Brothers, thankfully lodav. we find ourselves in the 'midst of observing two important historical events. We all rejoiced and and celebrated the binhdav oT Brother Martin Luther King,' Jr., “the Prince of Peace.” We ber him for his challenges in words and deeds to champion the so called power structures of this nation and the World. His was great—to champion the ills of oppression, starvation, hopeless¬ ness, lack of civil liberties, and high unemployment of Africa . Americans. And we praise him for his advocacy of peace and harachjeved through nonvio¬ lence over all the WoHd. Afew days ago, we also began our cele¬ bration of Black History Month .
The birthday and Black History Month represent two of the highest levels of commitment of African Americans to temational, interracial, and inter¬ denominational in scope. Interestingly enough, both sets of celebrations result in high praise and admiration for the*" ment and sacrifice of one of {continued on page 5)
Recap of January Meeting
Ambassador Dawson Discusses Mideast
Mu Lambda held its fi rst meeting of 1991 at the Howard Inn on January 3at 7:00 RM. with President Morris Hawkins. Jr. and Vice-President Louis Ford presiding. Given ‘the crises in the Middle East, Liberia, and South Africa, Mu Lambda was fortunate to have one of its own. Brother Horace G. Dawson, Jr.
speaker. Brother Dawson, afor¬ mer care-er diplomat in the Foreign Service, focused on the necessity for more AfricanAmericans in diplomacy. Citinc the rigorous Foreign Ser\ice trance examinationras ameans of eliminating many prospective nority applicants. Brother Dawson named other avenues for entrance into the service. Following his presentation, the Brotherhood dis¬ cussed events occurring in the Middle East and Liberia. ~
The Social Committee, headed by Brother Fred Laney ported that the Chapter would be sponsoring atrip to the racetrack on March 23. In aseparate report to the Brotherhood, President Hawkins brought arecommenda¬ tion from the Committee that the Chapt quest an application package for the 1996 General Convention, which is scheduled for the Eastern Region. Citing the Chapter’s in¬ volvement in hosting 2General Conventions in the T-ecent past, there was much spirited debate whether the Chapter wanted the responsibility for hosting another large event, considering the National Organization’s reluc¬ tance to consider Metropolitan Washington as aviable location
for the National Headquarters Building. In the spirit of Fraternity the Chapter agreed to request application.
Brother LeRoy Lowery, IH, as Chairman of National Programs, presented the final sion of the “Go to High School, Go to College” training manual that will be distributed to''all chap¬ ters. Citing Mu Lambda's renewed commitment to community ser¬ vice. Brother Lowery is urging the Brotherhood to initiate the pilot program. On aseparate note, Brother Lowery outlined his im¬ mediate campaign plans for Eastern Region Vice-President. (See article below.)
(continued on page 3) an
Lowery Embarks on Quest for Eastern Region V.R
Brother LeRoy Lowery. HI has announced his candidacy for the Eastern Region Presidency. An inbiate of Mu Lambda, Brother Lowery’s cam¬ paign theme is “Acknowledging the Past and Influencing the Future.” Ipropose that we set the pattern within the East for all Greekdom to emulate. ... By im¬ proving the efficiency of our oper¬ ations, we can help additional per¬ sons without overextending any one Brother. By conducting community service programs, giv¬ ing more scholarships, improving communications within the region, implementing an effective (continued on page 3)
Morris Hawkins, Jr.
Founders (Omega Chapter)
Henry A. Callis
Charles H. Chapman
Eugene Kinckle Jones
George B. Kelley NathanielA. Murray Robert H. Ogle Vertner W. Tandy
1990-91 Dues
Dues for the 1990-91 Fraternal Year are $95 for life members and $180 for non-life members. (The $180 includes a$10 late fee and $75 fortheGrandTax,whichispro-ratedasfollowsforrecentlygraduated toBrothers:1styear--$37.50;2ndyear-$56.00.)Duesmaybemailed
S.E., #2. Washington. D. C. 20003. Remember to include Qmicron Omicrnn
Brother Aldean Pearson ported that Omicron Omicron Chapter at the University of the District of Columbia would kick off its Spring ‘91 semester with a retreat focusing on the theme “Staying Committed in Uncommitted Environment.’' January 12 and : retreat, Omicron Omicron inrends to improve communication on the campus by creating anewsletter that will consist of newsworthy tides directed at the AfricanAmerican male and female.
Omicron Omicron tended thanks to the Mu Lambda Brotherhood for their support dur¬ ing the past semester.
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Mu Lambda Torch /February 1991
Arthur Only. Sr.
Cliapter
Past General President
H. Lionel Newsnm
Brother Arthur Only. Sr.. Mu (1919 -1991) Lambda '85 entered Omega Chapter on January 3. Anative *of Port Arthur, Texas, he pasiored First Baptist Church Charlottesville since May 1987. He was apulpit assistant a"t Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. before moving to Charlottesville.
Lower> Candidacy (continued from page 1)
membership intake process and re¬ claiming losi Brothers. Alpha East will be even more of aforce to be reckoned with ” staled Brother Lowery.
He leaves to mourn their loss his wife Linda and three sons, all of Charlottesville and ahost of other relatives and friends.
Brother Lionel Hodge NewsomenteredOmegaChaprer on January 2, 1991. Aformer president of Barber Scotia Collece (Concord North Carolina). Centr'al State University (Wilberforce, Ohio), and Johnson C. Smith University; he was funeralized at the Johnson C. Smith University Chapel on Saturday January 5in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Baptist Charlottesville.
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Memorial contributions may be made to the A,. James Only. Sr. Scholarship fund in care of the First
DR.
NEWSOM, IN PURSUIT Of HIS DREAMS
On aFraternal level, Brother Lowery is accustomed to Alpha service. Having served President of MuT..ambda for 2 years (1988-90); Chairman, National Programs Committee; Chairman, Eastern Region Leadership Development Institute Committee; and Chapter Advisor to Bela, Howard University, the candidate is fully knowledgeable of the strengths and weaknesses of the Eastern Region.
Within the
Church of
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GIVE YOUR FAIR SHARE
Rainbows forming; pots of gold at each end;
Multicolored moonbeams driz¬ zling down upon friends;
Pursuing each ambition with grace, yei with steam:
Our Lionel Newsom, in Pursuit of his Dreams.
Aunicorn in life: different and unique.
Providing aspecial model and lasting memories to keep.
His humbleness, humility — shared like sweet cream:
Our Precious Lionel, in Pursuit of his Dreams.
community. Brother Lowery has ser\-ed on the D. C. Committee on Public Education, Roosevelt Senior High School Mentor Program. Wilson Senior High School PTA (CoPresident), Cubmaster, and Soccer Coach. As District VI Alumni Brother of the Year and recipient of Beta Chapter's Alpha Spirit Award, Brother Lowery is recog¬ nized as an effective communityleader among all sectors of the city.
Mu Lambda, in its December meeting, went on record as sup¬ porting Brother Lowery’s cam¬ paign whole-heartedly. As one member staled, “Brother Lowery is recognized throughout the na¬ tion as an Alpha man with great leadership, good ideas, and com¬ mitment. We need him at the lead¬ ership helm of our Fraternity.” □ National Headquarters Fund Drive
Give your $100 assessment to Brother Julius H. Brice (1429 Webster St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017) or send your check to Alpha Phi Alpha National Headquarters Drive P.O. Box 53417 Chicago, Illinois 60653-9998. Be sure to include your Social Security number, and our chapter key number (111).
Radiant rays of sunshine; glitter¬ ing sands of time, Golden silvers of his smile dis¬ played to all mankind.
Bring closure to the chapter, or commencement, it may seem: Dr. Lionel H. Newsom, Pursuer who captured his Dreams.
Fannie F. Brown 12-28-90 □
Mu Lambda Torch /February I99i
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KaLe"n^a° ‘ Gregory M. Busby and his wife, olce^er 4at 4‘ Marc Busby, II was born on sn?rTf= at 4.47 P. M. at Holy Cross Hospital. The trio is in good rSi Street N.W. ,20011 ^
B?o?her Thon?a?s Phi Alpha to Amandla-8: Anthony HawkiL D ? Rudolph Harris; William ^val .^anH PoVl \k Stanton Hoggard; Dan Nowell; Lloyd Mack "Talent Abigle Ugbong. ... The Program Committee is creating a ^tconsisting of Brothers, and relatives with special talent including but not limited to musicians, artists, poets, orators, anS dancers. This pool would be helpful for special programs meetings and other events sponsored by Mu Lambda. ?here aL no agl' y|o2 1's4V'°3"5Vfi contact Brother Dan Nowell at ir-r.i-1 iri^ediately. ..Brother Wayland D. McClellan invites the orsiack February 2to kick off the 66th Anniversary Deleaate at ' ^^^^uring The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton , pfrf? ^ ^ hhe District of Columbia, at the Ramada Techworld. You may contact the headquarters of the t|o2? 667 the Study of Afro-American Life and History (ASALH) racetrick’nn^q^ V‘a"m Brotherhood for an exciting day at the and iVfrfln t 23; see the attached flier. For tickets to 2°"tact Brother Fred Laney at (202) 882-8059 Kudos Jack, Jr. ,Mu Lambda '88 has been named Director of Certe^of thl^M l"^^^''?"tion within the Health Promotion Resource mnnAn ^^Morehouse School of Medicine; the center is charged with of Tol tn grants aimed at improving the health status of low income African-American communities i selection Committee has recommended aformer 2313 SaTnt N.C. and the Goucher Building at ^Jli Saint Paul St. in Baltimore as the two possible sites for Oratoric^^clltLV’" the Eastern Region 's oratorical Contest will be Here IStand" The preliminary renort produced by the Eastern Region ‘sStrategic Planning Committee^ meeting in Wilmington, DEi The report DeveloniTrff%®^®-' ●^ and Organization, Implementation, anroeveToompn^tV.^S^' a"'! Infrastructure; 2) Membership Maintenance and 4) Fina^ni /m Programs, Policies, Evaluation, andCommunications; u1 ^ F°r further information, contact Brother Morris Hawkins, Jr Two of the four honorees for Howard ^DYnkYn/rLl are Alpha men: Brothers David N. Dinkins (Politics) and Gerald D. Affairs). at
The National was Prothro (Business and Corporate
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Arthur Only. Sr.
Brother Arthur Only. Sr., Mu Lambda '85 entered Omega Chapter on January 3. Anative'of Port Arthur, Texas, he pastored First Baptist Church Charlottesville since May 1987. He was apulpit assistant at Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington. D.C. before moving Charlottesville.
He leaves to mourn their loss his wife Linda and three sons, all of Charlottesville and ahost of other relatives and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the A,. James Only. Sr. Scholarship fund in care of the First Baptist Church of Charlottesville.
m GIVE YOUR FAIR SHARE
(Chapter
Past General President
H. Lionel Newsom
(1919-1991)
Brother Lionel Hodge Newsom entered Omega Chaprer on January 2, 1991. Aformer president of Barber Scotia College (Concord North Carolina). Central Slate University (Wilberforce. Ohio), and Johnson C. Smith University; he was funeralized at the Johnson C. Smith University Chapel on Saturday January 5in Charlotte, North Carolina.
DR. NEWSOM, IN PURSUIT Of HIS DREAMS
Rainbows forming; pots of gold at each end; Multicolored moonbeams driz¬ zling down upon friends: Pursuing each ambition with grace, yet with steam:
Our Lionel Newsom, in Pursuit of his Dreams.
Aunicorn in life: different and unique.
Providing aspecial model and lasting memories to keep. His humbleness, humility — shared like sweet cream:
Our Precious Lionel, in Pursuit of his Dreams.
Lowerj Candidacy (continued from page 1)
membership intake process and re¬ claiming lost Brothers. Alpha East will be even more of aforce to be reckoned with. stated Brother Lowery.
On aFraternal level, Brother Lowery is accustomed to Alpha service. Having served as President of Mu Lambda for 2 years (1988-90); Chairman, National Programs Committee: Chairman, Eastern Region Leadership Development InsTiiute Committee; and Chapter Advisor to Bela, Howard University, the candidate is fully knowledgeable of the strengths and weaknesses of the Eastern Region.
Within the community. Brother Lowery has served on the D. C. Committee on Public Education, Roosevelt Senior High School Mentor Program. Wilson Senior High School PTA (CoPresident), Cubmaster. and Soccer Coach. As District VI Alumni Brother of the Year and recipient of Beta Chapter's Alpha Spirit Award, Brother Lowery is recog¬ nized as an effective community leader among all sectors of the city.
Mu Lambda, in its December meeting, went on record as sup¬ porting Brother Lowery’s cam¬ paign whole-heartedly. As one member staled, “Brother Lowery is recognized throughout the na¬ tion as an Alpha man with great leadership, good ideas, and com¬ mitment. We need him at the lead¬ ership helm of our Fraternity.” □ National Headquarters Fund Drive
Give your $100 assessment to Brother Julius H, Brice (1429 Webster St, N.E., Washington, D.C, 20017) or send your check to Alpha Phi Alpha National Headquarters Drive P.O. Box 53417 Chicago, Illinois 60653-9998. Be sure to include your Social Security number, and our chapter key number (111).
Radiant rays of sunshine; glitter¬ ing sands of time, Golden silvers of his smile dis¬ played to all mankind. Bring closure to the chapter, or commencement, it may seem: Dr, Lionel H. Newsom, Pursuer who captured his Dreams.
Fannie F. Brown 12-28-90 □
Mu Lambda Torch /February 1991 pages
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY. INC.
MU LAMBDA CHAPTER
THE HENRY A. CALLIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HENRY A- CALLIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN'VITES YOU TO ADAY AT THE RACES A
On Saturday March 23, 1991 At Pimlico Race Track Baltimore Maryland
Reservations $35.00 per person
Price Includes: Round trip bus transportation, Admission to Club House, Program ,&Buffet
Bus leaves Carter Barron, 16th and Kennedy Streets N.W. At 10:00- a.m
As Ilisten to orator after ora¬ tor, Ican still only hear them say¬ ing about Brother King, member the man ... remember the DREAM ...” And oh, how well do Iremember the man and what he stood for, and what he exempli¬ fied. He was aman of “scholar¬ ship and love for all mankind." He ... imbued with He was aman .. re¬
Year’" awards. We will have our “Henry Arthur Callis Scholarship Dance.” and award deserving stu¬ dents upwards of S25.000 year in scholarships. We will reduce the illiteracy rolls and increase the honor rolls. We will reduce the number on the rolls of the incar¬ cerated and will increase the num¬ ber on the education rolls. Some men ask, w^hy? Men of Alpha ask, w’hv not?
in the second verse of “Lift EvYy Voice and Sing.” James Weldon Johnson writes. “Stony the road. we trod, bitter the
chastening rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with asteady beat, have not our wearyfeet,(fbmetotheplacefor which our fathers sighed? We have come over away that with tears has been watered. We have come, treading our path thro' the blood of the slaughtered, Out from the the gloomy past, till now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.”
FBI ALPHA. THE LIGHT OF THE WOBLDIII was aman mem’ries fond, who taught and reiaught us all the power of the dream, and the ful¬ fillment of that dream.
So too then, Ihave been dreaming! Ihave adream that someday Mu Lambda will be 200 men strong —all fully financial. I have adream, that Mu Lambda Chapter will have ahouse far atop that hill which will stand as abea¬ con to all mankind to come “... en¬ ter, shake hands, exchange greet¬ ings, and depart friends."T have a dream today, that Mu Lambda will face the Washington Metropolitan Area Community of men, boys, women, and girls alike and say YES; YES w'e are here to make a difference! YES we are here to help train young minds, mold young spirits, encourage the dis¬ heartened,andleadthe"”disquieted eager to meet the challenge of changing the sta¬ tistical data on young AfricanAmerican males. That the world will say, “through its Go to High School, Go to College campaign. Alpha Phi Alpha is singularly 're¬ sponsible for seeing to it that 85% of the nation’s African-American males between the ages of 15 and 22 are in high school or college.” IHAVE ADREAM!!!
Meeting Recap
(continued from page 1)
Brother Harold Queen pre¬ sented his membership intake pro¬ posal. After much discussion, the Brotherhood agreed to plan an in¬ take program, commencing in the spring.
Before adjourning with the Fraternal Hymn. Brothers ex¬ pressed adesire to fraternalize more, as well as rededicate our¬ selves to the ideals of community service. Acommittee has been formed that would report to the Brotherhood about
an on-going community service project and a series of one-time small-scale pro¬ jects.
About our January Speaker— Brother Horace G. Dawson
Initiation: Nu‘46, Lincoln University, Pennsylvania
Fraternal Highlights: Revitalized Eta Epsilon Chapter. Monrovia, Liberia; Assisted in coordinating International Night. 1986 General Convention.
Career: Professor of English and Communications, Howard University; Member of Foreign Service (Ambassador to Botswana, serving in Uganda. Liberia, Nigeria, and the Philippines); Director of PACE. into tomorrow
Ihave aDREAM, Brothers, that one day we, as Mu Lambda Chapter, will no longer struggle with remembering the past, but will struggle with being ready for the future. We will reward selves for deeds well done. We will have our “Alpha Man of the
On asad note. President Hawkins announced the passinq of Brothers Lionel Newsom (22nd General President; see Omega Chapter notice.), Jimmy Boyd (Omicron Eta Lambda), and Arthur Only (See Omega Chapter notice.). At press time the Torch was notified of the passing of Brother Kirby Kirksy to Omega Chapter.
Honors: Lincoln University Hall of Fame,‘88; Superior Honor Service Award, U. S. Information Agency.
Religious Af fi liation: Metropolitan A.M.E. of Washington, D.C.
□ our-
Visitors recognized at the meeting w'ere Brothers Don Smith. Xi Alpha Lambda, (Fort Belvoir) Northern Virginia and Joe Irvin, ‘53 initiate of Beta Omicron, Tennessee Slate University.
Mu Lambda Torch /February 1991 pages
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