Presidential Address

The Year of Jubilee

Greetings Brothers and Guests,

Welcome to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated – Kappa Xi Lambda Chapter, also known as The Wall Street Alphas. As we embark on our 50^th anniversary, we recommit ourselves to the core work of our organization – to develop leaders, promote brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities. It starts with revitalizing our college chapters, reestablishing our posture of service to those in need, and rekindling the bonds of brotherhood in our ranks and abroad.

Our college chapters serve as the lifeblood of our fraternity and beacons for the future. We want to invest in the gifts and talents of our young people so that we can see them prosper and flourish in daily life. That takes intentionality by promoting the light of Alpha to students and faculty, serving their campuses, guiding those who delight in Alpha into our organization, and continuing their leadership development post-graduation.

The communities in which we reside are our neighbors and we must support them unconditionally. Extending past our comfort zones to ensure that others less fortunate may be blessed is what we are called to do. To aid those who are underprivileged, we must seek those who are in need and meet them with empathy. Our outreach can range from voter registration and providing non-perishable foods to youth mentorship and economic development. Whether they are in the Lower East Side, Chelsea, or Downtown Brooklyn, it is our duty to provide for their needs.

Lastly, none of this work can be done without fellowship within the ranks of Alpha and its ecosystem. Brotherhood is the nexus behind our efforts and it is important that we share those fraternal bonds among our fellow fraters, sorors, and like-minded organizations. Partnerships produce synergy and allow us to magnify our impact in society. We look forward to more collaboration so that we can uphold the values of manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind.

 

Fraternally,

Bro. James Casey

President, Kappa Xi Lambda Chapter
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.