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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC Volume 58
THERE GOES AN ALPHA MAN
February - March 1972
Number 1
J. HERBERT KING
There goes a man of high impulse Of princely mien and grace There goes a man of humble faith A credit to his race There goes a man of conscience vast with will to reach his goal There goes a man of lordly rank Of heroes' stock and soul— There goes a man of noble caste Whom hardship cannot break There goes a man in merit clad Whom duty won't forsake There goes a man in cultured verse Who holds a sportsman's creed There goes a man too vigilant To bow to lust or greed There goes a man whose life is spent in service not in scorn There goes a man whose majesty Shines like a May time
Editor-in-Chief 4728 DREXEL BOULEVARD CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60615
CONTENTS Brother Paul Robeson The General President Speaks Regional Conventions Alpha Workshop Alphas On the Move Chapter Activities Marquette University Theta Nu Lambda — In Georgia Zeta Iota Lambda — Eastern Region Suggestions to Chapter Editors Summer Jobs Abroad Chapter News College Chapters Inkster Housing Project Life Members Education Foundation News Bar Blacks Lose Tax Break Omega Chapter
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rcovER Portrait of Brother Paul Robeson Presented to Rutgers University
There goes a man who is a friend To love and duty truth There goes a man to help uplift The lives of wholesome youth o There goes a man with industry and faith at his command. There goes the best man in and out For he is an Alpha
The student center on the Newark campus of Rutgers University has been named the Paul Robeson Campus Center, it was announced recently, marking the first official recognition of Robeson's stature by his alma mater — he graduated from Rutgers in 1919. Brother Robeson, who will be 73 in April, was born in Princeton, N.J., in 1898. He entered Rutgers on a state scholarship in 1915 following his graduation from Somerville High School. He was Rutgers' third Black student and, in 1917, became it first football All-American, the nation's tirst Black athlete to achieve the honor. He was named to Walter Camp's All-American squad again in 1918. In addition to earning 12 athletic letters in football, basketball, basebal and track, Brother Robeson, was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Cap and Skull, was a member of the Rutgers debating team and delivered the commencement address. He received a law degree from the Columbia Law School in 1923.
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SPEAKS.. . General President E r n e s t N. Morial Brothers: The appointments for the year 1972 are hereby announced.
APPOINTMENTS 1972 GENERAL COUNSEL: Bro. Barton W. Morris 2800 Guardian Building Detroit, Mich. 48226
COMPTROLLER: Bro. Isidore J. Lamothe, Jr. P. O. Box No. 1558 Marshall, Texas 75670
COLLEGE EDITOR TO "THE SPHINX"
DIRECTOR OF GENERAL CONVENTIONS
Bro. James C. Jones, Jr. 1915 Maple No. 606 Evanston, HI. 60201
Bro. Kermit J. Hall 100 Fairview Avenue Yeadon, Pa. 19050
HISTORIAN: Bro. Charles H. Wesley 1824 Taylor Street Washington, D. C. 20011
Bro. William M. Alexander, Chmn 4272 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, Mo. 63108
COMMITTEE Bro. Kermit J. Hall, Chmn 100 Fairview Avenue Yeadon, Pa. 19050
Bro. William J. Bolden 3157 W. 19th Avenue Gary, Ind. 46404
5 Vice Presidents
Bro. Russell E. Flye Hwy # 6 3 & Elm Rolla, Mo. 65401
Leven C. Weiss Laurence T. Young Isidore J. Lamothe, Jr. 5 Assistant Vice Presidents
Bro. Harrison Hudson (Denver Convention Chairman) 2
Bro. Henry G. Gillem 1009 South Quinn Arlington, Va. 22204 Bro. Robert Keene Boston University Boston, Mass. 02215 Bro. Delbert O. DeWitty 640 Elm Street Norman, Okla. 73069 Bro. John D. Buckner, Chmn. 4246 W. North Market St. St. Louis, Mo. 63113 Bro. Oscar V. Little 5835 Ernest Avenue Los Angeles, Calif. 90034 Bro. Isidore J. Lambothe, III 1407 University Avenue Marshall, Texas 75670 Bro. A. Wendell Wheadon 2600 St. Louis Avenue East St. Louis, 111. 62205
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING
Bro. Harold Langrum 7628 E. Minneona Avenue Scottsdale, Ariz. 85251
GENERAL CONVENTION
Bro. Marshall E. Williams, Vice Chmn 1270 5th Avenue New York, N.Y. 10029
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS Bro. Emmett W. Bashful, Chmn 6400 Press Drive New Orleans, La. 70126 Bro. H. Welton Flynn 76 Venus Street San Francisco, Calif. 94124 Bro. John I. Hendricks Alcorn A & M College Lorman, Miss. 39096 Bro. Clifton E. Bailey, Vice Chmn 3338 Aubert Avenue St. Louis, Mo. 63115
Bro. George Walker 3206 North 23rd Street Milwaukee, Wis. 53206
Bro. LaRue Meyers 6674 Lincoln Drive Philadelphia, Pa. 19119
Bro. Bobby E. Pierce Box 647-Dillard University New Orleans, La. 70122
Bro. Michael J. Price Dillard University New Orleans, La. 70122
COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATIONS
RULES and CREDENTIALS
SERGEANTS-AT-ARMS
Bro. Moses G. Miles, Chmn 1329 Abraham Street Tallahassee, Fla. 32304
Bro. Andrew J. Lewis, Chmn Bro. R. Allan Durrant, Vice Chmn
Bro. Fred D. Atwater 2181 Madison Avenue New York, N.Y. 10037
PARLIAMENTARIAN Bro. J. Herbert King, Vice Chmn 4728 Drexel Blvd. Chicago, 111. 60615
Bro. O. Wilson Winters 6666 Lincoln Drive Philadelphia, Pa. 19119
Bro. Frank A. Dee 35 "E" Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20001 COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL
Bro. Roy Velie 640 Elm Norman, Okla. 73069
Bro. Billy Jones 342-A East Broad East St. Louis, 111. 62201
Bro. M. G. Ferguson, Chmn 1701 21st Avenue, North Nashville, Term. 37208
Bro. James C. Jones, Jr. 1915 Maple #606 Evanston, 111.60201
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL RIGHTS
Bro. William Paris 7755 So. Essex Avenue Chicago, 111. 60649
Bro. Peter E. Finder Glorida Memorial College 15800 N. Y. 22nd Ave. Miami, Fla. 33054 Bro. Melvin Talbott 1862 Overlook Terrace Louisville, Ky. 40205 Bro. L. H. Stanton 507 5th Avenue #305 New York, N.Y. 10017 Bro. Richard Ball 1509 Summerville Circle Raleigh, N.C. 27610 Bro. Melvin Funches Western 111. University McComb, 111. 61455 GENERAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE PUBLIC POLICY Thomas D. Pawley, Chairman EQUITABLE JOB OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE Bro. Ather Williams, Chmn c/o Johnson & Johnson 4949 W. 65th Street Chicago, 111. 60638 (Members to be appointed by the Chairman)
Bro. Belford V. Lawson, Jr. 4402 29th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20008
PUBLICITY—PUBLIC RELATIONS Bro. Marcus Newstadter, Chmn 2745 Prentiss Avenue New Orleans, La. 70122 COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE Bro. James W. Hewitt, Vice Chmn 528 Wads worth Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Bro. Leven C. Weiss 4676 West Outer Drive Detroit, Mich. 48235 Bro. Isidore J. Lamothe, Jr. Chmn. P. O. Box No. 1558 Marshall, Texas 75670 Bro. Norman R. Grimes 1725 Orrington Evanston, 111. 60201 Bro. Charles C. Teamer 2601 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, La. 70122
Bro. Albert Holland 31 Hickory Hill Road Tappan, N.Y. 10983 Bro. Bennie J. Harris, Vice Chmn 602 Mooremont Terrace Chattanooga, Tenn. 37411 Bro. Stanley Goodwin 4215 Shreve Avenue St. Louis, Mo. 63115 Bro. E. Broderick Grimes Coe College Gage Memorial Union Office Cedar Rapids, Ihio 52402 COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS AND EXTENSION Bro. Leonard R. Ballou, Chmn Eliz. City State College Eliabeth City, N.C. 27909 Bro. William C. Ross 5437 Westminister Philadelphia, Pa. 19131 Bro. Bruch Ford Arkansas A & M College Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601 Bro. Charles G. Lewis 4185 9th Avenue Los Angeles, Calif. 90008
Bro. Laurence T. Young, Sr. 4432 So. Martin L. King Drive Chicago, 111. 60653
Bro. Robert S. Waugh 2525 N. Xanthus Place Tulsa, Okla. 94116
Bro. Joseph F. St. Amant Quarter No. 8828 Ft. Lewis, Wash. 98433
Bro. W. J. Davis, Jr. 4509 Williamsburg Drive Columbia, S.C. 29603
Southern Regional Convention . . . Savannah, Georgia BETA PHI LAMBDA and DELTA ETA CHAPTERS
HIGHLIGHTS OF BETA PHI LAMBDA CHAPTER During the Christmas holidays, 1971, the twenty seventh annual debutantes ball, sponsored by Beta Phi Lambda chapter, again proved to be the social highlight of the season. In the grand ballroom of the DeSota Hilton hotel, fifty five active brothers, their wives and guests witnessed the presentation of twenty three happy young ladies. This event, which is preceded by a charm school and various debutante activities, was in attendance, one of the largest balls ever. To the sounds of old and new tunes, an evening of enjoyment and dancing was very evident. In getting the affair under way, Bro. Prince Jackson, president, gave words of welcome to the guests. This was followed by Bro. and Mrs. Wade Simmons' introduction of the debutantes. Bro. Simmons, chairman of the social committee, members of the social committee and the Alphabettes (wives of Alphas) worked very deligently in preparing for this event and they are commended for its success. During the January meeting, our new officers were They are as follows: President Vice-President Secretary Asst. Secretary Corres. Secretary Financial Secretary Treasurer Chaplain Editor to the Sphinx Sergeant-at-Arms Liasion to Delta Eta Regional Director of Ga
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As the Easter weekend nears, (March 31 - April of Beta Phi Lambda and Delta Eta (Savannah paring and looking forward to their role as hosts region convention. HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU
Pre-Convention Registration Form (Mail Before March 15, 19721 Check if Delegate ( ) Check if Bringing Wife ( ) Check if Bringing Children ( ) Check if Visitor ( ) Age Group ( ) Fees Enclosed (INCLUDE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER): Alumni Brother $22.50 ( ) College Brother $17.50 ( ) Banquet Ticket (Wife) $10.00 ( ) Fill in and mail to Brother Howard M. Jason P.O. Box 20424 State College Branch Savannah, Georgia (May be duplicated if more copies are needed.) (Do Not Write Below This Line) Alumni Brother $22.50 ( ) Check College Brother $17.50 ( ) Check Banquet Ticket (Wife) $10.00 ( ) Check Life Plate No Pass Card No Name Telephone
Dear Brothers: It is convention time! It is time to pack your bags, check your credentials, and start for historic, beautiful, worldfamous Savannah, Georgia! The Officers and Members of Beta Phi Lambda and Delta Eta Chapters invite you to visit the Port City, the home of the first steam ship to cross the Atlantic, and the home of its namesake, the first nuclear ship, the S. S. Savannah. They expect you to come and enjoy all the activities — including a harbor cruise — that they have planned for your enjoyment and edification as Brothers in Alpha, during the Southern Regional Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., March 30 to April 2, 1972. If you need additional information, write to the undersigned. See you in Savannah! Fraternally yours, Howard M. Jason, Chairman Registration Committee P.O. Box 20424 State College Branch Savannah, Georgia 31404
Southwestern and Midwestern Regionals The Southwestern Regional Convention will be held in Lafayette, Louisiana, March 30 through April 1. The Brothers in Lafayette are leaving no stones unturned in making ready for a meaningful weekend of work and play for Alphas and their families. It is not too early for Chapters, State Organizations, and individual Alphamen to begin to make plans to attend. It is our hope that every Chapter in the Region will be represented. Some important issues related to the internal workings of the fraternity as well as the black community at large will be addressed. On the social side, the Brothers of Lafayette and all of Louisiana promise that you will not be disappointed. The usual tournaments of basket-ball, golf, bowling, etc. are being carefully planned for the sports lovers. Last year these activities had to be abbreviated in order to get all the business of the Convention transacted. This year the tournaments are being scheduled on Thursday. The Convention will open in its first session at 9:00 a.m. on FGriday, March 31. More details on the Convention and the schedule of activities will be forthcoming soon.
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DELTA TAU LAMBDA PHOENIX, ARIZONA Dear Brothers in Alpha: The time is near at hand, and we are anxiously awaiting your participation with great enthusiasim. We are optimistically anticipating the finest Regional ever here in the colorful and unique City of Phoenix. The Brothers of Delta Tau Lambda are working diligently to make your 3 day stay here a glamourous one. We are going to project into this Regional a Sumptuous, Scrumptious, atmosphere with a conglomeration of satiated pleasantries that will be perpetually yours throughout the convention. Delta Tau Lambda Chapter is looking forward to a full delegation from all of the chapters in this region with the outlook of molding a strong Western Coalition in fully supporting, and enhancing, the future development and progress of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Fraternally yours, Marshall J. Bennett Convention Chairman P.S. The Celebrated Hugh Downs, former NBC Today's Show Coordinator, Noted Author and Lecturer Supreme, will be guest speaker at the Formal Banquet on Saturday evening, March 25th.
Dear Brothers in Alpha, Second call for Midwestern Convention As plans for the Midwestern Regional Convention are being finalized, we hope that you will take advantage of the opportunity to preregister. Forms for this purpose are available. Remember, that pre-registrations will be accepted through March 31, 1972. After that date registrations must be accompanied by certified check or money order. No personal checks will be accepted at the convention. Make checks papable to: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Rho Lambda Chapter. Mail all checks and correspondence to: P. Vernon Chatman, 1135 Noble Street, Gary, Indiana 46404. Convention dates and time Registration begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. On Friday, April 7, 1972. The first business sessions will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. Convention Highlights The convention will include visitation by 1. General President and both candidates for General Presi 2. Inter-Greek dance, a formal banquet and dance, planned tours, 3. College Brothers Luncheon Speaker and Songfest. Fraternally, Bro. Montague Oliver, Convention Chrm. Bro. Otha Porter, Convention Co-chrm. Bro. Vernon Chatman, Chrm.-Registration REGISTRATION MIDWESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION GARY, INDIANA APRIL 7, 8, 9, 1972 Kindly Print and Supply all Information Where Possible 1. Name . Pass Card No. 2. Home Address • (City) (State) 3. Chapter —. Location . 4. Gary Address Room No 5. Chapter Status: National Officer Regional Officer.— Delegate Visitor—. —. 6. Date of Arrival , 1972 Mode 7. Number in Party 8. Please make checks payable to: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Gamma Rho Lambda Chapter 9. Mail all checks, inquires and correspondence to: Bro. P. Vernon Chatman 1135 Noble Street Gary, Indiana 06404 10. Registration Fees: Graduate $19.00, College Brothers $11.00. 11. Extra Banquet Ticket $6.50. 12. Bro. Montague M. Oliver, Convention Chrm. Bro. Otha Porter, Co-Chrm. Bro. P. Vernon Chatman, Chrm. — Registration 5
ALPHA Laurence T. Young, Executive Secretary
CONVENTION CALL By virtue of constitutional provision, the General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity ,Inc. Brother Ernest N. Morial, hereby summons Brother Henry Arthur Callis (Founder), the General Officers, Committee Chairmen and Brothers in college and alumni chapters to the 66th Anniversary Convention to be held in Denver, Colorado — July 9-15, 1972 with headquarters at the Denver - Hilton Hotel. Once again this Convention will afford us the opportunity to re-examine ourselves, our structure and the program of the Fraternity and accept the challenge to build a better ALPHA PHI ALPHA for the future. BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity met in New Orleans, Louisiana February 12th, 13th, 1972 at the Fairmont-Roosevelt Hotel, which will be Convention Headquarters for the 67th Anniversary Convention to be held in New Orleans in 1973. Summary reports were presented by the General Officers, and again it was emphasized that we are plaqued with chapter violations of the Constitutions as it relates to INITIATION and PLEDGING procedures. The Vice Presidents are determined now, more than ever before, to inflict such necessary disciplinary action as situations warrant, if it amounts to indefinite suspension of the offending chapter (s). The Director of General Conventions, Brother Hall, outlined the program for the forthcoming 66th Anniversary Convention in Denver, Colorado. LIFE MEMBERSHIP CRUSADE IS LAUNCHED Our goal is to have 1,000 Alpha Life Members fully paid by or before the Denver General Convention. We have at present 825 — and are quite happy about it. The Board of Directors has authorized the manufacture of an APA Life Member lapel button — and a tie Tac, both having been designed and approved, and will be available for all such members in Denver. A similar lapel button is being designed with the designation thereon: "PAST GENERAL PRESIDENT." A word of explanation is due — the failure to receive official MINUTES of the Milwaukee Convention (65th Anniversary) -p due to labor troubles and mechanical break down in printer's establishment — been adjusted — they are being mailed from the plant within the next few days, without fail. SORRY! ELECTION OF GENERAL PRESIDENT APRIL is right upon us, and ballots for the election of a General President of Alpha Phi Alpha for 1973 will be mailed from the General Office April 5th, 1972, to be counted in Denver at the 66th Anniversary Convention in July 1973, at which General Convention the winner will be announced, and will take office January 1, 1973 for a term of two years. The ballots will be returned to P.O. Box No. 895, Denver, Colorado 80201 and retained at said box until picked up by members of the Election Commission for tallying purposes July 14th, 1772, EDUCATION FOUNDATION Announcement will be made soon of National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students — which will be a new program to be developed. A Memorial Library is in the process of being established at the General Office, sponsored by the Education Foundation, and the Fraternity in general. Committee Report on that is forthcoming. LAURENCE T. YOUNG, Executive Secretary Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 6
From the Office of the Assistant Mid-Western Vice President The Mid-West Regional is rapidly approaching. I would imagine that each of your chapters, Brothers are working on scrapbooks, chapter displays, songs, and line routined. Other Brothers undoubtedly, are working on wine lists, coordinating their clothes, and rehearsing what to say to the women. To all of this, I say "Right on Brothers!" However, let me interject a somber note without disturbing your pre-convention festive mood. The Regional Convention represents more than just a peaceful interlude from your intellectual pursuits. It is also a time for conducting the affairs of the Fraternity. This means the concerted efforts of both College and Graduate Brothers. Too many times in the past, we College Brothers have left the running of the Fraternity completely in the hands of the Graduate Brothers. However, I firmly believe in the old adage that "Two heads are better than one." It is time we got our heads involved. Looking back to past conventions, Regional and National, I think I have isolated the main reason for our non-participation. A lot of good ideas developed in the chapters, discussed in our hotel rooms, have never gotten off the floor in the Business meetings. We have been overruled, tabled, point of ordered and a state of "Bypass the Business meeting" blues. The reason for this has been our lack of knowledge in the area of business meeting procedure; namely Robert's Rules of Order. With this in mind, I am asking each chapter to instruct its membership generally and its delegates specifically in this art. One way of accomplishing this would be to hold a mock convention within your chapter. If you should run into difficulty, secure the help of your Graduate chapter. On this note, I will continue your strivings toward the Fraternity's national goals and aims. Keep up the good work and last but not least, KEEP THE FAITH. Mr. Willy (Alias Tyrone Knox) Assistant Mid-Western Vice-President
Distinguished Citizen Award
Elected President of New York Adult Education Council
College Editor
Brother Aaron Brown Brother James C. Jones Brother B. W. Barnes
GREENSBORO, N. C. — Dr. B. W. Barnes, who has been affiliated with the Alpha Phi Alpha for 47 years, recently became the first black man to win the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce's Distinguished Citizen Award. A retired dentist, Brother Barnes was initiated into the Kappa Lambda chapter here in 1925. The Chamber of Commerce award is the highest citation given for outstanding service to the community. In his lifetime, Brother Barnes has compiled an enviable record of public service. He is a former president of the North State Dental Society and a member of the executive committee of the National Dental Society. Born on a small farm in Edgecombe County, N. C , is one of the oldest living graduates of North Carolina A & T State University, having graduated from the university in 1909. Brother Barnes was associated with the university as a teacher and in various other capacities from his graduation until 1924, the year he graduated from the Howard University Dental School. Brother Barnes practiced dentistry for 44 years before he retired five years ago. He is active in the Church of the Redeemer Episcopal Church, and is still active in the Hayes-Taylor YMCA. He was one of the founders of Hayes-Taylor.
Brother Aaron Brown of Brooklyn, N.Y. has been elected president of the New York Adult Education Council. Brother Brown is professor of Teacher Education at the Brooklyn Center of Long Island University.
He is a charter member and is still active in the Greensboro Men's Club. He is active in the affairs of L. Richardson Hospital and was a member of the board of trustees at one time. Extremely active in politics, especially behind the scenes, Brother Barnes served in key positions in both of state Rep. Henry Frye's successful campaigns. Brother Barnes graduated from what was then Fayetteville State Normal College and taught at what is now A & T State University for eight years. He received his dental education at Howard University. He has been active in A & T alumni affairs and helped raise money for the university. He also has been active in professional dental societies. His wife, who is also 84 years old, has been active in many civic, charitable, and religious affairs. Brother Barnes was presented his award at the 94th annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. He and Mrs. Barnes have one son, Dr. Milton Barnes, who is following in his father's footsteps in the practice of dentistry.
James C. Jones Appointed College Editor Brother James C. Jones has been appointed National College Editor of The Sphinx. Bro. Jones is a student in the School of Music, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. He is a member of the A.G.O., American Musicological Society, Association of Black Musicians, Respighi Society (founder), and many other professional and civic organizations. In accepting the appointment Bro. Jones stated, "I intend to make this position very meaningful to The Sphinx and the General Organization. The office of College Editor can become more active than it has been in the past. It holds a wealth of creativity, imagination, and relevancy to the cause of Alpha Phi Alpha. My article in each Sphinx will concern problems and solutions of activities in college chapters with helpful hints from various brothers." Bro. Jones' journalistic experience includes one year with his high school newspaper, and two years with a music newspaper at North Texas State University. He has written many interviews and reviews on Jazz and soul music subjects. Bro. Jones is also one of the youngest Life Members in Alpha Phi Alpha. 7
Collegiate Bandmaster of the Year
Brother Chess Named
THOMAS L LYLE
1st Black State Judge in N. C.
For Prof. Thomas E. Lyle, bandmaster of Alabama State University, it was the third time around for signal honors as "1971 Collegiate Bandmaster of The Year" at the Birmingham Grid Forecasters' 21st Annual New Era All-Sports, Banquet held at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, Jan. 13 at the Masonic Temple auditorium, 1630 North 4th Ave., Birmingham. Brother Lyle, a graduate of A. H. Parker High School, Tennessee State University and the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, was previously honored as the "Top Collegiate Bandmaster Of The Year" by the Grid Forecasters in 1968 and 1969.
Brother Thomas E. Lyle
He taught in the Florida Schools System for several years before joining the staff of Florida A & M University in 1960. He came to Alabama State U., as director of College Bands and Coordinator of Instrumental Music for the Department of Music in 1964. Over a five year period at that time as director of Bands, he developed the ASU aggregation into a nationally acclaimed 148 piece marching band. S
Black Population In 2 5 Cities Exceed 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 There are now 25 cities in the U.S. whose black populations exceed 100,000. Most blacks in these cities live in or near the city cores. The 1970 census reveals the unmistakable trend of whites fleeing to the suburbs and blacks moving into the central city areas. The ramifications of these migrations, economically, socially, and educationally, are tremendous. Changes in shopping patterns, tax bases, real estate projects, and school will, of course become inevitable unless the trend is stayed.
Brother Sammie Chess. Jr.
HIGH POINT, N. C. — Attorney Sammie Chess Jr., a member of Kappa Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, recently became the first black man in the history of North Carolina to be named as a judge on the state's Superior Court. Chess, 37, was appointed to the post by Gov. Robert Scott. A trial lawyer since 1958, and a staunch fighter for racial equality in the state, Chess carried the original law suit against the city of High Point's segregated schools. Chess won the case and since then, he has been involved with a number of other civil rights cases in the state. He is a graduate of North Carolina Central University from which he also received the LLB degree (Cum Laude in 1958. He has been licensed to practice law in North Carolina and in North Carolina Superior Court, the U. S. Middle District Court of North Carolina, the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth District and the United States Supreme Court. He is married to the former Marlene Enoch of Alamance County, and they are the parents of eleven-year-old Eva and five-year-old Janet. Asked what his philosophy of presiding will be on the court, Chess said: "I don't have any particular philosophy other than to be fair to every man, woman, or child that comes before me, irrespective of his race, color, religion, or creed."
Herewith the figures from the 1970 census. In almost all cases the black population in each of these 25 cities has increased from 1970 to 1971.
CITY
% OF BLACK TOTAL POPUPOPULATION LATION
New York 1,666,636 Chicago 1,102,620 Detroit 660,428 Philadelphia 653,791 Washington, D. C. . 537,712 Los Angeles 503,606 Baltimore 420,210 Houston 316,992 Cleveland 287,841 New Orleans 267,244 Atlanta 255,003 St. Louis 254,191 Memphis 242,513 Dallas 210,342 Newark N. J 207,458 Indianapolis 134,320 Birmingham 126,362 Cincinnati 125,076 Oakland 124,710 Jacksonville 118,140 Kansas City, Mo. . . 112,005 Milwaukee 105,088 Pittsburgh 104,904 Richmond 104,766 Boston 104,707
21.2 32.7 43.7 33.6 71.1 17.9 46.1 25.7 38.3 45.0 51.3 40.9 38.9 24.9 54.2 18.0 42.0 27.6 34.5 22.3 22.1 14.7 20.2 42.0 16.3
Chapter Activities Alpha Delta Lambda
Robert L Hatchel Elected President
Major J . Sherard, Jr.
Memphis, Tenn.
of lota Upsilon Lambda
51-Year-Old Undergrad Joins Alpha . . by John Y. Moreland, Jr. Major J. Sherard Jr., a 51 year old undergraduate student in the Georgia State University School of Business Administration became perhaps the oldest neophyte in the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity when he was initiated into the Georgia State Chapter (Zeta Mu) on December 12, 1971. Sherard, a real estate consultant for the Atlanta Housing Authority, is currently working towards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Land Development. When questioned as to why he chose to pledge at his age, Sherard's quick answer was, "I've always been Alpha inclined. I have admired the qualities of an Alpha man: high scholarship, high moral character, personal progress. I believe that an Alpha exemplifies the epitomy of manhood." Sherard was born on June 18, 1920 in Atlanta, Ga. Upon completion of his public school training, he attended Morehouse College of Atlanta, Ga. for 3 years and Albany State College for one year. Sherard is married and has two daughters (both married) and six grandchildren. He is a member of the First Congregational Church of Atlanta. His hobbies are golf and swimming.
In the spotlight are seven brothers of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter, Memphis, Tennessee, for their outstanding achievements during the year 1971. They are Brothers John N. Ford, J. O. Patterson, Jr., Ira H. Murphy, Harold E. Ford. George H. Brown, Jr., Carl H. Johnson and Joseph W. Westbrook. Brother John Ford gained a significant victory in 1971 during the city's November elections by winning a seat on the Memphis City Council. Big things are expected of this forthright young man, and we are confident that he is equal to the task. Brother Patterson, a practicing attorney, was re-elected to a council seat. He resumes his council duties with experience, vision and strength of purpose. Brother Patterson is also a Tennessee State Senator. His colleagues in the State House include Brother Murphy, an astute attorney who was re-elected as a State Representative, and Brother Harold Ford a mortician and newly elected State Representative. Brother Brown, who is an attorney, and Brother Johnson, a professor at Southwestern University, Memphis, were successful in their respective bids for seats on the Memphis School Board. Their election increased black representation on the Board to three, among the nine member body. During the same period, Brother Westbrook, a doctor of education and former City Schools supervisor, was appointed as an assistant superintendent with the Memphis City Board of Education. Such break throughs by Blacks at the higher echelons are encouraging; and it is doubly rewarding when men of Alpha are leading the way. The Chapter salutes the brothers cited for their excellent achievements.
A Charter Member, Robert E. Hatchel, has been elected President of Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Montgomery County, Maryland. Brother Hatchel is a young man on the move. A 1960 graduate of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C., he earned his Master of Arts degree in Education at the University of Maryland. He has done additional graduate study at Saint Lawrence, American, Catholic, and Besancon (France) Universities. During a decade of teaching in Savannah, Georgia, and Montgomery County, Maryland, he has been the recipient of several honors including "Teacher of the Year," and "Outstanding Service as a Teacher." He has been awarded a Life Membership in the Maryland PTA for Outstanding Service, and the Citizens Award from the NAACP for Outstanding Community Work. Brother Hatchel has taught courses in Afro-American Studies and conducted workshops in Human Relations at Universities of Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and is currently conducting monthly seminars at Florida A & M University. He is a member of the University of Maryland Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Alpha Honor Society, Na-
tional Education Association, Maryland State Teachers Association, and the Montgomery County Education Association. He serves on the Special Appeals Board and as a member of the Conference on Innovative Practices for Mongomery County Public Schools. As this item goes to press, Brother Hatchel has just been appointed Coordinator for Human Relations for Montgomery County Public Schools. Brother Hatchel is married to the former Katie Williams of Savannah, Georgia, and they have two daughters. The family resides at 3 Morningside Court, Silver Spring, Md. 9
BETA DELTA CHAPTER
On The Move
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
ALPHA ANGELS Front Row from left: Debra Harris, Carol Travis, Tawanna Lewis, Velva Wright, Janice Peammon. Back Row from left: Janice Felder, Jackie Ingram.
MARQUETTE, Mich. — The Zeta Delta chapter of Northern Michigan University is celebrating its fifth year in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Founded on January 7, 1967, by nine aspiring young men Lawrence Burrell, William Driskell, Calvin Holt, Arthur Jett, George Long, Cornelyus Schaffner, Larry Warren, Clarence Washington and Alfred Weeks, the Chapter is unique because it is molded of and by individuals, each with different ideas and outlooks on life. Since our founding, 37 courageous brothers have crossed the immortal sands of Alpha and become members of the Zeta Delta chapter. The founders of the Chapter will be remembered for starting Black Fraternal life at Northern Michigan University, as did the "Seven Jewels," who started Black Fraternal life in America. To recognize the Zeta Delta Chapter founders for their efforts and accomplishments, the Chapter members and Alpha Angels, recently held a candle light dinner banquet in their honor on our founding date. Zeta Delta Brothers have led the way at NMU in the areas of Black Leadership and scholastic programs on our university's campus. These efforts have resulted in such programs among others, as the establishment of a Black Student Association (now known as the Black Liberation Front); the establishment of 10
Brothers of Zeta Delta Chapter. Seated from left, Larrye Washington, Ralph Battle, (pres) Ozel Brazil. Standing from left, Robert Blanco, Charles Bramlett, Arthur Jeff, Artis Price, Curtis Young, and Dr. Arthur Walker Faculty advisor.
a Black Tutorial program; a Black student aid program; a $250.00 Alpha Phi Alpha scholarship for needy Black students, which was initially given in December of 1971 to Arvey Green, a sophmore art major from Detroit; and a Black film series, which shows the Black life style in America and the Black man's heritage. Besides our usual All-University Center dances; we hold two semi-annual events each year — a Founders Day Dinner Dance each December during which we give recognition to our Brothers and their sweethearts, and our annual Sweethearts Ball, which is held each April. During this event we name the Brother in our Chapter who we feel has given the most to our Chapter, and select a Sister to represent us for the year as the Chapter's Sweetheart. This year's Sweetheart is Miss Saleika Gibbs, a senior political science major from Warrington, Virginia. Saleika is a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Zeta Kappa Chapter at Northem Michigan University. The Sweetheart Court for the 197172 school year includes LaBarbara Bradshaw, junior from Jackson Mich.; Olivia Chestnut, graduate student from Detroit; Gwendolyn Davis, senior from Battle Creek, Mich.; Carolyn Mitchell, a January graduate from Westland Mich.; Janis Powell, sophmore from Detroit; Ava Thrower, junior from Ecorse, Mich.; and
Velva Wright, junior from the Bronx, New York. The Chapter has also formed a new Sister's organization known as the Alpha Angels, founded December 8, 1971. The charter members of this organization are Janice Felder, sophmore from Detroit; Debra Harris, freshman from Detroit; Jackie Ingram, junior from Chicago, Illinois. Tawanna Lewis, junior from Marion, Indiana; Janice Peammon, junior from Inkster, Mich.; Carol Travis, senior from Detroit; and Velva Wright, junior from the Bronx, New York. The current Brothers of the Zeta Delta Chapter, and their accomplishments at Northern Michigan University, are: * Ralph Battle, senior from Inkster, Mich.; majoring in speech pathology. Ralph is President of Zeta Delta Chapter, and a member of the 1972 Peninsulan, yearbook staff. Bro. Battle is also a member of "US" (1971 Intramural Basketball champs at NMU). * Robert Blanco, sophmore from Bayshore, New York; majoring in Pre-medicine. Bob is Treasurer, of Zeta Delta Chapter, and Coordinator of the Alpha Phi Alpha Black Film Series. * Charles Bramlett, junior from Westland, Mich.; majoring in Math. Charles is Dean of Pledges, for Zeta Delta Chapter. He is a member of "US", and is employed in the university's security dept. (Continued on page 11)
BETA DELTA CHAPTER... (Continued from page 10) * Ozel Brazil, senior from Detroit; majoring in Speech and History. Ozel is Social Vice President of Zeta Delta Chapter. Among his accomplishments at NMU he holds the distinction of being the first Black Student ever to become president of NMU's student government association, The Associated Students of Northern Michigan University, ASNMU. Bro. Brazil is an honor student at N M U holding a 3.42 overall grade point average. In addition to being president of the student body he is among 21 students from the university listed in the 1971-72 edition of "Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Bro. Brazil transferred to NMU in January, 1970, from Highland Park Community College, Highland Park, Mich. He became a member of Zeta Delta Chapter on October 2, 1970. After graduation from NMU in December of 1972; he plans a career in Criminal Law. Bro. Brazil would like to attend law school either the University of Michigan, Howard University or George Town University. His reasons for wanting to be a lawyer are due to the cruelties and injustices by White society, against Black society; Black professionals in the Law arena are needed to escalate and protect Black society's rights in the courtroom. Bro. Brazil states he also feels that Black Lawyers will be at the forefront of the struggle for freedom for Black people. He is also credited with some law experience in that he has been a law clerk, with the firm of Conyers, Anderson, Brown & Wahls. A prominent Black law firm in the city of Detroit. He received training in law clerking since he was a senior in high school. During his semester breaks and summer vacations Bro. Brazil works for the firm of Simmons & Fuller P.C. of Detroit. In commenting about Alpha, Bro. Brazil feels he and his Brother's of Zeta Delta owe a lot to each other for showing each other the light of leadership & scholarship; giving each other encouragement and ability to handle well. As far as his plans for student government Bro. Brazil states: 1. He would like to re-evaluate student government and make it more meaningful to the students. 2. He would like to establish a minority studies program or minor that
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Brother Ozel C. Brazil, president of the Associated Students of Northern Michigan University. ASNMU.
would benefit students interested in education or just learning about other minorities. 3. He would like to ensure that the rights and freedoms of students attending N M U are fulfilled to the fullest from the students standpoint. 4. He would like to establish a better systems of communications for students so they can be better informed to what's going on. Bro. Brazil say's he realizes his position to the fullest and plans to carry out his duties. * Arthur Jett, a January graduate and one of the nine founders, of Zeta Delta. Bro. Jett is the last founder to leave Zeta Delta. He is honored by Zeta Delta as being the 1971 Zeta Delta Alpha of the year. He will pursue the field of medicine at the university of Michigan Ann Arbor, Mich. * Artis Price, sophomore from Chicago, Illinois; majoring in Electronics. Artis is Vice-president of Zeta Delta Chapter; and is also the first neophyte in Zeta Delta history holding the office of Vice-president. He is also a member of "US." * Larrye Washington, junior from Chicago, Illinois; majoring in political science. Bro. Washington is presently Athletic Director of Zeta Delta. Larrye is a Black Resident Assistant in Gries
Hall. He is a member of the N M U Human Rights Commission; and a member of the Executive Board of the WBKX Student Radio Station at N M U . Bro. Washington is also a member of "US." * Curtis Young, sophmore from Chicago, Illinois; and a undeclared major. Bro. Young is Publicity and Public Relations man of Zeta Delta Chapter. He is also Assistant to the Dean of Pledges. Curtis is also a member of "US." Acting as faculty advisor to Zeta Delta Chapter is Dr. Arthur Walker of the N M U Counseling center. A graduate of the University of Alberta (Canada), with a master's degree from Michigan State University; and a doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana. Dr. Walker has served as both a supervisor of Indian Adult Education as a high school teacher and counselor in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. He is married to Dr. Jeanne Walker also of the N M U counseling center, they have three daughters; Andrea, 14; Leslie, 13; and Melissa, 7. January 7, 1967 Nine young men thinking on the same lines as our illustrious "Seven Jewels" saw the need for a strong Black organization and today we have the Zeta Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Chicago Circuit Court Judge
Brother William E. Peterson, Sworn in as associate judge of the Circuit Court in Chicago. Presiding Judge John S. Boyle congratulates the new judge.
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Events Surrounding Theta N u Lambda Chapter, LaGrange, Georgia The brothers in Theta Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. started the year with a "big bang." In September the brothers installed the newly elected officers and designed their program for the year.
Theta Nu Lambda Scholarship
The program for the year included: The Alpha Outreach Program, Christmas Entertainment for Alpha Wives, The Alpha Musical Education and Citizenship Program, The Annual Dance, and to assist in the establishment of an undergraduate chapter at LaGrange College. The Chapter was quite successful with Alpha and the Entertainment for Alpha Wives.
Musical
On December 2, 1971 the Chapter presented its Annual Musical. This year the Musical consisted one band, the singing group, a dramatic skit, and the presentation of six lovely young ladies who were competing for the Miss Alpha Contest. At the close of the program Miss Joan Presley was crowned "Miss Alpha" by Brother Charles Willoughby Chapte president. Those in attendance expressed their favorable about the success of the program.
concern
The Alpha Wives were lavishly entertained on December 22, 1971 at the Holiday Inn in Lannett, Alabama. The brothers pulled out the gold carpet for their wives and demonstrated their ability to entertain by presenting a unique and colorful event for their wives.
Pictured above are brothers of Theta Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Bro. Tom McBride is presenting to Jackie Davis the Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship. Jackie Davis is a student at the University of Georgia. Other brothers include from left to right: Donald Weatherington, John Hogg, Oliver N. Greene, Frank R. Lewis and Charles R. Willoughby.
Brothers of Theta Nu Lambda
The brothers closed their holiday season with a house party at the home of Brother and Mrs. Charles R. Willoughby. The affair was enjoyed by all and gave the brothers new spirit for the beginning of 1972. The Chapter has been successful this year in terms of members. We have been able to reclaim two brothers and we have initiated three. We now have fifteen members in the Chapter. Presently the Chapter has two young men in college. Leonard Gates is a freshman at Morehouse College and Jack Davie is a sophomore at the University of Georgia. Both were the recipients of the Alpha Scholarship given by Theta Nu Lambda Chapter Our immediate plans include: (1) helping to establish an undergraduate chapter at LaGrange College, LaGrange, Georgia (2) developing a more extensive Alpha Outreach Program, (3) making state, regional, and general conventions (4) presenting an outstanding Education for Citizenship Week Program, (5) making plans for the Annual Dance. The following serve as officers of the Chapter: Brother Charles R. Willoughby, President Bro. William Mitchell, Vice President and Dean Pledgees Bro. Frank R. Lewis, Secretary Bro. Donald Weatherington, Bus. Manager Bro. Tom McBride, Treasurer 12
Pictured above are the brothers of Theta Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc LaGrange, Georgia. From left to right back row. Clearance Nails, Charles McNair, Cleaveland Bedgood, Willie Anderson, Melvin Cameron, Anderson Gooden, John Hogg, Earl Stokes, Front Row Charles R. Willoughby, William Mitchell, Frank R. Lewis and Tom McBride, Brothers not pictured are Edward Jordan and Oliver N. Greene.
Bro. John D. Hogg, Parliamentarian Bro. Oliver Greene, Historian and Reporter. Bro. Edward P. Jordan, Chaplain Other brothers include: Melvin Cameron, Charles McNair, Cleaveland Bedgood, Earl Stokes, Clarence Nails, Anderson Gooden and Willie J. Anderson
Appointed Vice President
1971 Alpha Men of the Year
of N. Y. Health Plan
Brother John L.S. Holloman,
Jr.
"If health care is to have real meaning in the United States," said Brother John L. S. Holloman, Jr., on his appointment as Assistant Vice President of the Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York, one of the nation's largest prepaid group practice health plans. "It must be planned for, be fully comprehensive, and easily accessible and available to patients when they require care, both for preventive and curative services. Prepaid group practice meets the challenge admirably," Dr. Holloman said. Brother Holloman, a former president of the National Medical Association, serves on the Executive Committee of the Committee For A National Health Insurance, and is one of the leading spokesmen in the nation on health issues. To Recruit medics "In H.I.P.," said Brother Holloman, "I find medical care made available in an exemplary manner. In my new assignment in H.I.P. I will be primarily concerned with recruiting physicians for the H.I.P. affiliated medical groups that serve over 750,000 members in Greater New York. "I will be interested in speaking to physicians in every part of the country who are concerned about the delivery of health services. I will speak with those who desire to work in an atmosphere
1971 "ALPHA MEN Year" Mr. McKinley beautiful plaques in and Mr. Walter C. left to right — Mr. Nash, Dr. Edwin J. Walker.
OF THE YEAR" Selected "Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity men of the Nash and Dr. Edwin J. Holt receive awards. Presentors of the their annual Founders Day Observance were Mr. James C. Leary Walker, Mr. James T. Hayes, President, Presided. Pictured above James C. Leary, "1971 Alpha Man of the Year" — Mr. McKinley Holt, Mr. James T. Hayes, chapter president, and Mr. Walter C.
that will promote their professional interests and concern for improving the delivery of medical care. "As a physician, I am very much interested in seeing prepaid group practice grow and spread in the country. One of the basic tenets of prepaid group practice is a keen professional interest in preventive medical care." Accomplished Brother Holloman received his medical degree in 1943 from the University of Michigan, and he served in the United States Army Medical Corps from 1944 to 1946. His residency in internal medicine was served at Harlem Hospital in New York City and his post-graduate work in internal medicine was at Cornell-Bellevue in New York. Dr. Holloman is a member of the National Medical Association, American Medical Association, American Public Health Association (Fellow), New York Academy of Medicine (Fellow), Medical Committee for Human Rights, Physicians Forum, and the Group Health Association of America.
FOUNDERS D A Y . . . Delta Upsilon Lambda The Founders Day program was highlighted by the presentation of the "Alpha Men of the Year," Dr. Edwin J. Holt and Mr. McKinley Nash. Dr. Holt, Principal of Ridgewood Junior High recently completed requirements for the Doctor of Education degree at the University of Arkansas. He is the first black graduate from the Counselor Education Department at the University and the first Black Male to acquire the doctorate in Caddo Parish School System. Mr. McKinley Nash is presently Director of Vocational Education for the school system and is the former principal of Pierre Avenue Elementary and Valencia High Schools. He recently returned from sabbatical leave at the University of Illinois where he is a Doctor of Education degree candidate scheduled for graduation in the Spring of 1972. 13
ZETA IOTA LAMBDA CHAPTER TRENTON. NEW JERSEY
Brothers receiving 25 year certificates: I to r front: Bros. Bryan Moore, Harold Sims, Founders Day Speaker, Richard Blackburn, Dr. Paul T. Williams. I to r rear: Dr. Collins Lewis, George Phillips, James Smith and Maynard Stephens.
Zeta Iota Lambda Chapter concluded it's 1971 calendar year activities with a well attended Founder's Day luncheon. Brother Harold R. Sims, Acting Director of the National Urban League, captured the audience with his stirring address and his challenge to the Brothers to meet the challenge of the '70's. Brother Sims' address was even more meaningful in that only an hour earlier he had attended church services for Brother Whitney Young, Jr. in New York City. During the Founder's Day luncheon, the chapter received it's NAACP Life Membership plaque. Also, the following brothers were presented certificates as evidence of 25 years of membership in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: Bryan Moore, Richard Blackburn, Paul T. Williams, Collins Lewis, George Phillips, James Smith, Maynard Stephens and George Sheppard.
Brothers of Zeta lota Lambda Chapter
Earlier during the year the chapter took a bus load of area high school students to Delaware State College (Dover) for a day of "awareness." This was part of our program to promote "educational awareness" among black students in this area. Bro. Dr. Hubert H. Byron, Chapter President, has recently concluded a term as President of the Wrightstown Chamber of Commerce. He was recently appointed to the Burlington County (N.J.) Council on aging. Bro. Byron is listed in Who's Who In American Dentistry. Brother Everett Mills is Vice Principal at Ewing High School, Ewing, New Jersey. Bro. Woodrow Hayward, Supervisor, General Motors Corp., is currently Manufacturing Representative of the Cost Reduction Program at GM. Bro.
Hayward is pursuing studies at Drexel University in Pa. for a MBA. Bro. James Davis, Jr. recently concluded an illustrious career in the USAF, retiring as a Warrent Officer. He is presently employed in the Burlington Township school system. Bro. Theodore Payne is Administrator, Professional Employment Executive Officer for RCA Corp. in New York City. Bro. James H. Smith, Jr. Principal of Junior High School No. 5 in Trenton, N.J. Bro. Smith was recently honored with an award for Brotherhood by the Conference of Christians and Jews. Bro. Tommy A. Thomas is a Program Analyst on the Staff of the Assistant Regional Commissioner, Accounts, Collection and Taxpayer Service, Internal Revenue Service Regional Office in Philadelphia, Pa.
BROTHER PAUL ROBESON, Continued from Page 1 While studying law, Brother Robeson made his first stage appearance in a Harlem Y.M.C.A. production of "Simon the Cyrenian." Members of the Provincetown Playhouse, an experimental theatre group, were impressed with his performance and offered him a role in Eugene O'Neill's "The Emperor Jones." He refused and continued to study law. Brother Robeson married Eslanda Cardoza Goode in 1921. The following summer he traveled to England to appear in "Voodoo," a play about the South and Africa. He had appeared in special performances of the play, then called "Taboo," in New York. During this time, Robeson also had a brief fling at professional football and it was reported that he was approached by boxing promoters who wanted to match him with Jack Dempsey for the heavy-weight boxing title. After obtaining his law degree in 1923, he appeared in 1924 in O'Neill's "All God's Chillun Got Wings" and in a revival of "The Emperor Jones" and became a major attraction of the New York theatre world. In the title role of the latter play, Robeson was not only recognized as a talented actor but as the possessor of an extraordinary singing voice. The following year, he gave a concert at the Greenwich Village Theatre and was immediately acclaimed one of the greatest interpreters of Negro spirituals. That concert, said to have been "the first concert in this country made up entirely of Negro music," was followed by a series of concert tours here and abroad. (Continued on page 15)
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A FEW SUGGESTIONS TO WRITERS FROM THE EDITORIAL OFFICES OF T h e S P H I N X The Sphinx is a fraternity magazine. As far as possible articles should have wide and inclusive appeal. All writing, as all public speaking, has only two basic requirements: Have something to say. Know how to say It. Reading is different from listening. Remember you are preparing something to be read, not to be heard by a "captive" audience. Imagine yourself in the place of a reader. Ask yourself whether your article would appeal to you as a reader. One test that may help is to read your own article to yourself aloud. Choose a worthy subject. Avoid broad and shallow generalizations. Be definite; be specific. Know your own purpose; know what you are writing about. Spend a liberal amount of time in research and outlining before you write a word of typescript. Be willing to throw a lot of paper into the waste basket before you mail the final copy to the editorial office. 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Avoid passive voice. A transitive verb is usually more forceful than an intransitive. A word need not be a monosyllable, but it should be understood without use of a dictionary. Shun repetition of the same word in short range if a good synonym is available. Avoid overuse of the definite article the, particularly at beginnings of sentences. Especially the first word of a paragraph ought to stimulate reader imagination. A article in The Sphinx ought seldom exceed 1500 words in length. Only if the subject is exceptionally worthy, and the writing exceptionally well done, can we venture to the extent of 2400 to 3000 word features. Well-written articles between 600 and 1200 words in length are especially welcomed by readers. Do not be mislead into thinking that good short articles are more easily written than long ones. Specifically in news reporting: Be accurate. Be fair. Be factual. Be brief. Avoid opinion. State your most important and most interesting facts first, and follow through in somewhat that sequence. Ask yourself and answer the usual reportorial questions — Who? What? Where? When? Why? Copy should be written objectively. Whereas in a "literary" article — whether fiction or non-fiction — you may skillfully work up to a climax of interest and importance, no such climax is attempted in a news report. As for poetry — only a limited amount, and the best, can be used. It should have literary accuracy and balance. It should also appeal to the highest in thought and emotion. All copy should come to the editor's desk typed with double-spacing and with fair margins on all edges. For best handling, the editor must have copy (except news) at least two weeks in advance of the date of issue when the article is to appear in print — Don't wait for dead-lines . . . when the news happen . . . send the article and glossy photographs to The Editor of The Sphinx. BROTHER PAUL ROBESON, Continued from Page 14 Brother Robeson then created the role of Joe the Ftiverman in Jerome Kern's "Show Boat" for a London audience. Featuring the song, "01' Man River," the musical played through the autumn and fall of 1928 and was followed in 1930 by Robeson's heralded portrayal of the Moor in "Othello." Shakespeare's tragedy was revived on Broadway in 1943 and ran for 296 performances, an all-time record. "Othello" was also recorded by Colubmia Records that year. Living mainly in England through the 1930s. Brother Robeson appeared in eight major movies produced there and in the United States. His brief visits here usually included concerts at Rutgers and, in 1932, he was granted the honorary degree of Master of Arts by his alma mater. He has also received honorary degrees from Hamilton College, Morehouse College, Howard University, the Moscow State Conservatory and Humboldt University. Robeson visited Russia for the first time in 1934, and first time like a full human being." He returned to the United States in 1939 "because my attained the status of an international hero only to fall from tical revolt launched against what he let to be a complacent
according
to the autobiographical
"Here I stand"
(1958), felt "for
the
father was a slave and my people died to build this country." He had the highest pinnacles of world acclaim as the result of a personal poligeneration of Americans who did not understand the world around them.
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JOBS FOR THE SUMMER ABROAD Travel Abroad and Get • STUDENTS or other young people who want to work abroad next summer should start making plans now. Every year many are disappointed because they apply too late — there always are more requests for employment than jobs available. Low fares have made Europe the most popular destination. Germany and Great Britain offer the greatest number of summer jobs; opportunities are almost nil in Spain, Italy, and Greece. Persons who are not able to line up jobs in Europe might wish to consider Australia and New Zealand, where no foreign language is required and unskilled jobs are plentiful; but it's costly to get there. Minimum age for students who want to work abroad usually is 18 unless parental consent has been obtained. You have to pay your roundtrip transportation to the job, but scores of organizations and employment agencies will assist you in finding work. Unskilled positions generally are in hotels, restaurants, in homes, and in businesses. Following is a preview of popular types of jobs in Europe: • GERMANY: Hotels and restaurants offer most employment; pay runs from $50 to $65 a week, less with room and board. These prearranged jobs require a working knowledge of German, minimum age of 18 years, and assurance of your remaining on the job at least two months. Students who wish to work at the same location should submit their applications together. Any Lufthansa Airline office or the Zentralstelle fur Arbeitsvermittlung, Zeil 57, Frankfurt, (Main), Germany, can supply information and application forms. • GREAT BRITAIN: Most jobs are clerical positions in London department stores and offices, paying $40 to $50 a week, open to both sexes. No foreign language is required. Americans need a work permit, which the Council on International Educational Exchange (see address below) will obtain for full-time university students. Jobs are secured after arrival thru an employment agency.
Paid... • FRANCE: Girls between 18 and 30 who speak French may obtain work for a minimum of three months as mothers' helpers (called au pair thruout Europe). Pay includes room, board, and about $40 a month pocket money. Contact Accueil Familial des Jeunes Etrangers, 23 rue du ChercheMidi, Paris 6, France. If you're really fluent in French and have had experience caring for children, positions for men and women 18 to 30 years of age are available as camp counselors. No camp counselor experience is necessary mandatory eight-day training program costing $30. Compensation includes room, board and pocket money, Obtain information from Office du Tourisme Universitaire, 972 Fifth Ave., New York 10021. • FINLAND: High school and college students, both sexes from 16 to 25 years of age, may obtain au pair jobs with Finnish families. These placements usually are in homes of well-to-do Finns in Helsinki who want to learn English; students report they are treated extremely well. No foreign language is necessary. Board, room, and pocket money are provided. Write Trainee's Exchange Office, Ministry of Labor, Employment Division, Siltasaarenkatu 3V, Helsinki 53, Finland. • NORWAY: Male and female students between 18 and 30 years may obtain jobs as working guests on Norwegian farms. Neither experience nor foreign language is necessary. You must agree to stay a minimum of four weeks; compensation includes room, board, and about $7 a week pocket money. Contact the Norwegian Committee for International Information and Youth Work, P. O. Box 8260, Hammersborg, Oslo I, Norway. For information about other types of overseas opportunities, send 50 cents for "Employment Abroad," a 24-page pamphlet published by the Council on International Educational Exchange, 777 United Nations Plaza, New York 10017. The pamphlet lists organizations and publications helpful to young job seekers. In addition to unskilled temporary positions, brief sections also cover work camps, voluntary service projects, trainee programs, and skilled employment.
BROTHER PAUL ROBESON, Continued from Page 15 Following World War II, Brother Robeson's personal popularity began to be tainted with charges of communism, and he was subpoenaed by the California Legislative Committee on Un-American Activities in 1946. He denied that he had ever been a member of the Communist Party and in 1947, defied the House Committee on Un-American Activities by refusing to answer the same question. As opposition to Brother Robeson's outspoken views grew, so also grew the ranks of his defenders. One was Earl Schenck Miers, then director of Rutgers University Press. Miers, who in 1942 had written "Big Ben," a novel based Brother Robeson's early life, wrote an article in response to indignant letters received from Brother Robeson's fellow students at Rutgers. The letters demanded that Brother Robeson's degree be taken away and that he be banned from the campus. Miers' 1950 "Nation" article, entitled "Paul Robeson, Made in America," spoke of Brother Robeson as a man "not really different from the other Americans who have sprung from a similar environment and experienced similar frustrations, and whose spirits show the results of day-by-day chafing in the scar tissue of lasting resentment. As a product of his times Brother Robeson today is perhaps even more American than he was when a member of his college football team." Brother Robeson, whose 60th birthday inspired Celebrations in more than 30 countries, was honored in 1965 by "Freedomways," a quarterly magazine which devoted an entire issue to Robeson in 1971. Robeson currently resides with his sister in Philadelphia. The magnificent Robeson voice can be heard on a number of available recordings, including the Vanguard, Monitor, Columbia and Everest labels. He is the subject of four biographies: "Paul Robeson, Vitizen of the World" (1946) by Shirley Graham; "Paul Robeson: The American Othello" (1967) by Edwin P. Hoyt; "Paul Robeson, Negro" (1930) by Eslanda Robeson; and "Paul Robeson" (1958) by Marie Seton. (N.Y. Amsterdam News)
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CHAPTER NEWS
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Gamma Omicron Chapter
Alpha Tau Lambda Chapter
Iota Tau Lambda
Knoxville, Tennessee
TULSA, OKLAHOMA
The Brothers of Gamma Omicron Chapter on the Knoxville College Campus have completed a very successful year by accomplishing many achievements. The chapter has been involved in a number of activities lately. Recently, Gamma Omicron held a scholarship raffle in which prizes were given in order to raise money to give some deserving student a scholarship. In memorial of the birthday of the late Brother Martin Luther King, Jr. the brothers gave a memorial service and sponsored a dinner for the student body. Also recently, the chapter dined with the Graduate Brothers of Alpha Mu Lambda also of Knoxville thus creating a close relationship between the undergraduate and graduate brothers. In the near future Gamma Omicron plans to conduct a Big Brother Program which involves the brothers giving specia attention towards the underpriviledged children of the ghetto areas. In recent checks it is found that the Brothers of Gamma Omicron Chapter compiled the highest average of all greek fraternities on the Knoxville College Campus and was ranked third of the seven greek organizations on campus. The Gamma Omicron Chapter is proud to express some of the milestones reached by members of the chapter. Three members of the chapter were chosen to appear in the 1971 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. They were Brother Samuel Lett of Selma, Ala., Brother Russell Sellars of Vass, N.C., and Brother Arthur Snapp of Kingsport, Tenn. These men are to be commended on their ability to be selected for such an honor. Another milestone reached by Gamma Omicron is that they have three brothers who are officers of the Knoxville College Student Government Association. These Brothers are Brother Russell Sellars, President, Brother Albert Nelson, Vice-President, and Brother Tommy Pearson, Treasurer. Gamma Omicron is proud to have such talented brothers affiliated with the chapter.
Greetings: Alpha Tau Lambda chapter has the largest and the most active membership of any graduate chapter in Oklahoma. The recently elected officers of the chapter are carrying out their responsibilities as leaders of the fraternity as well as in the community. The chapter entertained the wives and sweethearts of the brothers in the lovely home of brother and Mrs. Luther Elliott, Saturday, February 12, 1972. The party was real nice and the brothers and their wives and sweethearts enjoyed a lovely social event. Saturday, March 25, Alpha Tau Lambda will sponsor its annual scholarship and sweetheart dance at Fountain Head Lodge near Checotah, Oklahoma. Many citizens, which includes brothers from all parts of Oklahoma will attend. can attend, and look forward to with great anticipation. Many can hardly wait for the tscheduled event to arrive. In 1971, the room reservations for the lodge were sold in five weeks. In 1972, the room reservation were sold in six days. The scholarship and sweetheart dances in years past, have given the chapter opportunities to provide scholarships for worthy graduating senior boys. The amount of scholarships given, during the past five years, has exceeded $5,000.00.
On Sunday, December 5, 1971, the newly organized Iota Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity celebrated Founders' Day with church attendance and dinner. Brothers from the five-county Southside Virginia area (Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland and Prince Edward), along with their families, made the celebration an outstanding affair. The activities began with the brothers' attending morning worship service at the First Baptist Church, Farmville, Virginia. The Reverend Mr. L. Francis Griffin, Minister, delivered a timely and soul-searching sermon which was met with a deep note of response by the Brothers of Alpha.
The chapter is progressing in making history for the State of Oklahoma. To those brothers passing through Tulsa, stop by and visit with us, we are always glad to have visiting brothers. Sincerely, Associate Editor of Sphinx Robert L. Fairchild,
The following brothers comprise the officers of 1971-1972. Benjamin Robinson, President; Donald Whipple, VicePresident; Ronald Kearns, Secretary; Warren Grace, Corresponding Secretary; Dwight Washington, Treasurer; Brice Davis, Editor-to-the-Sphinx; Vincent Venable and Ray Johnson, Historians; Charles Clark, Sgt. at Arms; Carl Griffen, Chaplain and Tommy Wright, Advisor.
Following the service the group, with the Reverend Mr. Griffin and his family as guests, moved on to Keysville, Virginia, to Sol's Chicken Lounge. Here the hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Brown, through their warm hospitality and delectable dinner helped to make the occasion quite festive. A real sense of rapport was established among the brothers, their wives and children. The Chapter is pleased to commend Brother Clarence P. Penn for his active participation on the Virginia Board of State Welfare where he is now serving the second year of his four-year appointment by Governor Linwood Holton. He has been appointed by Dr. Woodrow Wilkerson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, to serve on the State Curriculum Committee to develop a scope and sequence for social studies in the grades from kindergarten through twelve. Brother James White ran for the Board of Supervisors in Buckingham County. Brother Nathaniel West was appointed National Chairman of the Program of the National Dental Program. Our President, Brother Douglas Cooley was a guest lecturer at Longwood College. Farmville, Virginia. His topic "The Role of an Elementary Principal in a Rural School. Reported by Brother Joseph B. Pervall Chapter Reporter to the Sphinx Brother Douglas R. Cooley Chapter President 17
EPSILON EPSILON CHAPTER Oklahoma State University
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Epsilon Epsilon brothers. They are from left to right seated Brothers Ron Kelly, Norris Bell, W. Bridgwater, J. D. Daniels, Edmond Hooks, Maurice Ezell and standing Brothers Charles Burleson, Jimmie White Jr., John Wilkins.
The brothers of Epsilon Epsilon chapter Oklahoma State University are continually striving to develop and maintain Alpha Phi Alpha's goals through knowledge and achievement. Epsilon Epsilon's many achievements in the community and on campus have come about through the combined efforts of its members knowledge of what services the men of Alpha could perform for its fellow Black brothers and sisters in the struggle. In their community action program the brothers carried out many projects for the service of the depressed Black community of South Stillwater. We served the community by giving a Halloween party for the children with the help of a group of your ladies known as the Alphabets. We were also involved in the renovation of the Family Community Cooperative Association building located in the Black community by lending skills where they were needed. In working with the Baptist church of South Stillwater we participated in the first annual Toilet bowl which was a touch football game between the members of all the Black fraternities on campus in order to raise money to get can goods which were distributed to the needy of the community through the church for Thanksgiving. The men of Epsilon Epsilon are working diligently with the Black community 18
on campus by providing leadership in such organizations as the Afro American Society and Black Heritage Commission. Also the men of Epsilon Epsilon realize that Blacks who attend a white orientated university such as Oklahoma State are often left out socially. In response to the need for social activity and a place for the students to gather the brothers sponsored the Homecoming show and dance and many weekend house parties in our recently remodeled Alpha House.
Miss Tenaria Regain
Black and Gold Award
The college brothers of Oklahoma realizing a breakdown in communication between chapters within the state and the need for more unity among the brothers, have initiated a state college brother convention held once a semester. The men of Epsilon Epsilon were the host of this convention in the Fall of 1971 where many new inovations in the way Alpha Phi Alpha could carry on its work in the state were introduced. The men of Epsilon Epsilon chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity invite all brothers visiting Oklahoma to come to the campus of Oklahoma State and spend time with us at our house located at 408 North Washington. Fraternally Bro. Jimmie L. White Jr.
Brother James Drake and Midwestern Assistant Vice President Tyrone Knox and Midwestern Vice President James Williams.
BETA KAPPA CHAPTER Langston University
Beta Kappa Brothers: Front: T. Watson, A. Walker, H. Combs, H. Faulk, L. Smith, L. Fultz, D. Dixon and H. Gardner. Center row: N. Harrison, E. Millhouse, R. Reynolds, C. Haney, R. Gallomore, Y. Carruthers, and N. Combs. Back row: W. Tarleton, E. Franklin, R. Adams, T. Price, A. Funtenote, A. Finch, W. Deloney and J. Marrow.
On the campus of Langston University which is located in Langston, Oklahoma, resides the mother chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha in the state. Beta Kappa was the name given to this chapter because it was the 54th chapter to come into existance. This marked the beginning of something new to the social aspect of campus life. For Langston University a predominant black institution was just beginning to witness the growth of Black Fraternities and Sororities on it's campus. Yes, Alpha Phi Alpha was first in the year 1932 for Langston University. Today Beta Kappa's roll stands at 42 brothers. The number of brothers is not the major reason why this chapter is so highly recognized on campus. Their key to success is their scholastic attitude, as well as leadership positions in which many members hold. The most noted positions held by brothers are the president of the Senior, Junior, and Sophomore class as well as treasurer of the Student Government Association. There were six brothers selected to Who's Who Among Students In American Univand Colleges. The brothers of Beta Kappa have never claimed to be a group of fellows who lend out charity only. Their gifts to the black community of Langston have been in abundance. Besides, just seeking one or two of the most needed
Alpha Angels; Seated: B. Harbin, W. Brooks, K. Wilson, and C. Bellows. Standing: R. C. Gay, J. Williams, G. Hood, S. Banks, D. McDaniels, R. Tyce and V. Tompkins.
Newly initiated Brother A. Finch (left), receives the Sphinxman of the year Award.
families during the holidays to give food to, they are trying to develop a closer relationship with the community throughout the school year. One such project which is just getting off the ground is sponsored by the chapter's Educational Entertainment Committee. Four brothers and two Alpha Angels meets with the elementary school age children once a week. The purpose is to expose the students to some black history. After which, there is a cartoon shown at the end of each meeting. The brothers and sisters (Alpha Angels) involved are History and Elementary Education majors. The largest educational activity held last year was a tutorial session during final examinations. The sessions were held three consecutive
Brother J. Ellis, first president of the chapter congratulates chapter president H. Faulk. Brother Ellis is professor of Mathematics and Executive Secretary of Langston University Alumni Association.
nights, with instructors representing six departments, devoting their time. Interested students showed up in large numbers. We, the brothers of Beta Kappa Chapter would like to extend a special vote of thanks to all the Graduate Chapters throughout the state of Oklahoma for their assistance through the years. The brothers of Zeta Gamma Lambda Chapter which is located on the campus of Langston University have supported the chapter both morally as well as financially. Brother Earnest Millhouse Jr. Chapter Editor to the Sphinx 19
ALPHA ZETA CHAPTER WEST VIRGINIA STATE COLLEGE
Front Row: Selvester Mitchell, Larry Bonner, Joe Nelson, Miles Cary, Walter Crawford. Back Row: Jesse Wilkerson, Ronnie Saunders, Donald Graham, Reggie Walton, Tom Madison, Frankie Hoskey, Otis Jones, Waymen Rucker.
The Brothers of Alpha Zeta Chapter at West Virginia State College celebrated their 50th Anniversary on that campus December 23, 1971. It was on December 23, 1921, that a group of young blackmen got together body, mind and spirit and organized Alpha Zeta Chapter on the campus of West Virginia State College in Institute, West Virginia. To celebrate 50 years of Alpha Zeta, the Brothers held "ALPHA W E E K E N D " — First there was "Alpha — Casino" a small Las Vegas setting, with many games of chance — from Bingo to Blackjack and Poker. The people came from miles around to try their luck at winning. Before the dice could cool off, the together Brothers of Alpha Zeta opened the doors to the student union dance floor where an out of sight band was doing its thing. "Alpha — A —Go-Go!" was in progress, complete with Go-Go Girls! And before long the dance floor was filled with girls dressed in everything from hot pants to maxi getting down with their escorts. The dance continued until the wee hours of the morning. The atmosphere at the dance was that of candle light and good wine. An Alpha Phi Alpha banquet was held the following day. The Brothers of Alpha Zeta and Alpha Iota Lambda Chapter's took time out to privately toast the founding Brother's of Alpha Zeta Chapter. The first champagne toast was given by the college president — Brother Dr. J. L. Wallace. The guest speaker was Brother Dr. Hawkins. At the end of the banquet the wives and sweethearts of the Brothers of Alpha 20
Phi Alpha, were enlightened by the singing of the Alpha Hymn. The weekend was ended in an uplifting spirit with the harmonious singing of the "Faith Singers," from Porthsmith, Ohio, and the "Angelic Gospel Choir," from Charlestown, W. Va. at the Alpha Gospel Serenade. The weekend committee chairman was Brother H. Diggs. The achievements of the Brother's on the campus are outstanding. The Brother's of Alpha Zeta uphold the tradition of Alpha Phi Alpha by being leaders on the campus and in the community. Brother Miles Cary is the president of the Student Council. This position has been held by a Brother for the last 4 out of 5 years. The positions of the Student Council are filled with Brothers in key positions. Brother Frankie Hoskey is the Chief Justice of the Student Court. This newly formed position has been held by a Brother since it was formed. The court consists of six associate justice's and one chief justice. Out of the six associate justice's 2 are Alphamen. The job of the Student Court is to hear cases involving infraction of the rules and regulations of the college. The Senior class and the Junior class president's are Alphamen. Also other Brother's are on many key committee's in policy making and campus government. The Alpha's are "First of All . . ." on the campus of W.V.S.C. Written by Brother Jesse A. Wilkerson Jr.
Delta Gamma Lambda Cincinnati, Ohio — The Delta Gamma Lambda Alumni Chapter of ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY held a gala celebration in observance of FOUNDER'S DAY. The very beautiful showplace of the Beverly Hills Supper Club in Newport, Ky. provided a lavish setting for the grand occasion. The Alpha Men and their wives were hosted in the famous "Garden Room" and enjoyed the events of the evening which included cocktails, a delicious menu of sirloin steak and breast of capon, a program of recognition, dancing and socializing to complete the evening. Music for the affair was provided by John Washington and the Profs. Brother Lean Render was toastmaster. The special guest and speaker for the evening was Bro. James R. Williams, a prominent attorney and member of the City Council of Akron, Ohio. Bro. Williams is also the Mid-West Regional Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. He charged the brothers to become involved in the mainstream of affairs as they affect the community. The program also included the history and objectives of Alpha as notably given in the occasion by Bro. Charles Cross. Bro. George McClung presented the lovely wives of the Alpha men and introduced the president of the Alpha Wives Club, Mrs. Spencer E. Turner. Brother Matthew Williams, is the president of the Cincinnati Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. He brought greetings from the Executive Committee and presented all Alpha men in attendance. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of "Outstanding Chapter Award" to Bro. Otis Cargill. Bro. Cargill, current chairman of the Education Committee and a local high school counselor, was awarded a plaque for his successful efforts in rejuvenating our local scholarship program. Through his leadership, Alpha Phi Alpha has provided aid and assistance to several college bound young men for the past two years. The general chairman for this gala occasion was BRO. CLARENCE T. FRAZIER. Bro. Roy C. Noble Editor to the Sphinx
NU CHAPTER REVITALIZED CHAPTER ROLL CALL
Lincoln University Nu Chapter at The Lincoln University (Pennsylvania), has recently undergone reorganization. Modifications were made in the chapter's by-laws and new officers were installed. Under the novel leadership of Brother James V. Peterson various projects were activated and emphasis on achievement and the old Alpha spirit were rekindled. The Chapter's sponsors are Bro. Warren E. Smith, University Psychiatrist, and Bro. Wayman R. Coston, Consulting University Physician. During recent years, the chapter witnessed internal conflicts which led to resignations from offices and an expanding loss of interest. Since the Chapter's organization in 1912, the men of Nu have been diverse in their achievements. Over the past decade, the change in attitudes and interests have become more radical and as a result, emphasis on achievement has been on a decline. Nu has produced many famous and scholarly men during its 60 years of existence. The men of Nu intend to maintain high standards and foster this distinguished tradition. Among the chapter's programs is a tutorial program for children of low income families of the Lincoln Village. This program was instituted several years ago to provide and improve elementary skills of children residing in that community. A few years ago, the project became inactive and has recently been reactivated. Nu Chapter has also undertaken an Adult Education Program in conjunction with the Oxford Area School District. Courses are offered in five major fields: English, Math, Science, Penmanship, and Black History. The courses are instructed by the brothers on the basis of their proficiency in the particular fields. The tutoring is directed chiefly to the Blacks, poor whites, and the Chicanos of Southeastern Chester County. Another objective of this program is to augment awareness in community development. The "Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Award" is presented annually by the chapter to the student in the Freshman Class at The Lincoln University who has the highest scholastic average for the first semester at the University. Nine new brothers have been recently initiated and have served to forward these and other activities. These neophytes have furnished the chapter with the momentum imperative in successful reorganization. The brothers on Nu Chapter harbour profound pride in our chapter as well as the pride we hold dear in being Alpha men. Correspondence from other chapters is most welcome. And let it be known that the men at Nu will continue faithfully to strive for the goals and standards of excellence that is indicative of Alpha Phi Alpha.
NAMES
CLASS
HOMETOWN
MAJOR
*Lamount C. Cruz So. Egg Harbor City, N.J. English Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Gospel Chorus •Robert James Cureton Physics Club
So.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Physics
Earl Hilton Dennis, Jr. Jr. McKeesport, Pa. Psychology Parliamentarian & Sgt. at Arms-Nu Chapter (APA), Lincoln University Wrestling Team, Asst. Dean of Pledgees Warner Robert Durnell Jr. West Chester, Pa. Thurgood Marshall Law Society, •Dennis Anthony Grant So. Pembroke, Mass. 307-Academic-Social Fellowship James T. Hedrick, III Sr. Gary, Indiana President-John Miller Dickey Society, Biology Club Robert Earle Hill Jr. John C. Hinson, III Sr. *Tommy Temacio Johnson So.
Pleasantville, N.J. Philadelphia, Pa. Selma, Alabama
Political Sci.
Psychology
Biology
Pre-Med Philosophy Chemistry
Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Gospel Chorus, Norn, for Scholarship Award to Intrafraternal Relations Comm., Asst. Dean of Pledgees *Gaylord Marvin Jones So. Chemistry Club, Lincoln Social Fellowship
Delaware City, Del. Chemistry University Track Team, 307-Academic-
Theodore N. Ketchum, Jr. Jr. Sociology Club
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Anthropology
Zachary Scott Lewis James Vernon Peterson
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Fayetteville, N.C.
Psychology Sociology
Jr. Jr.
President-Nu Chapter (APA), Who's Who Among Leaders in American Colleges and Universities, President-University, Gospel Chorus, University Chorale, Constitutional Comm. of the Pan-Hellenic Council, Men's Dormitory Council, Student Government Association Food Service Committee, Intrafraternal Relations Comm. of Delaware Valley, Nom. Outstanding Chapter Man of the Year, Sociology Club *0tto Martin Pharr, Jr. So. Fayetteville, N.C. Psychology Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Associate Editor of "The Sphinx," University Chorale, University Gospel Chorus, Intrafraternal Relations Comm. of Delaware Valley Curvin J. F. Eure Jr. Willow Grove, Pa. Psychology Student Government Association, Pan-Hellenic Council *Emery L. Rann, III So. Charlotte, N.C. Political Sci. Treasurer-Nu Chapter (APA), Intrafraternal Relations Comm. of Delaware Valley, Political Science Club, Thurgood Marshall Law Society, University Gospel Chorus Roderick L. Richardson Jr. New Haven, Conn. Mathematics Secretary-Nu Chapter (APA), Biology Club, Mathematics Club 'Willie Taft Robinson So. Wilmington, N.C. Mathematics Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Mathematics Club, University Chorale, University Gospel Chorus 'Edward Louis Vaughn So. Clarksdale, Miss. Biology Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Historian-Nu Chapter, University Chorale, University Gospel Chorus, Sports Editor of the "Lincolnian" Donzelle Watson Jr. Lansdowne, Pa. English Vice President-Nu Chapter (APA), Director of Education-Nu Chapter, University Chorale, Intrafraternal Relations Comm. of Delaware Valley Herman J. Wesson Jr.
Jr.
Cleveland, Ohio
History
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BETA BETA LAMBDA . . . Miami, Florida
Top left: Brothers Sam Gay and Paul Joseph; Gilbert Porter, Brother Savage, Brother
bottom:
Brothers
Fred Johnson and Nathaniel Colston. Right top: Mrother and Mrs.
and Mrs. Colston. Center: Brother and Mrs. William Taylor, Mrs. Geraldine
Sy Baker, Brother and Mrs. Clinnon Stinson. Bottom right: Brothers encircled
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wives while singing the Alpha Hymn.
Koonce,
Brother
BETA BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER M i a m i , Florida On December 4, 1971, Beta Beta Lambda in conjunction with Iota Phi Lambda, Delta Psi, and Eta Delta celebrated Founder's Day at the Steak Thing in Coral Gables. More than one-hundred brothers and/or sweethearts witnessed the very successful affair. Brothers: Sam Gay, Peter Pender, Paul Joseph and Joseph King spearheaded the very successful program. Beta Beta Lambda assisted the FAMU Alumni Association entertain guests during the Annual Orange Blossom Classic at the Dupoint Plaza, Friday, December 10, 1971. After the event the brothers sponsored a splended event for their wives and/or sweethearts at the Sheraton's Four Ambassadors Hotel. Brothers Larry Clark and Willon Taylor served as chairmen of the affairs. The night tour is being organized by Brothers Issac Meares, Carl Williams, and Charles Ingraham. Brothers are encouraged to support and participate in this exciting and bold venture. Brother James Matthews is heading a "Blue Ribbon Committee" designed to interpret the public policy of Beta Beta Lambda regarding relevant and current, local and national issues. Brother Carl Hall is serving as chairman of the Major Social and Fund Raising event — The Alpha Ball. The event is scheduled for March 10, 1972, Bayfront Park Auditorium. All Brothers are asked to submit an up-to-date guest list in the immediate future. Brother Samuel Ford was primarily responsible for the revision of the Chapter's Constitution and By-laws. Brother Oral Allen is responsible for doing the ground work for the National Convention to be held here in Miami, July, 1975. Brother Martinez engineered a very successful "Toy Drive" for the needy children in the Homestead area. Through the efforts of Brothers S. W. Baker, R. Wooden and G. Koonce more than 600 items of clothing were also made available to individuals in the same area. The Beta Beta Lambda supplanted the efforts of the Community Action Program in Homestead to provide a few toys for the children in desperate need. Hopefully, Brothers will become more involved in this worthwhile project in another year. Brother Martinez was able to serve an excess of 500 children for less than $100.00. Beta Beta Lambda has an extremely active Pledge Club, Brother Issac Meares as Dean of Pledges. Presently Little Brother Leo Adderly and Eddie Fields are aspiring to cross the "burning sands." At present a moderately successful drive to bring Brothers into the fold is being conducted by Beta Beta Lambda. (See financial roster). However, the membership realizes that work in the area of reclamation is just beginning. There are more than 150 Alpha Men in Dade County who are presently inactive (financially). Please pay dues in total to Brother Stinson, Financial Secretary.
Brothers S. W. Baker and G. Koonce, along with the ever present Alphabet Club, sponsored an exciting appreciation and farewell party (James Gay, Sabbatical Leave, Tuskegee institute) Friday, January 14, 1972, at the lovely home of President and Alphabet Baker. (No funds were expended from the Chapter to defray any of the expenses incurred for same). Brothers J. Thurston and R. Wooden are responsible for planning the Annual Family Picnic. You are1 asked to serve as a one man reclamation committee. We can exceed 100 active Alphamen in 1972 if every active ALPHA gets an ALPHA active. Can we count on you? WON'T YOU HELP ! ! The State Convention will be held in Miami this year. The following Brothers have been asked to plan for the event: Paul Joseph, Gilbert Porter, Peter Pender, Raymond Wooden, Joseph King, Earl Dinkins, James Gay, S. W. Baker, and George Koonce. Brothers S. W. Baker and G. Koonce made a brief appearance at the Alphabet Club meeting in January. The group extended a very warm and cordial welcome to the two brothers and pledged to cooperate with the Chapter in planning activities for Alpha wives and children during the up coming state convention. Brother S. W. Baker presented the annual scholarship to Little Brother Edward Turner, a sophomore at Florida Memorial College. Beta Beta Lambda under the leadership of the Director of Educational Activities, Brother Edward McCray, organized a $2,000.00 scholarship-grant-loan for the above mentioned student. Brothers Samuel Gay and Willon Taylor were presented plaques at the December meeting for their outstanding work as committee chairmen. Football Brother Lambert Reed was chosen as Beta Beta Lambda Prep Coach of the Year. The good brother was presented a plaque at the December meeting. Brother Raymond Wooden, Junior Varcity Coach, Miami Springs Senior High School posted the best won and lost record in the County (8-1). Community Brother James W. Matthews was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Transit Authority. The above agency is now mixed at the decision-making level. Brother William Rolle was elected resident of Coconut Grove Optimists. Brothers John Lee and Wilkes Ferguson are in the process of removing the remaining vestiges of segregation from the famous PBA. Brother Warren Welters was elected President of the Florida Pharmaceutical Association. Sabbatical Brothers James Gay and James Cash are enjoying sabbatical leaves this year. 23
Epsilon Delta Lambda Gives Scholarship
"Man of the Year"
by Robert E. Lawson Editor to the Sphinx A two hundred dollar Scholarship was presented recently to Brother Elroy Gooden by the Epsilon Delta Lambda Chapter. Brother Gooden is a sophomore at Talladega College. He is also the recipient of a $4,000.00 Scholarship to study in British University in England for the 1972-73 school year. Epsilon Delta Lambda in addition to presenting an annual scholarship, cosponsors with Alpha Beta Chapter a Founders Day Program each year at Talladega College. This year, Brother Dr. Richard Arrington, a member of the Birmingham, Alabama City Council was the guest speaker. The chapter entertains the undergraduate Alpha Beta Chapter and makes an annual contribution to the NAACP Legal and Education Fund. Elroy Gooden, Talladega resident and a sophomore at Talladega College, has been awarded a $4,000.00 Luard Scholarship for 1972-73 study in England. The scholarship, intended to cover all transportation and university costs and provide some vacation travel within the British Isles, is given by the EnglishSpeaking Union of the United States.
Brother Richard
Elroyd Good of Renfroe Road, Talladega, is congratulated by Dean Cohen T. Simpson for receiving a scholarship to study in England next year. Gooden also won the Epsilon Delta Lambda $200.00 scholarship that is given annually.
Bryan
The Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter's annual Man Of The Year award went to Brother Life Member Richard Bryan. Bro. Bryan resides at 2315 N. 51st Street, Phila., Pa. He is secretary of his chapter and is one of four Bro. Bryans who are all Life Members. Congratulations to Brother Richard Bryan.
MIAMI ALPHA PRESENT SCHOLARSHIP
Mr. Gooden was nominated for consideration by a college committee, headed by Dean Simpson, on the strength of his excellent academic record and responsible community and campus citizenship. A committee of the Luard Scholarship interviewed him in New York City and accepted him for the award. He is a junior deacon and Sabbath School teacher in the United Church of Christ. A prospective history major, he is a member of the history club and a representative from it to the Student Senate of the college, and a member of Alpha Beta Chapter. One of seven offspring whose mother was widowed two years ago, Mr. Gooden worked all last summer in the college work-study program, and this winter worked some weekends at Pilgrimage Inn to help meet expenses. An Upward Bound student during his high school years, he entered Talladega College through its experimental Thirteen Colleges Curriculum Program, which partially subsidizes his college career. 24
Being a true practitioner of its noble aims — MANLY DEEDS AND SCHOLARSHIP — the Beta Beta Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. represented by President Syerenes Baker is overwhelmed with pride as Brother R. W. Puryear, President of Florida Memorial College and Brother Paul King, college business manager award the fraternity's annual scholarship to Mr. Edward Turner from Pensacola. A sophomore, Mr. Turner
is recognized as a very diligent and outstanding student on the campus. The scholarship is made possible from the gracious public support the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has received over a period of years. Hence, in an effort to continue and expand this phase of the fraternity's program, the brothers are exceedingly happy to announce that the annual ALPHA BALL was held Friday, March 10th at the Bayfront Park Auditorium.
ZETA ZETA LAMBDA OUTREACH PROGRAM
Frat Dedicates Housing Development In Inkster
ALPHA COMMITTEE — Among Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity members responsible for the dedication ceremony at Parkside Village housing development in Inkster were (from left) David Whitfield, James Nelms, Oscar Session, Horace J. Rodgers, James L Cox and Leven Weiss.
From: Zeta Zeta Lambda Chapter, St Albans, New York, Bing D. Reddick, Jr., Editor-to-the-Sphinx. Zeta Zeta Lambda's "Alpha Outreach Program," under the direction of Brother Charles Riley, has received high commendations from schools, parents, and community leaders for the results attained in raising the academic achievement levels of eight youngsters in the St. Albans community. Brothers George Hughes, David Bluford, Reginald Wing, Elmer Blackburn, and Arnold White, utilizing their collective expertise as college professor, school principal, social case worker, group worker, and public administrator, have worked hard and long in formulating a program designed to meet the particular academic needs and weaknesses the youngsters evidenced. Mrs. Josie Green, and other school teachers in the Jamaica area were particularly helpful in selecting students with discernable potentialities for higher education who could be helped toward the realization of those potentials by tutoring and remediation in specific subject areas. Mr. James Nixon, an engineer with the City of New York, who had served as a college professor in mathematics, is providing expert and understanding instructions in science and mathematics. The Rockdale Village Cooperative is helpful in providing space for the program in the Public Library. Beyond the academic area, the youngsters' horizons are being broadened by exposing them to cultural and athletic events, including: basketball and hockey games at Madison Square Garden, Broadway plays, concerts, and career conferences. The respective schools the youngsters attend have followed their progress, and attest to the highly obvious improvement in their academic performances.
A 134 unit housing development in Inkster was dedicated by Alpha Phi Alpha Housing Corp. Oscar B. Session turned the keys to the development, Parkside Village, over to Inkster housing director, Charles Thompson. The program was opened with an invocation by Rev. John Hearn, pastor of People's Community Baptist church, and Dr. William Ezell served as master of ceremonies. Greetings were extended by Inkstr Mayor Edward Bivens Jr. Mrs. Patsy Jackson and Isaiah Roots, unit manager of the development. Also in attendance were Harvey Proctor, president of Gamma Lambda chapter, representatives from Greek letter organizations and Sylvester Murray, Inkster city manager. Committee members included David J. Whitfield, chairman; Fr. Richard T. Brown, Russell Campbell, Arthur J. Cooper, Alphonso Copeland, James L. Cox and Dr. Ezell. Others were Clifford W. Kelley, James W. Nelms, Gus E. Ogletree, Harvey T. Proctor, Longworth Quinn, Oscar B. Session and Dr. George D. West. Members of the board of directors are Dr. Ezell, Dr. Jesse Goodwin, Dr. Nathaniel Holloway Jr., Dr. Howard McNeill, Proctor, Dr. Harry Riggs and Levin Weiss.
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FOR LIFE . . . ALPHA PHI ALPHA FOR COLLEGE . . .
ALPHAS FOR LIFE By Bro. John D. Buckner, National Lite Membership Chr.
Greetings! Your Alpha Life Membership Committee announces the launching of our 1972 ALHA LIFE MEMBERSHIP CRUSADE Each chapter, state and region is invited to join the crusade. Here's how you can qualify for crusade awards: • Accept a challenge goal that you can accomplish — Minimum chapter goal — 3 New Life Member Subscribers for each Alumni chapter 1 Life Member for each College chapter. • Select your own leadership and local Life Membership Committee. • Plan your own miracles — Go get those guys who are not paying now as a starter — You have dozens in your area who have not been asked lately — Cash counts — They have not lost the spirit. NATIONAL CRUSADE GOALS — 200 NEW Alpha Life Members by the Denver Convention 1,000 fully paid ALPHA LIFE MEMBERS Brother "Hank" Wilson
'72 LIFE MEMBER In the 1970 Oklahoma Primary Brother H. F. V. "Hank" Wilson was voted into office as Carter County Superintendent of Schools, becoming the first black to be elected on a county wide basis in the history of the state. He is former principal of Douglass High School, Ardmore, Oklahoma. He is also a member of the executive committee and the board of the following: Ardmore Chamber of Commerce, the ten-county Indian Nations Community Action Program, the ten-county EDA Southern Oklahoma Development Association Region, Ardmore Kiwanis Club, United Fund, and others. He is chairman of the Human Relations Development & Job Placement Center for minority employment opportunity and is on the local draft board. Bro. Wilson received a bachelor's degree from Fisk and a master's from Michigan and made Alpha at Meharry (before Fisk had Greeks). He is married to the former Audrey A. Aarons, Fisk sweetheart from Pensacola, Florida and has a son, Henry, now in the Air Force in Japan.
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Your life membership can provide improved services to local chapters — leadership training to chapter officers — relevant alumni/college brother support — encourage high scholarship — encourage community orientation programs — and, build bridges for young men who are to follow. Join the fellowship — ALPHA PHI ALPHA FOR LIFE Coming soon; Alpha Life Member Recognition Pin 7th Annual Life Members Fellowship Breakfast Wednesday, July 12, 1972 — Denver Hilton Hotel Clip here and mail to Alpha Phi Alpha General Office 4432 Martin Luther King Drive Chicago, Illinois 60653 Dear Brother Buckner: Enroll me in the ALPHA LIFE MEMBERSHIP CRUSADE. Enclosed please find $200.00 for my Alpha Life Membership in full, or $ , to start my subscription plan. I will complete the payment in full before July 31, 1972. SIGNED — NameAddressCity - State - ZipChapter-
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COME TO DENVER COLORADO . . . You'll love it II• • ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY 66th Annual General Convention July 9-15, 1972
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The General President has designated April as Alpha Outreach and Education for Citizenship Month in a letter to General and Regional Officers, thus implementing out request for support of these two programs. See # 4 a of Sterling's report. Our big challenge now is to see that Chapters actively sponsor these two programs of the fraternity. Our second challenge is to secure financial the support for a fraternity program. We made a small grant to Delta Omicron Chapter in Oakland. Perhaps out of this program we can develop a proposal for foundation support. Keep in mind that the only reason for the establishment of the Foundation is to make it possible to secure tax exempt funds for educational and charitable purposes. If we cannot achieve this goal there is no need for a Foundation. The following recommendations relative to Educational Programs of the Fraternity programs were adopted at the Annual Meeting of the Foundation. 1. That national officers attending Regional Conventions take every opportunity to inform the Brothers of the Importance of the Outreach Program. 2. That all Vice Presidents be requested to provide time on the Regional Convention Agenda for a workshop on Alpha Outreach. (The General President has designated April is Alpha Outreach and Education for Citiship Month). 3. That each Regional Education Director be requested to establish a regional education committee to help direct and give guidance to chapter educational programs within the region. 4. That Chapters be urged to develop projects related to the needs of their communities for which the foundation can seek funding. Guidelines for Proposed Development are available in the Office of the Executive Secretary.
Committee Appointments and Goals for 1971-72 Board of Directors Cleveland Bellow 1332 90th Avenue Oakland, California 94603 (1973) Ivan L. Cotman P. O. Box 802 Detroit, Michigan 48221 (1973) Barton W. Morris, Counsel 2800 Guardian Bldg. 500 Griswold Detroit, Michigan 48226 Montague Oliver, Vice Chairman 1111 East 19th Avenue Gary, Indiana (1972) William Ross 5437 Westminster Philadelphia, Pa. (1972) 28
Jesse Sterling, Assistant Secretary 3501 Knollcrest Los Angeles, California 90043 (1972) Walter W. Sullivan P. O. Box 21052 Greensboro, North Carolina 27420 (1974) Laurence T. Young, Secretary 4432 Martin Luther King Drive Chicago, Illinois 60653 Leven C. Weiss, Treasurer 4676 West Outer Drive Detroit, Michigan 48235
Western Jesse Sterling 3501 Knollcrest Los Angeles, California Midwestern Montague Oliver 1111 19th Avenue Gary, Indiana Southern Clifford Hendrix 2500 South Market Street Chattanooga, Tennessee Southwestern T. E. Patterson 6200 Shirley Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72204 Committees Budget and Finance Weiss, Chairman, Young, Bellow, Barton Constitution Barton, Chairman, Weiss, Young Fraternity Programs Sterling, Chairman, Ross, Oliver, Young Foundation Programs Ross, Chairman, Cotman, Sullivan Scholarship Oliver, Chairman, Sterling, Bellow, Cotman, Sullivan Committee Goals Budget and Finance: Constitution: Foundation Programs: Fraternity Programs: Scholarships: 1. To prepare a budget 2. To plan a campaign for contributions to the Foundation from Brothers. 3. To prepare bequest or donation forms for such contributions. To consider an amendment or amendments which would schedule the annual meeting prior to or following the General Convention. 1. To develop a proposal for submission to a private foundation or the Federal Government. 2. To contact chapters for proposals for submission to Foundations and to review any proposals submitted. 3. To contact Foundations directly to determine the kinds of programs they would be interested in funding.
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Lose Tax Break WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department was told by a three-judge Federal District Court here that it may no longer grant tax exemptions to fraternal organizations that exclude Blacks as members. As a consequence, any income earned by such clubs will be taxed, and persons who donate money or property to such clubs can no longer deduct the amounts from their taxable income, the court said.
Brother Harold R. Sims
Brother Mai Goode
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Brother Harold R. Sims, former acting executive director of the National Urban League, has been named director of Corporated Affairs for Johnson & Johnson, the worldwide manufacturer of medical, consumer and industrial products.
NEW YORK — ABC New United Nations correspondent Brother Malvin R. Goode has been elected President of the United Nations Correspondents Association for 1972. The Correspondents Association elections were held recently at United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Brother Goode joined ABC News in 1962 after 14 years with the Pittsburgh Courier and many years of broadcasting experience in radio and television with Pittsburgh area stations.
Brother Sims joins Johnson & Johnson after three years at the National Urban League. When Brother Whitney M. Young, Jr. died in March, 1971, Brother Sims was named acting executive director. President Richard M. Nixon recently congratulated Brother Sims on his leadership of the National Urban League in a letter stating: "I am well acquainted with the outstanding job you have done as acting executive director of the National Urban League during the interim following the death of Whitney Young. "I congratulate you on your important contributions to the organization, and 1 thank you for the profound service you have done our nation in keeping the spirit Whitney Young alive," the President continued. At Johnson & Johnson, Brother Sims initially will be involved in developing and implementing minority and urban affairs programs. Commenting on his decision to join the company, Brother Sims said he felt "Johnson & Johnson's well-defined sense of social responsibility and ts pioneer-
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The court ruled, however, that private nonprofit clubs, such as country clubs and other social groups that are exempted from income taxation by Federal law, do not lose their tax-exempt status if they bar Blacks. THE KEY to the decision is the special tax status granted to fraternal orders that invest portions of their funds for charitable purposes and to support the lodges and provide insurance benefits for their members. According to the court, the special tax status amounts to a benefit granted by the government to the club members, and thus means that the government is "supporting and encouraging" the club's discriminatory actions. Because the Federal Government is prohibited by the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments from discriminating on the ground of race, the court concluded that this makes the favored status of discriminatory fraternal orders unconstitutional. T H E DECISION was on a suit brought by Clifford V. McGlotten, a Black who had been denied membership in Local 142 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Portland, Oregon. In a suit handled by the American Civil Liberties Union he sued John B. Connally, the Secretary of the Treasury, and other government officials, demanding that the lodge's tax exemptions be canceled. His suit will affect other fraternal orders as well, as he asked that all of them that discriminate be denied tax exemptions. The decisions will therefore apparently affect all 2,164 Elks lodges, plus the 3,860 lodges of the Loyal Order of Moose and the 1,600 lodges of the Fraternal Orders of Eagles. 29
Brother Tureaud . . . Passed . . . Champion of Civil Rights
Brother A. P. Tureaud, Sr.
Tribute. . . THE TIMES - PICAYUNE New Orleans, La. As long as men recount the implementation of civil rights in New Orleans and Louisiana will the name of A. P. Tureaud Sr. loom large. His funeral is today. Behind many of the step-by-step major court victories was the legal work of Mr. Tureaud, who, at one time, was the only black attorney in the state. Well in advance of the United States Supreme Court's 1954 school decision, he had won for Negro teachers of this state a major rights advancement in the field of education — equalization of teachers' salaries. His work led to desegregation of most state college campuses and opening of public transportation and playgrounds to Negroes. Yet he had time to devote to fostering education, performing many civic duties and exercising religious leadership. Mr. Tureaud was a citizen of a high order. The death Saturday of Alexander P. Tureaud Sr. Marks the passing of an era. A native of New Orleans who received his LL.B degree from Howard University, Mr. Tureaud was a pioneer in the field of civil rights law. (Continued on page 32) 30
THURGOOD MARSHALL, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court offers a tribute to Alexander Pierre Tureaud, Sr., following Tureaud's funeral Mass at Corpus Christi church.
Brother Alexander Pierre Tureaud, Sr., was a Christian champion of the rights of man, said Archbishop Philip M. Hannan in a statement on Tureaud's death Jan. 22 at the age of 72. The archbishop, along with Auxiliary Bishops L. Abel Caillouet and Harold R. Perry, were concelebrants of the civil rights attorney's funeral Mass Jan. 25 at Corpus Christi church. Archbishop Hannan delayed his trip to Ireland to ordain two priests for the Archdiocese of New Orleans in order to celebrate the Requiem. The archbishop also delivered the homily at the Mass. U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice, Thurgood Marshall, a long-time friend of Tureaud's, offered a tribute to the deceased following the Mass. Interment was in St. Louis cemetery No. 3. Expressing his deep sorrow at the attorney's death, the archbishop said: "He knew that to defend the rights of his black fellow man was to defend the rights of every man. Furthermore, he realized that as all rights come from God they must be defended as gifts of God, demanding that we vindicate them in a manner worthy of their dignity and their Divine Source, our Creator and Redeemer." "A. P. Tueaud," added the archbishop, "by his Christian manner in argumentation could win his opponent as well as his point. He knew that in civil rights it was as important to convince his opponents of his viewpoint as it was to defeat them in the court. "By his presentation of arguments and Christian demeanor, he made his legal triumphs a victory for all society. As a result of his efforts, there were no vanquished — all were victors in the cause of human rights." Tureaud, a native of New Orleans, received his law degree in 1925 from Howard university school of Law, and was admittd to the bar in Washington, D. C. After returning to New Orleans, he was admitted as counsel before the U.S. district court, New Orleans division, in 1926, and admitted as counsel before the Supreme Court of Louisiana in 1927. (Continued on page 31)
BROTHER LORENZO D. TURNER Noted Authority on African Languages Private services for Lorenzo Dow Turner, 77, one of the leading authorities on African languages and dialects, was held in Chicago. Brother Turner, of 1501 E. 56th, died February 24th in Michael Reese Hospital. At the time of his death, he was professor emeritus of English at Roosevelt University, where he helped found an African culture studies program. Brother Turner was born in Elizabeth City, N.C., in 1895, near coastal islands known to anthropologists as the Gullah region and inhabited by descendants of slaves. Mother's Influence His interest in African linguistic influences upon American blacks was
TUREAUD — (Continued from page 30) Brother Tureaud began his york with the NAACP in 1927, prosecuting damage suits involving police brutality. A firm believer in using the law as a tool for integration, Brother Tureaud, who was admitted before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1935, was the only Negro lawyer in the state of Louisiana in 1-947. He instituted suits for equalization of teachers' pay regardless of race in 1940, and the outcome was a minimum salary schedule adopted by the Louisiana legislature in 1948. Brother Tureaud had filed suits for school integration, equal voting rights, integration of all departments and levels of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, and desegregation of buses, parks, playgrounds and public facilities prior to the Civil Rights act of 1964. HE RECEIVED a variety of honors, citations and tributes. He was the recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Notre Dame seminary in 1964, cited because "in his life and in his profession he has exemplified the Church's eternal counsels of justice and charity." He has been honored by the Housing Authority of New Orleans, Knights of Peter Claver, Howard university, Tulane university, and the New Orleans Insurance Executives council, among others. A fourth degree Knight of Peter Claver and a lector at Corpus Christi parish, Tureaud had an audience with Pope Paul VI in 1964. He wa sa member of the board of trustees of Catholic university of America, the first Negro ever named to the board. Tureaud was a member of the Louisiana Commission of Human Relations, Rights and Responsibilities; the board of directors of the Legal Aid Bureau of New Orleans; and the Coordinating Council of Greater New Orleans. He served as traffic judge ad hoc in 1969; taught two years at Xavier university in the school of social work, and for a number of years was an instructor of business law at the Dryades street YMCA. He also held membership in a number of legal organizations and fraternities. SURVIVORS include his widow, Mrs. Lucille Dejoie Tureaud; a son, A. P. Tureaud, Jr., of White Plains, N.Y.; five daughters, Mrs. Sylvia T. Patterson, Baltimore, Md.; Sister Carole Tureaud of the Order of the Good Shepherd, St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Elise T. Nicholls, Adelphia, Md.; Miss Jane Tureaud and Mrs. Janet T. Oubre, both of New Orleans; two brothers, Louis Tureaud, New Orleans, and Emile Tureaud, Los Angeles; and a sister, Mrs. Victoria Moliere.
awakened by his mother's peculiar speech. His investigations started with a study of the Gullah dialect and continued through extensive research in West African folklore and languages. As a result of his studies, Brother Turner was able to trace the powerful West African cultural influence not only in the speech of Western Hemisphere blacks but also in literature and music, especially jazz. His studies documented the rich cultural history of Africa and made him a pioneer in the establishment of AfroAmerican curriculum. A first with Krio Under a grant from the American Council of Learning Societies and a Fullbright scholarship, Brother Turner spent more than a year recording the songs and folklore of Sierra Leone, Nigeria and The Congo. He was the first person to put the African Krio language into written form. He completed "An Anthology of Krio Folklore and Literature" in 1963 for the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Walfare and "Krio Texts with Grammatical Notes and English Translation" in 1965 for the Peace Corps. Bro. Turner was elected to the Hall of Fame of the City of Chicago in 1969. Ph.D earned here He graduated from Howard University with an A.B. in 1914 and earned a master's degree at Harvard in 1917. He subsequently received his Ph.D degree from the University of Chicago. He began teaching at Howard and by 1928 was head of the English department. He later headed the English department at Fisk University. Brother Turner also was a visiting professor at University College, Ibadan, Nigeria. Versatile in language He learned a dozen West African dialects and mastered five of them — Krio, Congo, Ebu, Yoruka and Mende. He also spoke Portuguese, Arabic, German, French and Dutch and could read Latin, Greek and Italian. Prof. Turner collected West African art and musical instruments and published many articles in scholarly journals. He is survived by the widow, Lois; two sons, Lorenzo Jr. and Rani, and a brother, Arthur. 31
Brother John J. Eisbey Brother L G. Long, Sr.
BURLINGTON, N. C. — John Joseph Eisbey, a longtime educator in North Carolina, was buried here recentiyJust a week prior to his death in early December, Eisbey had been presented his 25-year membership certicicate by the national headquarters of Alpha Phi Alpha. At the time of his death, he was director of the Neighborhood Youth Corps and an educator in the Alamance County School System. Brother Eisbey had worked for the Creedmoor School System before moving to Alamance County in 1953. A native of Newark, N. J., he was a son of the late John Eisbey and the late Agnes Conover Eisbey Wilson. He was married to Courtney Eaton Eisbey of the home. Mr. Eisbey was a member and chaplain of the Kappa Lambda chapter in Greensboro and a member of many professional organizations. The educator was also a member of the Alamance Human Relations Council, the Community Council on Mental Health and a board member of the Alamance County Arts Association. He also served as president of the local chapter of Shaw University alumni. He received the bachelors degree in chemistry from Shaw University in Raleigh, the master of science degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N. J., and the masters degree in administration and the professional diploma in supervision from Columbia University in New York. 32
Funeral services for Dr. Lutrelle Grice Long Sr., former pastor of Union Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, were held at the Union Bethel A.M.E. Church. Interment was in Palatka, Fla. Bishop I. H. Bonner, presiding bishop of the Eighth Episcopal District (Louisiana and Mississippi), officiated at the services. He was assisted by Bishop D. Ward Nichols, senior bishop of the denomination and presiding bishop of the 12th Episcopal District; Bishop Frederick Douglass Jordan of Hollywood Calif., president of the Council of Bishops; Bishop John Bright of the First Episcopal District, Philadelphia, Pa.; Bishop George N. Collins, Jacksonville, Fla., presiding bishop of Florida, and the Rev. Leo Hawkins, presiding elder of the New Orleans District of the Louisana Annual Conference. He was ordained into the ministry Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a foster daughter, Mrs. Mabel Hicks Stevenson of Atlanta, Ga.; a foster son, Bobbie Wayne Eaton of Oxford; four sisters, Mrs. Mercedes Lewis, Mrs. Florence Wilson, Mrs. Beatrice Connell and Mrs. Agnes Smith, all of Rahway, N. J.; and Six brothers, Stanley Eisbey, Franklin Eisbey, James Wilson, Robert Wilson, Raymond Wilson and Clarence Wilson, all of Rahway, N. J. Brother Long, 58, 1839 Louisiana St., died at the Ochsner Foundation Hospital where he had been confined for several days.
at 16 as a third generation A.M.E. clergyman. Brother Long, who was a native of Palatka, Fla., received his B.A. degree from Wilforce University, and his M.A. degree in Theology from Boston University. He was also awarded the Honorary Doctor of Law from Wilforce University. He was a candidate for the bishopric and an elected delegate to the General Conference. Dr. Long was also a member of the Board of Stewardship and Evangelism and chairman of the Finance Committee of the 8th Episcopal District. He was an A.M.E. church delegate to the World Council of Methodism. Dr. Long was a former member of the board of trustees of Wilberforce University, Edward Waters College and Campbell College. Before coming to New Orleans he held pastorates in Tarentum, Pa., Lima and Dayton, Ohio, Pittsburg, Pa., Birmingham, and Montgomery, Ala. He held membership in the African Methodist Episcopal Ministerial Alliance, the New Orleans Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, the Church House Federation, the Urban League of Greater New Orleans, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Draydes Street Young Men's Christian Association, life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was a thirty-second degree Prince Hall Mason. Dr. Long is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jeanette Wesley Long, one son, Lutrelle Grice Long Jr. of Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., his mother, Mrs. Maude Ethel Long of West Palm Beach, Fla., one sister, Mrs. Yvette Long Maxwell of Birmingham, Ala., and one brother, Thomas Warren Long of West Palm Beach, Fla.
Tureaud - Times - Picayune (Continued from page 30) Both as an attorney in private practice and as counsel here for the Legal Defense Fund of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Louisiana Education Association, he battled through court action to obtain adequate education and full citizenship for Negroes.
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CONVENTION CALL By virtue of constitutional provision, as General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. I hereby summon Brother Henry Arthur Callis (Founder), the General Officers, Committee Chairmen and Brothers in college and alumni chapters to the 66th Anniversary Convention to be held in Denver, Colorado - July 9 - 15, 1972 with headquarters at the Denver - Hilton Hotel. Once again this Convention will afford us the opportunity to re-examine ourselves, our structure and the program of the Fraternity and accept the challenge to build a better ALPHA PHI ALPHA for the future.