Celebrating 103 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.
Our fraternity house, The Historic Alpha House, was place on the National Register of Historic Places on August 26, 2021 for our historical significance and role in the cultural and social life of the Detroit Community. The Alpha House was previously listed as a Michigan Historic Site in 1977.
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!
Chapter News & Updates
2022 Michigan District Outstanding Alumni Chapter of the Year
The Gamma Lambda Chapter was named Michigan District Outstanding Alumni Chapter of the Year at the Michigan District Conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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Bro. James W. Heath
Brother James W. Heath was appointed as the 88th president of the State Bar of Michigan in September 2022.
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The Legacy Celebration Brunch
The Legacy Celebration Brunch will be held on October 8, 2022 to honor Brother Huel Perkins and Gamma Lambda Chapter brothers with at least 60 years of Alpha membership.
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Gamma Lambda Education Foundation 2022 Scholarship Luncheon
The Gamma Lambda Education Foundation 2022 Scholarship Luncheon will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at U-D Mercy. Purchase tickets today.
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Oral History Project
This project will record and capture interviews with members and close contacts of the fraternity as way to preserve the history of the chapter for future generations.
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Alpha House Awarded 2022 Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation
The Alpha House was one of seven Michigan preservation projects awarded Governor’s Awards for Historic Preservation at a ceremony hosted by the State Historic Preservation Office.
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Alpha House Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
LANSING, Mich. – The Historic Alpha House was one of twenty-seven historic Michigan properties given special recognition in 2021 through their listing in the National...
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Be the Match for Ryder Washington
Five-year-old Ryder Washington, son of Brother Terrence Washington, loves to dance. He takes his parents’ phones to film TikTok dances with an energy that lights...
Continue Reading Gamma Lambda Education Foundation 2022 Scholarships
The Gamma Lambda Education Foundation currently has scholarships available for high school students who will graduate by June 2022.
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Gamma Lambda Community Service Committee
Our mission is to operate as a conduit building capacity for social change and the advancement of youth, families, and community-based organizations.
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Member Portal Tutorial
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.
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96th General Convention & 2021 Outstanding Alumni Chapter of the Year
The Gamma Lambda Chapter was named Outstanding Alumni Chapter of the Year on July 17, 2021 at the 96th General Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Conversations with Candidates: Tom Barrow and Myya Jones
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Gamma Lambda Chapter’s Voteless People Is A Hopeless People is offering candidates the opportunity to participate in Conversations with...
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11th Annual Black & Gold Scholarship Invitational – Sponsored by Maker’s Mark
The 11th Annual Black & Gold Scholarship Invitational - Sponsored by Maker's Mark is a partnership between Gamma Lambda Chapter and Theta Zeta Lambda Chapter.
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Gamma Lambda Supports Jewels Heritage Project
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...
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Bro. Donald Walker is running for Farmington Hills school board
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.
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Bro. Alburn H. Elvin, Jr, Esq is Running for Oak Park School Board
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.
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Conversations with the Candidates: Rashida Talib
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.
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Bro. Alburn H. Elvin, Jr, Esq
Bro. Kyles O. Hamilton, Sr, JD
Bro. Jeremy L. Thomas
Bro. Donald Walker, Jr.
Bro. Carlton K. McAfee
Bro. Michael S. Guiracocha
Bro. Kyles O. Hamilton, Jr.
Bro. Tony C. Henderson
Bro. Stephen R. Spence
Bro. Brian D. Williams
Bro. Jonathan M. Trout
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Brotherhood Spotlight
Bro. James W. Heath
Brother James W. Heath was appointed as the 88th president of the State Bar of Michigan in September 2022.
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Bro. Theodore Colbert III
Boeing announced Brother Ted Colbert as president and chief executive officer of its Defense, Space and Security business.
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Bro. Dr. James L. Henderson
Brother Dr. James Langston Henderson was a charter member and the first chapter president of the Gamma Lambda Chapter in Detroit, Michigan.
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