President's Message - Sept 2025
Bro. Mikael E. LaRoche
Oct. 2025 - WELCOME HOME
Dear Brothers of Mu Lambda,
I greet you this October with gratitude and pride as we continue this remarkable journey together. October 1st marked 102 years since our twenty-two charter members laid the foundation for Mu Lambda Chapter, creating a space where young professional men of like mind could unite in service to a community challenged by the times.
When our chapter was chartered in 1923, the nation was in the midst of profound change—political upheaval following the death of President Warren G. Harding and the scandal that shadowed his presidency, a cultural awakening marked by the Jazz Age and the rise of film and radio, and technological advancements that reshaped daily life. Amidst these transitions, our charter brothers envisioned a future where Alpha men would lead with distinction, uplift their communities, and embody the values of our Fraternity.
Today, that vision remains alive and strong. This year, I was especially inspired by our second hosting of the F1RST Breakfast during CBC Week, where we were joined by Fraternity President Brother Lucien J. Metellus and Past General President Brother Herman “Skip” Mason. To see a room filled at 7 a.m. at AAMC Headquarters was a reminder that Mu Lambda’s presence and leadership are not only recognized but demanded in the spaces where decisions are made that affect us all.
Our work in monthly community service continues to speak volumes. With more than 20 brothers showing up at each event, we embody the Alpha spirit of dedication and resilience. 10% of the chapter monthly is working toward turning challenges into opportunities for impact. From community service initiatives to our whiskey socials, from MAAC meetings to chapter retreats, we are setting the tone for a year of momentum and excellence.
As we move into the heart of the fall season and see the leaves change their hue, I look forward to an active Homecoming season—beginning with our chapter Cookout on October 11th and extending to hosting the NPHC at our Foundation House. These moments remind us that Mu Lambda is more than a chapter; it is a family, a legacy, and a beacon of leadership in the Washington, D.C. community.
Brothers, welcome home. Mu Lambda is alive and working hard—102 years of Service, 102 years of Advocacy, and above all, 102 years of Leadership and Love for All Mankind.
Fraternally,
Brother Mikael E. LaRoche,
(10-Mu Lambda-13)
President
2023 - 2026
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Mu Lambda Chapter
About Mu Lambda
Mu Lambda is Alpha's eleventh alumni chapter, chartered October 1, 1923, in Washington D.C. The chapter was established, in part, in response to the desire of graduate brothers, many of whom were initiated into Beta Chapter at Howard University, to give aid to the undergraduate brothers and continue the work of Alpha. Chartered by 22 distingushed men of Alpha which included Jewel Nathaniel Allison Murray and Jewel Robert Harold Ogle.
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