Alpha Phi Alpha Mission/Objectives/First Initiation/Incorporation

Mission Statement

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence while providing service and advocacy for our communities.

Objectives #1

To stimulate the ambition of its members

Objective #2

To prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual

Objective #3

To encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood

Objective #4

To aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status

The Aims

Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind

The First Initiation

Oct. 30, 1906 - Masonic Hall (Odd Fellows Hall and Red Men's Hall)

1st Incorporation

Jan. 29, 1908 - New York

2nd Incorporation

April 3, 1912 - Washington, DC

Became Interacial

1945