We Welcome Our Spring 25 Initiates to The House

Top Row (from left to right): Bro. Smith, Bro.Saint-Louis, Bro.Arnold,

Bro. Cooper, Bro. Luckett, Bro. Singleton, Bro. Chunn

Front Row (from left to right): Bro. George L. May (Chapter Sergeant at Arms),

Bro. Dr. Brian Gant (Chapter Vice-President), Bro. Ken Nutt (Chapter President),

Bro. J.C. Crane, Bro. Addam Jones (Chapter Treasurer) 

This past Saturday evening, 7 distinguished men were presented to the world as members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. - Epsilon Lambda Chapter. The work that they have already done in their career fields and in the community is immensely impressive, so we are extremely excited to see the impact that they will have as Alpha Men. There are a lot of people who supported this journey, but we first have to thank Bro. J.C. Crane (Chapter Dean of Membership) for leading the charge. We are also grateful for the efforts of Bro. DeVonte Brown, who coordinated a magnificent Neophyte Presentation.

Welcome A.S. 7 Sons of Khonsu!

1. Steven Smith (PHamous)

2. Bellande Saint-Louis (GodPHather)

3. Damon Arnold (PHlash)

4. Calvin Cooper Jr. (Top Gun)

5. Chris Luckett (PHerocious)

6. Isaac Singleton Jr. (PHoenix)

7. Reid Chunn (Eins7ein)

2024 MLK Celebration

It’s always an honor to be able to commemorate the life of our dear brother, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year's theme was "We're in it together!" On January 18th, the MLK Educational Institute was held at Centennial Christian Church in the Fountain Park neighborhood. A variety of speakers and panelists educated and spoke to the importance of advocacy.

    

Bro. Dr. Miller Boyd III addressing the audience.

Bro. Jerome Carroll speaking to event attendees.

Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. - Epsilon Lambda Chapter in attendance.

The celebration culminated with a service project on January 25th for MLK Day of Service. Paper towels, toilet paper, and other toiletries were collected and donated to the families at DOORWAYS. The brotherhood is honored to continue the legacy of our good brother.

2024 Founders Weekend

A great time was had by all as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. - Epsilon Lambda Chapter hosted a weekend of events in celebration of the fraternity’s Founders Day. On Saturday, youth from across the metro area participated in a Project Alpha event. The day was filled with education on topics such as healthy relationships, decision-making, and goal-setting. Then Saturday night, Brothers and plenty of others partied the night away at the Black Ice Party.

Bro. Kevin Maxwell & Bro. Anthony Scott at the Black Ice Party

And to close out the weekend, the chapter celebrated and highlighted all that had been accomplished in 2024 at the Black and Gold Ball. Awardees from the Black and Gold Ball included:

Collegiate Brother of the Year: Bro. Gerald Burton William M. Alexander Leadership-Service Award: Bro. Lathon Ferguson John D. Buckner Citizen of the Year: Felicia Mitchell-Hampton Epsilon Lambda Man of the Year: Bro. Dr. Brian Gant Daniel W. Bowles Service Award: Bro. Abdul-Kaba Abdullah

                  Pictured from left to right: Bro. Georin LaGrant (for Bro. Burton), Bro. Ferguson,

            Felicia Mitchell-Hampton, Bro. Dr. Gant, Bro. Abdullah, Bro. Ken Nutt (Chapter President)

Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. - Epsilon Lambda Chapter in attendance.

A Voteless People is a Hopeless People on My St. Louis Live!

Just ahead of the November elections, Brothers Darryl Bills (Chairman, Midwestern Region A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People) and Terry Wilson (Chairman, Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.’s A Voteless People is a Hopeless People) sat down with Damon Arnold of KMOV News 4’s My St. Louis Live! to discuss the importance of voting.

Click here to view the segment on KMOV's News 4's website.

14th Annual Hyde Park Spooktacular

 

Members of the Epsilon Lambda Chapter participating in the Spooktacular.

The Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation (ELCF)  and the men of the Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. once again participated in the 14th Annual Hyde Park Spooktacular on October 26th. The event is held in Hyde Park and provides a safe space for over 1000 kids to enjoy all types of Halloween activities free of violence. It was curated by the Communities First Organization in addition to being hosted by 14th Ward Alderman Rasheen Aldridge, 11th Ward Alderwoman Laura Keys, and 14th Ward Committeewoman Lucinda Frazier.

The ELCF and Epsilon Lambda Chapter partnered with the Violence Prevention Committee through a grant which helped to provide the kids with hot dogs, candy bars, hot chocolate, and lemonade. Brother David Henson, Brother Marcel Scaife, and the rest of the Brotherhood were vital in organizing Epsilon Lambda’s participation and securing additional funding. The event was well-attended, filled with fun, and the children were able to interact with a strong group of positive Black men.

Canvassing to Get Out the Vote

 

Members of the organizations in the neighborhood canvassing.

Group picture of the canvassers.

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the St. Louis Metropolitan Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. invited the Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to join them in canvassing efforts to educate and mobilize voters in Old North St. Louis ahead of the November 5, 2024 election. Brother Parker Loveless, the Ward 9 Committeeman for St. Louis City, led the Epsilon Lambda Chapter volunteers in supporting the sorority’s initiative. United in purpose and driven by their shared commitment to civic duty and community service, volunteers eagerly gathered early that morning. This inspiring collaboration highlighted both organizations' dedication to empowering their communities and strengthening our democracy.

2024 Phirst Phamily Paragon Awards & Soiree

 

The Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Omicron Eta Omega Chapter, the Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation, Inc. and the Ivy Foundation of St. Louis celebrated the 3rd Biennial Paragon Awards & Soiree to honor African American Men from the St. Louis area on October 17, 2024.

This sold out event recognized men who had demonstrated excellence, high commitment  while making an impact in the fields of Clergy, Corporate/ Business, Arts, Education, Health, Non-Profit, Social Justice, First Responder, Entrepreneurship and Lifetime Achievement.  The proceeds from the event helped to support the respective organizations' scholarships funds, which support students in pursuit of their higher education goals. This event was co-chaired by Bro. Leon “Chico” Hamilton and Soror Sharonna Howell.