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[nashvillethotchicken]

Pretty redbone shawty from a good family? Oh I know the alphas back in the day were CLAMORING for him

#i know he was the talk of the blue vein societies #he turned evry head in them black and tan clubs #interview with the vampire #iwtv #amc iwtv #louis de pointe du lac #iwtv 2022 #ldpdl #alpha phi alpha

[kemetic-dreams]

Levi Jackson (August 22, 1926 – December 7, 2000) was the first African-American football captain at Yale University and the first African-American executive at Ford Motor Company. He was a member of the Yale Class of 1950, and captained the 1949 football team, the election taken soon after the 1948 season.

Jackson's election to the captaincy was unprecedented, given he was the first African-American to play football for Yale, but almost unremarkable in the Yale community. "The voting took only ten minutes. There was no one else. It had to be Levi," a Yale player recounted.

Jackson was elected the first black captain of any Yale sports team by his teammates in November 1948 in a landslide 49–1 election. The only vote against Jackson was his own. Jackson had lettered also for the varsity basketball team.

Jackson's squads were 3–1 versus Harvard in “The Game.” During his Yale career, Jackson broke or tied 13 Yale records.

After graduating from Yale, Jackson went to work for the Ford Motor Co. in 1950. By 1962 he was an executive, the first African-American to reach that level at Ford; he was a Vice President when he retired in 1983.

Jackson was also instrumental in creating Ford’s Minority Dealership Training Program.

Jackson was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

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[the-sartorial-journey]

Real swag...

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[blackgirlsreverything]

Facebook: Tamon Frisby

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[whenweallvote]

How I'm stepping to the polls this year 🫡 👏🏿 📹 credit: The Beta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity Incorporated

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[otoso]

A proud history reblog

Norris B. Herndon Remains the Black Gay Millionaire ‘Nobody Knows’

Norris Bumstead Herndon July 15, 1897 – June 7, 1977 was a prominent African-American businessman, Harvard Business School MBA graduate, philanthropist, member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, and second President of the historic African-American-owned Atlanta Life Insurance Company.

Norris Herndon was a who millionaire funded much of the civil rights activism in the US. He was also a gay man during a time when it was a crime.

He regularly funded the NAACP, United Negro College Fund, National Urban League, Phyllis Wheatley, YMCA, Atlanta University and Morris Brown College.

#black men #black history #alpha phi alpha #harvard #civil rights #black gay pride #Norris Bumstead Herndon

[mymoneychronicles]

Divine 9

#phi beta sigma #zeta phi beta #alpha kappa alpha #alpha phi alpha #sigma gamma rho #omega psi phi #delta sigma theta #iota phi theta #kappa alpha psi

[ofthegentleman]

May 3, 2022

Home, AR 8:41pm

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[manleycollins]

Happy Founder's Day to my brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Established December 4, 1906

#manley marvell collins #alpha phi alpha #1906 #December 4 #Fraternity

[ernestowens]

ΑΦΑ | Rho Chapter | SP 24 | #10 | Da’ Scribe

LIMITLESSNESS: I’m honored to finally announce that I’m a Proud Brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. –  the first Black intercollegiate Greek-lettered fraternity in America!

Entering the fold by way of the Mighty Rho Chapter – the only single-letter alumni chapter in Alpha Phi Alpha and first to become “mighty” – makes all of this even more incredible.

Being initiated with these 12 incredible men – we're the 13 Pharaohs of Fire & Ice – was a journey well taken. We each possess and have gained even more unique qualities and gifts that made us all better line brothers and men of distinction. I look forward to what we will all contribute to Alphaland, the Divine 9, and the world!

To my Phrozen Dean, ADPs, Sponsor, Recommender, and Rho Brothers – thank you all for leading us towards the light and showing us the spirit of brotherhood.

And lastly, for those who know my story, you know why all of this is full circle for me. 

I’ll say this for anyone who can relate: Don’t let anyone tell you when, how, and where a chapter in your story begins, continues, and ends. You can be who you truly are, stay true to your principles, and arrive at where you’re supposed to be on your own terms. Some things are debatable, while others are a birthright. 

This is my birthright. 

“Standing strong, standing bold, for the Mighty BLACK & GOLD!”

I did it.

#alpha phi alpha #divine 9 #black greek letter organizations #philly

[luckyluan]

The Private.

JAN 17, 2024 - 10:49PM

“Listen to me.” Private A’zin began. “This may just be my training talking but I am not wrong. I may not be all the way right but at least sixty-eight percent of what I’m saying is correct.” 

Tzu Daarwin’s eyes shone a bright white as he fixed Private A’zin with a glare. The show of power sent Private A’zin shrinking in his seat and Tzu Daarwin’s eyes returned to the natural black. 

“We do not joke about the sacred ways.” he said sternly. “And we dare not take the word of a second time trainee who can barely hold himself in the air--” 

“Alright, alright, Daarwin ease up.” A friendly and aged voice called out. 

Espin Vance, the commander of his soon-to-be star region, leaned with his lithe arms crossed over the back of a high, transluent chair. The chair refracted as the light from their shared space hardened into matter to support the weight of the Seventh Sage Alpha—the mightiest men on the metasphere! 

Commander Vance turned to Private A’zin. There was a jovial smile on his lips and Private A’zin could not discern its genuity. He pushed a weak smile onto his face as he waited for his question. 

“Have you done your due dilligence?” Commander Vance asked. 

“Yes, commander.”  

“And you are certain?” Commander Vanced asked. 

“Yes, Commander.”  

“Then we will take it from here.” Comannder Vance said. 

The Commander drew himself to his full height and his tan trench coat slid open over his sleek Alpha uniform. Private A’zin memorized the suit. He committed the black legs and arms of the material giving way to a pointed white design situated at the chest, the radiant gold trim at his collar, and the lustrous, star-shaped ‘A’ insignia of Alpha Force brimming with light on his proud and puffed chest. Commander Vance crossed his toned arms over his broad chest. 

“But Commander--” Tzu Daarwin started. 

“You have your orders, Daarwin.” Commander Vance warned.  

The light-bound chair lost its shape as the Commander swept from the office with Tzu Daarwin close on his heels. Private A’zin put his head in his hands and let the rough fabric of his training suit scratch at his pores. 

“Why can’t you just mind your own damn business, Axel?” He murmured to himself. “it would keep us alive longer.” 

Private Axel A’zin stood up abruptly and sauntered out of the office not caring to lock the door behind him. 

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[the-sartorial-journey]

Alfa Romeo

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[johnangusjacobs]

"THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE PROVERBIAL SLAP!"

“The Psychology of the proverbial Slap!” When one looks back at last year’s Oscar’s, only one thing comes to mind, “The proverbial Slap.”  The proverbial Slap was the slap heard (seen) around the world.  Was it real and genuine or was it a perfectly orchestrated stunt pulled off by some of Hollywood’s finest actors not to mention a few entertainers to sweeten the pot.  It’s one of those times in…

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[whenweallvote]

April is National Volunteer Month! ❤️

We are so grateful for our incredible volunteers across the country working to get their communities registered and ready to vote.

We could not do this work without you — THANK YOU! 🫂

P.S.: Interested in volunteering with us? We’d LOVE to work with you, too. 🤗 Learn how to get involved now at weall.vote/takeaction.

#national volunteer month #volunteer #volunteering #voting #register to vote #voters #alpha phi alpha #vote loud #alpha kappa alpha

[redacted-coiner]

Alpha, Beta, Omega

Gamma, Delta, Epsilon

Zeta, Eta, Theta

Iota, Kappa, Lambda

Mu, Nu, Xi

Sigma, Pi, Omicron

Phi, Tau (Pandynamic)

Atypical scents, Xenosecondary (𝚾/Chi), Typical scents

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[kemetic-dreams]

Lucien Victor Alexis (1887-1981)

Not very much is known of Lucien Alexis’ early childhood in New Orleans, but what is known are the achievements he would make in later years to come. Born on July 8, 1887 to Louis Victor and Alice Saucier Alexis, he was educated in the local schools where he excelled academically. Alexis was determined to attend Harvard University. Not having the finances to do so, he began working in 1907(at the age of twenty) as a railway mail clerk, saving for the education he so desperately desired.

By the time he reached twenty-seven, he had set aside enough money for four years of college. He applied and was accepted at Harvard but was asked to attend (for one year) Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire, a prestigious preparatory high school. While at Exeter, he lived in the home of Mr. H.F. Quimby and soon developed a keen interest in foreign languages and the sciences. By now he had only enough money for three years upon entering Harvard, so he managed by graduating “cum laude” a year early (1917). It was there, at Harvard, that he earned the nickname: “The Negro Einstein.”

That same year, Alexis entered Officers’ Training School in Des Moines, Iowa and was commissioned as a 1st lieutenant and assigned to the 367th Infantry on October 15, 1917. World War I was raging in Europe and Alexis sailed for service in France on June, 1918. Two months before departing, Alexis married Rita Holt in Gulfport, Mississippi and together they would have one son, Lucien Victor Alexis Jr.

Upon returning to New Orleans, Alexis took up the profession of teaching. He was assigned to McCarthy Elementary in 1921 and appointed Assistant Principal in 1923 at Willow Elementary. But his greatest reward came in 1926 when he became principal of McDonogh #35, the only public high school opened for the education of colored students in the city of New Orleans. For the next nearly 30 years, he would leave an indelible mark on this institution which is still being echoed by many of his formal students up to the present day.

“It was not unusual to spot our principal walking up and down the corridors of the Rampart Street School reading scientific works printed in German. Noted for his mastery of Latin, he often found time to instruct advanced classes in the subject.” (Class of 1936)

Other graduates affectionately tell stories of his successful administration but also his dreadful “army”. Being a former military man, Lucien was said to be strict but fair as well as famous for his method of disciplining students. Students who violated his dress or discipline code were forced to join Alexis’ “army” and ordered to march up and down the second floor of the school building.

Respect for Mr. Alexis soon extended beyond the school grounds and into the community. Since McDonogh #35 was located on South Rampart and Girod Streets, the students had to pass through a neighborhood of sleazy bars, houses of prostitution and various other vices. Often the girls were meddled by men on the way going and coming from school. Fortunately, once it was known that you were an “Alexis” girl, you were never meddled again. They respected Mr. Alexis and knew to show respect to his students.

The “Negro Einstein” did not give up his interest and love for science once he became principal. For five years he engaged in serious scientific study and soon published a 40 page brochure outlining his principles of a new theory which he termed his “ethonic” theory.

From 1929 to 1937, he published the following scientific articles: Fundamentals in Physics & in Chemistry, The Thermo-Electric Formula, The Riddle of the Magnetic Field, An Empirical Disclosure of the Fallacies of Relativity, A Counter-Deduction from Bent Alpha Tracks, Radiations-Their Loci of Travel and Their Loci of Origin, The Co-Origin of Gravity&Cosmic Rays, Simple Formulae for Measuring Atoms, Their Speed, and the Speed of Light.

Upon retirement, the brilliant educator and published author opened Straight Business School on North Claiborne near Esplanade Avenue and Mrs. Alexis basically ran it. Lucien Alexis also was president of the Supreme Industrial Life Insurance Company, founder and executive director of the School of Post-Modern Science in New Orleans, and a charter member of Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Alexis also spent a great deal of time on his favorite hobbies at home. On the 25th Anniversary of his graduation from Harvard, he told the Harvard press of these hobbies:

“Don’t interfere with my physics and chemistry, which I have raised from the ignoble position of a hobby into the dignified status of a science. Don’t interfere with my Italian which I have picked up since leaving you fellows. Don’t interfere with my German, my French, or my Spanish which I have kept plugging at. These are my near hobbies. You may interfere with my gardening and my frequent efforts at directing operettas, especially the Gilbert and Sullivan ones, for there you are in the field of real hobbies of mine.”

Lucien Alexis passed away December 18, 1981. He is buried in the family’s tomb in St. Louis Cemetery No.3.

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