New Orleans Alphas

05/20/2026

Wrapped up the year with our AYLA mentees this past weekend with a NOLA history tour. Thank you to Bro. Bartholomew for hosting us!

05/05/2026

SUPPORT A SCHOLAR 🎓

https://www.givenola.org/organization/sigmalambda

Early Giving has begun for ! Consider donating to the Sigma Lambda Foundation as we support local students in the city of New Orleans. Your generous donation can ease the financial burden for students headed off to college, and help us expand our programming for the next generation.

Click the link below, share with a friend, and donate today! 🎁

Givenola.org/sigmalambda

04/29/2026

Early Giving has begun for ! Consider donating to the Sigma Lambda Foundation as we support local students in the city of New Orleans. Your generous donation can ease the financial burden for students headed off to college, and help us expand our programming for the next generation.

Click the link below, share with a friend, and donate today! 🎁

Givenola.org/sigmalambda

03/15/2026

🦞🦞 Our annual crawfish boil will take place Sat, March 28. This event is for Brothers only. For more information, email the Dean of Membership, [email protected].

03/03/2026

Brothers from across the country came together to honor our beloved Brother, Dr. Norman C. Francis, as he was initiated into the Omega Chapter. A legacy of excellence, leadership, and service that words can hardly capture.

Rest well, Brother.

02/18/2026

Today, the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Sigma Lambda chapter mourn the loss of our Brother, Dr. Norman C. Francis.

Dr. Francis embodied the very ideals we hold sacred: manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind. His impact extended far beyond the walls of Xavier University of Louisiana where he served as President for nearly 50 years, shaping generations of students and strengthening our community through his unwavering commitment to excellence. He was the first African American admitted to Loyola University Law School in New Orleans. Under his leadership, Xavier’s campus became a safe haven for Freedom Riders in the 1960s during the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. Francis has received numerous awards and honorary degrees for his service, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2006.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, and all who were blessed to learn from his example.

Rest in power, Brother. Your legacy will continue to inspire.

02/09/2026

Congratulations Bro. Murray on being elected House District 97 representative! We wish you continued success as you lead and advocate on behalf of our community.

02/02/2026

2026 Louisiana District Conference Awards:
Alumni Chapter of the Year
Outstanding Alumni Scrapbook
The Charles H. Wesley Brotherhood Award (with Beta Tau, Beta Phi, Epsilon Upsilon, Theta Phi, Rho Epsilon, & Rho Iota)

This recognition reflects an historic year of intentional leadership, meaningful service, brotherhood, and collective Alpha excellence in the city of New Orleans. Onward and upward.

01/20/2026

Active weekend for The New Orleans Alphas. Saturday, we partnered with Big Brothers, Big Sisters for the Brotherhood Bowl, where we played flag football with dozens of “littles” in the New Orleans area.

Today, we honored the legacy of our Brother, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and joined the City of New Orleans for their annual march. ✊🏾

01/16/2026

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Sigma Lambda chapter would like to invite men of New Orleans who have earned at least a bachelor’s degree and are interested in membership to attend our upcoming Alpha Informational Seminar. Click the link below to RSVP: tinyurl.com/sigmalambda-seminar