Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Beta Iota Lambda Chapter

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Beta Iota Lambda Chapter Chartered in 1939 by nine (9) visionary young men -- Beverly V. Baranco, Jr., James H. Boswell, Felton G. Clark, J.S. Clark, Henry A. Dumoil, William H. Gray, Jr.

Gray, Jr., Harrison D. Lawless, Russell W. Smith and Charles W. Thomas, the Beta Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. serves as the second oldest alumni chapter in the State of Louisiana. Each of these men were valuable members of society and personified manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind. For example, Brother Beverly V. Baranco was a practicing dentist and commu

nity leader in the Baton Rouge area and Brother Felton G. Clark was a renowned educator and served as President of Southern University and A&M College. Additionally, Brother William H. went on to become the President of Florida A&M University. Despite the many achievements and great service of those brothers along with the many that followed, August 1993 marked the beginning of a new era in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. At the request of then Chapter President, Bro. Donald Carlyle Wade, brothers of the Beta Iota Lambda Chapter assembled in an unused two story building at 2219 Plank Road. Brother Wade had a vision to make the impoverished building into what is known today as the “Alpha Center.” For over eighty (80) years, the Alpha Center has served as a place to accommodate cultural, educational, social-literacy, and charitable activities for the community. Beta Iota Lambda also functions as the advisory alumni chapter to the Beta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. located on the campus of Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is through this fraternal and brotherly bond that the work of Alpha consistently strives to uplift and enlighten not only brothers but members of the local communities. Such enlightenment is depicted through numerous national and joint projects like: Project Alpha, Annual Henry Bellaire Memorial Senior Citizens’ Dinner, Go to High School Go to College Initiative, Brother’s Keeper Program, A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People Initiative, March of Dimes and Boy Scouts of America partnerships, Annual Alpha Scholarship Golf Tournament, Project I.C.E. and a host of other activities. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Brothers of the Beta Iota Lambda Chapter will forever be a beacon of hope and vital resource within local communities, while cultivating tomorrow’s leaders throughout the world.

Webb's Barbershop Bash was another success! Great job team!!
08/28/2026

Webb's Barbershop Bash was another success! Great job team!!

Happy birthday Bro Stephen King, we hope you enjoy your day! STEPHEN KING | Gospel Rapper
08/23/2026

Happy birthday Bro Stephen King, we hope you enjoy your day! STEPHEN KING | Gospel Rapper

Great job by the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center team on the Webb's Barbershop Bash 2026!! Good to see so many men come ...
08/22/2026

Great job by the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center team on the Webb's Barbershop Bash 2026!! Good to see so many men come out and get prostate exams, colorectal screens, and blood pressure screens by the CareSouth Medical and Dental team! Men get your prostate's checked!!!

Happy birthday Bro. Taylor, we hope you enjoy your day!
08/19/2026

Happy birthday Bro. Taylor, we hope you enjoy your day!

Great job Bro. David Dartez and the Alpha Family Picnic committee, on another great event! It was enjoyed by all and the...
08/16/2026

Great job Bro. David Dartez and the Alpha Family Picnic committee, on another great event! It was enjoyed by all and the food was great!!

Congratulations to our Brother Dr. Byron Jasper M.D., MPH
08/04/2026

Congratulations to our Brother Dr. Byron Jasper M.D., MPH

Happy Birthday Bro Carlos Sam, we hope you enjoy celebrating another year!
08/03/2026

Happy Birthday Bro Carlos Sam, we hope you enjoy celebrating another year!

Happy birthday Bro Jerante Addison, we hope you enjoy your day. Jerante Addison
08/03/2026

Happy birthday Bro Jerante Addison, we hope you enjoy your day. Jerante Addison

Happy Birthday to Civil Rights leader and quintessential Alpha Man, Brother Press Robinson. Thank you for your continued...
08/02/2026

Happy Birthday to Civil Rights leader and quintessential Alpha Man, Brother Press Robinson. Thank you for your continued dedication to leading our community forward, enjoy your day! Press Robinson

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