Congratulations to Bro. David Ridgeway for being selected by the Michigan Chronicle as a 2025 40 under 40 Awardee.

Congratulations to Bro., the Hon. Judge, Jeremy Bowie, for being selected by the Michigan Chronicle as a 2025 40 under 40 Awardee.

Bro. Kenneth Kelly Goes National!

Chairman and CEO, Bro. Kenneth Kelly, has been elected as the 2025–2026 Chairman of the American Bankers Association (ABA)!

Gamma Lambda Brotherhood Spotlight: Bro. Chad King

Chad King: Faith, Freedom, and Civic Responsibility in Action

Chad King stands at the intersection of faith, activism, and leadership, a man whose work bridges spiritual empowerment, social justice, and community engagement. Recently ordained as a minister with the Shrine of the Black Madonna Pan-African Orthodox Christian Church, Bro. King’s journey reflects a life devoted to service and liberation.

Onward and Upward: Gamma Lambda Chapter Welcomes its 51st President and Board of Directors

Gamma Lambda welcomes its 51st President Bro. Kyles O. Hamilton, Sr., Chapter Officers, and Board Members for the 2025-2026 fraternal year.

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.

2025 Midwestern Regional Convention

The 93rd Annual Midwestern Regional Convention will take place from March 20 – March 23, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan. As such, it is only fitting that the theme...

Michigan Historical Marker Honors Bro. Cornelius L. Henderson

Bro. Henderson was honored on September 20, 2024 for his contributions to the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.

Blood Drive for Sickle Cell

On Thursday, June 27, 2024, Gamma Lambda will hold a blood drive in support of Sickle Cell Warriors. Brothers and community members are asked to roll up their sleeves and donate.

14th Annual Black & Gold Scholarship Invitational – Sponsored by Maker’s Mark & w3r Consulting

The 14th Annual Black & Gold Scholarship Invitational - Sponsored by Maker's Mark and w3r Consulting - will be held on June 8, 2024 at Farmington Hills Golf Club.

Tradition – Public Event Following 105th Charter Day Celebration

Join us Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Hollywood Casino at Greektown. 9pm - 1am. Free valet parking. Cash bar. $25

105th Charter Day Celebration

Join us on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Hollywood Casino Greektown. Doors open at 5:00pm.

Inaugural Breakfast for the 50th President and Board of Directors

Please join the Gamma Lambda Chapter to present and swear in our 50th President Brother Harry C. Todd, Chapter Officers, and Board Members.

32nd President Bro. Dr. Jesse F. Goodwin Entered Omega Chapter

Brother Dr. Jesse Francis Goodwin, 32nd President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated – Gamma Lambda Chapter, entered Omega Chapter on July 15, 2023. He...

Past General President Brother Mark S. Tillman Awarded the Alpha Award of Merit

Dallas, TX – July 29, 2023 – This year, at the 97th General Convention / 117th Anniversary Convention, our chapter brother, thirty-fourth General President Brother...

The Detroit Alphas Win Second Consecutive National Outstanding Alumni Chapter of the Year Award

Dallas, TX – July 29, 2023 – The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated’s Gamma Lambda Chapter, fondly known as the Detroit Alphas, has once again...

Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited

Alpha Brothers are featured in The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited at The Detroit Historical Museum.

Gamma Lambda Wins Again

Gamma Lambda Chapter was recognized as the 2023 Outstanding Alumni Chapter of the Year at the 91st Midwestern Regional Convention in Columbus, Ohio.

Gamma Lambda Education Foundation 2023 Scholarships

The Gamma Lambda Education Foundation currently has scholarships available for high school students who will graduate by June 2023.

Bro. Jeremy D. Bowie

On December 14, 2022, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Bro. Jeremy D. Bowie to the 50th District Court – City of Pontiac.

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.

Bro. James W. Heath

Brother James W. Heath was appointed as the 88th president of the State Bar of Michigan in September 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.