THE FOUNDING OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American Men. It was founded 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.

Since its founding on December 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of African Americans and people of color around the world.

Fraternity Aims

Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for all Mankind.

Fraternity Motto

First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All.

MISSION STATEMENT

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops Leaders promotes Brotherhood and Academic Excellence, while providing Service and Advocacy for our communities.

Objectives

The objectives of this Fraternity shall be: to stimulate the ambition of its members; to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood; and to aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic and intellectual status.
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