The Torch

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Brotherhood Spotlight on Bro.  Jalen Jennings

Though Jalen did not grow up immersed in fraternity life, discovering his father’s Alpha connection revealed a quiet consistency in values: integrity, humility, and service.

Alpha Phi Alpha joins the D9Network to promote business and networking opportunities

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and The D9Netwok, a new ‘Divine Nine’ digital platform for Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, are partnering to elevate Black-owned businesses, spotlight professional excellence and...

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Brotherhood Spotlight on Bro. Dr. Matthew Blount: Excellence in the Walk

Bro. Matthew W. Blount, Jr. quietly observed his 62nd anniversary in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. this past weekend, marking more than six decades of sustained commitment to scholarship, manly deeds and love for all mankind. Initiated into the Xi Chapter (home of the hymn and prayer) at Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio, Bro. Blount’s journey reflects not only longevity, but intentional growth, principled leadership, and an unwavering belief in the responsibility of Alpha men to uplift others.

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The MLK 2026 Week of Service & Impact

Wednesday, January 14 through Monday, January 19, 2026, across multiple locations in Detroit EVENT SCHEDULE  WEDNESDAY | JANUARY 14, 2026Party With A PurposeTime: 5:00 PM...

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Bro. Xavier Carr: Service, Creativity, and Brotherhood in Action

Bro. Xavier Carr crossed into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. through Gamma Lambda in Fall 2023 as part of the 6 Great Adjos of Khafre.. Known on his line as “Imhotep,” he holds the Quad position. The name reflects both strength and purpose, inspired by the ancient engineer Imhotep, whom Bro. Carr describes as “unbending and unwavering.”

Bro. Carr’s path to Alpha was shaped early in life. Growing up in North Texas, often as the only Black child in his school, he faced racism, housing insecurity, and homelessness. During that time, a Black man stepped in as a mentor and role model, leaving a lasting imprint.

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Bro. Lance Woods and We Run 313 publish their origin story via WSU press

Bro. Lance Woods (Beta Omicron '09 ) shares the details of We Run 313 and its origin in a new book.

Greatness can’t be captured in a day: Founders’ Week 2025

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. marks Founders’ Day each year on December 4, honoring its 1906 founding at Cornell University as the first intercollegiate Greek-letter...

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Honoring Gamma Lambda Excellence: Brothers Chad King, Marvin Logan Jr., Demetrius Scott and wife India Ramsey-Scott Named to Who’s Who in Black Detroit

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Lambda Chapter proudly congratulates Bro. Chad King and Bro. Marvin Logan Jr., Bro. Demetrius Scott, along with his wife,...

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Bro. Paris Wilson: A Journey of Service, Leadership, and Coming Home

Bro. Paris Wilson, initiated through Zeta Delta (Spring 2011) as “Chinzera,” Deuce of PHOUR, brings his passion for service and leadership home to Gamma Lambda. After years of nonprofit and international development work, he returned to Detroit seeking the sense of brotherhood that first shaped him. “I wanted to be something better,” he reflects. “The brothers were polished, driven examples I needed.”

Today, Wilson leads with what he calls “heart work,” including his Ice Cold Clothing Essentials Drive supporting men experiencing homelessness. His message to inactive brothers is simple and direct: “Revisit why you joined the fraternity. Put ego aside. You’re not bigger than the program. Come back home.”

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

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

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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)!