Social Movements & Civil Rights

Founding of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity for African Americans, was established at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Founded by seven undergraduate students, the fraternity aimed to foster academic excellence and promote leadership among African American men. The founders sought to create a supportive community that would combat racial discrimination and encourage philanthropy and community service, aligning with the ideals of the time amid growing awareness of civil rights issues.

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