The History of Alpha Phi Alpha

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Alpha Phi Alpha, The First Intercollegiate Greek-Letter Fraternity Established For African American Men, Was Founded On December 4, 1906 At Cornell University In Ithaca, New York By Seven College Men Who Recognized The Need For A Strong Bond Of Brotherhood Among African Descendants In This Country. The Visionary Founders, Known As The “Jewels” Of The Fraternity, Are

Henry Arthur Callis Charles Henry Chapman Eugene Kinckle Jones George Biddle Kelley Nathaniel Allison Murray Robert Harold Ogle Vertner Woodson Tandy

The Fraternity Initially Served As A Study And Support Group For Minority Students Who Faced Racial Prejudice, Both Educationally And Socially, At Cornell. The Jewel Founders And Early Leaders Of The Fraternity Succeeded In Laying A Firm Foundation For Alpha Phi Alpha's Principles Of Scholarship, Fellowship, Good Character, And The Uplifting Of Humanity.

 

Eta Zeta Lambda Westchester Alphas

The Eta Zeta Lambda (Westchester) Chapter Of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Was Chartered On November 12, 1958 By:

Arnold Baker Richard L. Baltimore Charles E. Dallas Vester G. Fowlkes, Nelson C. Jackson Hudson J. Oliver, Jr. Frederick W. Pierce Fred Smith


The "Westchester Alphas" Works Tirelessly To Support Westchester Communities Through Its Philanthropic Efforts Partnering Local Programs, Organizations, Initiatives And Events, And Provides Scholarships For High School Men Of Color Seeking Post-Secondary Education. The Westchester Alphas Annually Facilitate Programs As Part Of Its Commitment To The Fraternity’s National Programs:

  • Go To High School, Go To College (Educational Focus On HS Completion)

  • Project Alpha (Sexual Health And Responsibility)

  • A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People (Voter Education And Awareness),

  • Brother’s Keeper (Senior Brothers And Vulnerable Populations)


To learn more about, to donate, or to apply to The Westchester Alphas’ Scholarship program For High School Men Of Color, please visit:

the Westchester Alphas Educational Foundation