Quick Facts

Founded December 4, 1906 (1906-12-04)
Cornell University

Ithaca, NY
Mission Statement Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.
Motto First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All
Colors Black   Old Gold
Symbol Great Sphinx of Giza
Flower Yellow Rose
Publication The Sphinx
Chapters 680+
Members 185,000+ lifetime
Factoid The first inter-collegiate Greek-letter organization established for African Americans.
Cardinal Principles Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind
Headquarters 2313 Saint Paul St., 
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Homepage Alpha-Phi-Alpha.com
Major Programs Voteless People Is A Hopeless People, Go to High School Go to College,
Project Alpha, March of Dimes/March for Babies, Brother’s Keeper