On October 5, 2002, Brothers and guests from the New York Metropolitan area convened to rededicate and celebrate the presence of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Xi Lambda Chapter in Lower Manhattan. Originally chartered in 1974, re-chartering members included: Bro. Andre Allen, Bro. Frantz Jean-Baptiste (Treasurer), Bro. Marcus Broadhead (Vice President), Bro. Shawn Curwen (President), Roy Anthony Williams, Nicolas Rosello, Jr., Leeroy Miller, Michael T. Smith, and Serge DeVilme, Jr.

Keynote Speaker Bro. Darwin N. Davis spoke about Financial Empowerment. Brother Darren Morton, Eastern Region Vice President, served as Re-Chartering officer.

The event took place in the 'Alphabet City' region of Lower Manhattan Traditionally, this region has not benefited from financial independence as discussed by keynote, Bro. Darwin N. Davis. The Brothers of Kappa Xi Lambda expect to devise projects and foster partnerships in 'Alphabet City' and similarly challenged neighborhoods. We extend special thanks to Brother Pablo Tejada, Marcela Hahn and the staff at Grand Street Settlement on 80 Pitt Street.