothers Willie Byrd Jr. and Christopher Liddell, garnered $1,000 for the Washington D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation. Special guests at the breakfast included Boy Scout Troop #143 from St. Augustine Catholic Church, sponsored by Memphis Mayor Brother A.C. Wharton, Jr. and his wife Ruby. Brother Lee Miller serves as the scout master for the troop. The following day, the103rd Founders’ Day Celebration was held at First Baptist Church-Broad in Memphis, Tenn. The guest speaker was Southern Region Vice President James L. Crumel. H
Celebrating at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project Breakfast are members of Boy Scout Troop 143. From left: Scout leader Andre Wharton with son Andrew, Trey Love, Scout leader Brother Lee Miller, Terreal Ueal, Marktavius Littles and Nicholas Nabors. Winter/Spring 2010 H THE SPHINX
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