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Established on December 14, 1940, we are the Greater Los Angeles Beta Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities. The aims of the Fraternity are Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind. Alpha Phi Alpha is the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans. Since its founding on December 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fr

aternity, Inc. has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of African-Americans and people of color around the world. Alpha Phi Alpha has long stood at the forefront of the African-American community's fight for civil rights through leaders such as: W.E.B. DuBois, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Edward Brooke, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Andrew Young, William Gray, Paul Robeson, and many others. True to its form as the “first of firsts,” Alpha Phi Alpha has been interracial since 1945. Chartered on December 14, 1940 in Los Angeles California, Beta Psi Lambda Chapter, also known as The Grand Chapter, is the oldest and largest Alpha Phi Alpha alumni chapter in the Western Region of the Fraternity. The Chapter consists of brothers who are accomplished professionals involved in disciplines including education, technology, engineering, theology, fine arts, entertainment, media, as well as the legal and medical professions. The Chapter upholds the Fraternity’s Mission Statement by actively supporting educational endeavors through a diverse compilation of talent and intellect. We proudly serve the Los Angeles metropolitan community through an array of community service projects. The Chapter meets on the fourth Friday of each month at 7 p.m. for chapter meetings at The Los Angeles Alpha House, 3712 W. 54th Street. The Chapter also host various community service and social events throughout the year. Beta Psi Lambda advices Alpha Delta Chapter, which is seated at USC, Cal State Los Angeles, and Occidental University. Alpha Delta was the first Alpha Phi Alpha chapter in the Western Region when it was chartered in 1921. For more information about Alpha Delta, visit their website at www.ad1921.com.

05/29/2026

We’re still reflecting on the impact of “Broken Silence – Healing Black Men, Protecting Black Women” and are deeply grateful to every volunteer, mental health professional, partner, and community member who helped make it possible.

Now, we invite the community to join us this Sunday for the 5th Annual AS WE WORSHIP Gospel Brunch Experience. This is a FREE brunch, open to the public, and an opportunity to come together in faith, fellowship, and support of a meaningful cause. This year, our focus is on mental health, and our goal is to raise $8,500 to help eliminate barriers for Black men who are ready to do the work and seek counseling services.

Come be with us. Come break bread with us. Come stand with us.

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05/27/2026

Join us for the 5th Annual AS WE WORSHIP Experience, a community gathering centered on worship, healing, mental health awareness, and collective care.

This year, we are raising $8,500 to help eliminate financial barriers for Black men seeking mental health support. As our community continues the work of addressing domestic violence, trauma, silence, and healing, AS WE WORSHIP creates space for faith, fellowship, brunch, and restoration.

This year’s experience will feature renowned artist Tia P. and Dr. Rob J. Thrash IV, who leads worship at The A.R.M.E.D. Church and Faithful Central Bible Church.

Space is limited. RSVP is required for all guests so we can prepare an accurate count for brunch.

Come with us. Come heal with us. Come stand with us.

Presented by the Beta Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

05/17/2026

⛓️‍💥 Pain left untreated does not disappear. It spills into homes, relationships, and communities.

Broken Silence – Healing Black Men, Protecting Black Women is a fully immersive public program confronting domestic violence through victim stories, a silent listening experience, and honest community engagement. The intention is clear: move Black men from silence to healing, from avoidance to accountability, and from pain to action.

Counselors will be on-site, including Black male clinicians prepared to offer a minimum of three counseling sessions to men in attendance who are ready to begin the work.

Black men deserve healing. Black women and children deserve safety. Our community deserves both. Accommodations available.

05/09/2026

🗳️ “A Voteless People is a Hopeless People.”

Join the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. | Alpha Delta and Beta Psi Lambda Chapters for VPHP: Know Your Rights, A community education session focused on civic engagement, political education, and protecting our collective voice at the ballot box.

📍 LA Alpha House 3712 W. 54th St. Los Angeles, CA 90043 📅 Saturday, May 16 ⏰ 2:00 PM

This initiative is bigger than a single program. It is part of a continued movement to educate, organize, empower, and protect our communities through collective action and informed voting.

We are also proud to partner with Brother Ludlow Creary, President of the Langston Bar Association, alongside fellow community leaders, faith institutions, and D9 organizations committed to justice and equity.

The Supreme Court may challenge federal protections, but it cannot weaken our resolve.

Every Alpha. Every Voter. Every Election.

04/24/2026

Join us for a Community Clean-Up as we come together to serve, connect, and uplift our neighborhood.

📍Meet us at the LA Alpha House at 7:00AM and be part of something bigger than yourself.

✨ The Morning will be filled with:
🤝 Brotherhood & fellowship
🌍 Community awareness & impact
🏡 Creating a cleaner, stronger neighborhood

🧤 Come prepared: Bring impermeable gloves + a garden rake (not a leaf rake) or shovel.

Let’s show up, stand out, and make a visible difference.

03/04/2026

🎓 Investing in the next generation.

For over 30 years, the Beta Psi Lambda Scholarship Program has supported graduating high school seniors as they take the next step toward higher education, awarding 200+ scholarships totaling more than $250,000.

Through Alpha Phi Alpha’s historic “Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College” initiative, our chapter remains committed to promoting academic excellence and preparing young men for success in college and beyond.

Scholarship applications are now open.

Deadline: April 10, 2026.

Call to Action:

1. Know a graduating high school senior? Share this post and encourage them to apply before the deadline.
2. Want to support the Beta Psi Lambda Scholarship Fund? Visit bpl1940.org to contribute. If your employer offers matching gifts, we’d love to hear from you. 📚

02/03/2026

In a moment that demands clarity, courage, and collective action, our community is called to move from chaos to community.

Join us for “The Fierce Urgency of Now”, a powerful keynote lecture and community conversation with Dr. Magaela Bethune, offering an African-Centered analysis rooted in ancestral wisdom, unity, and self-determination. This conversation situates today’s social, political, and moral challenges within a historical continuum—reminding us that African people have always advanced through consciousness and organized action.

The evening will also feature a Fireside Chat moderated by Revell Bell, Brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Beta Psi Lambda Chapter, and Senior Data & AI Solution Engineer at Microsoft—bringing insight at the intersection of technology, education, and community empowerment.

📅 Saturday, February 7
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 The LA Alpha House | 3712 W. 54th St, Los Angeles, CA

This is a call to shared purpose, collective responsibility, and intentional action. Tap in, bring a friend, and be part of the conversation shaping our future.

01/22/2026

January is National Mentoring Month, and there’s no better time for Black men to step up and invest in the next generation. Our presence, guidance, and lived experience can truly change a young person’s life. ✊🏾

🎯 The Goal: Recruit Mentors
Join us Thursday, January 29 for a Mentoring Mixer hosted by the National CARES Mentoring Movement at the LA Alpha House.

This gathering is especially important for college-aged men and young professionals ready to connect, inspire, and uplift our youth. Showing up matters—and your involvement can create a lasting impact.

📍 Pull up. Build community. Become the mentor you once needed.

01/07/2026

📣 New Year. New Fellowship. New Acts of Service. New Community Engagements. Same Brotherhood.
Swipe ➡️ to see what’s coming up with the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Beta Psi Lambda Chapter 🖤💛

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🥞 11th Annual Pancake Breakfast
📅 Sat, Jan 17 | ⏰ 8AM–12PM
📍 LA Alpha House
💲 $20 Donation
Good food for a great cause. Supporting scholarships & community

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✊🏾 2nd Annual MLK Day of Service
📅 Sun, Jan 18 | ⏰ 2–4PM
📍 LA Alpha House
Serving the community in honor of Brother Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, in partnership with The Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation

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🍽️ January Chapter Meeting & Potluck
📅 Sat, Jan 24 | ⏰ 10AM Prompt
📍 LA Alpha House
All Alpha Brothers welcome. Bring a side or a beverage — all meat will be provided

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🔗 Scan the QR codes on each flyer for details
💛🖤 Come check out the Brotherhood in action all month and year long

01/01/2026

✨ Cheers to a New Year ✨
As we step into a new year, we extend our heartfelt wishes for a happy, prosperous, and safe New Year to our brothers, families, and community.
May this year bring renewed purpose, continued excellence, strong brotherhood, and greater impact as we move forward together in service, leadership, and unity.
Thank you for standing with us. Here’s to growth, good health, and meaningful moments ahead. 🖤💛

Address

3712 W 54th Street
Los Angeles, CA
90043

Website

http://bpl1940.org/

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