He was alpha chapters first treasurer and took the initiative to incorporate the fraternity. Fraternity history the gamma eta lambda chapter of alpha. May 12, 2017 currently, 16 johns hopkins undergraduates represent four nphc organizationsalpha kappa alpha, alpha phi alpha, delta sigma theta, and sigma gamma rho. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This video is produced and edited to wish all the distinguish men of omega psi phi fraternity, inc. Alpha phi alpha fraternity, incorporated is the first historically african american. Between 1948 and 1956, alpha phi alpha was a member of the american council on human rights achran initiative by the fraternity, alpha kappa alpha, delta sigma theta, kappa alpha psi, zeta. Its motto is first of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all. It was founded on december 4, 1906 at cornell university in ithaca, new york. The fraternity was founded by seven young men who dared to be pioneers in an untried field of negro student life. The founders of this fraternity were the black students at cornell in 1905 1906. Alpha phi alpha fraternity currently has more than 850 chapters around the world and over 185,000 members. Dec 02, 2012 the brotherhood alpha phi alpha fraternity inc. Local alpha history alpha phi alpha zeta sigma lambda.
There are also faculty and staff memberscalvin smith, director of fraternity and sorority life at johns hopkins, is a member of kappa alpha psi. The first of these older organizations, the chi phi society, which is known in the history of the fraternity as the princeton order of chi phi, was established at the college of new jersey, later princeton university, on december 24, 1824, by robert baird, then a tutor in the college and later a prominent presbyterian clergyman. Alpha phi alpha is the first black, intercollegiate greeklettered fraternity in the united states. To increase safe membership intake practices by alpha phi alpha fraternity members and applicants, and deliver a consistent message that all conduct constituting hazing is hazardous. Its aims are manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind. Gill should be read whenever the books are available. Assistant vice president of the eastern region of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. Afro american cultural center 211 park street new haven, ct. To the youth who march onward and upward toward the light. Since its founding on december 4, 1906, the fraternity has supplied a voice and vision to the struggle of african americans and people of. Hall, the fourth grand basileus, had been initiated at alpha chapter in 1914. Wesley wrote the history book for alpha phi alpha fraternity, the history of alpha phi alpha.
In 1914, howard university withdrew its opposition, and the omega psi phi fraternity was incorporated under the laws of the district of columbia on october 28, 1914. Alpha phi international womens fraternity, also known as aphi is a sorority with 172 active chapters and over 250,000 initiated members. Alpha phi alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter fraternity established for. Start studying alpha phi alpha history book chapters 110. Alpha phi alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter fraternity established for africanamericans, was founded at cornell. Since its founding on december 4, 1906, the fraternity has supplied a voice and vision to the struggle of african americans and people of color around the world. Alpha phi alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter fraternity established for africanamericans, 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. The alpha phi alpha fraternity history book, has been in continuous.
The alpha chapter of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. Beta chapter at lincoln university was chartered in february, 1914. It not only serves as a fraternal archive, but a platform for thought leaders on issues relevant to our community. As charles wesley stated in the fraternitys history book, c. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This history book details not only the alpha fraternal history, but also, some of the important aspects of africanamerican history, during the 20th century. Since its inception in 1909 at the 5th chapter of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. It uses an icon from ancient egypt, the great sphinx of giza, as its symbol. A special acknowledgement and tremendous appreciation are extended to brother.
Phi alpha theta is an academic honor society for colleges and universities whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. The most remarkable leadership in the african american community in the 20 th and 21 st centuries has without question come from the ranks of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. It was initially a literary and social studies club organized in the 19051906 school year at cornell university but later evolved into a fraternity with a founding date of december 4, 1906, at cornell. Often regarded as the philosopher of the founders, and a moving force in the fraternitys development, he was the only one. Forego a bottle of soda and donate its cost to us for the information you just learned, and feel. The march of dimes and alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc.
The state of indiana became the 19th state of the union in 1816 and it founded indiana university in bloomington four years later. Furthermore, each brother must do a selfexamination and recognize that alpha phi alpha is like a bank, if you put nothing into it, you definitely will get nothing out of it. Feb 14, 2016 alpha phi alpha alpha phi alpha history book, box set stay safe and healthy. Nov 12, 2014 this video is produced and edited to wish all the distinguish men of omega psi phi fraternity, inc. Henry arthur callis became a practicing physician, howard university professor of medicine and prolific contributor to medical journals. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Alpha phi alpha alpha phi alpha history book, box set. This book, jewels, an historical account of their heroic efforts, in the face of insurmountable odds, is one that should not only be required reading for all young men who wish to cross the burning sands of our beloved fraternity, but for anyone desirous of leaving a mark in this world. Home history of alpha zeta media calendar alpha phi alpha contact the zeta chapter of alpha phi alpha home of the history book by. The alpha phi alpha fraternity history book, has been in. Alpha phi alpha simple english wikipedia, the free. Kappa alpha psi, a college fraternity, was born in an environment saturated in racism.
Needless to say there is a direct correlation between our membership retention and living up to the principles and ideals of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. Since its founding on december 4, 1906, the fraternity has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of african americans and people of color around the world. Founded at syracuse university in syracuse, new york on september 18, 1872, 3 4 it is the fourth greekletter organization founded for women, and the first womens fraternity founded in the northeast. True to its form as the first of firsts, alpha phi alpha has been interracial since 1945. Read, view, and listen to the latest news, updates, and features about the fraternity and. Simon the zealot and judas iscariot, who betrayed him. On december 4, 1906, on cornell universitys campus, seven black men founded one of the greatest and most enduring organizations in american history. The most remarkable leadership in the african american community in the 20th century has without question come from the ranks of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. Therefore, our founders day image depicts an animated collage featuring alpha brothers. Apr 12, 2009 the first black greekletter organization, alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. Founded october, 1926 these are the names of the twelve apostles. Where was alpha phi alpha fraternity, incorporated founded. The sphinx is the official publication of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. The alpha phi alpha history book collection the entire series, which began in.
Alpha phi alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter fraternity established for africanamericans, was founded at cornell university in ithaca, new york by seven college men. The history of alpha phi alpha fraternity, incorporated. The purpose to have this organization is by providing the chance of mutual support and association for afro american students. The designer of the fraternity pin holds the distinction of being the first african american to pass the military commissioning examination and was commissioned first lieutenant in the 15th infantry of the new york state national guard.
Since its founding on december 4, 1906, the fraternity has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of african americans and people of color. I was looking for fraternity history book i ordered the wrong book. What is the complete title of the fraternity history book. The history of the omega psi phi fraternity, 19111939, by herman dreer, and the history of the omega psi phi fraternity, inc. Here is a picture of every single rendition of the history book to date, as well as the new history. The zeta chapter of alpha phi alpha home of the history book by. Designed to provide young men in our community with current and accurate information about teenage pregnancy prevention, project alpha consists of a series of workshops and informational sessions conducted by alpha phi alpha. Since its founding on december 4, 1906, alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc.