Which Founder?
Known as "The Dreamer"
Brother Elder Watson Diggs
Xi Chapter
Howard University
Holds the NBA record for most points scored in a single game
Brother Wilt Chamberlain (Mu Chapter, 1957)
Thurgood Marshall
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
While enrolled at Howard University, this founder first met Brother Elder W. Diggs in 1909. In 1910, they transferred to Indiana University together
Brother Byron Kenneth Armstrong
Beta Chapter
University of Illinois
In 1975, Arthur Ashe (Upsilon Chapter, 1963) became the first black man to win this prestigious tournament
Wimbledon
Cicely Tyson
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Graduated from Indiana Dental School in 1920 and practiced dentistry in Indianapolis for over 50 years
Brother Guy Levis Grant
Chi Chapter
Boston University
Author of the book "Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun"
Brother Reginald Lewis (Alpha Phi Chapter, 1963)
Maya Angelou
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
At just 17 years of age, this brother was the youngest of the 10 founders
Brother Edward Giles Irvin
Kappa Chapter
Meharry Medical College
Stood next to Martin Luther King during his "I Have A Dream" Speech and was played a key role in organizing the Montgomery Bus Boycoot
Brother Ralph Abernathy (Beta Zeta Chapter, 1948)
Zora Neale Hurston
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
The first African American field artillery officer in the U.S Army
Brother John Milton Lee
Nu Chapter
Purdue University
John D. Singleton (Beta Omega Chapter, 1987) became the youngest person ever nominated for 'Best Director' at the Oscars. For what film was he nominated?
Boyz n the Hood
Aretha Franklin
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.