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TWO JEWELS & TWENTY MEN OF ALPHA OUR CHAPTER Mu Lambda is Alpha's eleventh alumni chapter, chartered October 1, 1923, in Washington D.C. The chapter was established, in part, in response to the desire of graduate brothers, many whom were initiated into Beta Chapter at Howard University, to give aid to the undergraduate brothers and continue the work of Alpha. Chartered by 22 distingushed men of Alpha which included Jewel Nathaniel Allison Murray and Jewel Robert Harold Ogle.
CHAPTER LEGACY There has been six members who served as the General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and two whom served as the Eastern Region Vice President. Mu Lambda is equally proud of our current brothers making their mark in the Washington D.C. community and beyond. Our chapter has many entrepreneurs, activists, political leaders, philanthropists, academicians, ministers and so much more. Our diverse brotherhood age range is between the ages of 25 and 98. We all work together to maximize the brotherhood of Alpha by following the Objective, Mission and AIMS of our Fraternity.
In This Issue 1. Torch Cover - September 2026 2. Chapter Cover Image - The MIGHTY 3. In this Issue 4. Executive Board, Committee Chairs, Charter Members, Past Presidents 5. The Presidents’ Message 6. The Vice-Presidents’ Message 7. 9/11 Day of Rememberance 8. Chapter Meeting Schedule 9. Mu Lambda Brother’s Birthdays 12. Fatherhood Reflections 14. From Prompt to Presence - Bro. Joe Paul 18. Onward and Upward - Bro. Ameer Baker 22. A Brotherhood Elevated - Bro. Ansel Augustine 24. Bearing Witness to History - Bro. Reginald O. Salter 26. Smiles, Service, and Brotherhood - Bro. Reginald O. Salter 28. From Potential to Service - Bro. Sam Armstrong 30. 35th Annual District Conference 31. Next on Your Reading List - Bro. Collis Crews 32. This is Beta 34. Chapter Brother Business Advertisements 46. Message from the Editor 47. Espirt De. Fraternite
FIRST OFFICERS The officers elected at the first meeting were Brother Harold StrattonPresident, Brother John Lowery-Vice President, Brother Victor DalySecretary, Brother Daniel W. EdmondsTreasurer, and Brother Nathaniel Allison Murray (Jewel)-Chaplain. Mu Lambda was thus established and was on its way into history!
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Executive Board
Committee Chairs
Charter Members Past Presidents
President Reginald O. Salter
Brother’s Keeper Joseph Housey III
Vice President Karl Bruce
Budget and Finance Jason Jefferson
Recording Secretary Marcus Spells
Communications & Technology Garrett Miller
Arthur Curtis* Merrill H. Curtis* Victor R. Daly* Eugene L. C. Davidson* Arnold Donawa* Walter Garvin* William L. Hansberry* Charles H. Houston* Edward Howard* Joseph R. Jones* R. Frank Jones* J Edward Lowery* Clarence H. Mills* Jewel Nathaniel Allison Murray* Norman L. McGhee* FN4 Jewel Robert Harold Ogle* Louis H. Russell* James N. Saunders* Emory B. Smith* Harold C. Stratton* J.H.N. Waring* Charles H. Wesley* FN3
Corresponding Secretary John T. McMullen Financial Secretary Jason Jefferson Treasurer Michael Young
Constitution Jason Jefferson DC National Pan Hellenic Council James Morgan III
Chaplain William “Tony” Hawkins
Auditing Juan Powell
Historian Ameer Baker
Health & Wellness Ted Darlington
Archivist James Heck
Membership Timothy Fitzgerald / Jonathan Brown
Intake Coordinator Mark Jones Assoc. Editor/Sphinx Joseph Graham Dir. Ed. Activities Sean Perkins Sergeant-at-Arms Frank King Parliamentarian Pierre Boynton Director of Technology Garrett Miller Editor of the Torch Christopher Butts Member at Large Jason Jefferson
Hospitality/Men Who Cook Swain Riley Beta Chapter Advisor James Harmon III Ritual Ryle Bell / Garrett Miller Nominating Samuel Armstrong
CHARTERED ON MONDAY OCTOBER 1, 1923 WASHINGTON, D.C. FN1 6th General President 1915-1916 FN2 General Secretary 1915-1916
Programs/Chapter of the Year Orain Edwards
7th General President 1916-1917
Public Policy Arsene Frederick
FN3 14th General President 1931-1940
Social Xavier Thompson
Risk Management Officer Joseph Gibbs
Community Service Jeffery Taylor
General Council Vacant
Mu Vets Orain Edwards
Immediate Past President Mikael LaRoche
Fundraising Antonio King Archival and History James Heck / Ameer Baker Intake Mark Jones
FN4 General Secretary 1920-1926 FN5 8th Eastern Regional Vice-President 1950-1953 FN6 23rd Eastern Regional Vice-President 2000-2001 Executive Director MLK Memorial
1. Harold Stratton* 1923 - 1924 2. Howard H. Long* FN2 3. Charles H. Wesley* 1926 - 1928 4. Frank Adams* 5. R. Frank Jones* 6. James B. Browning* 7. Jewel Henry Arthur Callis* FN1 8. U. Simpson Tate* 9. Claude Ferebee* 10. George O. Butler* 11. C.C. House* 1938 - 1940 12. Verdie L. Robinson* 13. Walter M. Booker* FN5 14. Jack Bond* 15. Millard R. Dean* 16. Frank Davis* 17. Clifton Hardy* 18. Herman Johnson* 19. Howard Jenkins* 20. C.C. House* 1952 - 1954 21. William F. Nelson* 22. Aubrey E. Robinson* 23. Joseph Waddy* 24. Edward J. Austin* 25. Elgy Johnson* 1964 - 1965 26. George H. Windsor* 1965 - 1967 27. James T. Speight* 1967 - 1969 28. Harold Sims* 1969 - 1970 29. Eddie L. Madison* 1970 - 1972 30. Wilbur Sewell* 1972 - 1974 31. Charles Walker Thomas* 1974 - 1976 32. Theodore Taylor* 1976 - 1978 33. Elmer Moore* 1978 - 1981 34. William E. Calbert* 1981 - 1983 35. Osmond Brown* 1983 - 1986 36. Vernon Gill 1986 - 1988 37. LeRoy Lowery, III 1988 - 1990 38. Morris Hawkins* 1990 - 1992 39. C.C. Jones 1992 - 1995 40. Vincent Orange 1995 - 1997 41. Melvin White 1997 - 1999 42. LeRoy Lowery, III FN6 1999 - 2001 43. James Haynes 2001 - 2002 44. Rudolph Harris* 2002 - 2004 45. Edwin Norwood 2004 - 2006 46. James McDonald 2006 - 2008 47. Timothy Fitzgerald 2008 - 2010 48. Kwame Ulmer 2010 - 2011 49. LeRoy Lowery, III 2011 - 2013 50. Eddie Neal 2013 - 2015 51. LeRoy Lowery, III 2015 - 2017 52. Joel Grey 2017 - 2018 53. Eddie Neal 2018 - 2020 54. John “Tony” Wilson 2020 - 2023 55. Mikael LaRoche 2023 - 2026 * Omega Chapter Brothers Footnote (FN) MU LAMBDA TORCH 2026
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The President’s Message September 2026 MESSAGE Brothers,
It is with humility, gratitude, and an unwavering sense of purpose that I serve as the 56th President of Mu Lambda Chapter. I thank you for the confidence you have placed in me, and I embrace this responsibility knowing that leadership is not measured by the title we hold, but by the lives we help shape and the legacy we leave behind. This fraternal year, our platform is Intentionality and Impact. These are not simply words to print on a banner or repeat at meetings. They are a challenge to each of us. To be intentional is to move with purpose—to make deliberate choices about how we spend our time. Impact is what remains after we have done the work. It is the difference made in a student’s life because we showed up. It is the hope restored to a family because we cared. It is the standard elevated because we refused to settle for ordinary. Our Seven Jewels understood this long before Alpha had a name. In the face of exclusion at Cornell University, they chose purpose over frustration and action over complacency. They did not gather merely to create another organization; they gathered to create a movement. They were intentional in their vision, and because of that intentionality, their impact has reached across generations, continents, and countless lives. That same calling belongs to us today. Every scholarship awarded, every mentoring session, every voter registered, every community partnership established, every young person encouraged to pursue higher education are modern expressions of our aims: Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind. Our Jewel Founders entrusted us with more than a fraternity; they entrusted us with a responsibility to leave every community stronger than we found it. That is why I encourage every Brother to become actively engaged in the work of this chapter. Committees are the heartbeat of Mu Lambda chapter. They are where leadership is developed, relationships are strengthened, and the mission of Alpha Phi Alpha comes to life. Our chapter’s success will never rest on the shoulders of a few officers; it will always depend on Brothers who choose to contribute their talents, experiences, and passion. This year, I ask each of you to find your place in the work. Join a committee. Bring your expertise. Mentor a younger Brother. Offer an idea. Volunteer for a project. Lead when called, and support when needed. Every contribution matters. As we move forward together, let us be guided by purpose in every decision and excellence in every endeavor. Let us challenge ourselves not merely to be active, but to be effective; not merely to participate, but to transform. Let us honor our Jewel Founders not only by remembering their history, but by continuing their work. If we remain intentional, our impact will be undeniable. Fraternally, Brother Reginald O. Salter, 56th President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.- Mu Lambda Chapter
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Vice President’s Message September 2026 MESSAGE My Dear Brothers,
Greetings great gentlemen of Mu Lambda. I am excited to once again serve as your chapter Vice President and looking forward to what this year has in store. As you all fill into your positions in the chapter (lay brother, committee member, committee chair, executive board leader, etc.) please be sure to set, but don’t settle. The world needs Alpha more than it ever has before. We are needed to be brethren, mentors, activists, advocates, trailblazers, encouragers, burden bearers, light to dark spaces, examples, teachers, and all things to all people. Make sure that THIS year you recall your skills and trainings and use them to train someone else. My charge to each and everyone is the same charge that I have for myself; DONT JUST SIT THERE, DO SOMETING! They are waiting on you to take the lead and show the way. They are waiting on you to speak up in silent rooms and give hope to those that may see their situation as having none. They are waiting on you protect them and shield them from those that seek to bring about their demise. This is not sensationalism nor is it entertainment, or rousing speech to be applauded and forgotten; this is a plea to all males who call themselves men to protect our people in a hateful space, tether our wavering black boys with a suicidal ideation by way of their love of the streets, and guard our hearts for hardening due to the madness. Get after it dear Brothers. Our lives depend on it. 06 to one hell of a year to come! Fraternally,
Brother Karl Bruce Vice President (12-Mu Lambda-13) 2025 - 2027 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter
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MU LAMBDA BROTHER’S BIRTHDAYS JULY 2026 Bro. Samuel Armstrong Bro. Eugene Cornelius Bro. Irven Washington Bro. Rudolph Scipio Bro. Jon-Michael Washington Bro. Albert Williams Bro. Brett Allen Bro. David Edgerton III Bro. Jerry Williamson, Sr. Bro. Kweku Toure Bro. Jarrius Adams Bro. Robert Richardson
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Bro. Clinton Jones Bro. Ameer Baker Bro. Kenechukwu Okocha Bro. Frederick Moss Bro. Samuel Wilson Bro. Arsene Frederic, Jr. Bro. Lawrence Clark Bro. Ernie Jolly Bro. Jerome Wright Bro. AJ Jones Bro. Myron Robinson
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MU LAMBDA BROTHER’S BIRTHDAYS AUGUST 2026 Bro. Collis Crews Bro. Joseph Clark Bro. Mark Jones Bro. Michael Brown Bro. Charles Brown, Jr. Bro. Nicholas Gobern Bro. David Johnson Bro. Stevaughn Bush Bro. Clyde Blassengale Bro. Frankie Hoskey, Jr.
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MU LAMBDA BROTHER’S BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER 2026 Bro. Lopez Matthews Bro. Matthew Aaron Bro. Ronald Flowers Bro. Gerald Mayfield Bro. Jason Jefferson Bro. Eugene Jones Bro. Karim Marshall Bro. Guy Durant Bro. William Hawkins, Jr.
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Light for the Journey: Fatherhood Reflections is a space for the fathers of Mu Lambda to pause, reflect, and share the lessons found in the everyday moments of raising, guiding, and loving our children. From first steps to major milestones, fatherhood continues to shape who we are as men, leaders, and Brothers. Through these reflections, we honor the joys, challenges, growth, and wisdom that come with helping the next generation find its way.
THE WALK TO THE DOOR There are moments in fatherhood that seem ordinary until you are standing in the middle of them. A backpack. A new pair of shoes. A carefully chosen first-day outfit. A lunch packed the night before. One last picture before leaving the house. And then, somehow, you find yourself walking your child toward a school door for the very first time. This year, that walk looked like preschool. For weeks, we talked about school with excitement. New teachers. New friends. New things to learn. We made it sound like the adventure it is supposed to be. And on that first morning, there was plenty of excitement in the air.
But there was something else there too. For me, it was the realization that another chapter of childhood had quietly arrived. As fathers, so much of our instinct is to protect. We hold little hands crossing streets. We check car seats twice. We watch from across playgrounds. We teach, encourage, correct, comfort, and try our best to make sure the world is a little safer because we are standing nearby. Then school begins, and one of the earliest lessons of fatherhood becomes clear: At some point, loving our children also means allowing them to walk into places where we cannot go with them. I can walk to the classroom door. I can make sure the backpack is zipped. I can offer one more hug, one more kiss, one more reminder to listen, share, be kind, and have fun. But eventually, I have to let go of the hand. That may be preschool, but I imagine fathers with older children know that feeling well. The doors simply change. One year it is the preschool classroom. Later it may be kindergarten, middle school, or the first day of high school. Eventually, it could be a college residence hall, a military assignment, a first apartment, a first job, or a car pulling away from the house toward a life they are beginning to build for themselves.
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Fatherhood is filled with these doorways. And standing at each one is both a privilege and a challenge.
we wonder if they were listening. They carry the example we set when no lesson was being formally taught at all.
We spend years preparing our children to become confident enough to walk forward, while quietly preparing ourselves to loosen our grip.
Perhaps that is one of the greatest responsibilities of fatherhood: understanding that long after our children stop holding our hands, they are still carrying pieces of what we placed in their hearts.
That first day of preschool let me know, that raising a child is not simply about keeping them close. It is about helping them become strong enough to go. There is pride in that. There is joy in that. And, if we are willing to admit it, there can be a little ache in it too. Because every new beginning for them is also a reminder to us that time is moving. The child whose entire world once fit comfortably inside our arms begins discovering a world beyond them. They meet teachers who will influence them Friends who will make them laugh. Challenges we cannot solve before they encounter them Questions we may not always be there to answer. And that is where our role as fathers begins to evolve. We may not always be able to walk into the room with them, but we can make sure they know what they carry into that room. They carry our words. They carry the confidence we have poured into them. They carry the lessons we have repeated so many times that
So, to the father standing outside a preschool classroom fighting the urge to look through the window one more time, I understand. To the father watching his child disappear into a middle school hallway where everything suddenly feels bigger, I understand. To the father handing over the car keys to a teenager headed to school, I understand. And to the fathers whose children are grown but who still find themselves praying, advising, encouraging, and occasionally worrying as though the first day of school happened yesterday, you understand perhaps better than all of us. The seasons change. The backpacks get bigger. The conversations become more complicated. The distance between us may grow. But the assignment remains remarkably similar. Be present. Be steady. Be someone they know they can return to. Give them roots strong enough to remember where they come from and wings strong enough to discover where they are meant to go.
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Artificial intelligence has quietly become the deciding factor in how consumers choose, use, and feel about their phones. For most of the smartphone era, the device itself was the platform: a screen, a set of icons, a keyboard. In 2026, that model is being renegotiated. The phone is no longer just where AI lives, it is becoming one node in a wider, ambient system that includes earbuds, wearables, and eventually glasses, all coordinated by AI that increasingly acts rather than merely answers. For technology leaders, product executives, and talent strategists, understanding this shift is no longer optional. It is reshaping product roadmaps, hiring plans, and boardroom risk conversations at once.
ADOPTION HAS MOVED PAST THE EXPERIMENTATION PHASE The consumer data is unambiguous: AI use is now routine, not novel. EY’s second annual AI Sentiment Report, which surveyed more than 18,000 people across 23 markets, found that more than eight in ten respondents (84%) had used AI in the past six months, and that 16% globally were already using AI systems that act without human intervention (EY, 2026a). That is a meaningful shift from experimentation to delegation: consumers are not just asking AI questions, they are letting it act on their behalf. EY’s report found more than a third of respondents would prefer AI to automatically apply discounts at checkout (36%) or resolve customer service issues without their involvement (34%) (EY, 2026a). The report also identified eight “Pioneer” markets (India, China, Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong SAR, and South Korea) where AI adoption is markedly ahead of the rest of the world. In these markets, an average of 94% of respondents use AI, and 24% already use autonomous systems, compared to far lower rates in the “Transitional” and “Lagging” markets EY identified elsewhere (EY, 2026a; Third News,
2026). EY’s Global Chief Innovation Officer Joe Depa summarized the core tension this way: adoption is currently outpacing confidence, and trust, not capability, will determine which companies win the AI economy long-term (as cited in Third News, 2026). That tension between fast adoption and thin trust shows up clearly in EY’s UK-focused research as well. The EY AI Sentiment Index 2026, which surveyed 15,000 people across 15 countries, found that 74% of UK respondents had used AI in the past six months, most often for customer support (35%), navigation (31%), or checking medical symptoms (26%). Yet a similarly large share of respondents said they wanted more clarity on who is accountable when AI makes decisions on their behalf (EY, 2026b).
THE SMARTPHONE IS BECOMING THE PRIMARY AI PURCHASE DRIVER On-device AI has moved from a marketing bullet point to a genuine purchase decision. Industry research on smartphone buying behavior found that the majority of consumers surveyed now rank strong AI capability among the top attributes they look for in a new phone. Trailing only overall performance and AIenhanced camera quality, and ranking ahead of design, price, and battery life (CyberMedia Research, as cited in Social Samosa, 2026). Generational differences are notable: 72% of Gen Z respondents said AI capability mattered to their next phone purchase, compared with 65% of millennials (CyberMedia Research, as cited in Social Samosa, 2026). Independent market analysis from IDC projects that 2026 will be the “most significant” year yet for generative-AI-capable smartphones, largely because the technology is now reaching mid-range devices rather than staying confined to premium flagships. IDC estimated that 370 million GenAI-capable smartphones shipped globally in 2025, and forecasts that figure will MU LAMBDA TORCH 2026
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climb to roughly 912 million units by 2028 (as cited in Axis Intelligence, 2026). Growth is not limited to phones themselves: Deloitte’s 2025 Connected Consumer Survey found that U.S. households spent an average of $896 on consumer technology devices over the prior year, a 17% increase from 2024, with nearly a third of consumers (29%), triple the share who said so in 2023, planning to increase device spending further (Deloitte, 2026a).
“the roar around artificial intelligence will be getting quieter and smarter,” with the year’s real progress coming from unglamorous infrastructure work rather than headlinegrabbing new models (Deloitte, 2026b). Gillian Crossan, Deloitte Global’s TMT industry leader, framed the same idea in market terms: AI and the infrastructure required to support it are fueling technology, media, and telecommunications toward nearly half of global market capitalization, making the sector “the growth engine of the global economy” (as cited in BusinessWorld Online, 2026).
WHERE THE INTELLIGENCE ACTUALLY RUNS: THE PRIVACY AND TRUST CLOUD STILL WINS IN REMAIN THE BINDING CONSTRAINT 2026 A recurring misconception is that generative AI is moving decisively “to the edge,” onto the chips inside phones and PCs. Deloitte’s 2026 Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Predictions report pushes back directly on that narrative. Despite widespread forecasts to the contrary, Deloitte predicts that inference, the actual running of AI models, will make up roughly two-thirds of AI compute in 2026, and that the large majority of that inference will continue to happen in centralized, powerintensive data centers using chips worth an estimated $200 billion in aggregate, rather than on inexpensive on-device chips (Deloitte, 2026b). Deloitte’s related hardware outlook is more precise about what “device edge” actually means in practice: smartphones, PCs, vehicles, and sensors are increasingly performing ondevice inference specifically for ultra-low latency and offline reliability, rather than as a wholesale replacement for cloud processing (Deloitte, 2026c). In other words, expect a hybrid architecture. Most heavy reasoning still happens off-device, while simple, latencysensitive, or privacy-sensitive tasks run locally, rather than a full migration of AI onto the handset. This matters directly for administrators and technology buyers evaluating vendor claims. Deloitte’s broader TMT theme for 2026 is that
Adoption numbers look strong, but they sit on top of persistent unease about how AI systems use personal data, an especially sharp issue on a device that is, for most people, their most personal piece of technology. Deloitte’s 2025 Connected Consumer Survey found that 82% of generative AI users believe the technology could be misused, up from 74% the year before, and that 70% of respondents worry about data privacy and security when using digital services generally (Deloitte, 2025). Notably, that same research found a direct financial payoff for companies that address this concern: consumers who rated their technology providers as strong on both innovation and data responsibility spent 62% more annually on technology devices than consumers who rated their providers as lagging on both fronts (Deloitte, 2025). Independent research into agentic AI on smartphones specifically reinforces this pattern. A Counterpoint Research survey of more than 12,000 smartphone users across six countries found that consumers are willing to let AI agents act on their personal data, but only when strong safeguards are visibly in place; privacy, transparency, control, and security consistently ranked as non-negotiable requirements rather than nice-to-haves (Counterpoint Research, 2026). The same research noted that Apple, in particular, has built its agentic AI strategy, MU LAMBDA TORCH 2026
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spanning Siri, App Intents, and Private Cloud Compute, explicitly around a privacy-first brand promise, using on-device and tightly controlled processing as a competitive differentiator rather than a cost center (Counterpoint Research, 2026).
THE INTERFACE IS CHANGING FASTER THAN THE CHIP Perhaps the most consequential shift for 2026 is not about model capability at all, it is about how people physically interact with AI. In a widely discussed analysis for Spencer Stuart, technology and leadership consultant Fabio Moioli argues that the defining AI shift of 2026 is a move “from prompting to presence”: away from screen-based, typed interactions and toward voice-first, ambient, and increasingly agentic interfaces (Moioli, 2026). Moioli points to a concrete hardware signal already underway. Apple’s repositioning of AirPods from an audio accessory into what it now frames as a “health and intelligence” interface, a strategy he notes Google’s Pixel Buds and Samsung’s Galaxy Buds are following as well (Moioli, 2026). The practical implication, in his framing, is that for a growing number of professionals the primary AI interface in 2026 is no longer a screen at all, but “a voice in their ear” (Moioli, 2026). Moioli extends the argument to what comes after voice: agentic AI moving from passive note-taker to active participant in meetings, surfacing contradictions, modeling scenarios, and flagging governance requirements in real time rather than waiting to be asked (Moioli, 2026). He frames the resulting management challenge as a need for organizations to formalize “thresholds of autonomy,” explicitly defining which decisions AI can execute unsupervised, which require human review after the fact, and which remain human-only (Moioli, 2026). Notably, Moioli also argues the smartphone itself will not disappear in 2026, but will begin to feel like “an awkward intermediary” as voice and ambient computing mature, with smart glasses positioned as the next major interface shift, even though he expects that
transition will not fully mature until closer to 2030 (Moioli, 2026).
LOOKING AHEAD TO THE NEXT 12 MONTHS Taken together, the research points to a consistent set of near-term expectations for anyone building products, strategy, or teams around mobile AI: • Adoption will keep climbing, but unevenly. EY’s Pioneer-market findings suggest the countries currently leading in autonomous AI use will pull further ahead, while other markets adopt more cautiously (EY, 2026a). • On-device AI will grow, but hybrid architecture will dominate. Despite the marketing emphasis on on-device chips, Deloitte expects the large majority of AI compute to remain centralized through 2026, with local inference reserved mainly for latency- and privacy-sensitive tasks (Deloitte, 2026b, 2026c). • Trust and transparency will increasingly determine market share, not just sentiment. Deloitte’s finding that trusted, innovative providers see meaningfully higher device spending suggests privacy posture is becoming a genuine competitive lever, not just a compliance requirement (Deloitte, 2025). • The interface layer, not the model layer, is where the most visible 2026 disruption will happen. Earbuds and voice interfaces are positioned to change how people access AI on the go well before smart glasses are ready for mainstream use (Moioli, 2026). • Organizations will need to formalize AI decision rights. As agentic AI takes on more autonomous action, both EY’s consumer research and Spencer Stuart’s leadership research point toward the same organizational task: clearly defining where AI can act alone, where it needs review, and where decisions stay strictly human (EY, 2026a; Moioli, 2026).
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Every fraternal year begins the same way: a gathering of minds, ideas, fresh energy, and brothers who believe, as every incoming administration must, that this will be the year Mu Lambda does its finest work. It is an old ritual, dressed in new faces, repeated now for over a century. As Mu Lambda opens its 20262027 fraternal year, it is worth expanding on a truth our own chapter records have quietly insisted upon for over 100 years; the year that had just begun is not really a beginning at all. It is a continuation.
That first fraternal year, 1923-1924, set a pattern the chapter would repeat with remarkable consistency, which was to identify the most urgent needs of the community at hand, organize brothers around them, and measure the year’s success not by ceremony but by service delivered. It is a pattern visible in the chapter’s earliest civic partnerships, its 1928 purchase of its first chapter house at a moment when Black institutional ownership in the district was itself a political act, and in the decades of civil rights education and community fundraising that followed.
LET’S TAKE IT BACK TO THE FOUNDATION IN THE YEAR’S THAT FOLLOWED OF 1923 That foundation was first built on October 1, 1923, when a small company of Howard educated men, many of them still active in Beta Chapter, gathered to sign the Mu Lambda Charter and elect its first officers. Those Brothers were as follows: • • • • •
Bro. Harold Stratton as President Bro. John Lowery as Vice President Bro. Victor Daley as Secretary Bro. Daniel W. Edmunds as Treasurer Jewel Nathaniel Allison Murray as Chaplain
None of these men could have known they were opening a ledger that would continue to be written a full century later. They simply did what every incoming Mu Lambda administration has done since. They took an oath, organized committees, and went to work in Washington and beyond.
In September 2020, the opening of what was then Mu Lambda’s 97th fraternal year, Chapter President John “ Tony” Wilson made an observation in these very pages of the Torch that deserves to be remembered by every brother beginning a term of service. Reflecting on the pandemic, economic hardship, and civic exhaustion of the moment, he noted that the chapter was, in his words, facing many of the same challenges it had at the start of the 1923-1924, 1953-1954, 1964-1965, and 1986-1987 fraternal years. It’s actually quite striking to fathom when you really sit with it. 1923-1924 was the chapter’s founding year, born into a segregated capital. 1953/1954 opened with the eve of Brown v. Board of Education, as Mu Lambda was raising funds for the NAACP’s Drive for Freedom in the South. 1964-1965 began months before the Civil Rights Act took full effect and the Voting Rights Act was signed into law the following Augst. 1986-1987 arrived amid the crack epidemic, the AIDS crisis, and the fresh wave of urban disinvestment that hit Black Washington especially hard. Each of those years opened with brothers full of uncertainty about what lay ahead, and each closed with the chapter having done what it could, with the tools it had, for the community they strived to serve. Brother Tony Wilson said it best: “There has been no time in our existence where there have not been serious times for serious men to take care of serious business and make serious change.” MU LAMBDA TORCH 2026
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WHERE DO WE TAKE IT FROM HERE
MY FINAL THOUGHT AND CALL TO ACTION
This new fraternal year opens in its own serious moment. Voting rights protections are being tested in the courts. The cost of living continues to strain families across the DMV. Young Black Men remain, as they have in every generation Mu Lambda has served, among the most in need of mentorship, opportunity, and brotherhood. None of this is unprecedented to Mu Lambda. If history is any indicator of the present, this is simply the shape that the work has always taken.
Brothers, as we organize ourselves to continue the work that our founders started almost 120 years ago, let’s not forget the foundation was built one brick at a time. Some of you reading this have been serving this community through this fraternity for decades, and others are so new it still feels like days. Let it not fall upon deaf ears and closed minds that the success of yesterday is for nothing if we do not continue to build upon it. Our people, our city, our youth, our very existence, are depending on us to keep true to our oath, our aims, and our motto: First of all, Servants of All, We shall transcend all. I charge all Brothers reading this to join a committee, show up to events, and speak with chapter leadership about your ideas and concerns. Every effort has an impact, whether small or large, and this chapter belongs to every duly initiated and dues-paying member. Welcome back home Brothers. 06!
What distinguishes one fraternal year from another is not the presence nor the absence of difficulty; it is, as history tells us, a constant, but the discipline with which the brothers organize themselves to meet it. Brother Wilson’s phrase for it, was to work “intelligently and harmoniously”. That standard was set in 1906 on the campus of Cornell University, tested in Mu Lambda’s parlor meetings in 1923, and remains the standard every incoming Executive Board inherits today, whether they realize it or not. The Brothers who signed Mu Lambda’s charter in 1923, did not have the benefit of knowing their chapter would still be standing, still serving, and still producing area, district, and general organization leadership a century later. They simply trusted the work was worth doing well, one fraternal year at a time. That is the same trust that every brother is being asked to extend as Mu Lambda opens its newest chapter in the same unbroken ledger.
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There are moments in history that transcend the individual. They become milestones for a people, a community, and a legacy. The appointment of my friend, fellow Louisiana native, pastor while in Washington, DC, and our dear fraternity brother, Bother Bishop Robert Boxie III, to the position of Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington is one of those moments. For me, this is deeply personal. I have had the privilege of witnessing some of Brother Boxie’s journey—not simply as a priest, but as a man committed to serving God with humility, integrity, intelligence, and compassion. We share more than a friendship. We share the rich cultural heritage of Louisiana – me from New Orleans and he from Lake Charles, where faith, family, resilience, and community are woven together. We also share the lifelong bond of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., a brotherhood founded on the uplifting of our community. Brother Boxie lived this out during his time as the Catholic Chaplain and Howard University, where I assisted him after I moved to the area.
To see one of our own elevated to the episcopacy fills me with profound joy, gratitude, and hope. His appointment is historic because Bishop Robert Boxie III becomes the first member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and any of the D9 organizations, to be appointed a Catholic bishop. That fact alone deserves celebration throughout our Brotherhood, and NPHC community as well. Alpha men have long distinguished themselves in education, law, medicine, business, civil rights, public service, and countless other professions. Now, our fraternity also celebrates one of its
brothers, assuming one of the Church’s highest offices of leadership in the United States. This achievement reminds us that Alpha’s mission extends beyond professional excellence. It also includes spiritual leadership and moral courage. As Alpha men, we often speak of our aims, “Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for all mankind.” Brother Boxie embodies these ideals. His life demonstrates that leadership is ultimately about service. His priesthood has been marked by a willingness to accompany God’s people, particularly those whose voices have too often gone unheard among our Black Catholic young adult population, and beyond.
For Black Catholics, this appointment carries even greater significance. The history of Black Catholics in the United States has too often been overlooked. Despite generations of faithful witness, Black Catholics have frequently found ourselves underrepresented in positions of ecclesial leadership. Yet our ancestors built churches, founded schools, nurtured vocations, sustained communities, and remained faithful even when their humanity was questioned both inside and outside the Church. Brother Boxie is a product of that faith, endurance, and resilience. Every new Black bishop stands on the shoulders of those faithful witnesses. Brother Boxie’s appointment tells young Black Catholics that they belong—not only in the pews, but also in the pulpit, the chancery, and the leadership of the Church. His ministry becomes a visible
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reminder that God’s call knows no racial boundaries and that Black leadership is indispensable to the future of Catholicism in America. Representation alone is never enough, but representation matters. When young people see someone who shares their history, culture, and experiences entrusted with such sacred responsibility, their own imaginations expand. They begin to believe that God may also be calling them to lives of extraordinary service. Vocations and life missions are often born when someone sees what once seemed impossible become reality.
For Alpha men, Brother Boxie’s appointment is also a reminder that our founders envisioned a fraternity that would shape men capable of transforming every sector of society. From the classrooms to the courtroom, from the boardroom to the ballot box, Alpha men have answered the call to leadership. Today we celebrate that same leadership within the Catholic Church. His elevation reminds us that excellence and faith are never mutually exclusive. Scholarship and spirituality belong together. Leadership and humility belong together. Brotherhood and servant leadership belong together. This historic appointment also challenges Alpha men to continue investing in the moral and spiritual development of young brothers, and our communities. Our fraternity has never simply been about individual success. It has always been about collective responsibility. We are called to leave every community stronger than we found it.
hardship, pray through storms, and find hope even after devastation. Those lessons have undoubtedly shaped his ministry and will continue to shape his episcopal leadership. I have no doubt that Bishop Boxie will carry into his ministry the warmth, hospitality, and perseverance that have characterized his ministry up to this point, especially with the students, faculty, and staff at Howard University. More importantly, he will carry the Gospel with authenticity and conviction.
Bishop Boxie’s life reminds us that our greatest titles are not earned through prestige but through faithful service to others. As I celebrate my friend and brother, I also celebrate what his appointment represents: new possibilities for Black Catholics, renewed hope for young people discerning their purpose in life, and another chapter in our beloved fraternity’s extraordinary legacy of producing transformational leaders. Congratulations, Brother Boxie. May God grant you wisdom like Solomon, courage like the prophets, compassion like the Good Shepherd, and perseverance like the saints who have gone before us. And may every Alpha man see in your journey another powerful reminder that our motto—”First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All”—finds one of its highest expressions in lives dedicated to serving both God and humanity. This is more than history. This is Brotherhood. This is Black Catholic history. This is Alpha history. And by God’s grace, the best chapters are still being written.
As Louisiana natives, Brother Boxie and I understand something about resilience. We know communities that celebrate through
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Brothers of the of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. joined civic leaders, elected officials, community advocates, and invited guests at the United States Capitol for the Third Annual Slavery Remembrance Breakfast, hosted by Congressman Brother Al Green of Texas. The annual gathering provides an opportunity to pause, reflect, and remember the millions of enslaved Africans and their descendants whose lives, labor, sacrifice, and resilience helped shape the United States. The observance also challenges those in attendance to ensure that this history is neither forgotten nor separated from contemporary conversations surrounding equality, justice, and opportunity.
For generations, Alpha men have participated in many of the defining movements for civil rights and social justice in America. The presence of Mu Lambda Brothers and Brothers from the MAAC District at the U.S. Capitol continues that tradition of civic awareness, engagement, and advocacy. The gathering aligns closely with Alpha Phi Alpha’s enduring principles of “Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind.” It also reinforces Mu Lambda’s commitment to remaining engaged in conversations and activities that strengthen our communities, preserve our history, and promote justice.
For the Brothers of Mu Lambda, participation in the Slavery Remembrance Breakfast carried particular significance. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was founded during an era when African American men faced extraordinary barriers to education, political participation, and full citizenship. From the Fraternity’s earliest days, Alpha men have understood that remembering our history must be accompanied by a willingness to shape the future. That legacy has been especially visible in Washington, D.C. Bro. Okey Enyia (Mu Lambda) delivered the invocation and Beta President, Bro. Miles Daniels delivered greetings to the attendees.
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“Service to humanity is the rent we pay for the privilege of living.” That principle was on full display this summer as Brothers joined Howard University College of Dentistry students and faculty on a dental mission to Jamaica, providing much-needed oral healthcare to underserved communities. The mission was led by Brother Reginald Salter, Associate Professor of dentistry at Howard University College of Dentistry. Under his leadership, Howard dental students worked alongside experienced dentists to deliver compassionate, high-quality care while gaining invaluable clinical experience in a global health setting. This year marks ten years of global health outreach in Jamaica for Bro. Salter. Among those answering the call was Bro. Thomas Savage (B ‘22), a fourth-year dental student at Howard University. Throughout the mission, Brother Savage provided patient care while strengthening the clinical skills and cultural awareness that define the next generation of servant leaders in dentistry.
while ensuring quality care for every patient served. The team partnered with Zion Care International (ZCI), a nonprofit organization that has provided medical, dental, and optical care to underserved communities in Jamaica and around the world since 2012. ZCI collaborates with universities and healthcare professionals to combine humanitarian service with clinical education, creating meaningful opportunities for students and practitioners to serve while expanding access to care. Over the years, ZCI’s missions have benefited more than 100,000 people throughout Jamaica. While the procedures performed restored smiles and relieved pain, the mission’s impact extended far beyond dentistry. Patients received compassion, dignity, and hope. Students witnessed firsthand the responsibility that accompanies professional privilege.
Joining the effort was Bro. Qasiym Gilliam, (BE ’07) a practicing dentist in Maryland, who volunteered his expertise by treating patients and supervising student clinicians. His mentorship exemplified the Fraternity’s commitment to developing future professionals
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Leadership is not born—it is developed. This summer, two outstanding young men sponsored by Mu Lambda Chapter joined aspiring leaders from across the Eastern Region at the Anthony L. Cheatham Leadership Development Institute (LDI South), held June 25–28, 2026, at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. The Institute provides leadership development, college readiness, mentoring, networking, and experiential learning designed to prepare young men to become effective leaders in their schools and communities. Mu Lambda proudly sponsored David Hawkins, a rising senior at Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School, and Braylen Fenwick, a rising senior at Chopticon High School, to participate as LDI Ambassadors. Throughout the program, they engaged in leadership workshops, scenariobased discussions, team-building activities, and developed personal Leadership Action Plans while building lasting relationships with peers and mentors from throughout the Eastern Region.
leadership. His dedication reflects Mu Lambda’s continued investment in developing the next generation of leaders. The Leadership Development Institute has been a signature youth initiative of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in the Eastern Region for decades. Through interactive workshops, mentoring, cultural experiences, and leadership training, the program challenges young men to develop the confidence, discipline, and vision necessary to make a positive impact in their communities. By sponsoring David and Braylen, Mu Lambda Brothers continue to demonstrate a commitment to the very mission of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by developing leaders and promoting academic excellence.
The chapter was especially proud that Brother Samuel Armstrong (Mu Lambda ‘03) served as Director of Eastern Region LDI South, helping guide the Institute’s planning and execution. Brother Armstrong’s leadership ensured that participants experienced a program grounded in Alpha Phi Alpha’s long-standing commitment to cultivating scholarship, character, service, and
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Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Publisher: Ballantine Books Publication Date: 2022 After their mother Eleanor passes away, siblings Byron and Benedetta inherit more than just her black cake recipe—they inherit a family secret hidden for decades. Eleanor’s cryptic letter challenges them to piece together their family’s past, confronting truths about love, identity, and betrayal. As they follow the trail of stories across continents, they uncover a rich Caribbean heritage and the complexities of intergenerational trauma. The novel blends family drama, mystery, and cultural history, showing how the past shapes the present. Food, memory, and storytelling intertwine, giving the narrative both flavor and emotional depth. Black Cake is a heartfelt exploration of family, forgiveness, and the legacies we carry.
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The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Beta Chapter have been hard at work and having a productive summer’s this year. Of the 21 brothers returning to Howard University campus in the Fall many had various internships all across the country. Bro. Joziyah Jean-Felix held a summer role working for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. National Office and helped film, editing and produce content for SphinxTV. Bro. Darren Wallace was selected to serve as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse Extern at Children’s National Hospital. Bro. Dumi Akinrinola served this summer as a Cybersecurity Intern with CGI Federal, supporting the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
summer as a Summer Associate, working within the Commercial Due Diligence practice. Bro. Clarence C. Funderburg was selected to serve as an Anesthesiology Clinical Observer with University Pediatric Dentistry - Sedation Dentistry. Bro. Miles Francisque was selected to serve as a Research Intern, participating in an intensive hands-on research program alongside leading investigators at Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School. Bro. Robert Hardy III was selected to serve as an Undergraduate Research Assistant with the University of Maryland’s Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS). Bro. Peter Collins served as a Technology Consulting Intern at Deloitte. As a Computer Science major at Howard University, Bro. Collins contributed to the modernization of a government enterprise platform supporting international defense sales. Bro. Nile Mpela was a Business Analyst Intern at Con Edison. As a Finance major at Howard University, Bro. Mpela gained valuable experience across multiple business units, developing a comprehensive understanding of how cross-functional teams drive organizational performance and operational excellence.
Bro. Mason Daniels worked at Barclays as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst within the Industrials group. Bro. Michael Cobbins worked this summer as an Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering Intern at Abbott, where he contributed to the development of generative Al solutions designed to enhance the company’s existing infrastructure, improve operational performance, and generate actionable insights through advanced data analysis.
Bro. John Long worked as an Origination Intern at ATLAS SP Partners. Bro. Long supported the firm’s origination team by conducting market research, evaluating financing opportunities, and preparing materials for both clients and internal stakeholders. Bro. Aaron Harrison was selected to serve as a Legal & Compliance Financial Crime Intern at BlackRock. Bro. Harrison supported the firm’s Financial Crime team by conducting research and analysis related to anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance.
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FEDERAL DONATIONS TO MU LAMBDA Brothers, it is that time of year when we begin to think in the spirit of giving and giving thanks. In that spirit, the Mu Lambda Foundation participates in two key funding programs through which federal and District of Columbia employees can share the gift of the giving. The Combined Federal Campaign - CFC (https://www.opm.gov/combined-federal-campaign) is a resource that allows U.S. government employees to make regular payroll deductions in support of the Mu Lambda Foundation and its charitable and community service programs. The DC One Fund (https://os.dc.gov/page/dc-one-fund-each-one-give-one) provides an opportunity for employees of the District of Columbia to do the same. All donations through these funds are tax deductible and deducted from your paycheck regularly. What could be an easier or better way to support the programs you care about? As open season begins for 2023, you may plan your weekly, biweekly, or monthly contributions to the Mu Lambda Foundation by contributing to charity number 66770 in the CFC, and number 9556 in the DC One Fund. Let’s make 2023 the best year yet for supporting youth and abused women in the DC area. Thank you for your continued support. Bro. Kent Benjamin
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The Mu Lambda Foundation meetings are quarterly on the third Thursday of the month.
Next meeting is December 17, 2026
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Thursday, January 8 Saturday, January 10 Wednesday, January 21
Chapter Meeting Alpha Wives Meeting Eboard Meeting
Thursday, February 5 Saturday, February 7 Wednesday, February 18 Thursday, February 19
Chapter Meeting Alpha Wives Meeting Eboard Meeting Foundation Meeting
Thursday, March 5 Saturday, March 7 Wednesday, March 18
Chapter Meeting Alpha Wives Meeting Eboard Meeting
Thursday, April 2 Saturday, April 4 Wednesday, April 15 Thursday,April 16 Wednesday, April 15 -19
Chapter Meeting Alpha Wives Meeting Eboard Meeting Foundation Meeting Eastern Region Convention
Thursday, May 7 Saturday, May 9 Wednesday, May 20 Thursday, May 21
Chapter Meeting Alpha Wives Meeting Eboard Meeting Foundation Meeting
Thursday, June 4 Saturday, June 6 Friday, June 19 Sunday, June 21
Chapter Meeting Alpha Wives Meeting Juneteenth Day Father’s Day
July 2026
Saturday, August 15
Chapter Retreat
Thursday, September 4 Saturday, September 6 Wednesday, September 16 Thursday, September 17
Chapter Meeting Alpha Wives Meeting Eboard Meeting Foundation Meeting
Thursday, October 1
102nd Charter Day Chapter Meeting Eboard Meeting Foundation Meeting
Wednesday, October 21 Thursday, October 22
Thursday, November 5 Chapter Meeting Fri-Sat, Novembr 13-14 Annual District Conference Saturday, November 14 Alpha Wives Meeting Wednesday, November 18 E-board Meeting Thursday, November 19 Foundation Meeting Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, December 3 Friday,December 4 Saturday , December 5 Wednesday, December 16 Thursday, December 17 Friday, December 25
Chapter Meeing Founder’s Day Founder’s Day Breakfast E-Board Meeting Foundation Meeting Christmas
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Get the Mu Lambda Chapter App This official Mu Lambda Chapter App is for members of the chapter to find out about our events, chat with Chapter members, View Chapter Documents, View Chapter Directory, View our monthly magazine (The Torch) Pay Chapter Dues and much more. The ability to effectively communicate with Chapter members will help us continue to develop leaders, promote brotherhood and academic excellence while providing service and advocacy for our community.
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Founded in 1976, House of Ruth empowers women, children and families to rebuild their lives and heal from trauma, abuse and houselessness. Our continuum of services encompasses enriched housing for families and single women, trauma-informed childcare, and free counseling to empower anyone who is a survivor of trauma and abuse. Mission: House of Ruth empowers women, children and families to rebuild their lives and heal from trauma, abuse and houselessness.
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Message from the Editor A new fraternal year always brings with it a sense of possibility. It gives us an opportunity to look ahead with fresh energy while also remembering that every new chapter we write is connected to the pages that came before it. The work we do today is made possible by Brothers who served, sacrificed, mentored, built, and believed long before many of us arrived. And now, it is our turn to carry that legacy forward. That spirit is reflected throughout this issue of “The Torch.”
BRO. CHRISTOPHER BUTTS EDITOR OF THE TORCH TORCH@MULAMBDA.ORG
ALPHA QUOTE TO SERVE BY... “Now is the accepted time, not tomorrow, not some more convenient season. It is today that our best work can be done and not some future day or future year.” Brother W.E.B. DuBois,
In these pages, you will see Brothers answering the call to serve communities near and far. You will see our continued investment in young men who are developing the confidence, character, and skills to become tomorrow’s leaders. You will find reflections on fatherhood and the quiet moments that remind us how deeply our responsibility to the next generation extends. You will also see examples of Mu Lambda Brothers continuing to show up in our professions, in our communities, and for one another. As Editor of “The Torch,” I am especially excited about what this new fraternal year can mean for this publication. My hope is that “The Torch” continues to be more than a record of what Mu Lambda has done. I want it to capture who we are, what we value, and the impact our Brotherhood continues to make. There are remarkable stories throughout this Chapter, and every Brother contributes to that story in his own way. Here’s to another year of Brotherhood, scholarship, service, leadership, and continued movement onward and upward.
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Esprit de Fraternite Brothers, It is that time of year again. The fraternity’s fraternal year runs January 1st to December 31st. Mu Lambda’s 2025-2026 fraternal year runs September 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The chapter does not meet during July and August. It is now time to pay your 2025-2026 dues which will cover you from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Ways to make payment: 1.
You can pay your dues on mulambda.org by clicking the dues tab at the bottom left of every web page. 2. Bring a check to the chapter meeting. 3. You can pay on the Mu Lambda App 4. Mail it to: Financial Team Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter 2405 First Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Alpha is a life long commitment An Alpha Phi Alpha man’s attitude should not be “how much can I derive from the Fraternity” but “how much can I do for the Fraternity?” In proportion to what he does for his Chapter and for Alpha Phi Alpha will a member receive lasting benefits from the Fraternity to himself in the way of self-development by duty well done, and the respect of the Brothers well served. A member’s duties should be: 1. Prompt payment of all financial obligations, the prime requisite for successful fraternal life. 2. The doing of good scholastic work in his chosen vocation, thereby accomplishing the real end of a college course. 3. The reasonable endeavor to participate in general college activities and social service and to excel therein. 4. The proper consideration of all things with appropriate attention to the high moral standard of Alpha Phi Alpha.
Rest if you must, but don’t you quit.
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