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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!
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 8 Dental Hygiene 10 Capital Area Food Bank Arlington Community Marketplace Service Day 16 The Quintessential Alpha Man 17 Message from the Social Committee 18 Message from the Health and Wellness Committee 22 Bill 24-11, Alpha Phi Alpha Way Designation Act of 2021 29 Birthdays and Alphaversaries 30 Mighty MAAC’s Annual Founders Day Celebration 31 Alpha Phi Alpha Just Created A Partnership With Notre Dame’s Business School 32 Mu Lambda History recap 35 House of Ruth DC 36 The Jewel Lounge 37 Literary Society 38 Food of the month 39 Dessert of the month 40 Drink of the Month 41 Advertise with us 42 Domino’s 43 Everything Co-op Radio Show 44 AKSTAR Apparel 45 East State Street Band 46 Exit Realty: Brother Albert A. Williams 47 Financial Planning Needs Prostate Cancer a Family Affair 48 The New Mu Lambda Chapter App is Here 49 Chapter App by Publicall Telecommunications 50 Message from the Editor 51 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, Perspective. During the this past month I was on sabbatical and out of town for the most part. During that time my plans were to ride my motorcycle taking a scenic route through the Sky Line drive and Blue Ridge Parkway to Atlanta and then to Montgomery AL. While in Atlanta I was going to see three of my line Brothers who live in the Atlanta metro area along with other Beta initiated Brothers who were available including my special who is also a member of Mu Lambada. In Montgomery AL my goal was to visit the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, (https:// museumandmemorial.eji.org/), along with visiting the campus of Tuskegee University. I actually considered going to Tuskegee when I was graduating from high school but had never seen the campus or been to the state for Alabama. The ride along the Sky Line Drive was both beautiful and terrifying. It was off and on cloudy. When riding in the clear sky along the mountain and stopping by the overlooks it was breathtakingly beautiful. When riding through the rain clouds with very, very little visibility it was terrifying. It was definitely a test of my riding skills and concentration. When I completed the Sky Line Drive it was close to dark and I decided to not ride the Blue Ridge Parkway in the dark and clouds. So I took the regular road to a quaint little inn in Floyd VA along the route. Thinking along the way hmm I could have not made it through those clouds. The next morning it was too cold for me to ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway to Atlanta and decided to jettison that part of the trip and take regular roads to Atlanta. While in Atlanta for a few days before the going to Montgomery I got to spend time with my line Brothers and other Brothers who have shaped and influenced my life. I also spent time with lifelong great friends from my days in college and beyond. It was a refreshing and
wonderful time. During one of those days I noticed the foot shifter parts were loose on the bike and I made a mental note to fix it or replace the parts when I got back home. On to Montgomery to the museum, memorial and Tuskegee. My one and only niece lives in Atlanta and I invited her to go with me on the journey to Montgomery. She accepted so instead of taking the bike we road in her car for the 2.5 hour trip. Along the way it was great talking with her about her life my life, family history and characters, and various topics. The Legacy museum was a powerful, unflinching, serious, realistic and high tech focus on our experience as a people from the transatlantic slave trade through mass incarceration. Unlike the NMAAHC in our home town the Legacy Museum is more narrowly focused. It shakes you to your core and gives you a visceral reminder of what we have experienced as a people, how much strength we have to had endured and that this strength is still in our makeup today if untapped in some of us. Equally somber and powerful was the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. It is an outdoor quite place where the names and unknown names of the hundreds of Black men, women and children who were lynched are etched in 805 hanging rectangular metal structures almost like coffins and above the names of the lynched is the county and state where the atrocities occurred. Maryland and Pennsylvania is represented sadly as well as Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and many other states. My niece was pretty shook up. After the memorial we took the journey to Tuskegee University which in a way gave us an emotional uplift. Of course I had reached out to the Brothers at the Gamma Phi Chapter and exchanged emails with their president but they were attending their district conference so I did not get a chance to connect with them, but I still dragged my niece to their plot. The ride back was of course full of conversations about the journey. continued on the next page
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Time to leave and head back home. It was always the plan to take a direct path home using the major highways. While about 2 hours north of Atlanta I am travelling along 85 North at a good clip and in 6th gear. Traffic starts to slow down so I go to down shift to slow the bike down getting into a lower gear, etc. However when I go to step on the foot shifter, the part that I noticed was loose was now gone. I had no means of downshifting the bike’s engine. Another moment of relying on my riding experience, no panicking, just knowing I need to get off the highway. It was a good thing I was in the right lane and not too far from an exit. So I exited the highway and while on the off ramp stopped the bike, pulled the gear shifter by hand into first gear and rode to the nearby gas station which is in Lavonia GA, population 1,827. It’s a Monday and the closer, smaller Harley dealerships are closed on Mondays. The closest one with the parts needed is back south of Atlanta the way I came. I make arrangements to get a tow, (dude almost dropped my bike btw), and hope it makes it there before the place closes. He gets it to the dealership with 15 minutes to spare. But due to Covid I was not allowed to ride in the tow truck with the driver to the dealership. So I am in Lavonia with no means to get to Conyers GA where the bike is being towed. No car services, buses etc. So I now have to figure out how I am going to get back to Atlanta. I reach out to family and friends letting them know I am alright just stuck. Now I am not one of those Brothers who “leans on the Shield”, my Shield is always available to leaned on but I just tend not to do that. “I will figure it out”. So eventually I am talking with Brother Malcolm Carter and he is like how is it going, have you called the Bros? Why are you still there? (hours have passed at this point). Nah not yet. He then reads me the riot act. “You know if someone called you a$$ you’d be there almost immediately” “Reach out and make that call.” So I do. My line Brother and Front Brother Juan Pittman who I was enjoying hanging out with a few days earlier in the Atlanta said he would come get me. The next day the bike is fixed and I am on the road back to the DMV no more mishaps or need of enhanced riding skills.
Now back to Perspective. While I was sitting there in Lavonia GA at the gas station it gave me a chance to put the last week or so in perspective. Here I was sitting at a gas station for hours in a small southern city/town, safe, mentally and physically sound because my “toy” broke down. There was no way in the world I was going to be upset or angry about this. Looking back I am actually glad that I did not do my usual and had that part fixed and replaced when I first noticed it as I would not be there at the gas station sitting and reflecting. This was a minor inconvenience when compared to the experiences of our people which was so powerfully captured at the museum and memorial I had just visited. I had just experienced a comradery with my Alpha Brothers that few Black men get to experience in their entire life times. While I was away two of our Chapter members mothers’ passed away. One of which my line Brother’s mom. I spent precious time with friends and family. This inconvenience was nothing. And when I stopped being stubborn and reached out to the Brothers there was no hesitation, “where you at, I got you”. So Brothers as always I got you, we got each other and be reflective and energized by what we do and what we stand for. This is our mission: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities. We do this for those who came before us, who are here with us now and who will be here after we are gone on to Omega Chapter. Fraternally Brother John “Tony” Wilson, President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter
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The Vice President’s Message A Cold November As the weather begins to change and Fall creeps away from us slowly, I take time to remember the values and conversations that our founders were having leading up to December the fourth 1906. I am ever certain that as an organization, we have far exceeded the wildest expectations of our humble Jewels, as we continue to work to hold the light of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity HIGH! But the work does not stop, it is ever increasing and challenging. It is our role in this forever relay, to carry the baton of our organization in this leg of the race. Our goals as I mentioned this Fraternal year is to BALANCE the BUSINESS and BROTHERHOOD of ALPHA. As we head toward our centennial year, “98” sets a firm foundation for where we go for the next 2-10 years. We have already taken strides, with the business side of the chapter, with the foundation’s moves to complete sale of two assets, the chapters push to rename the block finally moving along, MAAC Conference involvement, our November Budget presentation, Public Policy plans, and Service to our Community, I am proud to see that the chapter is mission focused heading into 2022 with a purpose driven fire. Brother Armstrong, as associate Chief Dean, has made honorable remarks on the Mu Lambda Brothers and its integral role played in the Fall Intake season for Area 6 during week 2. It is activity like this that pushes our chapter to the front - We are worthy of chapter of the year- MU LAMBDA MEANS BUSINESS. With our brotherhood, our social committee is working to create brotherhood smokes, conversation series, our bonds created outside of chapter meetings, conversations via email, text and phone calls, I am happy to see where the chapter is currently. I would like to encourage more use of our MU LAMBDA APP! The more we use the app for sharing, documenting, voting etc. I can see the value in the investment in this asset. Encouragingly, I also applaud former Chapter Vice President, Bro G. Miller, as he continues the fellowship bond of the Alpha History Lessons on Tuesdays! These exercises are a showcase of MU LAMBDA’s BOND IN BROTHERHOOD.
Moving further ahead, we are blessed to be in a chapter of highly intellectual and accomplished ALPHA MEN. The founders would be proud to plan the future of Alpha in this house. I look around each meeting with pride, as we all have the pleasure to continue to serve amongst the best and brightest men in the Metropolitan DMV area. From Dentist and Lawyers, White House Staffers to Business Owners, Mu Lambda is STRONG. Our chosen Neophytes have excelled and showcased their investment in the chapter, constantly stepping up to serve, and lead. I recently had the benefit of congratulating Brother. A.J. Jones as he joined the ranks of former Chapter Vice President, Bro. Gibbs and my Line brother Bro. C. Young, with a new career change at the helm of Starbucks. Similar congratulations are extended to his line brother, Anthony Covington, who met me for brunch recently to tell the good news of his recent hire in the D.C. area as well. Their executive leadership is worthy of praise & continues to showcase the value of the MEN we bring into our chapter. LEADERS - FATHERS - CHANGE AGENTS. As our founders balanced the academic requirements of their Cornell University journey and dedicated their time, efforts, money and resources to our Beloved Fraternity, I ask that we continue to consider giving our best to this organization’s BUSINESS and BROTHERHOOD. As we head into November, continue to place MANLY DEEDS, SCHOLARSHIP & LOVE for ALL MANKIND at the helm of our every conscious move so every brother of Mu Lambda will continue to be seen only as the pillars of our Washington D.C. Community. Continue to balance BUSINESS and BROTHERHOOD Support all of the causes of the chapter. Participate in every discussion. Ask questions, demand more, This is your chapter… LET US MAKE MU LAMBDA THE LIGHT OF WASHINGTON D.C. during this…… Cold November! #06 Fraternally, Brother Mikael LaRoche, Vice-President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Prosthodontics. In 1974 he was awarded a Louise C. Ball Fellowship to attend the Ohio State University where he studied Prosthodontics under Dr. Carl O Boucher, one of the world’s most eminent Prosthodontists. After earning his Certificate of Specialty in Prosthodontics and a Master’s Degree from the Ohio State University, he returned to the Howard University College of Dentistry to rejoin the faculty in the Department of Removable Prosthodontics where he served for forty years until his retirement in 2013. During his tenure as a member of the dental faculty, he rose to the academic rank of full Professor and has served both as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, the position that he held at his retirement.
Mu Lambda Chapter Brother Ryle Bell and Brother Reginald Salter both participated as expert panelist as apart of the Surgeon General Initiative Health Series on Dental Hygiene featuring the Fraternity’s Surgeon General, Brother Dr. Jeffrey E. Sterling, and a host of other expert panelists. Please check it out on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/SphinxTV1906.
Brother Ryle A. Bell, DDS, MS, FACD Brother Dr. Ryle A. Bell is a Professor Emeritus in the College of Dentistry at Howard University. He was born in Barbados, West Indies, emigrating to the United States in 1964, where he attended New York City Community College majoring in Dental Laboratory Technology graduating Magna Cum Laud in 1966. He was a student-athlete, lettering in track and fencing and serving as captain of the fencing team during his tenure. On graduation, he was awarded the 1966 Otto Klitgord Award presented to the student-athlete for outstanding athletic performance while maintaining the highest GPA. In 1969 he received his Bachelor of Science degree from Long Island University and continued his studies at the Howard University College of Dentistry where he received his DDS degree in 1973. He was the first recipient of the Barbados National Development Scholarship in Dentistry and was elected into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor society as an outstanding student. On graduating he was appointed to the dental faculty as an Instructor in the Department of Removable
Brother Bell has presented many lectures nationally and internationally, particularly in the Caribbean, and has published many articles in the dental literature. He has also been selected by his peers in the College of Dentistry at Howard University to receive the Distinguished Teacher Award as well as the Distinguished Alumni Award and has been chosen on many occasions by the students as an outstanding clinician and lecturer. In 1982 he was elected into Sigma Xi, the National Science Research Society, and selected as a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. He has also been a significant resource person to Caribbean dental education. He had served two terms as an external examiner to the University of the West Indies’ Dental School located in Mount Hope, Trinidad and Tobago, and has served as an evaluator on-site visit teams for Dentistry on behalf of the Caribbean Accreditation for Medicine and other Health Professionals. In addition, he was appointed to serve as a member of the Board of Accreditation for Medicine and other Health Professions for the Caribbean, (CAAM-HP) and participates in evaluation site visits for dental schools in the Caribbean. Brother Bell was elected the first Chairman of the Board of the DC division of the March of Dimes, a position that he held for four years, where he has worked to help decrease the premature birthrate in the Washington, DC area and continues to participate annually in the Washington, DC, March for Babies through the Omicron Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity seated in southwest Washington, DC. Brother Bell was duly initiated into the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, April 1, 1977, through the Omicron Lambda Alpha chapter in Washington, DC. He has been its Historian and Dean of Intake as well as serving in several other capacities. In 1985, he became a Brother Reginald Salter continued on the next page
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------charter member of the Omicron Eta Lambda chapter in Washington DC, serving as its President and Chapter Dean as well as in several other offices. Currently, he is the President of the chapter’s Education Foundation. He is also a member of Mu Lambda chapter and served as its Chapter Dean in beta testing the new IMDP process in addition to being a member of its Housing Foundation.
Brother Reginald Salter, Ph.D. Brother Dr. Reginald Salter was raised in rural Georgia, a fact of which he is, to this day, proud. Brother Salter knew in sixth grade he would pursue a career in dentistry, growing up in a home where dental care was not an option. He committed to studying tirelessly in school and was awarded a scholarship to Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans where he received the Bachelor of Science. He went on to obtain a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington DC. Brother Salter completed the advanced general dentistry residency in the U.S. Navy and served four years as a Lieutenant in the Dental Corps. While strategizing his next move in life, he pursued and received the MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix. Following his career in the Navy, Brother Salter returned to the Washington metropolitan area to practice with the National Health Service Corps and eventually opened a private practice in Waldorf, MD. Inspired by students seeking entry into dental school who often shadowed in his practice, Brother Salter began spending his off day as an adjunct faculty member at the College of Dentistry at Howard University where he taught practice management and was a clinical instructor. He made the ultimate decision last year to retire from private practice after 20 years to pursue a career in dental education full time. In 2018, Brother Salter defended his dissertation on learning styles and accommodations for dental students diagnosed with a learning disability to receive a Ph.D. in higher education administration from Northcentral University.
Brother Salter’s dissertation research centered around the implementation of learning styles of dental students diagnosed with a learning disability in curriculum design and accommodations strategies that will enhance student learning and test performance, mentorship of students of color interested in healthcare professions, developing strategies to introduce healthcare fields and admissions requirements for students at an early age of learning, and increasing diversity of practitioners in dentistry. He is also passionate about serving communities where access to care is not optimal. Brother Salter leads groups of students and alumni from Howard University to areas of Jamaica annually where this mission may be carried out. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry at Howard University where he serves as Director for Student Activities and Programs. He is recipient of the professor of the year award in 2017 and 2019 at the College of Dentistry, 2019 Howard University Alumni Service Award, and 2019 Young Doctors DC Community Leader Award. He is a member of various dental associations, a Recruiting Alumnus for Xavier University of Louisiana, Founder of Delta Mu Chi Fraternity, Inc- a brotherhood for minority men in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy, an initiate of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, initiate of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, and is a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Other Panelist included: Ms. Tamana Spingher, RDH Brother Jay R. Anderson, DMD, MHSA Brother Roosevelt Allen, D.D.S., MAGD, ABGD
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Capital Area Food Bank Arlington Community Marketplace on 10.16.21 led by Brother Samuel Armstrong
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THE QUINTESSENTIAL ALPHA MAN He is not the one most captured in the limelight seeking recognition and fame but the one who labors long after the bright lights have been dimmed and the adoring crowds have dispersed often ignored rewarded rarely always holding the light of Alpha high! His accomplishments are often downplayed by those who lay fallacious claim to his successes trumpeting them as their own basking in the adulation of appropriated labor. Consigning him to labor in anonymity except to those who dwell in his vineyard those willing to crush the grapes while others drink the wine! He is the true Alpha brother Always holding up an Alpha sign His blood’s not red but black and gold The best man you will ever find! Brother Ryle A. Bell MU LAMBDA TORCH 2021
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Message from the Social Committee Greetings brothers! The Social Committee cordially invites you to our 2021-22 Fraternal year kickoff event; Brotherhood Smoke: Voting and Political Action. Our brother's only gathering will be a twofold event of camaraderie and communication; with a toast to the new fraternal year and common sense dialog around Alpha Phi Alpha's footprint on social and political issues affecting our community. This is an outdoor event; feel free to bring your comfortable lawn chair and dress for the elements. We'll provide the bonfire, chasers, and ice, you provide the rest. Please see attached flyer and reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Fraternally, Bro. Karl Bruce Social Committee Chair
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Message from Mu Lambda Health and Wellness Committee (MLHWC) the Health and Wellness Committee Mu Lambda Brothers, Welcome to Fall 2021! November is Diabetes, Lung Cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and antibiotic resistance 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.
Diabetes and African Americans In 2018, non-Hispanic blacks were twice as likely as non-Hispanic whites to die from diabetes. African American adults are 60 percent more likely than non-Hispanic white adults to be diagnosed with diabetes by a physician. In 2017, non-Hispanic blacks were 3.2 times more likely to be diagnosed with end stage renal disease as compared to non-Hispanic whites. In 2017, non-Hispanic blacks were 2.3 times more likely to be hospitalized for lower limb amputations as compared to non-Hispanic whites.
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Diagnosed Cases of Diabetes Age-adjusted percentage of persons 18 years of age and over with diabetes, 2018 Non-Hispanic Black
Non-Hispanic White
Non-Hispanic Black / Non-Hispanic White Ratio
Men
13.4
8.7
1.5
Women
12.7
7.5
1.7
Total
13.0
8.0
1.6
Source: CDC 2021. Summary Health Statistics: National Health Interview Survey: 2018. Table A-4a. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis/shs/tables.htm Age-adjusted percentage of adults age 18 and over diagnosed with diabetes, 2018 Non-Hispanic Black
Non-Hispanic White
Non-Hispanic Black / Non-Hispanic White Ratio
12.4
7.8
1.6
Source: CDC 2021. National Diabetes Surveillance System. https://gis.cdc.gov/grasp/diabetes/DiabetesAtlas.html MU LAMBDA TORCH 2021
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Mu Lambda Health and Wellness Committee (MLHWC) Age-adjusted percentage of diagnosed diabetes for adults age 18 and over, 2017-2018 Non-Hispanic Black
Non-Hispanic White
Non-Hispanic Black / Non-Hispanic White Ratio
Men
11.4
8.6
1.3
Women
12.0
6.6
1.8
Total
11.7
7.5
1.6
Source: CDC 2020. National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2020. Appendix Table 3. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/data/statistics-report/index.html Death Rates Age-adjusted diabetes death rates per 100,000 (2018) Non-Hispanic Black
Non-Hispanic White
Non-Hispanic Black / Non-Hispanic White Ratio
Male
47.6
24.3
2.0
Female
33.1
14.3
2.3
Total
39.3
18.9
2.1
Source: CDC 2021. National Vital Statistics Report, Vol. 69, No. 13. Table 10. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr69/nvsr69-13-508.pdf [PDF | 2.05MB] For more information on Diabetes amongst African Americans – please click the link below. https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=4&lvlid=18
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Mu Lambda Health and Wellness Committee (MLHWC) Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Abstract Data from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey shows that racial and ethnic minority groups remain less likely to be eligible for lung cancer screening. Background To address disparities in lung cancer screening (LCS) that may exclude large numbers of highrisk African American smokers, revised U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations lowered LCS eligibility thresholds. However, there are limited recent data about the impact of newly revised guidelines on disparities in LCS eligibility. Purpose To evaluate the impact of revised USPSTF guidelines on racial and ethnic disparities in LCS eligibility. Materials and Methods Cross-sectional survey data from 20 states were retrospectively evaluated from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey (median response rate, 49.4%). Respondents without a history of lung cancer aged 55–79 years (ie, under the previous guidelines) or aged 50–79 years (ie, under the revised guidelines) were included. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate the association between race and ethnicity and LCS eligibility. All analyses were performed accounting for complex survey design features (ie, weighting, stratification, and clustering). Results Under previous guidelines, 11% of 67 567 weighted survey respondents were eligible for LCS (White [12%], Hispanic [4%], African American [7%], American Indian [17%], Asian or Pacific Islander [4%], and other [12%]). Under revised USPSTF guidelines, 14% of 77 689 weighted survey respondents were eligible for LCS (White [15%], Hispanic [5%], African American [9%], American Indian [21%), Asian or Pacific Islander [5%], and other [18%]). Compared with White respondents, African American respondents (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 0.36; 95% CI: 0.27, 0.47; P < .001) and Hispanic respondents (adjusted OR = 0.15; 95% CI: 0.09, 0.24; P < .001) were less likely to be eligible for LCS under previous guidelines. African American respondents (adjusted OR = 0.39; 95% CI: 0.32, 0.47; P < .001) and Hispanic respondents (adjusted OR = 0.15; 95% CI: 0.10, 0.23; P < .001) were less likely to be eligible under the revised guidelines. The Wald test showed no evidence of differences in the degree to which racial and ethnic minority groups were less likely to be eligible for LCS when comparing previous versus revised USPSTF guidelines (P = .76). Conclusion The revised U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines (version 2.0) may perpetuate lung cancer disparities, as racial and ethnic minority groups are still less likely to be eligible for lung cancer screening. For more information on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Lung Cancer – please click the link below. https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/radiol.2021204691
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Mu Lambda Health and Wellness Committee (MLHWC) Why African American Men Diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Continue to Smoke The purpose of this research was to explore why some African American men diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) continue smoking following their diagnosis. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) guided the development of this research. The research questions were developed to understand the attitudes, behavioral intentions, subjective norms, social norms, perceived power, and perceived behavioral control that influence their continuing or quitting smoking based on the TPB model. The study’s research method was qualitative. A pilot study, using the same criteria as the main study, confirmed the reliability of the interview guide. Participants were informed about the study via flyers and posters located at public locations. Twelve respondents who were between the ages of 35-65, currently diagnosed with COPD, and currently smoked were selected for participation in the main study. Interviews were individually conducted video chat. All responses and nonverbal cues from the participants were recorded. NVivo 12 was used to organize the collected data. Data analysis was done via (a) compiling data, (b) disassembling data, (c) reassembling data, (d) interpreting the data, and (e) drawing a conclusions. Findings showed that although they were aware of the harmful effects of smoking, the participants had lifelong smoking habits that were difficult to break. This research contributes to a better understanding of the difficulties that face African American men with COPD who continue to smoke and can help family and health care providers to assist them, thus offering better smoking cessation support and individualized care for African American men. For more information on Why African American Men with COPD Continue to smoke – please click the link below. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=11469&context=dissertations
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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BILL Coming 24-11, ALPHA PHI ALPHA WAYAlDESIGNATION ACTWay OF 2021 October 1, 2020: pha Phi Alpha
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act may be cited as the “Alpha Phi Alpha Way Designation Act of 2021”.
A BILL ____________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _______________________ To symbolically designate First Street, N.W., between Bryant Street, N.W. and Michigan Avenue, N.W., in Ward 5 as Alpha Phi Alpha Way in Ward 5. BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
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COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004
CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING on Bill 24-11, Alpha Phi Alpha Way Designation Act of 2021 Bill 24-22, Jamal Khashoggi Way Designation Act of 2021 Bill 24-23, John Lewis Way Designation Act of 2021 Bill 24-24, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Way Designation Act of 2021 Bill 24-117, Armstead Barnett Way Designation Act of 2021 Bill 24-145, Navy Place, S.E. Redesignation Act of 2021 Bill 24-160, Willie J. Hardy Memorial Bridge Designation Act of 2021 Bill 24-214, Alice Washington Way Designation Act of 2021 Bill 24-233, Rebecca Coder Park Designation Act of 2021 Bill 24-336, Wiltberger East Alleys Designation Act of 2021 on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 10:30 a.m. Live via Zoom Video Conference Broadcast Chairman’s Website (www.ChairmanMendelson.com/live)
Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing before the Committee of the Whole on nine bills: Bill 24-11, the “Alpha Phi Alpha Way Designation Act of 2021,” Bill 2422, the “Jamal Khashoggi Way Designation Act of 2021,” Bill 24-24, the “Ruth Bader Ginsburg Way Designation Act of 2021,” Bill 24-117, the “Armstead Barnett Way Designation Act of 2021,” Bill 24-145, the “Navy Place, S.E. Redesignation Act of 2021,” Bill 24-160, the “Willie J. Hardy Memorial Bridge Designation Act of 2021,” Bill 24-214, the “Alice Washington Way Designation Act of 2021,” Bill 24-233, the “Rebecca Coder Park Designation Act of 2021,” and Bill 24-336, the “Wiltberger East Alleys Designation Act of 2021.” The hearing will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 via Zoom Video Conference. The stated purpose of Bill 24-11 is to symbolically designate First Street, N.W. between Bryant Street, N.W. and Michigan Avenue, N.W. as Alpha Phi Alpha Way. The stated purpose of Bill 24-22 is to symbolically designate New Hampshire Avenue N.W., between Virginia Avenue N.W. and F Street, N.W. as Jamal Khashoggi Way. The stated purpose of Bill 24-24 is to symbolically designate Virginia Avenue N.W., between Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway N.W. and New Hampshire Avenue N.W. as Ruth Bader Ginsburg Way. The stated purpose of Bill 24117 is to symbolically designate the 600 block of Division Avenue, N.E. as Armstead Barnett Way. The stated purpose of Bill 24-145 is to officially re-designate the street known as Ellen MU LAMBDA TORCH 2021
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Wilson Place, S.E. as Navy Place S.E. The stated purpose of Bill 24-160 is to officially designate the bridge on Benning Road, N.E., located between 34th Street, N.E., and Minnesota Avenue, N.E. as the Willie J. Hardy Memorial Bridge. The stated purpose of Bill 24-214 is to symbolically designate the 2700 block of Sherman Avenue, N.W. as Alice Washington Way. The stated purpose of Bill 24-233 is to officially designate the park subsection of Francis Field, bounded on the east by 25th Street N.W., on the west by the fence surrounding the athletic field, on the north by the concrete walkway into the athletic field’s north gate, and on the south by the loading dock driveway for the building located at 2501 M Street N.W. as Rebecca Coder Park. The stated purpose of Bill 24-336 is to symbolically designate the public alley system within Square 441, bounded by Wiltberger Street, N.W., T Street, N.W., T Street, N.W., Florida Avenue, N.W., 6th Street, N.W., and S Street, N.W. as Holzbeirlein Bakery Way, Joe and Mae Hurd All Sports Club Way, and Wiltberger Club House Way. Those who wish to testify must register at http://www.ChairmanMendelson.com/testify by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. If you have additional questions, please contact Destiny Riley, Committee Assistant, at (202) 7248196. Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration, the roundtable will be conducted virtually on the Internet utilizing Zoom video conference technology. Because of this, written or transcribed testimony from the public is highly encouraged and will be taken by email or voicemail. Testimony may be submitted in writing to cow@dccouncil.us or may be left by voicemail (up to 3 minutes – which will be transcribed – by calling (202) 430-6948). Testimony received by close of business on November 2, 2021 will be posted publicly to http://www.chairmanmendelson.com/testimony prior to the roundtable. If you are unable to testify at the roundtable, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record. Written statements should be submitted to cow@dccouncil.us. The record will close at 5:00pm on November 15, 2021.
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COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington D.C. 20004 Memorandum To :
Members of the Council
From :
Nyasha Smith, Secretary to the Council
Date :
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Subject :
Referral of Proposed Legislation Notice is given that the attached proposed legislation was introduced in the Office of the Secretary on Monday, January 04, 2021. Copies are available in Room 10, the Legislative Services Division. TITLE: "Alpha Phi Alpha Way Designation Act of 2021", B24-0011 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers McDuffie and R. White The Chairman is referring this legislation to Committee of the Whole. Attachment cc: General Counsel Budget Director Legislative Services
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Birthdays Birth days Malcolm D. Jackson Rawn James Bryant Young James McDonald Wiley Bowling Louis Cook
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Mario Beatty Aaron Cheese Kelvin McClinton Jabari Hawkins Malcolm D. Jackson Joseph Housey Mario Simpson Christopher Butts Guy Durant Eric Herndon Timothy Fitzgerald Sulaiman Almaroof Frank King Coy Lindsay Garrett Miller Alexander Pullen Keone Thomas Rudolph Scipio Lucius Brown James Haynes Carlos DeBose Jamaal Crone
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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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Alpha Phi Alpha Just Created A Partnership With Notre Dame’s Business School To Waive Application Fees For Fraternity Brothers
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., recently announced a new partnership with the the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, aimed at supporting the professional advancement and leadership of African American men through graduate business education. According to the press release issued by the fraternity, a fellowship has been created specifically for Alpha Phi Alpha brothers. “Mendoza will offer a designated fellowship program; waive application fees to its graduate programs including the Notre Dame MBA; waive fees for the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT); as well as provide test preparation programming, early access to Mendoza Graduate Business Career Development coaching and alumni mentoring,” the press release states. “The partnership with Alpha Phi Alpha allows us to directly support members of the fraternity interested in furthering their impact through a graduate business education while providing us with the opportunity to attract an increased number of talented, diverse candidates to our programs,” said Martin Cremers, Martin J. Gillen Dean of Mendoza College of Business. “We
are honored to start this partnership with this venerable organization.” The University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business also plans to hold a two-day Alpha Phi Alpha Inclusive Leadership Immersion in mid-October on the Notre Dame campus that will focus on career development and professional degree opportunities at Mendoza. “Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is excited to partner with the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business,” said Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. General President Dr. Willis L. Lonzer, III. “Our Fraternity’s mission places strong emphasis on developing leaders, and thanks to partnerships like this one will provide our members educational opportunities that are key to furthering that development.” For more information about Mendoza Graduate Programs, including the Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc. partnership, contact María Stutsman y Márquez at mstutsma@nd.edu or Martin Johnson at mjohns69@nd.edu Source: https://www.watchtheyard.com/alphas/alpha-phialpha-notre-dame-business-school/?fbclid=IwAR19hSQ5fGyQ 9Y7yv-aPa09sE4mTYR9R-u-fhy-8KSDfdMKnLQQE4NtvD5I
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Reprint from The SPHINX Magazine | Fall 1984
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Reprint from The SPHINX Magazine | Spring/Summer 1948
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Reprint from The SPHINX Magazine | Fall/October 1976
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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
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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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Bang Bang Cauliflower Time: 45 minutes Yield: 4 servings The cauliflower craze continues! Crispy cauliflower seasoned to perfection and cooked in a sweet, spicy sauce is the perfect addition to any meal.
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INGREDIENTS • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce • 1 tablespoon sriracha • juice of 1 lime • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets • kosher salt • freshly ground black pepper • 1 teaspoon Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Step 1 - Set your oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Step 2 - Whisk olive oil, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, lime juice, and garlic together in a large mixing bowl. Toss the cauliflower in the sauce mixture until well-coated. Step 3 _ Spread the cauliflower on a large baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until lightly golden and fully cooked. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
In the air fryer: • Step 1 - Whisk olive oil, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, lime juice, and garlic together in a large mixing bowl. Toss the cauliflower in the sauce mixture until well-coated. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss again. • Step 2 - Place 1/3 of the coated cauliflower in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 360 degrees F for 12 minutes, tossing halfway through. Repeat the process with the remaining 2/3 of the cauliflower. Brother Derrick Butts
Link: https://www.cookingprofessionally.com/post/Bang_Bang_Cauliflower?msg_ id=60980f2846bb03cc858deb7d_1375514179&md5=dcd6dbab407431271c118be01f0fb9b6&cohort_id=11&utm_ source=CP-&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CP-Bonus-Hero-Bang%20Bang%20Cauliflower
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Caramel Apple Bundt Cake INGREDIENTS: Caramel Sauce: • • • • • • •
1 cup heavy whipping cream 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups white sugar ¼ cup light corn syrup ¼ cup light corn syrup
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3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened ½ cup white sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce ½ cup sour cream, at room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and diced
DIRECTIONS: 1. Combine heavy cream, butter, vanilla, and salt for caramel sauce in a small saucepan.
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Cook over medium-low heat until butter is melted, and mixture begins to bubble, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a large, lightcolored saucepan with high sides. Cook over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until mixture is amber in color, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and very carefully whisk in reserved cream-butter mixture; stir constantly as caramel mixture will bubble up and steam. Continue cooking over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat. Set out 1/2 cup of caramel sauce for the cake and reserve the remainder for the topping. Allow to cool to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt® pan. Prepare cake: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl until combined. Beat together brown sugar, butter, and white sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at time, mixing well after each
addition. Mix in applesauce, sour cream, reserved 1/2 cup caramel sauce, and vanilla until thoroughly combined. Add in 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Mix in remaining flour mixture until just combined. Fold in diced apples. Pour batter into the prepared Bundt® pan and smooth into an even layer. 6. Bake in the preheated oven until a bamboo skewer inserted into the cake comes out with a just few moist crumbs, 55 to 60 minutes. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Gently run a knife around the edge to loosen and remove cake to a wire rack and cool completely, 15 to 30 more minutes. 7. Just before serving, pour remaining caramel sauce over the top of the cake. If needed, reheat the caramel slightly to make it a pourable consistency. Brother Garrett Miller
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Apple Cider Mimosas The perfect way to enjoy sangria on a crisp Fall night! Watch the video showing you how to make Apple Cider Sangria, then scroll to the bottom of this post and print out the full recipe so you can make it and enjoy it at home! INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • •
2 small pears, thinly sliced 2 small apples, thinly sliced 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 2 cups apple cider 1/2 cup apple whiskey (or regular whiskey) 1/4 cup brandy 1½ cups sparkling white wine or Prosecco (can sub sparkling cider) cinnamon sticks and star anise, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS 1. To a large pitcher, add pear, apple, lemon and pomegranate seeds. 2. Pour apple cider into the pitcher, followed by apple
whiskey and brandy. Refrigerate for a few hours, and then add the sparkling wine right before serving). 3. Pour chilled sangria into glasses, making sure to get plenty of fruit in each glass. Garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick and a star anise. NOTES Star anise can be found in the spice aisle. Optional: If you want the cinnamon sticks and star anise to marinate with the sangria while chilling, you can totally do that instead of using those as a garnish. NUTRITION Serving: 1serving, Calories: 202kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Sodium: 8mg, Potassium: 273mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 40IU, Vitamin C: 6.5mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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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
Realtor - D.C. & Maryland
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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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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 Greatings Brothers, I wanted to take a minute to let you know how much your donation meant to me. When you made a donation to my efforts, you helped fund science that creates new medicines to lower blood pressure, fights congenital heart disease in newborn babies, greatly reduce the number of people who suffer from debilitating strokes, and so much more. WHY I WALK
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
I walk for my big brother Frank Suit, my cousin John Marshall, my Brothers and everyone who has been a part of my life. I began the Heart Walk in October of 2012 with my wife, who works for Carefirst BCBS, and my cousin Cherry Marshall. We walked in memory of Cherry’s husband, my cousin who had been everything to me. A coach, mentor, voice of reason, cheerleader, and so much more. On November 2, 2010, while heading home from work at the Baltimore Convention Center, John suffered a heart attack at the light across from Camden Yards. He passed away on November 6. When wanted to honor him but could think of a way to do it. We thought of scholarship, but everyone does that, and then my wife became a team captain and organizer for CareFirst and thought it would be an excellent way to honor John by walking in the Heart Walk at Camden Yards. We have been walking for John every year. Recently when my big brother Frank suddenly passed away from a heart attack in Oct 2020. This year, through my company, the APWU Health Plan, we’re adding Frank’s name to our list, which is more significant than just John and Frank, but they were close to me. Sincerely, Brother Kenneth 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.
