Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Phi Chapter.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (APA) was first founded at Cornell University on December 4, 1906. In 1907 the fraternity adopted its constitution, and at the time membership was limited to African-American men only. The first general convention was held at Howard University in 1908, and in 2006 the fraternity celebrated its centennial with nationwide activities and events, culminating with a Centennial Convention in Washington, D.C. in July of that year.

This fraternity has been influential in national policy, civil rights, and social issues since its founding. The fraternity's dedication to service and advocacy for equal rights is evident in the principles of "manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind," as well as in its mission statement: "Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities." National programs such as its "Go-To-High School, Go-To-College"--the fraternity's campaign for academic achievement within the African-American community, especially aimed toward young black males--and efforts toward voter registration and education have made APA prominent not only college campuses, but in countless communities worldwide.

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