The Torch The Official Newsletter of Mu Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. _________________________________________________________
October, 2009 Message from the Historian Brother Justin Davis
Greetings in the name of Alpha Phi Alpha, I graciously stand on historical context to carry on yet another year of life for the Mu Lambda Chapter. 86 years ago, our charter members saw it necessary to construct an advisory chapter to Beta Chapter seated at Howard University. Then, these dedicated and tenacious Brothers sought to advance the fraternal work through mentoring and community outreach. Today this still holds true.
At the time of Mu Lambda’s inception, the fraternal landscape in Washington, DC was still somewhat myopic. As organizations were beginning to develop, the Washington, DC atmosphere served as an incubator for the great creativity and wonderful imagination of African American men and women from all over the country. The fever of the roaring 20s had enveloped Washington and the euphoria surrounding the development of the fraternity was just beginning to take hold of emboldened young men and women of African decent, as they sought to define and refine their black experiences in the district.
Alpha Phi Alpha is unapologetically approaching its 103rd year of life. Chapters are an important component in doing the work that the fraternity has been entrusted to do. Our actions define our outcome, our rhetoric determines our support, and our brotherhood sustains our spirit. As we stand firmly to usher in another year, Brothers in Mu Lambda, let us remember that service is the hallmark of our fraternity.
At this, our 86 year, let us stand and be called; for we are servants of all….
Inside this Edition: •
The Executive Message
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Alpha Wives Section
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Community Service Project
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Noyes Elementary School Honored
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Awards of Appreciation
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Black Facts
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Historical Moment
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Birthdays
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Membership News
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The Alpha House
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Photo Gallery
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Onward,
Walter Whitley Editor
Brother Justin Davis See you at the meeting on October 1, 2009
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