Congratulations to ΚΦΛ Chapter’s Alpha Man of Merit and Alpha Man of the Year
Page 4 AΦA FRATERNITY, INC. • KAPPA PHI LAMBDA (ΚΦΛ) CHAPTER • COLUMBIA, MD
JANUARY 2016 (updated Feb. 3)
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The 41st Annual MLK, Jr. Memorial Breakfast “Your dreams and your values shape who you are,” Bro. Hrabowski told the attendees. “Somebody worked hard, and that’s why you are here!”
Bro. Kerry G. Johnson Associate Editor to The Sphinx
Bro. Hrabowski recalled his challenging upbringing in a segregated Birmingham, Ala., during the 1960s. Despite the obstacles encountered, he succeeded with the help of loving parents, civil rights and church leaders, and other community mentors.
To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required! – Luke 12:48 The familiar biblical quote best sums up the challenge Bro. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III gave the audience of more than 1,200 people during the 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast sponsored by Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter and The Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc. The popular event was held on Sunday, January 10 at Martin’s West in Baltimore. Bro. Hrabowski, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County was the keynote speaker for the breakfast.
Hrabowski graduated from Hampton Institute (now Hampton Univ.) with highest honors in mathematics. He later earned a doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Even though his dreams became a reality, he said so many people’s dreams are “deferred” due to life’s challenging circumstances. “So many adults today are embarrassed because they cannot read,” he said.
Bro. Freeman A. Hrabowski, President, UMBC was the keynote speaker of the 41st Annual MLK Memorial Breakfast.
He urged the crowd to lend a helping hand to those in need. “The dream is that we will focus on the problems of human kind,” he said. In closing, Hrabowski urged the students and audience, “Watch your words, they become your thoughts! Watch your thoughts, they become your actions! Watch your actions. They become your character!” More MLK Breakfast coverage on Page 4 >>
Photos provided by Bro. Calvin Austin
Bro. Jones joins Democratic Board
Photo provided by Shaundra Jones
Congratulations to Bro. Opel T. Jones, I, ΚΦΛ Chapter President, who was chosen to fill a vacancy on the Howard County Democratic Central Committee (HCDCC). He and other members of the HCDCC will work with the Maryland State Central Democratic Committee. In this important role, he will help to
raise awareness about the Democratic Party and issues affecting Howard County residents. Additionally, he will support and volunteer with candidates for the upcoming 2016 general and presidential elections. Bro. Jones was sworn into office for the Maryland State Central Committee on Dec. 5.