JOURNAL NOTES
Whether you Just Crossed or are a 50-Year Member Celebrating Your Chapter's Centennial, Achievement is the Tie That Binds
(Omega 2019) and Elijah C. DeVaughn, Jr. (Theta Iota 2019) for their singular achievements. These achievements would be remark- able under any normal circumstances. They are particularly impressive in the face of a pandemic, in the face of social unrest, in the face of a federal govern- ment replete with policymakers who have actively worked to minimize Black and Brown people's humanity. Both are exemplars of personal focus, determination and a willingness to commit the additional time necessary to excel in their fields of human endeavor. They have had to make many personal sacrifices to achieve this level of suc- cess. In essence, they are emblematic of us all. They personify achievement. They are men of Kappa Alpha Psi! We appreciate both of them, enabling The Journal to share insights into their approaches to their success. Their suc- cess is ours. And ours is the country's. It is how we will turn the page on overt bigotry, veiled insensitivity, and general lack of care for our fellow man. When you look at 104 th Elder Watson Diggs Michael J. Dubose's success as a leader in the corporate arena and how he has lent his skillset to power our Foundation to a $10 million corpus, we know there is hope. When you see Brother Rick A. Christie ascend to the Executive Editorship of a 104-year-old influential daily newspaper, you know that the media can be fair. When you see Dr. Tony Allen becom- ing the 12 th President of Delaware State University, Dr. Ontario Wooden being named Senior Vice President and Pro- vost of Alcorn State University, Dr. Carl Goodman being named Vice President and Provost of Bowie State University, and Dr. Jerlando F. L. Jackson receiving the most prestigious award at the Uni- versity of Wisconsin–Madison for men- torship, we know that the foundations of academe are being strengthened for generations to come! And as we graduate
and enter the ranks of our professions, of policymaking and thought leader- ship, we will be integral in restoring the dignity and respect we need to model as a society, as a nation, and as the leader of the free world. While we cannot be together in person, achievement is the tie that binds us together. I'm reminded of that hymn by John Fawcett: Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. Before our Father's throne we pour our ardent prayers; our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, our comforts and our cares.
Cleveland Ferguson III, Esq., Editor K appa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., as a microcosm of the world, has been affected by loss as many have transitioned to the Chapter Invisible. Our physical operations are severely restricted. Our International Headquarters are closed to the public. Many who did not pay attention in their civics classes received a real-time tutorial on the United States of America being a republic and how the counter-majoritarian elements of our representative democracy work together—for better or for worse. We have held chapter meetings, prov- ince councils, and national meetings virtually across the world for most of this year. Yet, we still achieve! We chronicle the observances of three Centennials: the Kansas University Chapter, the Mu of Kappa Alpha Psi ® , the Purdue University Chapter, the Nu of Kappa Alpha Psi ® , and the Howard University Chapter, the Xi of Kappa Alpha Psi ® . We celebrate advances in education with award-winning scholars and new academic leadership positions, includ- ing the presidency of Delaware State University. We feature as a double-cover issue the achievements of Talen J. Horton-Tucker
We share our mutual woes, our mutual burdens bear, and often for each other flows the sympathizing tear.
When we are called to part, it gives us inward pain; but we shall still be joined in heart, and hope to meet again. This glorious hope revives our courage by the way; while each in expectation lives and waits to see the day. From sorrow, toil, and pain, and sin, we shall be free; and perfect love and friendship reign through all eternity. The 34 th Administration under the leadership of Grand Polemarch Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq. has kept us relevant, focused and informed, elements that are necessary to keep us connected during this unprecedented time. We salute the Grand Polemarch's continued leadership and wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
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