Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Eta Lambda Chapter

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated was founded on December 4, 1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven courageous and tenacious Jewel leaders. Together, the Jewels cultivated a brotherhood that aims to stimulate the ambition of its members; to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood; and to aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic and intellectual status. The Eta Lambda Chapter was chartered on May 20, 1920 in Atlanta, Georgia as the first Alumni chapter in the southern United States and the mother chapter to all Atlanta Metropolitan college and alumni chapters. The Brothers of the Eta Lambda Chapter continues the mission of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by developing leaders, promoting brotherhood and academic excellence, and while providing service and advocacy for their communities.