Xi Nu Lambda Alphas

05/25/2026

05/16/2026

Today, the Brothers of the Xi Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., alongside brothers from Area II, gathered to honor our charter member and beloved brother, J.W. Vaughn, on his 70th Anniversary of membership in Alpha Phi Alpha.

Brother Vaughn was presented with his 70 Year Anniversary Pin and shared fellowship with brothers across generations of Alpha men.

Through every season, both prosperous and challenging, Brother Vaughn has remained a true example of commitment, integrity, service, and brotherhood. His life and legacy set a standard for all brothers on what genuine fraternity and accountability should look like.

We salute and thank you, Brother Vaughn, for 70 years of steadfast service to Alpha Phi Alpha.

05/13/2026

05/10/2026

Today, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. honors and celebrates all mothers — the women whose love, sacrifice, strength, and guidance shape generations. 💛

Thank you for the countless prayers, lessons, hugs, and unwavering support you give each and every day.

05/06/2026

Stay informed. Get engaged. Build the brotherhood.

Our chapter calendar is your guide to connection, service, and growth. Every event is a chance to show up, support one another, and strengthen the bond we share.

Mark your dates and be present. The brotherhood grows with you.

05/03/2026

The brothers of the Xi Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated joined brothers from across Area 2, including Beta Iota Lambda, Nu Psi, and Bet Sigma, in support of one of our national programs, the March of Dimes.

This longstanding initiative is dedicated to improving the health of mothers and babies by supporting prenatal care, advancing research, advocating for healthier pregnancies, and helping families access the resources they need for strong beginnings. Its impact reaches every corner of our community because healthy families create stronger communities.

As brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, we remain committed to service that uplifts all people. Standing together for causes like this reflects our mission of leadership, advocacy, and brotherhood in action.

Service above self. Brotherhood in motion. Community always.

04/11/2026

https://louisianadistrictapa.wixsite.com/website/event-details/2026-alpha-day-at-the-capitol

(FREE EVENT) This important day of advocacy is an opportunity for Alpha men across our state to come together, engage with lawmakers, and amplify our collective voice on issues that impact our communities.

04/05/2026

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. extends warm Easter holiday wishes to every Brother, family, and friend. The weekend signifies hope and the spirit’s redemption. The word Easter is related to the word east, which points us to the sunrise, so enjoy the fellowship with one another in this time of new days and new beginnings.

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03/09/2026

The brothers of the Xi Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. traveled to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the 80th Southwestern Regional Conference of Alpha Phi Alpha. The weekend was filled with handling the business of Alpha, strengthening the work of the fraternity, and fellowshipping with brothers from across the region and throughout the nation while reconnecting in the spirit of our dear fraternity.

02/19/2026

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., mourns the death today of Brother Dr. Norman C. Francis. Brother Dr. Francis, a 1967 Sigma Lambda Chapter initiate, is the former longtime president of Xavier University, a Civil Rights leader, and a 2001 Alpha Award of Merit recipient.
 
He was 94.
 
Brother Dr. Francis was the first African American president and longest-serving president of Xavier University of Louisiana from 1968 to 2015.  He was also the second African American to ever serve as president of a Catholic university in the United States.
 
In 1961, while dean of men at Xavier, he played a key role in Xavier’s decision to house the Freedom Riders, an integrated group testing application of the Supreme Court decision banning discrimination in interstate rail and bus travel, in a campus dormitory when they were flown to New Orleans by Federal Marshals after having been attacked in three Alabama cities (Anniston, Birmingham and Montgomery).
 
Brother Dr. Francis also served as the chairman of the Louisiana Recovery Authority, the state agency in charge of planning the recovery and rebuilding of Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. For his various avenues of service, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from George W. Bush in 2006, and the Laetare Medal from the University of Notre Dame in 2019. He also received 35 honorary degrees from colleges and universities around the country.
 
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02/19/2026

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. mourns the death today of the late Civil Rights Movement icon and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Frater Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., a founder of the Rainbow PUSH Organization, and protégé and close aide of the late Brother Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was 84.
 
“We the men of Alpha lift up his family and community in prayers,” said Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. General President Brother Lucien J. Metellus, Jr. “The strives we have made as a nation can be directly tied to the work of Jesse Jackson and now more than ever, we need more people that will fight the good fight.”
 
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