“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” Greetings my Brothers of the Eastern Region, I write you today with a heavy heart. Once again racism stands in America, first...
Our Fraternity is collaborating with the National Urban League, the NAACP as well as our brothers and sisters of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), affectionately referred to as the “Divine Nine,” in multiple efforts and campaigns to ensure our communities voter turnout reshapes the future socio-political climate in this nation. U.S. Congressman James (Jim) Clyburn, D-SC, is asking that members of the Divine Nine assist in raising awareness to increase African American voter turnout across...
There is a national epidemic in Liberia and the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity – Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter, in Monrovia, Liberia, have asked for assistance.The Ebola virus has reared its ugly head in the country and the situation is rapidly deteriorating as the virus indiscriminately claims lives — health workers and patients alike.To make matters more extreme, there is a shortage of protective medical gear such as surgical and cleaning gloves, sanitizer,...
Given the climate of politics and how it impacts our children, families and communities, thought it important to send this note as voters in Maryland prepare to pull the lever during today’s statewide primary election. If you’ve not already participated in early voting, today’s decision is one of the utmost importance. It is because of moments like today our beloved organization implemented the “A Voteless People is a Hopeless People” campaign. As the men...