Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

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Nickname: Alphas

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. Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American Men, 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.
Motto
First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All
Philanthropy
Go to High School, Go to College, A Voteless People is a Hopeless People, Project Alpha, Brother's Keeper
Colors
Old Gold and Black
Council
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Local Founding Date
May 2, 1982
Chapter Website
https://www.instagram.com/iowa_alphas?igsh=MWJ5bW8yN3pvYWxhMQ==
National Website
https://apa1906.net/