The Historic Alpha House

11/05/2024

11/03/2024

Election day is 2 days away. In Michigan, state law prohibits wearing any clothing or apparel that endorses any candidate inside of a polling location where voting takes place. This includes - but is not limited to - shirts, jackets, hats, bags, buttons, stickers, earrings, bracelets, or other items that csn be worn.

Polling sites are politically neutral. Please make sure that you adhere to the law so as not to be turned away from the polls. See the relevant statute below.

https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-168-744

"On election day, a person shall not post, display, or distribute in a polling place, in any hallway used by voters to enter or exit a polling place, or within 100 feet of an entrance to a building in which a polling place is located any material that directly or indirectly makes reference to an election, a candidate, or a ballot question. Except as otherwise provided in section 744a, this subsection does not apply to official material that is required by law to be posted, displayed, or distributed in a polling place on election day."

History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 60, Imd. Eff. Feb. 22, 1972 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 156, Imd. Eff. June 5, 2012 Popular Name: Election Code

11/02/2024

🏈 GRIDIRON & GOTV - GAMEDAY VOTER PUSH 🏈

This Sunday, November 3rd, make your game day count both on and off the field! We’re combining two powerhouses – football and voter outreach – to bring positive change to our community! Join Detroit Alphas - AΦA at 3:30 pm at The Historic Alpha House for an afternoon of football, fun, and text banking to help get out the vote.

📱 Text Banking – No personal phone numbers or emails will be used! You’ll simply sign into an app to send messages. Make sure to register in advance to eligible for contests!!! https://tinyurl.com/GLTextBank24.

Don’t just watch the game – make a difference while you do! Let’s come together, enjoy the spirit of Sunday football, and take action that will ripple across our community. See you there!

10/17/2024

The early voting period begins the second Saturday prior to Election Day and ends the Sunday before an election. However, communities may decide to provide additional days of early voting. Under state law, communities can offer up to 28 days of early voting.

Early voting for the November Elections begins for most jurisdictions Saturday, October 26th excluding Detroit, Canton Township and East Lansing. Detroit will begin early voting Saturday, October 19th. Canton Township and East Lansing will begin early voting starting Monday, October 21st.

MI.gov/votewithalphas

You can use this program to preregister or register to vote and update your voter registration address in Michigan. To use this website, you need to have a valid Michigan driver’s license or state ID. If you don’t have one, find out how to preregister or register to vote by going to Registering ...

10/15/2024

Join us on Friday….

Join us in Detroit for a unique Meet & Greet with Senator Raphael Warnock, a special gathering for members of the Divine Nine (D9) Greek-letter organizations. Together, we'll discuss how we are going to help Kamala Harris win! Our collective power has always been a force for change, and now, more th...

10/12/2024

10/10/2024

Congratulations to the Brothers of Gamma Lambda Chapter on another accomplishment for the HAH. As the Chairman, since 1998 it has been a monumental task. But we are the Detroit Alphas - AΦA.

Thanks for always supporting GL and all of the things we have done over 100+ years for the Detroit community.

https://www.bridgedetroit.com/alpha-phi-alpha-fraternity-house-detroit-renovation

The Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha is getting $200,000 to renovate its fraternity house in Detroit.

10/09/2024

https://www.bridgedetroit.com/alpha-phi-alpha-fraternity-house-detroit-renovation/

The Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha is getting $200,000 to renovate its fraternity house in Detroit.

09/29/2024

🚨Join Us for the Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party!🚨

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity invite YOU to a dynamic night of politics and education! 🗳️✨

📅 When: Tuesday, October 1
🕗 Doors Open: 8 PM
📍 Where: DSTDFI Headquarters, 24760 W. 7 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48219
💸 Cost: Free and Open to the Public!

Don’t miss this Watch Party and Voter Education Forum as we dive into the Vice Presidential debate and discuss what’s at stake! 🇺🇸💬

For more info, contact: [email protected]

09/27/2024

RSVP HERE:
https://detroitalphas.org/events/ #!event/2024/10/9/dpscd-school-board-candidate-panel

🎓✨ Join Us for the DPSCD School Board Candidate Meet & Greet! ✨🎓

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Gamma Lambda Chapter, in partnership with the Umoja Debate League, Abayomi Community Development Corporation, The Black Slate Inc., Solomon Consulting, and The Slate (formerly The Westside Slate), invites you to a Student-Led panel discussion with the candidates running for the Detroit Public School Community District Board of Education!

📅 Date: October 9, 2024
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: The Shrine of the Black Madonna, 7625 Linwood St., Detroit, MI

This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates and learn about their vision for the future of education in Detroit. Students, parents, educators, and community members—this event is for YOU! Let your voice be heard and connect with those who shape the future of our schools.

09/22/2024

09/11/2024

https://ra.co/events/2000737

Join us for our 4Th annual Jive Turkeys Detroit at TV Lounge, this year we're raising money to feed over 25,000 people from across Michigan. Special not...