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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.

Famous Members Of Alpha Phi Alpha  was originally published on woldcnews.com

1. Omari Hardwick

Omari Hardwick

Zeta Pi

2. Roland Martin

Roland Martin

Pi Omicron

3. Hill Harper

Hill Harper

Kappa Phi Lambda

4. Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie

Alpha Nu Lambda

5. Keenan Ivory Wayans

Keenan Ivory Wayans

6. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Source:Getty

Sigma

7. Raphael Warnock Alpha Gamma Lambda

Raphael Warnock Alpha Gamma Lambda Source:Getty

Alpha Gamma Lambda

8. Thurgood Marshall

Thurgood Marshall Source:Getty

Nu

9. Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Source:Getty

Nu

10. Tim Reid

Tim Reid Source:Getty

Eta Lambda

11. Kevin Powell

Kevin Powell Source:Getty

Zeta Eta

12. Joseph C. Phillip

Joseph C. Phillip Source:Getty

 Iota Zeta Lambda

13. Will Packer

Will Packer Source:Getty

Beta Nu

14. Christian Keyes

Christian Keyes Source:Getty

Zeta Beta

15. Barry Jenkins

Barry Jenkins Source:Getty

Iota Delta

16. Rusty Cundieff

Rusty Cundieff Source:Getty

Alpha Delta

17. Benny Boom

Benny Boom Source:Getty

Pi Rho

18. Darryl M. Bell

Darryl M. Bell Source:Getty

Delta Zeta

19. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Source:Getty

Alpha Epsilon

20. Donny Hathaway

Donny Hathaway Source:Getty

Beta

21. Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington Source:Getty

Alpha Zeta Lambda

22. Jerry “Iceman” Butler

Jerry "Iceman" Butler Source:Getty

Xi Lambda

23. Gerald Albright

Gerald Albright Source:Getty

Iota Chi

24. Robert F. Smith

Robert F. Smith Source:Getty

Alpha

25. John H. Johnson

John H. Johnson Source:Getty

Theta

26. Dr. Cornel West

Dr. Cornel West Source:Getty

Zeta Beta Lambda

27. Stuart Scott

Stuart Scott Source:Getty

Mu Zeta

28. Jason Wright

Jason Wright Source:Getty

Alpha Mu

29. Charles Haley

Charles Haley Source:Getty

Xi Delta

30. Lenny Wilkins

Lenny Wilkins Source:Getty

Zeta Pi Lambda

31. Walt “Clyde” Frazier

Walt "Clyde" Frazier Source:Getty

32. Adrian Holmes