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Alpha Phi Alpha stands as the first Greek-letter fraternity created for African-American men. Established on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, it was founded by seven visionary men: Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy. United by their shared commitment to leadership, service, and excellence, they built an organization that continues to inspire.
With the motto “First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All,” Alpha Phi Alpha has become synonymous with empowerment, social impact, and the advancement of the African-American community. Its distinct colors, gold and black, and its symbol, The Sphinx, represent the fraternity’s rich heritage and commitment to fostering leaders.
Alpha Phi Alpha has cultivated a lineage of leaders, creatives, and visionaries who have enriched history and shaped communities worldwide. Its profound influence is evident in its impactful members and enduring commitment to service, education, and social justice. The fraternity remains a beacon of inspiration, empowering men to lead, uplift, and transcend.
For over a century, Alpha Phi Alpha has stood at the forefront of change, fostering excellence across generations. Its notable members serve as reminders of what can be achieved when commitment and a vision for a better world unite.
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1. Omari Hardwick

Zeta Pi
2. Roland Martin

Pi Omicron
3. Hill Harper

Kappa Phi Lambda
4. Lionel Richie

Alpha Nu Lambda
5. Keenan Ivory Wayans

6. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Sigma
7. Raphael Warnock Alpha Gamma Lambda

Alpha Gamma Lambda
8. Thurgood Marshall

Nu
9. Paul Robeson

Nu
10. Tim Reid

Eta Lambda
11. Kevin Powell

Zeta Eta
12. Joseph C. Phillip

Iota Zeta Lambda
13. Will Packer

Beta Nu
14. Christian Keyes

Zeta Beta
15. Barry Jenkins

Iota Delta
16. Rusty Cundieff

Alpha Delta
17. Benny Boom

Pi Rho
18. Darryl M. Bell

Delta Zeta
19. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Alpha Epsilon
20. Donny Hathaway

Beta
21. Duke Ellington

Alpha Zeta Lambda
22. Jerry “Iceman” Butler

Xi Lambda
23. Gerald Albright

Iota Chi
24. Robert F. Smith

Alpha
25. John H. Johnson

Theta
26. Dr. Cornel West

Zeta Beta Lambda
27. Stuart Scott

Mu Zeta
28. Jason Wright

Alpha Mu
29. Charles Haley

Xi Delta
30. Lenny Wilkins

Zeta Pi Lambda
31. Walt “Clyde” Frazier
