{"id":329696,"date":"2025-10-24T17:52:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T17:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/329696\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T17:52:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T17:52:34","slug":"alpha-phi-alpha-gala-honors-dallas-changemakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/329696\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpha Phi Alpha Gala Honors Dallas Changemakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday evening, the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. \u2013 Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter hosted their annual C.C. Russeau Old Gold &amp; Black Scholarship Gala, celebrating scholarship, leadership, and service in the heart of Dallas. The black-tie event brought together civic leaders, business professionals, and community advocates for an evening that embodied the fraternity\u2019s enduring mission \u2014 \u201cFirst of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6787.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139639\"  \/>C. C. Russeau Old Gold &amp; Black Scholarship Gala 2025<\/p>\n<p>Held at the Hilton Anatole, the gala shimmered in Old Gold and Black, offering not only elegance but purpose \u2014 raising critical scholarship funds for Dallas-area students while honoring the men and women who continue to lead with distinction across education, faith, and community development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Legacy Worthy of Honor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The gala is named in tribute to Brother C.C. Russeau, a visionary educator and Alpha man whose legacy continues to shape the trajectory of educational excellence in Dallas. Each year, Alpha Sigma Lambda carries that legacy forward by investing in the next generation of scholars through its Russeau Scholarship Fund \u2014 a testament to the chapter\u2019s nearly 90-year tradition of service and civic leadership.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6824.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139640\"  \/>The founders of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity pictured here at the C. C. Russeau Old Gold &amp; Black Scholarship Gala 2025<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOur work is rooted in the belief that education transforms not only individuals but entire communities\u2026 Brother Russeau set that standard long ago, and our chapter continues to honor it through service, mentorship, and opportunity.\u201d \u2013 Bro. Jeff Greenwood, Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter President<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Distinguished Guests and Civic Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7610.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139638\"  \/>Honoree Mrs. Shirley R. Fisher, and Chapter President Brother Jeff Greenwood at the C. C. Russeau Old Gold &amp; Black Scholarship Gala 2025<\/p>\n<p>Among the evening\u2019s esteemed attendees was Texas State Senator Royce West, a longtime champion for educational equity and youth empowerment in North Texas. Also in attendance was Brother and State Representative Venton Jones from District 100. Their presence underscored the fraternity\u2019s deep connection to civic engagement and public service.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761328347_658_IMG_6920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139636\"  \/>C. C. Russeau Old Gold &amp; Black Scholarship Gala 2025<\/p>\n<p>Guests also included community leaders, clergy, and members of the Divine Nine, each joining in celebration of a legacy that continues to inspire generations of Dallas changemakers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Honoring Excellence Across Community and Service<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 2025 honorees represented a cross-section of leadership and excellence:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. \u2013 Dallas Alumni Chapter<\/strong>, recognized for its community partnership and shared commitment to mentorship and brotherhood.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rev. Dr. Tyrone Pettiford II<\/strong>, honored for his spiritual leadership and community impact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timothy L. Owens, <\/strong>celebrated for his business acumen, civic advocacy and dedication to youth empowerment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Roderick Miles, Jr.<\/strong>, recognized for his contributions to professional development and mentorship initiatives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relay Heroes Today, Leaders Tomorrow<\/strong>, awarded for its grassroots leadership and service to Dallas communities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mrs. Shirley R. Fisher<\/strong>, <strong>award-winning educator<\/strong>, honored for her decades of impact in Dallas classrooms and her unwavering dedication to student success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each honoree\u2019s story reflected the chapter\u2019s mission to recognize not just success, but service \u2014 those who lead with purpose and uplift the communities around them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sponsored by Community Champions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The evening\u2019s success was made possible by the generous support of its sponsors, including Sewell Automotive Companies, Representative Toni Rose, Judge Dominique Torres and other local partners whose investments help fund scholarships and expand Alpha Sigma Lambda\u2019s reach across Dallas.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" data-id=\"139641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20251018_195147.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139641\"  \/>C. C. Russeau Old Gold &amp; Black Scholarship Gala 2025<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-id=\"139637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6887.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139637\"  \/>C. C. Russeau Old Gold &amp; Black Scholarship Gala 2025<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" data-id=\"139633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20251018_220129.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139633\"  \/>C. C. Russeau Old Gold &amp; Black Scholarship Gala 2025<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-id=\"139631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6268.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139631\"  \/>C. C. Russeau Old Gold &amp; Black Scholarship Gala 2025<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-id=\"139629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761328352_559_IMG_6790.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139629\"  \/>C. C. Russeau Old Gold &amp; Black Scholarship Gala 2025<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-id=\"139630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6773.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139630\"  \/>C. C. Russeau Old Gold &amp; Black Scholarship Gala 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Night of Brotherhood, Beauty, and Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed live entertainment, a seated dinner, and moments of reflection honoring the fraternity\u2019s Omega Chapter brothers, whose legacy continues to guide the mission of Alpha Phi Alpha.<\/p>\n<p>As the night drew to a close, the brothers of Alpha Sigma Lambda joined arm-in-arm, singing the Alpha Hymn, filling the ballroom with a sense of pride and purpose that transcended generations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139632\"  \/>C. C. Russeau Old Gold &amp; Black Scholarship Gala 2025<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis isn\u2019t just an event,\u201d one brother shared. \u201cIt\u2019s a living tradition \u2014 one that reminds us that our greatest work is not in what we achieve, but in what we give.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chartered in 1937, the Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has been a cornerstone of leadership and community service in Dallas for nearly nine decades. Through scholarship, mentorship, and advocacy, the chapter continues to uphold the fraternity\u2019s founding principles of Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tRelated<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On Saturday evening, the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. \u2013 Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter hosted their&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":329697,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5135],"tags":[163804,163805,163806,163807,5229,8021,8022,8023,163808,1596,163809,8024,8591,163810,163811,163812,358,163813,3187,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-329696","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dallas","8":"tag-alpha-sigma","9":"tag-alpha-sigma-alpha","10":"tag-alpha-sigma-lambda-chapter","11":"tag-alpha-sigma-phi","12":"tag-america","13":"tag-black-media","14":"tag-black-news","15":"tag-black-press","16":"tag-c-c-russeau","17":"tag-dallas","18":"tag-dallas-college","19":"tag-dallas-weekly","20":"tag-jr","21":"tag-mrs-shirley-r-fisher","22":"tag-phi-sigma-sigma","23":"tag-roderick-miles","24":"tag-texas","25":"tag-timothy-l-owens","26":"tag-tx","27":"tag-united-states","28":"tag-united-states-of-america","29":"tag-unitedstates","30":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","31":"tag-us","32":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115430421766252298","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329696","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=329696"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329696\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/329697"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=329696"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=329696"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=329696"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}