youth development

Zeta Upsilon Lambda Provides Awards, Inspiration for Students

By: Bro. Rick Taylor The Brothers of Zeta Upsilon Lambda (Reston/Fairfax, VA) hosted Project Alpha in April and its 31st Annual Academic Achievement and Scholarship Awards ceremony in May. The Project Alpha platform consisted of a series of educational and informative workshops catered to young men between the ages of 12-16.  The full day of workshop included discussions on topics ranging from accountability in relationships, interaction with law enforcement, peer pressure and life choices....

Salute to Best Practices in Mentoring African American Males

The focus of the Public Program for this year’s Eastern Region Convention will be a “Salute to Best Practices in Mentoring African American Males.” For this effort we will select and feature three chapters that sponsor model mentoring programs. Programs selection is based on the following criteria: The program must: Show sustainability by having been in operation at least ten years Have clearly written learning outcomes or objectives Reach a broad constituency in your...

The World is in Need of Alpha Men: An Urgent Call for Mentorship

As part of their 107th anniversary convention, members of Alpha Phi Alpha from around the world conducted a community service project called the “Leadership Development Institute” (LDI). This service project paired youth from the Austin metropolitan area with fraternity members who worked with them on developing leadership skills, team building, and how good leadership yields success from the classroom to the boardroom. While we continue to be outraged over the verdict in the Trayvon...

Keeping ahead of COVID-19

This rapidly evolving corona virus (COVID-19) has imposed an upsetting, fluid situation upon our fraternity, region, chapters, families, communities, business and the world. While the leaders of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and the Eastern Region aim to maintain a “business as usual” approach, we urge you to protect yourself and your love ones by practicing social distancing. #StayHome