Kappa Phi Lambda President Message

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
KAPPA PHI LAMBDA (ΚΦΛ) CHAPTER of HOWARD COUNTY, MD
www.apa kp l .o rg
elcome to the 50th Annual Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast. The
Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Incorporated - Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter are
delighted to have you join us this morning. This
year’s celebration theme is “50 Years of Service
and Solidarity.”
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We are proud to highlight two significant milestones in our chapter’s history: 2025 will mark the
golden anniversary of this ceremonial occasion,
which honors the work of Brother Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and it also represents an impressive
50 years of service by Kappa Phi Lambda to the
Howard County community.
We are eternally grateful for the examples set
by Dr. King through his inspiring speeches centered on love, compassion, equity, equality, community, and social justice. The mission of Alpha
Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated emphasizes
the importance of obtaining a quality education,
demonstrating leadership, and fulfilling civic responsibilities—values that are reflected in our
work throughout Howard County.
In 1968, during Dr. King’s final days in Memphis,
our country faced challenges similar to those we
encounter today, primarily rooted in our failure to
treat all people with dignity. Some believe that the
President of the United States has cultivated a society built on hate and discord. Together, we must
strive to overcome injustice and work towards
building a more inclusive society. The collaborative efforts we undertake create opportunities for
academic mastery in high school, post-secondary
success, and serve as a model for the nation.
The initiatives sponsored by our fraternity
include:
• Alpha Achievers: A youth-led initiative targeting male high school students in Howard
County. We promote character development
that supports academic achievement, advocacy, and leadership development among our
high school and middle school students.
• Project Alpha: This program offers educational workshops and skill-building activities for
youth ages 12–15 who attend Howard County
Public Schools. The curriculum focuses on
developing critical thinking and decisionmaking skills in both educational and social
contexts.
• A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People: Our
voter education campaign engages the community in discussions about the importance
of voting.
• Harambee Conference: A one-day seminar
that empowers Alpha Achievers by exploring
topics essential for goal setting and post-secondary exploration.
• Scholarships: We provide financial assistance
to deserving Howard County high school students as they transition to college.
Thank you for attending our annual event celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We look forward to your participation next year!
Henry Arthur Callis
Charles Henry Chapman
Bruce E. Nelson
President
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter
FOUNDERS OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
Eugene Kinckle Jones George Biddle Kelley Nathaniel Allison Murray
Bruce E. Nelson
President
Devon T. McCready
Vice President
Branden Taylor
Recording Secretary
Cordero T. Kimbrell
Corresponding Secretary
John Steele
Financial Secretary
Devynne Espeut
Treasurer
Jeffrey J. Johnson
Chaplain
Jeffrey P. Johnson
Sergeant-At-Arms
Ade Gordon
Director of
Educational Activities
Anthony Brown
Historian
Purcell Freeman, Sr.
Director of
Membership Intake
Keion Corujo
Associate Editor to
The Sphinx
Babatunde Adedapo
Parliamentarian
Kenneth M. Jennings, Jr.
Chapter Elder
Sincerely,
Since 1975, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated - Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter, with
support from the Howard County community,
has continued to develop leaders, promote academic excellence, and provide service and advocacy for our community. Our mission drives us
to foster relationships and programs that significantly transform the lives of the youth we serve.
CHAPTER OFFICERS
J. Craig Bailey
Immediate Past President
Dennis G. Kemp, Sr.
Chairman,
The Alpha Foundation of
Howard County, Inc.
Robert Harold Ogle
Vertner Woodson Tandy
www.apakpl.org • AΦA Fraternity, Inc. – Kappa Phi Lambda (ΚΦΛ) Chapter
50th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast Celebration • Sunday, January 12, 2025
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