A Voteless People Is a Hopeless People

National Program

The Power of the Vote

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. launched "A Voteless People Is a Hopeless People" in 1990 as a national civic engagement initiative. Rooted in the Civil Rights legacy of Alpha brothers such as Thurgood Marshall, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Martin Luther King Jr., the program recognizes that the ballot is one of the most powerful tools for community advancement. The campaign reflects Alpha's enduring commitment to ensuring that every citizen, particularly African Americans and underrepresented communities, exercises their right to vote.

Xi Tau Lambda Chapter carries this mandate into North Dallas County. Our brothers partner with local schools, faith communities, and civic organizations to host voter registration drives, conduct know-your-rights workshops, and mobilize voters during local, state, and national elections. We believe civic literacy is foundational to generational progress.

Since its launch, Xi Tau Lambda's voter engagement initiatives have reached thousands of North Dallas residents. Our brothers show up at community events, college campuses, and neighborhood centers — registering voters, distributing information on candidates and ballot measures, and encouraging early and absentee voting participation.

Xi Tau Lambda Chapter brothers and community partners at a voter registration drive in North Dallas County

How We Serve

Program Pillars

Voter Registration

On-site registration drives at schools, churches, and community events throughout the year.

Civic Education

Workshops on candidates, ballot measures, election procedures, and voter rights.

Community Mobilization

Coordinated get-out-the-vote efforts during every major election cycle.

Civic Partnerships

Collaborative relationships with school districts, faith organizations, and community nonprofits.

Xi Tau Lambda brother in Alpha Phi Alpha gear standing at an official polling location in North Dallas — A brother points the way to the polls — wearing the gold and black with pride on Election Day.

Xi Tau Lambda brother in Alpha Phi Alpha gear at an official vote center with a Vote Here banner — Brothers show up at the polls — not just to vote, but to encourage their community to do the same.

Take Action

Make Your Voice Count

Whether you need to register, update your registration, or learn about upcoming ballot measures, Xi Tau Lambda Chapter is here to help. Join us in honoring the legacy of those who fought for the right to vote.