The Burrells -- Father & Son Team To Stage Inaugural "Alpha Rho On The Vineyard" Event
One of several father/son legacies within the Alpha Rho Brotherhood, the Burrells, father Greg and son Jordan, will take the brotherhood's summer sojourns to Martha's Vineyard to an exclusive level this summer as we inaugurate our "Alpha Rho On The Vineyard" series. Early word on their August 10th plans suggest that the gathering will be far from the ordinary, and invitations to the early evening outing will be hitting the street in late April of this year. Alpha Rho's MV out
Brothers Stu James (Fall 1987), Vincent Ferguson (Spring 2002) And Yaegel T. Welch (Spring 2000) Bre
Surely, you can find the footprint of Alpha Rho in corporate, medical, government and legal offices throughout the nation. But recent high profile appearances on Broadway, network television, and in live music performance reminds us of how diverse the brotherhood has become in recent years. To that end, we turn our attention to three of several note-worthy alums who are definitely making big-time performance waves: Brothers Stu James, Vince Ferguson and Yaegel Welch. Based
Brother Kevin Whalum Set For April 22 Atlanta Gig At City Winery (Fall 1987)
My City Winery Atlanta gig is set for Sunday April 22nd at 7pm, and tickets will go on sale tomorrow, (Friday, Feb 16) at 3pm. You can go thru my website to purchase at that time. Simply open the site menu and scroll down to TICKETS. Thanks for supporting me, and I can't wait to see you at the show!! Tickets here 👉 https://goo.gl/FVoz27
Music Originated In Brother Kennard Garrett's Studio Featured On 2018 GRAMMYs And Super Bowl Bro
In one week, I've seen "Don't Make Me Wait"(a song that originated in my apt) be performed on the Grammys AND the SUPERBOWL broadcasts. I'm humbled and honored as much as I am excited. It's the #1 Reggae song currently and those of you who know about the music business know what a successful single can do for a career. So, I've pasted the link for Itunes(it's available on all digital outlets though) to this single from Sting and Shaggy and I would be grateful if you could sup
Legacy Legends Of Alpha Rho Join Omega Chapter In Early Months Of 2018
Alpha Rho lost two legends in the early months of 2018 -- Brothers Edgar Smith, Sr. (Fall 1950) and Samuel Tucker (Spring 1951). Edgar L. Smith, Sr., DVM
West Bloomfield - on December 2, 2017 at age 93.
Devoted husband to the late Pauline Jackson Smith. Beloved Father of Edgar L. Smith, Jr. (Toni) and Eric J. Smith. Dear brother to Bertha LaVerne Creath and Charles Henry Smith, both of Dermott, AR. Uncle to a host of nieces and nephews. Beloved friend and colleague to man
Who Knew? Alpha Rho Charter Brother Was Step-Father To, And Directed The Legendary Baseball Career
Brother Williams, known campus-wide by the name "Nish Williams," was a member of the Morehouse Baseball Team in the position of catcher, and the "M" Club. Williams graduated from Morehouse College in 1926. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 29, 1904 and died on September 2, 1968 in his hometown. Negro Baseball League records indicate that his birth name was Vinicius J. Williams, and he went by the nickname Zeke during his 13 active years with the league. After r
Alpha Rho's Feature Roles In "School Daze" Hit The Big Screen Again For 30th Anniversa
Spike Lee and how ‘School Daze’ made black colleges matter By Ernie Suggs Monday, February 19, 2018 Thirty years ago this month — “A Different World” was still finding its way, and “The Quad” was still a generation in the future — Atlanta-born filmmaker Spike Lee introduced a large portion of the culture to black colleges with his landmark film, “School Daze.” “Today, 30 years later, people still come up to me and say, ‘Spike, you are the reason I went to a black school. I di
Ohio State's Dr. William T. McDaniel Jr. Receives Bennie Service Award From Morehouse College Du
Alpha Rho's own legendary "Music Man," Dr. William Daniels, returned to Morehouse earlier this month to receive the prestigious "Bennie" award for his lifelong contributions to the performing arts. Dr. McDaniel was joined in Atlanta by fraternity brothers, family and friends -- most notably his sons Elliot (Alpha Rho Spring 2000) and William III., both Alphamen and Morehouse alums. William T. McDaniel’s musical roots were destined from birth. He was born on the famed Beale S
Microsoft's Fred Humphries Ups Cash Swagger To Enliven 2018 "Candle In The Dark" Gala
Microsoft's Corporate Vice President Fred Humphries brought a little Washington, DC benefit swagger to the Morehouse Gala this year, enlivening the customary sponsor speeches with a multi-thousand dollar "Boo-ya" all the way from the Beltway! Fred ignited the live gift giving and pledged the ongoing support of Microsoft to Morehouse and its emerging technology graduates. In total, more than $3 million was raised for scholarships at Morehouse College during the “A Candle in t
AP Lost & Found: Line Brothers Ezra Robinson & Fred Humphries From Opposite Ends Of The Aus
Alpha Rho's continuing series on screencaps from the moment when two line brothers reunite after years apart today catches up with the bookends from the Auspicious 13 (Fall 1980). There reunion was a total early 80s affair, as they randomly bumped into each other in the lobby of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Atlanta. Erza, a decorated Captain with the Atlanta Fire & Rescue Department, was catching the Friday evening jazz performance by Brother Ernie Quarles (Fall 1981) when
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