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Brother Spotlight ·

Bro. John Roberson Named Executive Vice President of the Obama Presidential Center

Chi Lambda Lambda's own Bro. John Roberson takes a senior leadership role with The Obama Foundation, guiding the strategic development of the Obama Presidential Center.
A Chi Lambda Lambda Brother guides a young student through a hands-on computer-building activity at the To The Stars STEM program.

Program Update ·

Brothers Launch To The Stars With S.T.E.M. Program

On October 10, 2025, the chapter's STEM Committee launched its hands-on To The Stars With S.T.E.M. program at the Homewood Public Library, welcoming a class of 25 students.

Program Update ·

Golf Outing Funds $9,000 in Scholarships for South Suburban Seniors

Proceeds from the chapter's annual Scholarship Golf Outing enabled $9,000 in scholarships to college-bound high school seniors from the communities the chapter serves.

District ·

Brothers Lead Pan-Hellenic Blood Drives Across Chicagoland

On June 21, 2025, Brother Hubert Stalling led a coordinated Pan-Hellenic blood donation effort across the Chicagoland area, helping collect hundreds of pints for local hospitals.
Honorees holding their awards at the chapter's Women of Excellence Awards.

Event Recap ·

Mother's Day Brunch Honors Women of Excellence Before 300 Guests

On May 10, 2025, the chapter hosted its annual Mother's Day Gospel Brunch and Women of Excellence Awards before more than 300 guests in Tinley Park.
Young participants holding certificates alongside Brothers at a Chi Lambda Lambda awards presentation.

Event Recap ·

Talent Hunt Showcases South Suburban Performers

On March 22, 2025, the chapter held its annual Talent Hunt at Sherman Recital Hall, giving talented high school students a stage to showcase their abilities and compete for scholarship support.

Program Update ·

EMBODI Partnership Mentors More Than 125 Young Men

On February 18, 2025, the chapter partnered with the Joliet Area South Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta to deliver the EMBODI male mentoring program to more than 125 students.

Program Update ·

Real Men Read Brings Positive Role Models to Lavizzo Elementary

On January 24, 2025, chapter Brothers visited Lavizzo Elementary School for the Real Men Read initiative, reading to students and reinforcing the value of literacy.

Program Update ·

Weekly Food Pantry Partnership Serves 500+ Families Each Week

Through a weekly partnership with St. Moses the Black Parish, the chapter supported Tuesday food distributions serving more than 500 families each week.