This unique novel gives insight as to their thoughts, actions, words, and deeds. Eta the jewel chapter of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. Anta diop first wrote his book african origins of civilization. Jewels of alpha phi alpha eastern region of alpha phi.
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 seven jewels of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. 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. It employs an icon from ancient egypt, the great sphinx. Darrius jerome gourdine explore the planning and founding of the literary society that would one day become alpha phi alpha fraternity. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity by. It should be noted that the personality, versatility, and outlook of the jewels themselves, helped to set the. Given the time period of the fraternitys foundation, it is important to note the significance of their accomplishment. Brothers should not quote any parts of portions of the ritual in public. 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 second edition this novel is based on the founding of alpha phi alpha as told.
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. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity second editi. Start studying alpha phi alpha history book chapters 110. The seven jewels founders of alpha phi alpha fraternity. They are most humbly referred to as the jewels of the fraternity.
His papers were donated to howards moorlandspingarn research center. 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. 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. American dirt by jeanine cummins extraordinary stephen king learn more. The seven remarkable men who founded the fraternity on december 4, 1906, were scholars at cornell university in ithaca, new york. 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. These men listed below are the founders of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc.
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Apr 25, 2012 3 of the original founders jewels of alpha phi alpha 1906 at 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. The founding seven jewels of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. From the early beginning, the jewels of alpha phi alpha, though unknowingly, had set the scope which the fraternity enjoys today limitlessness. 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. Leader in social work and educational organizations and first executive secretary of the urban league role in. This book offers a composite of the best management methods of some of the most innovative leaders in industry today. Cohen, president, association for black culture centers the history of alpha phi alpha is the history of americas black leaders. 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.
The author has spent months interviewing senior hightech jewels. While the leaders of alpha phi alpha fraternity inc. Biographical sketches of the jewels of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. The story of the expansion of alpha phi alpha fraternity. Seven young men met, dreamed, discussed, argued, fought, and founded alpha phi alpha in 1906.
On december 4, 1906, seven undergraduate students at cornell university, the seven jewels, organized alpha phi alpha fraternity, the first intercollegiate fraternity among. Since its founding on december 4, 1906, alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. The founding jewels of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity. The life of jewel henry arthur callis has been well documented in the book. 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. The jewels of alpha phi alpha atlanta journalconstitution. Home history of alpha zeta media calendar alpha phi alpha contact the zeta chapter of alpha phi alpha home of the history book by. 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. 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. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity 1st ed. The beta mu lambda chapter of alpha phi alpha fraternity inc. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity darrius jerome gourdine lay. If alpha phi alpha, and black fraternities in general, intend to persist into the next millennium this work is a must read.
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Jewel jones love for alpha phi alpha is apparent through his leadership during the early years. Alpha phi alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter fraternity established for african american men, was founded on dec. 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. This book gives you the dialogue, the arguments, the laughter, the. The visionary founders, known as the jewels of the fraternity, are. Alpha phi alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter fraternity established for african.
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. They plan, argue, laugh, and go through all that they went through in 1905 and 1906. Alpha phi alpha fraternity, incorporated is the first historically african american. 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. From the early beginning, the a jewels of alpha phi alpha, though unknowingly, had set the scope which the fraternity enjoys today limitless. This book also contains the alpha hashtag history project.
Afro american cultural center 211 park street new haven, ct. Jewel henry arthur callis eastern region of alpha phi alpha. 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. He researched, wrote, and selfpublished this book while acting as the fraternitys archivist. Jewel henry arthur callis we live in a period of greater social change than ever before has encompassed one generation. Students, then brothers eugene kinckle jones, 18851953. Jewels is unlike anything you have ever read as it pertains to the 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 brotherhood among african descendants in this country. Given racial attitudes in 1906, their accomplishments were monumental. 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 story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity is a novel based on the founding of the first fraternity for african americans.