Fraternity, Incorporated
Iota Zeta Chapter
Chartered at University of Maryland: April 27, 1974
National founding date: December 4, 1906
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The founders and early leaders of the fraternity succeeded in laying a strong foundation for Alpha Phi Alpha's principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting humanity.
The fraternity initially served as a study and support group for minority college students who faced racial prejudice. Today, the fraternity continues to stress academic excellence and also recognizes the need to help correct the educational, economic, political, and social injustitces faced by the African American community.
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Official Colors: Black and Olde Gold
Motto: First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all.
Founding Values: Manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind.
Philanthropic Cause: Go to Highschool, Go to College program
Major Events: Black and Gold Ball, Miss Black and Gold Pageant
Prominent Members: Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Cornell West, Mike Powell, Keenan Ivory Waynes