President's Message - Feb. 2024
Bro. Mikael E. LaRoche
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2024
Greetings Mu Lambda Chapter Members,
As we bid farewell to Black History Month, and welcome Women’s History Month, I am compelled to extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering dedication to service and the profound impact you have made within our fraternity and community. Throughout February, we honored the legacies of remarkable individuals, both past and present, who have paved the way for generations to come.
From our esteemed former Chief Justice Thurgood Marshall to the visionary Brother Charles Hamilton Houston, the late Mayor Marion Barry, and our very own Brother and Ambassador Horace G. Dawson, alongside Brother Sean Plater, GM of WHUR FM and WHUT Howard University Television, we celebrated the contributions of these trailblazers who have left an indelible mark on history.
I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to Brother Marcus Spells, Chair of our Health and Wellness Committee, for his outstanding leadership in organizing the Brothers Only Mental Health Conversation in February. This program provided a vital space for over 40 brothers from around the world to come together, share experiences, and support one another—an invaluable initiative that underscores the importance of mental health within our fraternity.
Additionally, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the brothers of Beta Chapter as we supported them in hosting their 30th annual Brother to Brother Youth Conference in February. Your dedication to empowering the next generation is truly commendable, and it is an honor to stand in solidarity with you in this impactful endeavor.
Looking ahead into the month of March, I am thrilled to announce our upcoming Voteless People is a Hopeless People kick-off event with Eric Holder, the first African American Attorney General, at Howard University Law School. This event promises to be an inspiring and enlightening occasion as we continue to champion the importance of civic engagement and voting rights.
As a chapter, we are truly moving the needle with our programs, initiatives, and events, and I encourage each and every one of you to continue your steadfast support. Together, we are making a tangible difference in the lives of others and upholding the legacy of excellence that defines Mu Lambda Chapter.
Stay tuned for more upcoming events tailored for families, young men, and, most
importantly, our beloved brothers in Washington D.C. Your continued participation
and commitment are what make our chapter truly exceptional.
Fraternally,
Brother Mikael E. LaRoche,
President (10-Mu Lambda-13)
2023 - 2024
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.