Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Notes

A collection of key terms and definitions related to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, covering its history, mission, and notable facts.

Motto

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

Mission of Alpha Phi Alpha

Develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence while providing service and advocacy for communities.

Founding Date of Alpha Phi Alpha

December 4, 1906.

Significance of 7:06

It symbolizes the founding date of Alpha Phi Alpha, December 4, 1906.

Objectives

To stimulate ambition, prepare for usefulness, encourage noblest form of manhood, aid downtrodden humanity.

Symbol of Alpha Phi Alpha

The Great Sphinx of Giza.

Fraternity Colors

Black and Old Gold.

Flower of Alpha Phi Alpha

Yellow Rose.

Notable Alumni

Includes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall, and W.E.B. Du Bois.

Omega Chapter

A memorial chapter dedicated to deceased brothers of the fraternity.

History Book Title

The History of Alpha Phi Alpha: A Development in College Life.

Niagara Movement

A civil rights organization founded in 1905 by African American intellectuals.

First Initiation Date

October 30, 1906.

First National Program

Go to High School, Go to College, began in 1911.

First General President

Moses Alvin Morrison.

Founders

Seven Jewels of the Fraternity, including Henry Arthur Callis and Eugene Kinckle Jones.

First Chapter Location

Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.

Charter Date of Iota Chi Lambda Chapter

February 20, 1971.

Significance of the Flower (Yellow Rose)

Symbolizes the love and fellowship of the fraternity.

Hand Sign Interpretation

Incorporates ASL 'A' with the pinky for the additional 'A' in Alpha.

Founder known as Philosopher

Henry Arthur Callis.