Lambda Xi Chapter’s Flyer used to promote Denim Day 2025. (Lambda Xi Chapter)
The Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter promoted Denim Day 2025 by inviting members of the Republic of Korea Divine Nine to join them in wearing jeans and to highlight the significance of this special event which is observed worldwide on the last Wednesday of April.
Twenty six members from the following organizations (Mu Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Rho Nu Omega Chapter, Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., The Republic of Korea Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Pi Eta Zeta Chapter) met in front of the Family Movie Theater at Camp Humphreys Army Base in South Korea to hear a short message from guest speaker Mr. Tyrone Randall who serves as the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) for Sexual Assault, Response, and Prevention Program on Camp Humphreys.
He stated “today, we wear denim not for fashion, but for a purpose. This is our symbol of strength and solidarity as we stand together against sexual violence and victim-blaming. We wear it to say loud and clear survivors are believed, supported, and never to blame.
From left to Right: Bro. Desmond Smith – 13th International District Deputy Representative for Asia Pacific, Bro. Will Little, Bro. Michael Robinson, Bro. Marcus Shepard, Bro. Walt Young, Back: Bro. Charlesvester Wims, Bro. Shawn Stanley, Bro. Clint Carmichael, Bro. Randy Artis, and Bro. Chunkis Moss. (Lambda Xi Chapter)
Lambda Xi Chapter Social Action Chairman Bro. Marcus Shepard and Bro. Michael Robinson presenting certificate of appreciation to guest speaker Mr. Tyronne Randall, who is also a member of Mu Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Lambda Xi Chapter)
Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter with members of the ROK Divine Nine. (Lambda Xi Chapter)
Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter with members of the ROK Divine Nine. (Lambda Xi Chapter)
Denim Day began after a court overturned a rape conviction, wrongly suggesting that clothing implied consent. Outraged, people around the world chose denim as a symbol of protest and as a commitment to support survivors and reject victim-blaming.
By wearing denim today, we’re sending a powerful message: No one ever asks for or deserves to experience sexual violence. We believe survivors. We support them. And we refuse to allow harmful myths to silence their voices.
Sexual violence thrives when people stay silent but real change happens when we speak up, step in, and stand strong together. Every one of us has a role to play: whether it’s challenging harmful behaviors: supporting a teammate or educating ourselves and others.
Let’s take the meaning of today beyond what we wear. Let’s choose courage over silence, action over apathy, and respect over blame.
If you see something, say something. Be the one who steps up, not the one who stands by.
Finally, to end this menace that plagues our community there must be·- change. Change starts with awareness of what may constitute sexual violence. Awareness of what consent is, what it isn’t, what it looks like and what it doesn’t look like and having those conversations with those people _ we spend our time with. “Let’s keep this energy moving beyond today let’s make every day a day of awareness, respect, dignity and action:” Thank you for being part of the change.”
Upon conclusion of the event the Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter presented a certificate of appreciation to guest speaker Mr. Tyrone Randall for providing an outstanding presentation for Denim Day 2025.
