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THIS WEEKEND · NOVEMBER 6–8
International Alpha chapters convene virtually
The Eastern Region’s official calendar lists the 7th International Association of Alpha Chapters District Conference for November 6–8, 2026, with a virtual venue and no admission charge. The published span is Friday at 9 a.m. through Sunday at 5 p.m. GMT; those are the calendar’s stated times, not a promise of continuous sessions.
For brothers participating across borders, the practical priority is confirming the session timetable and access instructions with their chapter. The public listing does not supply a registration deadline, attendance eligibility rules or a joining link. “Free” does not establish unrestricted public access. The original posting date is not shown.
This is the week’s immediate planning item: an international district meeting that does not require readers to assume a domestic venue or U.S. time zone.
MEMBER ACHIEVEMENT · ANNOUNCED OCTOBER 29
Christopher Alexander’s NYC appointment starts in 2027—not this week
New York City announced on October 29, 2026 that Chris Alexander will become chair and executive director of its Commission on Racial Equity on August 1, 2027. Linda Tigani remains in the role through July 31, 2027. Alexander currently leads the NAACP New York State Conference.
Watch The Yard highlighted the appointment on November 5. We independently checked the city’s announcement and Syracuse University’s account identifying Alexander with Alpha’s Delta Zeta chapter. This is a significant member-achievement item receiving attention this week, not a new November 5 appointment or an immediate change in office.
The commission reviews the citywide racial-equity plan and tracks agency compliance. That makes this a public-accountability role with responsibilities beyond the appointment headline.
SATURDAY · NOVEMBER 7
The Bronx’s First Phamily Masquerade Mixer
Rho Psi Lambda chapter’s organizer listing advertises the First Phamily Masquerade Mixer on November 7, 5–10 p.m. EST, at Mingles Ultra Lounge, 4012 Boston Road, Bronx, New York. It names Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Tau Nu Omega chapter and the Bronx Executive Pearls Fund as partners. Attendees must be 21 or older; the listing advertises free parking and no refunds.
The description advertises $50 advance admission, while the page’s current ticket metadata lists $55.20 and availability through November 7 at 4:30 p.m. EST. Confirm the final charge and category at checkout; displayed availability can change. This is a chapter/partner gathering, not a national convention. Original announcement date: not displayed.
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Quick answers
Is the IAAC conference open to everyone?
The regional calendar lists it as free and virtual, but does not publish access rules or a joining link. Confirm with the organizer; do not treat the listing as an open invitation.
Has Christopher Alexander already taken over CORE?
No. The city sets his start date at August 1, 2027. The October 29 appointment received additional coverage this week.
Keep the dates—and the sources—together
Share the organizer’s link when making plans. A published calendar entry is not proof of attendance or results, and a ticket listing can change after this edition is checked. Follow the Alpha Phi Alpha blog for the next dated edition.
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