Detroit Alphas – Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Celebrating 102 Years of Service to the Detroit Community

It is our pleasure to welcome you to the Detroit Alphas website. We are the third oldest Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, chartered in Detroit, Michigan on March 22, 1919. We are committed to service and excellence in every endeavor. Please take time to view the site to learn about our fraternity and chapter history, and our many community service programs. Also, please connect with our social media channels to keep up with our entertainment and service offerings.

The Detroit Alphas are actively seeking partners to work with us to serve our community in a stronger and more effective way. If you are interested, click on contact us and send us your information. A-Phi!

About the Chapter About the Fraternity

Chapter News & Updates

Member Portal Tutorial

June 11, 2021 Chapter News 0

This tutorial will help you to set up your Member Portal account. The Member Portal will allow you to pay chapter dues and access the private pages on this website.

11th Annual Black & Gold Scholarship Invitational – Sponsored by Maker’s Mark

June 7, 2021 Chapter News 0

The 11th Annual Black & Gold Scholarship Invitational - Sponsored by Maker's Mark is a partnership between Gamma Lambda Chapter and Theta Zeta Lambda Chapter.

Gamma Lambda Supports Jewels Heritage Project

May 26, 2021 Chapter News 0

In 2010, at the General Convention the Fraternity voted to establish the Jewels Heritage Project (JHP). The goal is to “Reclaim, Restore, and Revive” the...

Bro. Donald Walker is running for Farmington Hills school board

September 17, 2020 Chapter News 0

After several Farmington Public Schools race-related incidents, Brother Donald Walker heard many of his friends and neighbors say someone needed to step up. Walker decided to be that someone.

Bro. Alburn H. Elvin, Jr, Esq is running for Oak Park school board

August 15, 2020 Chapter News 0

Recently, Bro. General President Everett Ward issued a challenge for the Brothers of Alpha to become more involved in politics by taking up the mantle of leadership in locally elected positions.

Conversations with the Candidates: Rashida Talib

July 17, 2020 Chapter News, Event 0

Gamma Lambda Chapter's Voteless People Is A Hopeless People committee is hosting a conversation with Rashida Tlaib Candidate for re-election to the 13th Congressional District of Michigan.

All News & Updates

Chapter Leadership

Bro. Alburn H. Elvin, Jr, Esq

49th President

Bro. Kyles O. Hamilton, Sr, JD

Vice-President

Bro. Jeremy L. Thomas

Corresponding Secretary

Bro. Donald Walker, Jr.

Recording Secretary

Bro. Carlton K. McAfee

Financial Secretary

Bro. Michael S. Guiracocha

Treasurer

Bro. William S. Rogers

Dean of Membership Intake

Bro. Tony C. Henderson

Chaplain

Bro. Stephen R. Spence

Parliamentarian

Bro. Brian D. Williams

Historian

Bro. Jonathan M. Trout

Dir. of Educational Activities

Meet the Executive Board

National Programs & Community Partners

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s National Programs and Special Projects are community outreach and mentoring initiatives that have been adopted by the organization’s governing body and mandated for implementation by all of its chapters.