Welcome to the House of Alpha!
It is our pleasure to welcome you to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Gamma Lambda Chapter, also known as “The Detroit Alphas”!
We are the third-oldest Alumni Chapter in our great fraternity, chartered in Detroit, Michigan, on March 22, 1919. We are committed to the aims of manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind. Please take a moment to explore our site and learn about our fraternity and chapter history, as well as our numerous community service programs. Additionally, please follow our social media channels to stay up-to-date with our entertainment and service offerings.
The Detroit Alphas are actively seeking partners to collaborate with us in serving our community more strongly and effectively. If you are interested, click ‘Contact Us’ and send us your information.
Chapter Leadership
Bro. Kyles O. Hamilton, Sr.
Bro. Jamil O. Buie
Bro. Donald Walker, Jr.
Bro. William S. Rogers
Bro. Kevin L. Bell
Bro. Keith E. Franklin
Bro. Kyles O. Hamilton, Jr.
Bro. Damon Rogers
Bro. Stephen R. Spence
Bro. Brian D. Williams
Bro. Jonathan M. Trout
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.
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Brotherhood Spotlight
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)!
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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.
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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...
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Upcoming Events
Michigan District Conference Kick Off Event
Fri Nov 7 2025, 7:30pm EST – 11:45pm ESTThe Confort Zone Cigar Lounge
Michigan District Conference Event
Sat Nov 8 2025The Venue by Eleven II
Michigan District Conference
Fri Nov 7 2025 – Sat Nov 8 2025Union Missionary Baptist Church
Meals on Wheels
Thu Nov 27 2025, 9:00am EST- Community Service Committee Meeting
Mon Dec 8 2025, 7:00pm ESTZoom
Michigan District Conference Kick Off Event
Michigan District Conference Event
Michigan District Conference
Meals on Wheels