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Happy Founder’s Day 115 YEARS OF SERVICE
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Picture by Names 1. Rudolph Harris 2. Curtis Hunigan 3. Fred Valentine 4. Horace Dawson, Jr. 5. Paul Cotton 6. A. Gilbert Douglas 7. Ryland Harris 8. Mark Jones 9. Andre Lucas 10. Kenneth Hobart 11. Derrick Butts 12. John Mark-Williams
13. Jeremy Triplett 14. Mikael LaRoche 15. Joseph Housey, III 16. Jason Clark 17. Mark Ross 18. Louis Ford 19. James Heck 20. Eddie Neal 21. Gerard Williams 22. Garrett Miller 23. Adrian James 24. O. Jackson Cole, Jr.
25. Albert Williams 26. Lucius Brown 27. Marcel Desroches 28. Kellen Moore 29. Jamison Taylor, Jr. 30. Mathew Aaron, Jr. 31. Sean Perkins 32. James Harmon 33. Larry Ware 34. Frank King 35. Antonio King 36. Rudolph McGann, Jr.
37. Alvin Reaves, III 38. Ryle Bell 39. Drew Love 40. Colin Campbell 41. Bryant Young 42. Arthur King 43. Charvis Campbell 44. LeRoy Lowery, III 45. Joseph Paul 46. Timothy Fitzgerald 47. Jason Jefferson 48. Samuel Armstrong
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TWO JEWELS & TWENTY MEN OF ALPHA OUR CHAPTER
Mu Lambda is Alpha's eleventh alumni chapter, chartered October 1, 1923, in Washington D.C. The chapter was established, in part, in response to the desire of graduate brothers, many whom were initiated into Beta Chapter at Howard University, to give aid to the undergraduate brothers and continue the work of Alpha. Chartered by 22 distingushed men of Alpha which included Jewel Nathaniel Allison Murray and Jewel Robert Harold Ogle.
CHAPTER LEGACY
There has been six members who served as the General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and two whom served as the Eastern Region Vice President. Mu Lambda is equally proud of our current brothers making their mark in the Washington D.C. community and beyond. Our chapter has many entrepreneurs, activists, political leaders, philanthropists, academicians, ministers and so much more. Our diverse brotherhood age range is between the ages of 25 and 98. We all work together to maximize the brotherhood of Alpha by following the Objective, Mission and AIMS of our Fraternity.
FIRST OFFICERS
The officers elected at the first meeting were Brother Harold StrattonPresident, Brother John Lowery-Vice President, Brother Victor DalySecretary, Brother Daniel W. EdmondsTreasurer, and Brother Nathaniel Allison Murray (Jewel)-Chaplain. Mu Lambda was thus established and was on its way into history!
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In this Issue Cover 1 Front Cover Picture by Names 2 In this Issue 3 Executive Board, Committee Chairs, Charter Members, Past Presidents 4 The Presidents’ Message 7 The Vice-Presidents’ Message 6 Alpha Phi Alpha Way Passed 8 Project Give Back 11 Alpha Informational 12 Congratulations to Mu Lambda Chapter Bro. Justin Hansford 13 Brother Justin Hansford ML SP21 will join the “Race and Justice in America: From Ahmaud Arbery to Kyle Rittenhouse” panel disccussion 14 Message from pour Chaplain: Omega Chapter Announcement 16 Message from the Health and Wellness Committee 20 National Association of Parliamentarians will host it
second “Cram for the Exam 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
Birthdays and Alphaversaries Mighty MAAC’s Annual Founders Day Celebration Mu Lambda Foundation Meeting Alpha Elite App Now Available Must See Gorgeous - Brother Albert Williams House of Ruth DC The Jewel Lounge Literary Society Guide to a Healthy Holiday Dinner Food of the month Dessert of the month Drink of the Month Advertise with us Domino’s Everything Co-op Radio Show AKSTAR Apparel East State Street Band Exit Realty: Brother Albert A. Williams Financial Planning Needs Prostate Cancer a Family Affair The New Mu Lambda Chapter App is Here Chapter App by Publicall Telecommunications Message from the Editor Esprit de Fraternite
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Executive Board
Committee Chairs
Charter Members
Past Presidents
President John “Tony” Wilson
Auditing A.J. Jones
Vice President Mikael LaRoche
Brother’s Keeper Carlos DeBose
Recording Secretary Jason Jefferson
Budget and Finance Vernon Oakes
Arthur Curtis* Merrill H. Curtis* Victor R. Daly* Eugene L. C. Davidson* Arnold Donawa* Walter Garvin* William L. Hansberry* Charles H. Houston* Edward Howard* Joseph R. Jones* R. Frank Jones* J Edward Lowery* Clarence H. Mills* Jewel Nathaniel Allison Murray* Norman L. McGhee* FN4 Jewel Robert Harold Ogle* Louis H. Russell* James N. Saunders* Emory B. Smith* Harold C. Stratton* J.H.N. Waring* Charles H. Wesley* FN3
1. Harold Stratton* 1923-1924 2. Howard H. Long* FN2 3. Charles H. Wesley* 1926-1928 4. Frank Adams* 5. R. Frank Jones* 6. James B. Browning* 7. Jewel Henry Arthur Callis* FN1 8. U. Simpson Tate* 9. Claude Ferebee* 10. George O. Butler* 11. C.C. House* 1938-1940 12. Verdie L. Robinson* 13. Walter M. Booker* FN5 14. Jack Bond* 15. Millard R. Dean* 16. Frank Davis* 17. Clifton Hardy* 18. Herman Johnson* 19. Howard Jenkins* 20. C.C. House* 1952-1954 21. William F. Nelson* 22. Aubrey E. Robinson* 23. Joseph Waddy* 24. Edward J. Austin* 25. Elgy Johnson* 1964-1965 26. George H. Windsor* 1965-1967 27. James T. Speight* 1967-1969 28. Harold Sims* 1969-1970 29. Eddie L. Madison* 1970-1972 30. Wilbur Sewell* 1972-1974 31. Charles Walker Thomas* 1974-1976 32. Theodore Taylor* 1976-1978 33. Elmer Moore* 1978-1981 34. William E. Calbert* 1981-1983 35. Osmond Brown* 1983-1986 36. Vernon Gill 1986-1988 37. LeRoy Lowery, III 1988-1990 38. Morris Hawkins* 1990-1992 39. C.C. Jones 1992-1995 40. Vincent Orange 1995-1997 41. Melvin White 1997-1999 42. LeRoy Lowery, III FN6 1999-2001 43. James Haynes 2001-2002 44. Rudolph Harris* 2002-2004 45. Edwin Norwood 2004-2006 46. James McDonald 2006-2008 47. Timothy Fitzgerald 2008-2010 48. Kwame Ulmer 2010-2011 49. LeRoy Lowery, III 2011-2013 50. Eddie Neal 2013-2015 51. LeRoy Lowery, III 2015-2017 52. Joel Grey 2017-2018 53. Eddie Neal 2018-2020 54. John “Tony” Wilson 2020-
Corresponding Secretary Samuel Armstrong Financial Secretary Vernon Oakes Treasurer Michael Young
Communication and Technology Albert Williams Constitution Gilbert Douglas
Chaplain William “Tony” Hawkins
DC National Pan Hellenic Council Vacant
Historian Silas J Woods
Fundraising Vacant
Archivist James Harmon
Golf Tournament Vacant
Intake Coordinator Andre Lucas Assoc. Editor/Sphinx Kenneth A. Williams Dir. Ed. Activities Sean Perkins Sergeant-at-Arms Tony King Parliamentarian George McNeal Web Master Albert Williams
Health & Wellness Alvin L. Reaves, III Membership Kobina Yanka Men Who Cook Garrett Miller Mu Lambda Chapter History Book Silas Woods III Nominating Vacant
Editor of the Torch Kenneth A. Williams
Programs Karl Bruce
Member at Large Kelvin MCclinton
Public Policy A.J. Jones
Risk Management Officer Mikael E. LaRoche
Social Joseph Gibbs
General Council Justin Handford
Community Service Samuel Armstrong
Chief Funraising officer George McNeal
Marketing/Promotion Committee Vacant
Immediate Past President Eddie Neal
Social Media Committee Vacant
CHARTERED ON MONDAY OCTOBER 1, 1923 WASHINGTON, D.C. FN1 6th General President 1915-1916 FN2 General Secretary 1915-1916 7th General President 1916-1917 FN3 14th General President 1931-1940 FN4 General Secretary 1920-1926 FN5 8th Eastern Regional Vice-President 1950-1953 FN6 23rd Eastern Regional Vice-President 2000-2001 Executive Director MLK Memorial
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The President’s Message Greetings Brothers, Happy Founder’s Day!!
While we celebrate the 115th founding year of our dear fraternity on December 4th, this time of celebration is also a great time for reflection on the year that has just passed and anticipation and preparation for the next year to come. As the year 2021 comes to a close I think collectively we have had a good year despite of challenges we faced and overcame as members of the overall society. We remain engaged and recognized for the works we do and Brotherhood we exhibit in a real way. Our number of financial active Brothers has increased by 32% and have reclaimed and continue to reclaim Brothers exceeding the goals we have set for ourselves. This is all owed to you Brothers being examples in our communities and being examples to our fellow Brothers. Fraternally, Brother John “Tony” Wilson, President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter
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The Vice President’s Message Giving Thanks, A gratuitous deed that is expressed in a variant of ways. This kind gesture can be expressed through gifts, a card, or a message that lets a person know how grateful you are for an act or service that has passed or is yet to come. For most of us, we were blessed with the good fortune of families, warm meals and memories over the Thanksgiving break of 2021. For some, these conveniences were more modest as we regained trust in normalcy hosting smaller gatherings, and preparing knightlike spreads and reminiscing on the two years of Covid Past whilst Dallas fought valiantly in their prime-time NFL defeat. During this weekend, I had time to reflect on some of the things the last 8 years of Alpha has given to me & that I should be thankful about, so id like to share as we move quickly toward 115 years since our founding. For those who have not had the pleasure of meeting me in person, I’d start from the beginning. I came into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, through this, the MAGNIFICENT 111th House - Mu Lambda. In a time of Crab Feasts and Beautillions, On the heels of the late Brother Brice holding memoirs of his journeys in the brotherhood, where Brother Miller handled our hospitality and Christmas was met with parties. Yes, for this time and those experiences I am thankful. I eagerly jumped to service and in the 8 years of dedication to this chapter I have not fallen off of the executive board. Having served as the Social Chair, Editor of the Torch, Corresponding and Recording Secretary, Archivist, and now working through a second full term as the chapter’s Vice President - I am grateful for the lessons in leadership, the experiences I have gained in timemanagement, intrapersonal people skills and all of the brotherhood bonds that I have made as I continue to grow along this journey as an Alpha Man in the nation’s capital. In 8 years I’ve had the pleasure of seeing the ebbs and flows of every brother in the chapter and I am ever eager to learn more about each member as we build a better bond of brotherhood. I also want to encourage through my actions similar service to moving our chapter forward.
December is usually a perfect time for REDEDICATION. and I always enjoy welcoming reclaimed brothers to this fold as we continue to build our chapter into the strongest force in the fraternity. To the newest members of Mu Lambda, do know that I am appreciative of your willingness to dedicate yourself to the alignment of our chapter’s service. Please continue to push the brand of Mu Lambda’s excellence HIGH as we move toward our own future milestone centennial. I am looking forward to the thanksgiving-like festivities for 2023 and hope to see the best of our chapter in the upcoming years. Solemnly, Upon the passing of both Chadwick Boseman and most recently, artist Virgil Abloh, I would like to express thanks to all of the brothers in the chapter for always keeping small things like our health panel discussions and expressing interest in both our physical and mental health alive through the torch. Brother Butts continues to play an integral role in our chapter and I would be remiss if I didn’t express my gratitude for his efforts. I would assume that the two fallen artist’s choice in privacy for their ailment was to their own personal benefit, but in Mu Lambda, I am grateful that we have made safe spaces for conversations and education around topics like prostate cancer, and other illnesses - I continue to encourage support around black male health as a chapter, we have the power to champion more public discussions, events and screening opportunities to become the beacon of light in our community around the things that affect us the most. Let us raise our glasses and give thanks! Because together we aspire to the Magnificence of Mu Lambda.... and together, WE WILL ACHIEVE IT! To 115.... Fraternally, Brother Mikael LaRoche, Vice-President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter
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BROTHER GIVING TESTIMONIES BEFORE THE DC COUNCIL ON BILL 24-11, ALPHA PHI ALPHA WAY DESIGNATION ACT OF 2021 Brothers John Wilson (Mu Lambda Chapter president), Brother Byron Williams, Brother Rylan Harris, Brother Christopher G. Ellis, Jr. (Eastern Regional Vice President)
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Project Give Back November 20, 2021
Spearheaded by Brother Samuel Armstrong here are highlights of our November's community service event as we supported Project Give Back for a second year. Brothers met at Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD to pack food baskets/ boxes that was disturbed to needy families. Over the last 26 years Project Give Back has been making a difference in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. They are committed to helping low-income constituents and those who have fallen on hard times.
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Congratulations to Mu Lambda Chapter Bro. Justin Hansford Brother Justin Hansford was nominated as an independent expert for election to the United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent. He was lauded by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Amb. Linda ThomasGreenfield.
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Brother Justin Hansford ML SP21 will join the “Race and Justice in America: From Ahmaud Arbery to Kyle Rittenhouse” panel disccussion. My Brothers, I email to invite you to a few upcoming web events and ask you to share the details with brothers in your chapter. Below is an invitation to a webinar several brothers and I are hosting on racial justice in America. Second, on December 6, at 8:00 p.m. EST, I will co-host a virtual meet and greet for former North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice and Alpha Kappa Alpha sister, Cheri Beasley, for her bid for the United States Senate. This event will be shared with all 120,000 D9 members on my email list. Third, on December 11, at 2:00 p.m. EST, I will co-host a webinar on the parameters around 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(7) entities and their implications for Alpha. There will be some of Alpha's national leadership as panelists. Expect details for the latter two events sometime next week. Race and Justice in America: From Ahmaud Arbery to Kyle Rittenhouse Monday, 11/29/21, 7:00 p.m. EST In 1903, in his book, The Souls of Black Folks, Brother W.E.B. DuBois stated, "The problem of the Twentieth
Century is the problem of the color-line." Almost 30 years ago, in his book, Faces At The Bottom Of The Well, the founding father of Critical Race Theory--Derrick Bell-underscored that racism is a permanent fixture in American life. Together, their assessments suggest that the problem of the TwentyFirst Century is the problem of white supremacy--its virulence, persistence, and ubiquity. This includes, but is not limited to, our justice system. We come together as Alpha brothers, advocates, and scholars to make sense of this moment and where we might go from here. I, Brother Gregory Parks, will moderate a discussion with the following panelists: • Bro. Justin Hansford, J.D. - Professor of Law Director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center, Howard University School of Law • Bro. Rashawn Ray, Ph.D. - Professor of Sociology and Executive Director of the Lab for Applied Social Science Research, University of Maryland-College Park • Bro. Jamie Riley, Ph.D. Director, Race & Justice, N.A.A.C.P. • Bro. Roy Tatem - Former President, East Valley,
Arizona N.A.A.C.P. • Bro. Etienne Toussaint, J.D. - Assistant Professor of Law, University of South Carolina School of Law • Bro. Gregory Vincent, J.D., Ed.D. - Professor, Department of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation, University of Kentucky You are invited to a Zoom webinar. • When: Nov 29, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) • Topic: Race and Justice in America: From Ahmaud Arbery to Kyle Rittenhouse Register in advance for this webinar: https://wakeforestuniversity.zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_ FYlrNm2kSXWFyeZQvRLlmw Meeting ID: 914 8102 6130 Passcode: 028878 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Happy Founder’s Day, Brothers! Fraternally, Brother Gregory S. Parks, J.D., Ph.D. MU LAMBDA TORCH 2021
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Bro. William Ridley Spaulding
OMEGA CHAPTER MU LAMBDA CHAPTER
FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1984 - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021
“Farewell, dear Brother, transcendent are thou, Thy spirit shall dwell with us now. We cherish thy mem’ry, thy good name we’ll revere to thy glory, thy honor, brother, dear.” MU LAMBDA TORCH 2021
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Dear Brothers, Our Brother William Ridley Spaulding entered Omega Chapter on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the age of 97. Brother Spaulding served as the DC Ward 5 Councilman from 1975 to 1987. Brother Spaulding laid in state at the John A. Wilson Building from 1 pm to 3 pm on Friday, November 12, 2021. • Initiated Date: Friday, March 16, 1984 • Initiated Chapter: Mu Lambda • Omega Chapter: Monday, November 1, 2021 His funeral was Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Northeastern Presbyterian Church, 2112 Varnum Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018 at 11:00 am. His Line Brother Leroy Lowery gave the Words of Tribute. His Omega Service was at 10:00 AM. Given that Brother Spaulding was a 1984 initiate of Mu Lambda, the first DC Councilmen for Ward 5 after Home Rule was established and that this seat has been held by Brother Vincent Orange who seeks the seat again in this upcoming term I think it was important for Brothers of this Chapter and across the DC Chapters show up and attend the Omega Service for this Brother. Fraternally, Brother John Tony Wilson, President Brother Tony Hawkins, Chaplain Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter
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Message from Mu Lambda and Wellness Committee (MLHWC) the Health andHealth Wellness Committee Mu Lambda Brothers, Welcome to December 2021! December is World Aids Day (Dec. 1st), International Day of Persons w/Disabilities (Dec. 3rd), and National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 6-12) Awareness Month. Below are some articles of interest addressing these topics. Please click on the links or cut and paste into your browser to read the entire articles.
HIV/AIDS and African Americans December 1st is World AIDS Day, reminding us that HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is still a worldwide challenge. This year’s theme is “Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice.” According to HIV.gov, 2021 marks 40 years “since the first five cases of what later became known as AIDS were officially reported.” In the US, more than 700,000 people have died from AIDS-related illnesses since the start of the epidemic. Significant strides have been made since the 1980s in terms of prevention and treatment, and new discoveries in research continue to aid in reducing new HIV transmission rates so that patients can live longer and healthier lives. HIV.gov notes, “globally, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has saved more than 20 million lives.” Despite the progress, communities of color continue to be disproportionately affected with higher rates of HIV, and many socio-economic factors can increase risk for transmission. In 2018, Black/African American people accounted for 13% of the US population but 42% of new HIV diagnoses in the United States and dependent areas. “Cultural biases like stigma, discrimination, and homophobia place many African Americans at higher risk for HIV. These barriers prevent many from seeking routine HIV testing or receiving HIV preventative care and treatments due to fear of judgment from family and peers.” (HIV.gov) Although Black/African Americans represent almost 13 percent of the U.S. population, they account for 42.1 percent of HIV infection cases in 2019. • • • • •
In 2019, African Americans were 8.1 times more likely to be diagnosed with HIV infection, as compared to the white population. African American males have 8.4 times the AIDS rate as compared to white males. African American females have 15 times the AIDS rate as compared to white females. African American men are 6.4 times as likely to die from HIV infection as non-Hispanic white men. African American women are 14.5 times as likely to die from HIV infection as white women. MU LAMBDA TORCH 2021
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HIV Infection Cases and Rates (Adults) Estimated number of diagnosed cases and rates (per 100,000) of HIV infection, 2019 # Cases
Rate
African American/ White Ratio
African American males
11,489
71.7
8.1
White males
7,498
8.9
African American females
3,810
21.3
White females
1,508
1.7
African American (total, all ages)
15,334
37.3
White (total, all ages)
9,013
4.6
12.5
8.1
Source: CDC 2021. HIV Surveillance Report: Diagnoses of HIV Infection in the United States and Dependent Areas, 2019, v.32. Tables 1a and 3a. https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pdf/library/reports/surveillance/cdc-hiv-surveillance-report-2018-updated-vol32.pdf [PDF | 19.7MB]
For more information on HIV/AIDS and African Americans and other resources – please click the links below - https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=4&lvlid=21 Additional Resources https://hivinfo.nih.gov/home-page https://www.vahealthoptions.org/nexus/
Highlighting African-Americans With Disabilities In Honor Of Black History Month As we celebrate Black History Month, which takes place every February, RespectAbility recognizes the contributions made and the important presence of African-Americans to the United States. It is important to note this includes more than 5.6 million African-Americans living with a disability in the U.S., 3.4 million of which are working-age African-Americans with disabilities. Therefore, we would like to reflect on the realities and challenges that continue to shape the lives of African-Americans with disabilities.
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Mu Lambda Health and Wellness Committee (MLHWC) Only 28.7 percent of working-age African-Americans with disabilities are employed in the U.S. compared to 72 percent of working-age African-Americans without disabilities. This is in line with the rest of the country, with fully one-in-five Americans having a disability and just 30 percent of those who are working-age being employed, despite polls showing that most of them want to work. This leads to approximately 40 percent of African-Americans with disabilities living in poverty compared to 22 percent of African-Americans without disabilities. Deafblind lawyer Haben Girma advocates for inclusion in both education and Hollywood. For many of the 1,199,743 black students (K-12) with disabilities in America today, the deck is stacked against them. Frequently “invisible disabilities” such as ADHD are not diagnosed and students do not get the supports they need to achieve. Frustrated, they can act out and become suspended. African-American students with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by suspension in schools, with more than one in four boys of color with disabilities — and nearly one in five girls of color with disabilities — receiving an out-of-school suspension. Studies show that when students miss too many days, either for being truant or just being absent, they get so far behind in class that it can lead to them dropping out of school. As documented in Disability & Criminal Justice Reform: Keys to Success, this can lead to the school-to-prison pipeline. Today there are more than 750,000 people with disabilities behind bars in America. Many of them do not have high school diplomas, are functionally illiterate and are people of color. Harriet Tubman did not let her epileptic seizures stop her from risking her life to free slaves through the underground railroad. Overall, only 65 percent of students with disabilities graduate high school compared to 84 percent of students without disabilities. However, only 57 percent of black students with disabilities graduate high school compared to 74.6 percent of black students without disabilities. For more information on African Americans with Disabilities – please click the link below. https://diverseabilitymagazine.com/2019/02/african-americans-disabilities-black-history/
Campaign Stresses Importance of Flu Vaccinations Among African Americans in D.C. Washington, D.C. -- African Americans are the largest number of populations, nationwide, who are unvaccinated against the flu. The Assembly of Petworth, a District collaborative that uses grassroots strategies to address critical health issues impacting African Americans, Hispanics, and other ethnic groups suffering health disparities, has joined with the D.C. Department of Health, United Planning Organization, and the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation to host a press conference, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday, Dec. 2 to mark National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), December 4-10.
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Mu Lambda Health and Wellness Committee (MLHWC) The press conference and a mini-free flu vaccination clinic, that runs from 12 noon to 3 p.m., will occur at the United Planning Organization "Petey" Greene Community Service Center, 2907 Martin Luther King Ave. in Southeast. A diverse group of experts, including Dr. Mohammad Akhter, director, D.C. Department of Health, Dr. Yabo Beysolow, medical officer, CDC, and Diane Freeman, aging services specialist, Department of Health and Human Services, will highlight the importance of continuing the flu vaccination through the holiday season and beyond. For more information on Flu Vaccinations Among African American – please click the link below. https://www.ncbcp.org/news/campaign_stresses_importance_of_flu_vaccinations_among_africa n_americans_in_dc/ For Brothers looking to participate in the Mu Lambda’s Health and Wellness Committee (MLHWC) activities, please contact Bro. Derrick Butts dabutts@mac.com - who is filling in until one or more brothers will step-up/volunteer. Thank you for your participation and support of the MLHWC! Bro. Derrick Butts
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Greetings Brother, I am Brother G. D. Mc Neal, your Eastern Region Parliamentarian. I am writing to advise Brothers of the following opportunity to take an eight week course on Parliamentary Procedure. The class meets every Monday for 2 hours, 7 pm - 9 pm. At the end, interested participants can take the NAP Membership Exam for the additional cost. Please see details below. If there are any question please advise ! Fraternally, Brother Mc Neal
The Howard County Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians will host it second “Cram for the Exam.” This 8-week series will prepare you for the NAP 40-question Membership Exam based on Robert’s Rules of Order in Brief 3rd Edition. The series will be held weekly on starting Monday, January 10, 2022.
The deadline to register is December 10, 2021. For additional information or to register for the series, visit: https://nap_hcu_cram2. eventbrite.com
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Alphaversary versary Birthdays Birth days Alpha Mark A. Ross Ryle Bell Rylan R. Harris William D. Thomas Kenneth A. Williams Kenneth F. Holbert James E. Harmon, III Marcel J. Desroches, Jr. Jimmy L. Floyd Louis A. Ford James R. Haynes Darrell M. Chase Jeremy Triplett Colin H. Campbell Kelvin E. Brown
December 4 December 5 December 6 December 11 December 12 December 13 December 15 December 17 December 18 December 19 December 21 December 22 December 22 December 25 December 31
David N. Gaston Ronald S. Flowers James F. McDonald Lavert C. Seabron Rawn M. James Brett M. Hood Sylvester C. Booker Vernon Oakes
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Mighty MAAC’s Annual Founders Day Celebration Greetings Brothers, Our Annual Founders Day Celebration Event to celebrate the life and legacy of our beloved Jewels of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc will be held on Saturday, December 4th from 9am to noon at Metro Points Hotel in New Carrollton, MD. This year our guest speaker will be the Eastern Region Vice President, Bro. Christopher G. Ellis and we are humbled to also present a celebratory dedication of our dearly departed Brother Anthony "Tony" Cheatham. Please see the event details below and purchase your tickets today! MAAC Annual Founders Day Celebration Date: Saturday, December 4, 2021 Time & Location: Metro Points Hotel (New Carrolton, MD) from 9 AM - Noon Costs: $40 Adults; $20 for Youths up to age 12 Speaker: Regional Vice President: Christopher G. Ellis Special Celebratory Dedication to Bro. Anthony "Tony" Cheatham Tickets can be purchased online at: https://tinyurl.com/MAACFoundersDay2021 If you have any questions, please contact Bro. Alex Bailey via email at alex.bailey@verizon.net.
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The Mu Lambda Foundation meetings are bi-monthly on the third Thursday of the month.
Next meeting is Thursday, December 16, 2021
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Brothers, I would like to thank the following Brothers for supporting the October House of Ruth service. Timothy Fitzgerald, Frank King, Mario Simpson, and Kelvin McClinton. The ladies were served Pot Roast, Grilled and Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Yeast Rolls, Cookies, Chocolate Cake, Sweet Tea, and Lemonade. Fraternally, Bro. Joseph Housey III
Mission
House of Ruth empowers women, children and families to rebuild their lives and heal from trauma, abuse and homelessness.
Vision: Much More Than Housing
House of Ruth offers comprehensive support for women, children and families. Our continuum of services encompasses enriched housing for families and single women, trauma-informed daycare for children, and free counseling to empower anyone, regardless of gender, who is a survivor of trauma and abuse. Our programs provide individualized support to rebuild safe, independent, and sustainable lives.
https://houseofruth.org
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The Jewels’ Lounge Mu Lambda Chapter Jewels’ Lounge Welcome to the Jewels’ Lounge where brothers gather, sit amongst the Jewels and reflect upon life in Alpha.
Jewel Callis
Jewel Jones
Jewel Murray
It is a place that allow brothers the opportunity to relax, read The Torch, Sphinx, history book and/or engage in that good ole ALPHA SPIRIT. Brother Silas Woods, III, Historian Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter
Jewel Kelley
Jewel Tandy
Jewel Chapman
Jewel Ogle
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Greeting Brothers,
Volume I
Lesson
The 2019-2021 fraternal year was dedicated to rediscovering our brotherhood. We serve the community, but we have been neglecting our bond of brotherhood.
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
The Origin of Alpha Phi Alpha The Period of Consolidation The First Steps in Expansion Local and National Strivings Permanent Foundations Expansion and Internal Development The Leaven of Self-Examination The War Interlude A Definite Program The Crowning Years Advancement in Spite of the Depression The Widening Social Program Education and War A Militant Liberalism The Concept of Progress The Golden Anniversary Shaping the Future on the Basis of the Past The Continuing Challenge New Goals for Old Social Purpose and Social Action
Since Tuesday, April 21, 2020, Mu Lambda hosted the Mu Lambda Literary Society, every week at 7:00 pm. The Mu Lambda Literary Society is a Mu Lambda initiative, where we come together as brothers and discuss the two volume Alpha history book over a period of months. It was facilitated by a different brother each week. Brothers participated via Zoom. We started with volume 1, chapter 1 of the twenty second printing of the history book and conclude with volume 2, chapter 8. There are twenty chapters in volume 1 and eight chapters in volume 2.
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV XVI XVII XVIII XIX XX
It was totally voluntary. You were not required to purchase the new history book. Brother Robert L. Harris, Volume II Jr. our National Historian and author of Volume II participated in the sessions. Chapter I Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
II III IV V
Chapter VI Chapter VII Chapter VIII
Lesson Back to Basics Achieving Tomorrow: An Agenda for the 80’s Strengthening Internal Capacity for Greater Service Facing Our Future with a Future The Alpha Renaissance: Rekindling the Spirit of Leadership and Community Service Vision 2000: The Light of a New Day Alpha Attitude: A Forward Step… Into the Future A Solid Foundation for the New Era of Alpha
Fraternally, John Wilson, President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter
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Guide to a Healthy Holiday Dinner
HOW TO CREATE A HEALTHY HOLIDAY DINNER
Let’s start with a few items we can ditch. A traditional turkey dinner is often filled with ingredients that you want to avoid and keep out of your kitchen. Foods to Avoid 1. Alcohol I understand cocktails can be a staple for family events and parties, but consuming large amounts of alcohol can lead to many health issues and a lot of guests that can’t remember how delicious their dinner was! There are plenty of alternatives to enjoy throughout your holiday get together. More on those alternatives shortly. 2. Gluten Let’s face it, gluten is in everything. Everything you don’t make from scratch, that is. Even if you are purchasing packaged items marked “gluten free”, I bet the ingredients they contain still aren’t something worth writing home about. Gluten can add to that bloated and lethargic feeling most people experience after a holiday dinner. With growing sensitivities to the ingredient, it’s best to keep it off your menu so everyone can enjoy all your tasty dishes. 3. Refined Sugar Typically, at the end of a holiday feast, everyone reaches for a sugary treat to bring them back to life. But that spike in sugar will lead everyone even further into
a zombie-like haze fighting over that last drip of coffee (ok, maybe a little dramatic, but you get the point). Try to create a delicious dessert with naturally sweet, whole foods like dates, maple syrup and raw honey. 4. Damaged Oils Cooking unstable oils and fats damages our health and there’s no room for them in your holiday dinner. Use coconut oil or organic, grass fed butter for your dishes that require heat. Save olive and nut oils for dressings and cold dishes. For more info, check out this handy guide to choosing healthy cooking oils. HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY HOLIDAY SWAPS When you’re avoiding certain items, it’s best to look for healthy alternatives and get creative with the different ingredients you’re swapping in and out. Here are just a few: 1. Use sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes Even though white potatoes are a source of potassium, Vitamin C and fiber they can cause blood sugar imbalances (and they’re not that healthy when most people mash them with butter and cream during the holidays). Go for sweet potatoes that are very blood sugar balancing, plus they’re rich in Vitamin A, a vitamin that is great for boosting the immune system. Continued on next page
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2. Season with sea salt instead of iodized salt With over 86 minerals, a pinch of sea salt goes a long way. Ditch the iodized table salt that has no nutritional value for the whole food alternative. 3. Cook with coconut oil instead of vegetable oils Canola and corn oils are some of the most sprayed crops, plus their genetic modification can cause mayhem in your body, especially when heated. Use stable fats like coconut oil for high heat cooking. Coconut oil has a high smoke point, which means it is perfect for roasting vegetables and you get tons of health benefits from consuming another super food. 4. Bake homemade crackers instead of buying them Since we’re avoiding gluten, sodium and damaged oils, the commercial crackers are out! Making your own crackers can be incredibly simple but have big impact. When people find out I make my own crackers, they think I’m the next Martha Stewart! Try these buckwheat crackers or flax crackers. 5. Use homemade gravy instead of powdered gravy Same as those crunchy crackers, powdered sauces and gravies are full of gluten, sodium and a truck load of MSG. And there’s no room for all that on your dinner table. If you’re roasting a turkey, you already have everything you need for a homemade gravy or try this vegan gravy instead. MY HEALTHY HOLIDAY DINNER MENU Now we know what to avoid and what alternatives to use but putting it all together is a whole other challenge. Planning ahead is key for any dinner party, especially a healthy one. There are no “convenience” foods in my kitchen so it usually takes a little longer…but it
is SO worth it in the end, and I think my in-laws agreed with me this past Thanksgiving. And yes, I even made a believer out of my anti-tofu brother in law! Here’s a look at the healthy holiday dinner menu I enjoyed with my family and the menu you can enjoy with your own! BEVERAGES Grapefruit Cinnamon Soda Sparkling water with lemon (you can also try these infused waters) APPETIZER Baked sweet potato with goat cheese & walnuts. Seen here on my Instagram MAIN COURSE Roasted butternut squash with kale. Inspired by Oh She Glows Meghan’s Cauliflower Millet Mash Individual stuffed turkey breasts with cranberry and goat cheese Meghan’s Gravy Sauce DESSERT Meghan’s Wild Berry Crumble For additional recipe inspiration, you can check out the recipe section of the ACN blog. I hope you’re feeling inspired to challenge yourself and do things a little differently this year. And from my kitchen to yours, I wish you a happy and healthy holiday season! Brother Derrick Butts
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Citrus-Roasted Salmon Elegant and oh-so simple, this main dish cooks up in under an hour.
DIRECTIONS In the oven:
Time: 40 minutes Yield: 8 servings
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Slice 1 clementine. Arrange sliced clementine, lemon, and thyme sprigs in center of a baking sheet. Top with salmon, skin side down. 2. Grate zest from 1 clementine into a measuring cup, then squeeze in juice from both remaining clementines (you should get about 1/4 cup). Add honey and whisk until dissolved. Brush salmon with half of clementine mixture, then sprinkle with fennel and thyme leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes. 3. Brush salmon with remaining juice mixture. Roast until barely opaque throughout, 12 to 15 minutes.
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3 clementines, divided 1 lemon, sliced 8 sprigs thyme, plus 1 tablespoon thyme leaves 1 (3-pound) skin-on salmon fillet 1 1/2 tbsp. pure honey 1 tbsp. fennel seeds, crushed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Brother Derrick Butts
Link: https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4738/healthy-christmas-recipes/?slide=3
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Deep South Eggnog Cake INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • • •
½ cup butter, room temperature 1 ¼ cups white sugar 3 eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon finely grated lemon peel 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup prepared eggnog 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
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¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups prepared eggnog 1 cup butter, room temperature 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon rum-flavored extract teaspoon finely grated lemon peel ½ cup finely chopped toasted pecans
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10 BEST CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS EVERYONE'S GONNA LOVE... 1. Cranberry Mimosa 2. Cranberry Zombie 3. Caramel Apple Mimosas 4. Gingerbread Eggnog White Russian 5. Pomegranate Moscow Mule
6. Mistletoe Martini 7. Winter Sangria 8. Slow Cooker Spiced Wine 9. Winter Wonderland Cocktail 10. The Harvest Sparkle
Link: https://food.allwomenstalk.com/best-christmas-cocktails-everyones-gonna-love/
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Everything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One’s premiere talk show station out of Washington, DC. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives.
Hosted by Brother Vernon Oakes Listen every Thursday on WOL 1450AM or our website at http://everything.coop from 10:30am - 11am
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Albert A. Williams
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Please Contact Brother Matt Aaron for Your Financial Planning Needs Matt Aaron, CFP® Aaron Financial 908-548-2745 Matthew.aaron.jr@nm.com Website: Aaronfinancial.nm.com Matt is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and the founder of Aaron Financial. Matt and his team provide a comprehensive financial planning experience to a diverse set of clients across the country. • • • • • • •
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Matt holds a BBA from Howard University and has earned both a certificate in financial planning from Georgetown University and the prestigious CFP ® designation. Matt is a national spokesperson for the Certified Financial Planning Board.
Prostate Cancer a Family Affair Many of you are aware that I am a prostate cancer survivor. I know some of you have also traveled the journey. I was diagnosed and treated in 2016 and remain cancerfree. Thankfully my doctors caught it early before it had the opportunity to spread. I was vigilant well before my diagnosis with regular checkups mainly because my dad and uncle had previously been diagnosed. As men, and as black men in particular, we tend to wait much longer than we should to see the doctor. We all know brothers who have health challenges but put off making a call to the doctor. But cancer doesn’t wait.
My dad and I share our journey in our new book, Survivors’ Stories, Prostate Cancer, A Family Affair. Get more information on our journey and purchase the book at www.derrickbutts.com and then let’s talk. Speaking Engagements – I would be more than happy to schedule time to talk with your church, Men’s/Health group, and/or organization about being proactive with your prostate health and to share my journey. Please have them email me at info@derrickbutts. com to begin the discussion. Thank you Brothers for your support! Brother Derrick Butts
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Message from the Editor Congratulations
to my son and Brother Devon Goodwin on his new job since graduating in June from Bowie State University. He will be working here in Annapolis as the Legislative Director for State Senator Joanne C. Benson, Democrat, District 24. BRO. KENNETH A. WILLIAMS EDITOR OF THE TORCH torch@mulambda.org ALPHA QUOTE TO SERVE BY... “THINK Alpha Phi Alpha, TALK Alpha Phi Alpha, PROMOTE Alpha Phi Alpha, and LABOR for the broad principles of idealism for which Alpha Phi Alpha was created, so that humanity shall look on us as a body worthwhile.” Brother Henry L. Dickason, 5th General President
Words cannot express how proud I am of him, his accomplishments and his future. Although this is not his dream job, I’m sure he will make an impact working for the Senator. His dream is still to attend Law School, so keep him in your prayers and considerations. To the youth who march Onward and Upward! Brother Kenneth A. Williams
GOOD WILL IS THE MONARCH OF THIS HOUSE COMMITTEES SHOULD SUBMIT ALL ARTICLES AND PICTURES TO THE TORCH EDITOR 5 DAYS AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF YOUR EVENT. BROTHERS SUBMITTING ARTICLES AND ADVERTISEMENTS SHOULD SUBMIT EVERYTHING BETWEEN THE 15TH AND 31ST OF THE MONTH. ARTICLES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A WORD DOCUMENT FORMAT. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ARTICLES SUBMITTED ARE SUBJECT TO EDITING BY THE EDITOR. PLEASE ADHERE TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION TO TORCH@MULAMBDA.ORG
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Esprit de Fraternite Brothers, It is that time of year again. The fraternity’s fraternal year runs January 1st to December 31st. Mu Lambda’s 2021-2022 fraternal year runs September 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The chapter does not meet during July and August. It is now time to pay your 2021-2022 dues which will cover you from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. Ways to make payment: 1. 2. 3. 4.
You can pay your dues on mulambda.org by clicking the dues tab at the bottom left of every web page. Bring a check to the chapter meeting. You can pay on the Mu Lambda App Mail it to: Financial Team Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter 2405 First Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Alpha
is a life long commitment
An Alpha Phi Alpha man’s attitude should not be “how much can I derive from the Fraternity” but “how much can I do for the Fraternity?” In proportion to what he does for his Chapter and for Alpha Phi Alpha will a member receive lasting benefits from the Fraternity to himself in the way of self-development by duty well done, and the respect of the Brothers well served. A member’s duties should be: 1. Prompt payment of all financial obligations, the prime requisite for successful fraternal life. 2. The doing of good scholastic work in his chosen vocation, thereby accomplishing the real end of a college course. 3. The reasonable endeavor to participate in general college activities and social service and to excel therein. 4. The proper consideration of all things with appropriate attention to the high moral standard of Alpha Phi Alpha.
Rest if you must, but don’t you quit.
