Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was founded on December 4, 1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York By seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of Brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The founding fathers of this fraternity also know as the "Jewels" are Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert harold Ogle, and Verthner Woodson Tandy. The Fraternity initially served as a support group for minority students who faced racial prejudice, both educationally and socially, at Cornell.
While continuing to stress academic excellence among its members, Alpha also recognized the need to help correct educational, economic, political, and social injustices face by African Americans. The following are well know members of The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity:
Martin Luther King Jr.
Thurgood Marshall
W.E.B. DuBois
Colors: Black and Old Gold
Official Symbol: Sphinx
Mission Statement: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.
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