Chapter History
The legacy of Xi Tau Lambda Chapter — 40+ years of leadership, service, and brotherhood in North Dallas.
Born From a Growing Community
The Xi Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was chartered on March 3, 1984, in North Dallas County (Texas), and assigned chapter key #607. North Dallas and the surrounding suburbs were experiencing explosive growth during the early 1980's, driven by rapid business expansion, followed by an influx of young professionals and college graduates.
Needless to say, numerous Alpha men were among the ranks of those fueling the population growth of North Dallas, and with that came opportunities to bring Alpha's dynamic leadership and service to the North Dallas community.
A Legacy of Community Impact
Shortly after its formation, Xi Tau Lambda Chapter was fully integrated into all levels of the fraternity, with many of its members holding key leadership positions at the state, regional, and national level. The hallmark of the chapter's early success was rooted in the brothers' ability to execute Alpha's national programs, such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Project Alpha in conjunction with the March of Dimes, voter registration initiatives, and Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College.
In 1995, Xi Tau Lambda Chapter was one of 15 chapters nationwide to receive a special grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to pioneer a teen male mentoring and rites of passage initiative called the Sankofa Project. To establish ongoing support, the Xi Tau Lambda Foundation was established as a separate non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.
Arts & CultureCultural Enrichment
Xi Tau Lambda Chapter established several local partnerships within the Dallas arts community, including a decade-plus partnership with The Dallas Black Dance Theater, an alliance with Junior Players, and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Our 22 Charter Members
Twenty-two charter members shared in the excitement and celebration of the newly established Xi Tau Lambda Chapter on March 3, 1984.
Key Moments in Our History
Xi Tau Lambda Chartered
22 charter members establish the 607th seat in the House of Alpha on March 3, 1984 in North Dallas County.
Sankofa Project Launched
One of 15 chapters nationwide selected for a W. K. Kellogg Foundation grant to pioneer the Sankofa Project — a teen male mentoring and rites of passage initiative.
First Alpha Legacy Celebration
Xi Tau Lambda holds its inaugural Alpha Legacy Celebration, which becomes the chapter's premier annual fundraiser supporting educational goals and programs.
93rd Anniversary Convention
Xi Tau Lambda teams up with Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter to co-host Alpha Phi Alpha's 93rd Anniversary Convention — the last convention of the 20th century — in Dallas, TX.
54th TCAC District Convention
Xi Tau Lambda hosts the 54th Texas Council of Alpha Chapters (TCAC) District Convention in Richardson, TX.
MISD Mentoring Partnership
Xi Tau Lambda begins mentoring at Scott Johnson Middle School, expanding to Boyd High School in 2021 and John R. Roach Detention Center in 2022.
40 Years of Service
Xi Tau Lambda celebrates over four decades of leadership, scholarship, and service to North Dallas County and beyond.