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11 unusual facts about Alpha Phi Alpha


Andrew Zawacki

A former Fulbright Scholar to Australia, he earned his Ph.D. from the Committee on Social Thought at the University of Chicago. Zawacki is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity..

Donald Gaines Murray

The case Murray v. Pearson was initiated by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity as part of its widening social program; however, Murray was not a member of the fraternity.

Gregory M. Howard

Howard is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, former Board Member of the Children's Home of Virginia Baptists, and the former President of the Alumni chapter of the School of Theology at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology.

J. Keith Stewart

Stewart began his writing at Alabama A&M University where he was Editor-in-Chief to the Sphinx Magazine, a national publication for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for two years.

LaVannes C. Squires

During the years that Squires was an undergrad at the University of Kansas, he was a part of the Black fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha and the Owl Society, which was an honorary organization for junior men.

Murray v. Pearson

The nation's oldest black collegiate fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, initiated Pearson v. Murray on June 25, 1935 as part of its widening social program, and retained Belford Lawson to litigate the case.

National Voter Registration Act of 1993

In 2004, the Nu Mu Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, held a voter registration drive in DeKalb County, Georgia, from which Georgia Secretary of State Cathy Cox (Dem.) rejected all 63 voter registration applications on the basis that the fraternity did not follow correct procedures, including obtaining specific pre-clearance from the state to conduct their drive.

Paul Quinn College

Furthermore, students can be initiated into honor societies, such as Phi Delta Kappa and Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, as well as National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities and sororities Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta and Sigma Gamma Rho.

Rock Yo Hips

The style of the video is inspired by Historically black colleges, such as Morehouse and Spelman, in Atlanta and featured African-American fraternities such as Phi Beta Sigma, Omega Psi Phi, Alpha Phi Alpha and Kappa Alpha Psi.

Sounds of The Four Tops

Peterkin choreographed routines for competition as part of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Delta Psi chapter.

Trapped in Crime

In addition, the single "Down 4 My Niggaz" is affiliated with Alpha Phi Alpha and was quoted in many later rap songs, such as by Lil Wayne in 2 Chainz' song "Yuck!", by Tyga in Hit 'Em Up, by Future in DJ Khaled's No New Friends, by Kanye West in Blood on the Leaves, and many more.


Beasley Reece

Beasley also attended La Vega High School in Waco, Texas and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

Dave Albritton

Both were born in Alabama, Albritton in Danville and Owens in nearby Oakville; both attended East Technical High School in Cleveland, Ohio; both attended the Ohio State University; both were members of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity; both competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Taz Wube

Howard University, the Democratic National Convention, the Congressional Black Caucus, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority are among the elite institutions for which Marc and Taz have orchestrated events.