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The President’s Message

Greetings Brothers,

With the start of 2021 I was looking forward to witnessing historical political events - the inauguration of the U.S. President Biden, Vice-President Harris and the swearing in of Brother Raphael Warnock as the U.S. Senator representing the state of Georgia. What I never expected to also witness was a physical assault on the U.S. Capitol building by a seditious mob and renewed attempts to disenfranchise African American citizens in parts of the country.

These realities represent the political duality we find ourselves in during these trying times. As we start Black History Month revel in the celebration of our historical achievements in spite of the obstacles, also be mindful of the forces that actively, daily and relentlessly seek to prevent further progress and greatness of us all. Actually Brothers we need to be more than mindful. We need to actively, daily and relentlessly be that countervailing force to those who would have us as people make backward steps which as you know we do not do.

Brother John “Tony” Wilson, President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter