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What are Alpha Phi values?

High Ideals of Membership As sisters, we hold one another to the high standards set forth by the guiding principles of our Founders – sisterhood, innovation, generosity and character.
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What is Alpha Phi known for?

In 1956, Alpha Phi became one of the first women's fraternities to establish a Foundation. Alpha Phi officially adopted Cardiac Care as its philanthropic priority in 1946, which then became the Foundation's focus, along with awarding academic scholarships, upon its founding in 1956.
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What are Alpha Phi traits?

These are our High Ideals of Membership, which define what it truly means to be an Alpha Phi.
  • Sisterhood that Lasts a Lifetime.
  • Summer Institutes. Striving for Innovation.
  • Practicing Generosity at Every Turn.
  • High Expectations for Character.
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What does Alpha Phi Alpha believe in?

Alpha Phi Alpha asserts that through its community outreach initiatives, the fraternity supplies voice and vision to the struggle of African Americans, the African diaspora, and the countless special problems that affect Black men.
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Why is Alpha Phi hard to get into?

Becoming a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity requires an investment of your personal time, talents, and money. We are not looking for candidates who are not interested in serving the communities in which they live. We are not seeking candidates who do not take academic excellence seriously.
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What are Alpha Phi girls like?

Alpha Phi offers a unique bond of sisterhood, a spirit of generosity, high expectations for character and a drive for innovation. These are our High Ideals of Membership, which define what it truly means to be an Alpha Phi.
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Do you have to be black to be in Alpha Phi Alpha?

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.
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What are the 4 pillars of Alpha Phi?

As sisters, we hold one another to the high standards set forth by the guiding principles of our Founders – sisterhood, innovation, generosity and character.
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What is Alpha Phi Alpha motto?

Our Fraternity's motto of "First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All", embodies our history as the first intercollegiate Fraternity founded by African American men; our mission to provide service to our community; and our charge to our membership.
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What is the dress code for Alpha Phi Alpha?

Alpha men should always wear suits and ties to church, weddings, funerals, and official Alpha functions, unless otherwise specified. VII. Alpha attire is always worn when a brother is present on the dais of an official function. Brothers without proper attire should not be allowed on the platform.
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Who are the famous Alpha Phis?

Famous Alpha Phis include actress Kimberley Willams-Paisley (Beta-Northwestern), actress Jeri Ryan (Beta-Northwestern), President of Lifetime Networks Andrea Wong (Zeta Phi-MIT), first female treasurer of the United States Georgia Neese Gray (Upsilon-Washburn). Crest: The Alpha Phi coat-of-arms was adopted in 1922.
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What are some fun facts about Alpha Phi?

Fun facts
  • The symbol of Alpha Phi is the Ivy Leaf.
  • Our Fraternity colors are Silver and Bordeaux.
  • The flowers of Alpha Phi are the Lily of the Valley and the Forget-me-not.
  • ​The Fraternity constellation is the Ursa Major, The Great Bear.
  • The mascot of Alpha Phi, the "Phi Bear", is named after Ursa Major.
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Was Kourtney Kardashian in Alpha Phi?

From 2000 to 2002, Kourtney Kardashian attended the University of Arizona where she studied business. Mixed into her studies was a membership with Alpha Phi who call themselves "the Ivy League of Greek Life."
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What is the most elite sorority?

Here are the country's leading sororities that are best known for their contributions to their colleges and universities, and the society:
  • Zeta Tau Alpha.
  • Kappa Kappa Gamma.
  • Delta Delta Delta.
  • Gamma Phi Beta.
  • Alpha Phi.
  • Sigma Sigma Sigma.
  • Delta Gamma.
  • Delta Zeta.
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Who are the 7 jewels of Alpha Phi Alpha?

The Seven Jewels
  • Jewel Henry Arthur Callis.
  • Jewel Charles Henry Chapman.
  • Jewel Eugene Kinkle Jones.
  • Jewel George Biddle Kelley.
  • Jewel Nathaniel Allison Murray.
  • Jewel Robert Harold Ogle.
  • Jewel Vertner Woodson Tandy.
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What sorority was Kourtney Kardashian in?

Kourtney was a member of Alpha Phi at ASU.
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What is the richest fraternity?

The most common fraternity is Sigma Alpha Mu, with seven billionaires. However, the billionaires of Beta Theta Pi have accumulated the most wealth with a combined net worth of $107 billion.
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Why do I want to join Alpha Phi Alpha?

I would like to become a member of Alpha Phi Alpha because it would allow us to share a brotherhood with great men, it will allow me to make valuable connections with other positive men around the world, and it will help me become the best version of myself.
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Why is Alpha Phi so popular?

Read on to find out why being an Alpha Phi sister is the best. Alpha Phi was one of the first women's fraternities to establish a foundation. Their philanthropic mission became to help fight heart disease, which is the number-one killer of women in North America.
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What are Alpha Phi Alpha colors?

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
  • Undergraduate chapter: Alpha Iota.
  • Denver chapter: Omicron Tau Chapter.
  • Motto: First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All.
  • Founded: December 4, 1906 at Cornell University.
  • Colors: Black and Old Gold.
  • Flower: Yellow Rose.
  • Nickname: Alphas, Ice Cold Brothas.
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Why is Alpha Phi pronounced differently?

Did you know that we pronounce "Phi" in Alpha Phi like “fee” because it's the preferred Greek pronunciation of the letter Φ following a vowel? Dr. Wellesley Coddington, our first advisor, had great knowledge of the Greek language and informed our founders of the pronunciation!
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Can you be married in Alpha Phi?

Over the years, Alpha Phis have supported one another in marriage and celebrated weddings in ways that honor the role the Fraternity and its sisters continue to play in women's lives beyond college.
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Can you join aka if you aren t black?

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® does not discriminate in its membership selection practices on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, creed, marital status or disability.
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Who is the sister sorority of Alpha Phi Alpha?

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. have developed a tradition for their members to reference their association to each other as Lyle Love.
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