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Threads of Our Legacy · 120 years. One brotherhood.Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
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The day ahead

A legacy shared.
One moment at a time.

Follow the ceremony here. The program team will bring each item into focus as the day unfolds.

Doors 9:30 AM · Program 10:30 AM–2:00 PM
William W. Philip Hall · UW Tacoma · All times Pacific

The program

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    The Legacy Experience

    Guest arrival, historic quilt exhibition, Living Legacy photo wall, and fellowship.

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    Guests Invited to Take Their Seats

    Please be seated for the opening program.

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    Opening Ceremony

    Welcome, acknowledgments, and invocation.

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    The Founders’ Charge: Remembering Our Purpose

    Five-minute reflection on our founding principles and what we leave to the next generation.

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    The Stories Within the Stitches

    Introduction to the historic quilts and the families whose stories they preserve.

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    A Legacy Preserved — Jim Tharpe’s Quilt Story

    A short film featuring Jim Tharpe sharing the history and meaning behind the quilts.

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    Poetic Reflection

    Brother Jonathan Jackson.

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    Featured Address

    Bro. Dr. Cedric Howard.

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    Honoring a Living Legacy

    Introduction to the Yellow Rose Recognition Ceremony.

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    Yellow Rose Recognition Ceremony

    Thirty minutes honoring seven distinguished brothers and their families.

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    Brotherhood & Reflection

    Fraternity Hymn, Prayer, and Chapters’ Photographs.

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    Founders’ Day Brunch & Fellowship

    Brunch and fellowship; the menu will be shared when confirmed.

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    The Legacy Continues

    Intergenerational fellowship, photographs, and shared memories.

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    Celebration Concludes

    Carry the legacy forward.

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Saturday, Dec 5 · 9:30 AM–2 PM Pacific
Doors 9:30 AM · Program 10:30 AM

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