Greek letters:

ΑΦΑ

Colors:

Black and old gold

Symbol:

Great Sphinx of Giza

Flower:

Yellow Rose

Motto:

First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All

Some Famous Alphas:

Duke Ellington, Lionel Richie, W.E.B. Du Bois, Martin Luther King, Jr.

National Programs

: Go-To-High School, Go-To-College, Project Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation, Incorporated, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, Voter Education/Registration Program, World Policy Council

Founded Nationally: Dec. 4, 1906, at Cornell University.

International Chapters: 800

I interviewed Eric Jean-Simon, brother and President of the Temple University (Pi Rho) chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated:

Why did you decide to join AlphaPhiAlpha Fraternity, Incorporated?

"I decided to join AlphaPhiAlpha Fraternity Incorporated because the organization was and still continues to actively engage the Temple University's community and North Philadelphia community in illustrious programs, community service, and events which fosters uplift within both communities."

What is your most cherished memory since becoming a brother of AlphaPhiAlpha?

"My most cherished memory since becoming a brother of AlphaPhiAlpha fraternity Incorporated is winning chapter of the year at our district conference in the fall of 2014. It was honoring to be apart of such a moment of accomplishment."

What advice would you give young men looking to come out for AlphaPhiAlpha?

"Alpha doesn't make men, we make men BETTER."

What do YOU wish people would know about AlphaPhiAlpha?

"AlphaPhiAlpha Fraternity Incorporated is a historically black organization which also helped promoted other organizations as NAACP and the famous Niagara movement."