110
years
Serving Communities Leading Change
MISSION Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.
"Alpha Phi Alpha challenged, encouraged, and supported me while fostering my academic and personal growth through accountability." Ewoma Ogbaudu '16 Columbia '18, Aspiring Physician
ALPHA PHI ALPHA ETA CHAPTER
Table of Contents Activism
6-9
Arts & Culture
10 - 11
Business & Entrepreneurship
12 - 13
STEM & Medicine
14 - 15
Athletics
16 - 19
Black Love
20 - 21
Community Engagement
22 - 25
Partnership & Sponsorship
26 - 27
From its inception, Alpha has been the foremost incubator for leadership in the social and political advancements of Black people. From Jim Crow to Civil Rights to modern-day mass incarceration and racial discrimination, Alpha continues to drive change in these endeavors.
First Black Mayor of NYC, New York State Assembly, Montford Point Marines, Columbia SIPA Professor, Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, Black Leadership forum, Author, Howard '50 Brooklyn Law '56
Founder of NAACP, Co-Chairman to Council on African Affairs, 1st African American Harvard Doctorate, Founder of The Crisis Magazine, Author, Activist, Eta Chapter '20s
Civil Rights Activist, 12-term US Representative, 1st African American NYC Councilman, Clergyman, Columbia GSAS ‘31
Rafael Ramirez ‘14
#BOYCOTTBLACKFRIDAY In 2014, Brother Ramirez led a nationally syndicated Blackout Boycott Black Friday in 2014 in demonstration against racial discriminations in America.
US Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenant, Prep for Prep, Columbia ‘18
1 MILLION + PARTICIPANTS 11% DECREASE IN SALES
ARTS & CULTURE Creativity and versatility are at the core of our social impact. Our creative influence has shaped the things that people think, say, see, and do – leaving indelible marks in architecture, visual & performing arts, and American culture at large.
Paul Robeson ‘19 Nu Critically acclaimed Actor (The Emperor Jones, Show Boat, Othello), 3rd African American Athletic Scholar at Rutgers University (15 letters in four sports), International Activist, Lawyer, Singer, Columbia Law School ‘22
Percy Costa Ifill & NY State Building ‘72 Brother Ifill was Principal of Ifill Johnson Hanchard Architecture Firm and was commissioned by Governor Nelson Rockefeller to construct the building in 1969. Ironically, this $36 million building was later named after Brother Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
Countee Cullen ‘23 Harlem Renaissance award-winning poet; NYU Phi Beta Kappa ‘25; Harvard University ‘26; Novelist
Members of Alpha Phi Alpha have made significant contributions to the business and entrepreneurship landscape worldwide, working tirelessly to catapult themselves to the forefront of corporation and innovation.
In Detroit, David Alade and Andrew Colom facilitate holistic revitalization through sustainable residential housing development that embraces grassroots community outreach and the power of creative place-making.
Century Partners Co-Founder, Crains Detroit 30 under 30, Former Vice President of Credit Suisse, Prep for Prep, Columbia '09
Century Partners Co-Founder, Film Producer (The Flight of Calvin Waters, One Sweet Night), New York Times Scholar, Columbia '04
Trustee Emeritus of Columbia University, Managing Director for Morgan Stanley, World Economic Forum Global Leader ‘93, Black Enterprise Top African-Americans on Wall Street ’92, ‘96, ‘06, Columbia '74, Harvard Business '82
President and COO of Will Packer Media, Senior VP for Scripps Network Interactive, Head of Strategic Planning at DOW Jones, COO Newsweek Digital, VP BET Networks, COO Carol’s Daughter, CCNY '93, Penn Wharton '02
Founder & CEO of LUYA, Startup Leadership Program NYC Fellowship '19, MIT/Rice Success Initiative '18, 645 Ventures, Columbia Engineering '14
Co-Founder and CFO of Our Bloc (BLOC), 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 List, Project Associate at The College Consortium, NYU Law ‘20, Columbia ‘17
Black men constitute just 9% of all STEM professionals and less than 7% of medical professionals in the US. Yet, Alpha Phi Alpha has produced Brothers who occupy some of the most reputable positions in their fields.
Neurosurgery Residency, University of Rochester School of Medicine '14, Gold Humanism Honor Society, Served as Coliaison of the Neurosurgery Focus Group, Co-founded the Minority Male Leadership Association, Founded The Gentle of Quality at NYU, NYU '06
ExxonMobil Integrity Engineer, Columbia National Society of Black Engineers President ‘15, Columbia Dean’s Award for Leadership Excellence, King’s Crown Award for Leadership Excellence, Columbia Engineering '17
Global Leader of Logistics Procurement and International Trade Governance at Corteva Agriscience, Founder and CEO of GSCMtech, Inc., VP of Supply Chain at Chemonics, Director of Global Procurement at Merck, Howard Business School Adjunct Professor, Columbia Engineering '79, Harvard Business '84
ATHLETICS
Brothers of Eta Chapter have architected some of the most storied narratives in the history of athletics, accumulating accolades at all levels: collegiate titles, professional championships, and Olympic medals.
Phil Edwards ‘20s 5x Olympic medalist, 1st Black person to graduate from McGill University’s medical school in 1936; International medical missionary with Red Cross; Captain in Canadian Army during World War II
Ben Johnson ‘36 US 100 Yard Champion ‘38; Olympic sprinter known as “Columbia Comet”; Columbia Athletics Hall of Fame
George Gregory ‘31 1st Black All-American basketball player, 1st Columbia Eastern Independent League Championship, NYC Youth Board Founder, Former commissioner of New York City Civil Service Commission
Jim McMillian ‘67
Heyward Dotson ‘67
Led Columbia to a 6th place national ranking, Ivy League Championship, and NCAA tournament run, 3-time College All-American, 1st round NBA draft pick in 1970; 1972 NBA Champion with LA Lakers
Led Columbia to 6th place national ranking, Ivy League Championship, and NCAA tournament run, Columbia Athletics Hall of Fame, Columbia College ‘70, LAW ’76, Rhodes Scholar
Ted Gregory ‘71 ZH Jesse Owens Initiated into the Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at The Ohio State University in 1935
One of the greatest defensive backs in Columbia Football history, 2-time First Team All-Ivy League Honoree, All-American Honorable Mention ‘72 ‘73, Columbia Football All-Century Team
2018 Team Captain, William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist, All-Ivy League Honorable Mention, Columbia College ‘19
Holds Columbia school record for receiving yards in a game (236 vs. Princeton), 2017 All-Ivy League Conference Selection, Columbia Engineering ‘20
In an increasingly divisive world, Eta chapter promotes and fosters positive relationships, built on a foundation of deep Black Love, family, and commitment. Not only do Brothers exemplify timeless Black love, but some of them have found love from our community, wedding members of our sister organization, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in New York.
Selom Gasinu '03 Emergency Medicine Physician, Columbia '04, Cornell Medical '10
Brooke Gasinu '08 Epidemiologist, Columbia '10, George Washington '12, SUNY Medical '16
Andrew Colom '03
Film Producer, Real Estate Developer; Columbia '04, NYU Fine Arts '07
Kimberly Dowdell '03
Architect, University Lecturer, Cornell '06, Harvard Kennedy '15
Che Chester '02 Brand Manager & Strategist, John Jay College '05, USC Media '14
Allison Chester '03 Fund Manager/Private Equity, NYU '05
James Boganey '05 Vice Principal, Columbia '07, Seton Hall Education '12
Jana Johnson '10 Yoga Instructor, Columbia '11
MANLY DEEDS SCHOLARSHIP & LOVE FOR ALL MANKIND
- Brother Dr. Martin Luther King Jr '52 Sigma
Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha come together every year in Harlem to celebrate the history, persistence, and achievements of African Americans. Brothers display appreciation through fellowship, goodwill, and fraternity strolling!
WOMEN’S APPRECIATION
The Brothers of Eta Chapter host an annual Women’s Appreciation dinner to celebrate the beauty, strength, and achievement of women in the community.
PROJECT HOMELESS Every Thanksgiving and Christmas morning, Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha bring together friends, loved ones, and community to distribute free food and clothing to the less fortunate.
110 PARTNERSHIP LEVELS Jewel | $7,000
Gold | $5,000
Black | $2,000
Affiliate | $500
SERVING COMMUNITIES
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS Gala & Awards Ceremony | $5,000
James McMillian Scholarship | $3,000
Lightning Talks & Networking | $3,000
Community Service | $1,000
LEADING CHANGE
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