Group Description

Categories: Fraternity (non-residential)

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated was born on December 4, 1906 at Cornell University, Ithaca New York as the first black Greek letter organization on a college campus. Founded on the principles of scholarship, manly deeds and love for all mankind, Alpha Phi Alpha has set the path of enlightenment for over 375,000 men nationally and internationally. Notable men who have pledged the Black and Old Gold include Martin Luther King, Jr., W.E.B. Dubois, Thurgood Marshall, Jackie Robinson, Duke Ellington, Andrew Young, Maynard Jackson, Jesse Owens, Kennon Ivory Wayans, and the list goes on.



Thanks largely to its seven visionary' founders the Fraternity has become one of the most prestigious and influential organizations in the world today. Alpha Phi Alpha continues to make its mark on America and the country's future through a national commitment to mentoring. The Fraternity has adopted several national projects designed to inspire young African Americans to higher levels of achievement. Through its programs such as The Alpha Academy and Project Alpha and alliances with Head Start, Boy Scouts of America, and Big Brother/Big Sisters of America, the Fraternity is helping to ensure the success of our youth.

Group's principal activities, events, or programs:

We hold events throughout the year such as carnivals, health awareness days, and carryout many programs including mentoring, tutoring, and sex education with the U of M campus and the surrounding community and schools in the Twin Cities.

How this group's activities benefit the University community:

We have many events that the University community participate in and inform them of issues that they are facing.

How this group fits into its categories:

We are incorporated nationally as a fraternity and uphold the true bond of a fraternity while making other people feel welcome.

How to get involved with this group:

Contact an officer of the fraternity. There is an application process for joining our fraternity.