"First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All." That is the motto of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, the oldest intercollegiate historically Black fraternity. Founded on this day (Dec. 4) in 1908, these men have lived their motto in various avenues, including government and social justice.
In honor of the organization's Founders Day, we present 15 famous members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity on the following pages. Some you may know, others may surprise you.
Nah, We Good! 2025 Alpha Phi Alpha Convention Won’t Be In Florida Due To Racist Policies By DeSantis
Alpha Phi Alpha is fighting against Florida's controversial policies on race education by moving its 2025 convention out the Sunshine State.
The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity was the first Black Greek letter organization on an intercollegiate level, and it celebrates its Founder’s Day this coming Sunday, December 4th. The “Seven Jewels” of the fraternity formed the organization in 1906 on the campus of Cornell University, and it has since spawned a star-studded list of notable members. […]
Police reopened a criminal investigation into hazing at Alpha Phi Alpha at Virginia Tech. This comes after the university failed to follow its own protocol of sharing the results of its investigation with local authorities.
Police are investigating the suspicious death of a Buffalo State College Basketball Playe. His family believes he was made to drink something toxic while pledging for Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Recent protests against the police killings of Eric Garner and Michael Brown have created a conundrum for the nation’s black fraternities and…
The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity was founded on December 4, 1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. It’s the first Black, Inter-Collegiate Greek-Lettered fraternity.
Standing in their tradition of service and social justice, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has offered to pay the entire costs for the memorial and…
Last Friday, the Peace Corps and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity announced a partnership aimed at providing service within the African-American community. Peace Corps Acting Director…
