In this Issue

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 Stratton-President, Brother John Lowery-Vice President, Brother Victor Daly-Secretary, Brother Daniel W. Edmonds-Treasurer, and Brother Nathaniel Allison Murray (Jewel)Chaplain. Mu Lambda was thus established and was on its way into history!

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Cover 1 Front Cover Picture by Names 2 In this Issue 3 Executive Board, Committee Chairs, Charter Members, Past Presidents 4 The Presidents’ Message 5 The Vice-Presidents’ Message 6 The Scale of Brotherhood 8 Birthdays and Alphaversaries 9 Brother Julius Brice 10 Congratulation Mu Lambda Brother Lloyd T. McGriff 12 Alpha Phi Alpha Way 13 Inside the ‘Bel-Air’ Screening Party in Los Angeles 14 HISTORIAN HENRY LOUIS GATES JR. CALLS FOR FREDERICK DOUGLASS’ FACE ON US CURRENCY BILL 15 THE ECLECTIC JOYS OF AGEING 17 Adopt the Block 18 Message from the Health and Wellness Committee 21 Message from the Reclaimation Committee 22 Message from the Brother’s Keeper Committee, MAAC Staff Meeting 23 Message from the Technology Committee 25 MAAC 30th Anniversary 26 We Mentor, We Advocate, We Serve, We Lead 27 Mu Lambda Foundation Meeting 28 Celebrating Women’s History Month 36 House of Ruth DC 37 The Jewel Lounge 38 Literary Society 39 Food of the month 40 Dessert of the month 41 Drink of the Month 42 Alpha Elite App Now Available 43 Calendar of Events 44 Advertise with us 45 Domino’s 46 AKSTAR Apparel 47 Everything Co-op Radio Show 48 East State Street Band 49 Exit Realty: Brother Albert A. Williams 50 Financial Planning Needs Prostate Cancer a Family Affair 51 The New Mu Lambda Chapter App is Here 52 Chapter App by Publicall Telecommunications 53 Message from the Editor 54 Esprit de Fraternite