Every brother should take pride, and feel a corresponding responsibility, in the historic fact that alpha phi alpha is the first greek letter college fraternity founded with. The life of jewel henry arthur callis has been well documented in the book. Biographical sketches of the jewels of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. Welcome to the official site of jewels the story of the. This book offers a composite of the best management methods of some of the most innovative leaders in industry today. At the 26th general convention in new orleans in 1937, on the campus of xavier university, founder tandy, the only jewel present, would really have an. Start studying alpha phi alpha history book chapters 110. As founder, henry arthur callis, stated, the founders of alpha phi alpha, were determined to bind themselves together to ensure that each would survive in the racially hostile. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity by. These men listed below are the founders of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. Anta diop first wrote his book african origins of civilization.
This unique novel gives insight as to their thoughts, actions, words, and deeds. On december 4, 1906, seven undergraduate students at cornell university, the seven jewels, organized alpha phi alpha fraternity, the first intercollegiate fraternity among. The founding seven jewels of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. Jewel brother eugene kinckle jones, of richmond, va was the son of a virginia union university professor and entered cornell university in the fall of 1906. Given the time period of the fraternitys foundation, it is important to note the significance of their accomplishment. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity second edition this novel is based on the founding of alpha phi alpha as told. Alpha phi alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter fraternity established for african american men, was founded 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. Jewels of alpha phi alpha eastern region of alpha phi. It should be noted that the personality, versatility, and outlook of the jewels themselves, helped to set the.
Alpha phi alpha fraternity incorporated develops leaders, promotes. Since its founding on december 4, 1906, the fraternity has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of african americans and people of color around the world. We students breathed the ideals of ezra cornell whose brainchild it was to regard the university as a seat of learning for anyone who desired a college education. Eta the jewel chapter of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. The jewels of alpha phi alpha atlanta journalconstitution. It was initially a literary and social studies club organized in the 19051906 school year at cornell university but later evolved into a fraternity with a founding date of december 4, 1906, at cornell. It employs an icon from ancient egypt, the great sphinx. The seven jewels founders of alpha phi alpha fraternity. Were the organization whose members founded and supported institutions such as the national association for the advancement of colored people, the crisis magazine, national urban league and the national association of black journalists. While the leaders of alpha phi alpha fraternity inc. Jewel henry arthur callis eastern region of alpha phi. As founder henry arthur callis euphemistically statedbecause the halfdozen african american students at cornell university during the school. Given racial attitudes in 1906, their accomplishments were monumental.
The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity 1st ed. Regardless of how successful any organization is, a robust analysis of its contributions and shortcomings can only lead to an even more productive organization. The story of the expansion of alpha phi alpha fraternity. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity second editi. Alpha phi alpha the history we are the organization whose members lead the civil rights act. As founder henry arthur callis euphemistically statedbecause the halfdozen african american students at cornell university during the school year 190405 did not return to campus the. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity second edition is a novel based on the founding of the first fraternity for african americans. Around the time i was coming into alpha 1997, brother mason was selling his book the talented tenth. It should be noted that the personality, versatility, and outlook of the jewels themselves, helped to set the pace for the present versatile scope of the fraternity. They plan, argue, laugh, and go through all that they went through in 1905 and 1906. Alpha phi alpha leader accused of financial improprieties. Apr 25, 2012 3 of the original founders jewels of alpha phi alpha 1906 at the. Students, then brothers eugene kinckle jones, 18851953.
Alpha phi alpha fraternity, incorporated is the first historically african american. Thanks for sharing countrygurl 0608 as we prepare to celebrate in the largest convention in alpha phi alpha history, i am blessed, pleased and honored to let you in on the largest project i have ever. This book gives you the dialogue, the arguments, the laughter, the. This book, jewels, an historical account of their heroic efforts, in the face of insurmountable odds, is one that should not only be required reading for all young men who wish to cross the burning sands of our beloved fraternity, but for anyone desirous of leaving a mark in this world. His papers were donated to howards moorlandspingarn research center. The chief significance of alpha phi alpha lies in its purpose to stimulate, develop. From the early beginning, the jewels of alpha phi alpha, though unknowingly, had set the scope which the fraternity enjoys today limitlessness. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity. They are most humbly referred to as the jewels of the fraternity.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The beta mu lambda chapter of alpha phi alpha fraternity inc. I was not allowed to talk to the initiates because i had no pin or badgemany think alpha phi alpha is an athletic association in new york because all they know about is the basketball game. The seven jewels of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. The seven remarkable men who founded the fraternity on december 4, 1906, were scholars at cornell university in ithaca, new york.
Brothers should not quote any parts of portions of the ritual in public. Jewel vertner woodson tandy eastern region of alpha phi. Quotes by the beloved jewels the chief significance of alpha phi alpha lies in its purpose to stimulate, develop, and cement an intelligent, trained leadership in the unending fight for freedom, equality and fraternity. Since its founding on december 4, 1906, alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. In february of 1907, jewel brother jones transferred to the college of the arts of science at cornell. Jewels is unlike anything you have ever read as it pertains to the alpha phi alpha fraternity. American dirt by jeanine cummins extraordinary stephen king learn more. The seven architects of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. The seven visionary founders, known as the jewels of the fraternity, are henry arthur callis, charles henry chapman, eugene kinckle jones, george biddle kelley. Leader in social work and educational organizations and first executive secretary of the urban league role in. Jewel jones love for alpha phi alpha is apparent through his leadership during the early years. If alpha phi alpha, and black fraternities in general, intend to persist into the next millennium this work is a must read. Darrius jerome gourdine explore the planning and founding of the literary society that would one day become alpha phi alpha fraternity.
Alpha phi alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter fraternity established for african american men, was founded at cornell university in ithaca, new york by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity second edition. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity darrius jerome gourdine lay. Alpha phi alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter fraternity established for african american men, was founded on dec. Seven young men met, dreamed, discussed, argued, fought, and founded alpha phi alpha in 1906. The founding jewels of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. He researched, wrote, and selfpublished this book while acting as the fraternitys archivist. The beta mu lambda chapter of alpha phi alpha fraternity inc jewels. Alpha phi alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter fraternity established for african. A brief history of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc.
Cohen, president, association for black culture centers the history of alpha phi alpha is the history of americas black leaders. Eugene kinckle jones july 30, 1885 january 11, 1954 was a leader of the national urban league and one the seven founders commonly referred to as seven jewels of alpha phi alpha fraternity at cornell university in 1906. As charles wesley stated in the fraternitys history book, c. The author has spent months interviewing senior hightech jewels. The visionary founders, known as the jewels of the fraternity, are. Alpha phi alpha history the most remarkable leadership in the african american community in the 20th century has without question come from the ranks of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity is a novel based on the founding of the first fraternity for african americans. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity second edition this novel is based on the founding of alpha phi alpha as told by each of the 7 jewels. This book also contains the alpha hashtag history project. Jewel henry arthur callis eastern region of alpha phi alpha. From the early beginning, the a jewels of alpha phi alpha, though unknowingly, had set the scope which the fraternity enjoys today limitless. For anyone who believes in alpha phi alpha, reading this book is a must because it forces us to reflect on the relationship of the fraternitys future to its rich past. Alpha phi alpha fraternity, incorporated is the first historically african american intercollegiate greeklettered fraternity. This is a fascinating novel about seven of the greatest contributors to african.
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