By Duane Johnson
The San Diego Alphas just got 3 degrees colder!
On Saturday, November 8th, the “Ice Cold Brothers” of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. initiated three new members through the Zeta Sigma Lambda (ZSL) Chapter of San Diego. Over the last year, these men were vetted through a rigorous process to ensure they met the high standards of an Alpha man. Brother Dr. Robert Walker, ZSL Dean of Membership, christened the Fall 2025 line with the name Keepers of Ma’at. In ancient Egypt, the Ma’at was a set of principles that embodied truth, justice, and balance. As “keepers,” they collectively uphold the cosmic order through fire, law and military strength.
The Keepers of Ma’at are:
- Brother Charles Peoples is a Petty Officer 1st Class in the United States Navy. A Philadelphia native, he is a graduate of North Carolina A&T with a degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design.
- Brother Byron Donovan is an attorney. A native of San Diego, he obtained his degree in Political Science from the esteemed Morehouse College.
- Brother Robert Logan is the Fire Chief of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. He is the 3rd African American to hold this position in the department’s 134-year history. A native of Southeast San Diego, he obtained a degree in Communications from Southern New Hampshire University.
The public will have the opportunity to greet the new initiates at the upcoming Alpha Phi Alpha Holiday Scholarship Ball on Saturday, December 13th at the Del Mar Hilton. Tickets are on sale at www.sandiegoalphas/scholarship.
