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Why Is Black Fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha Pulling Its 2025 Conventions From Florida?

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and state GOP lawmakers face more backlash over the controversial Black History curriculum and Black groups are reacting.
07/27/2023

20-Year-Old Dies After Collapsing During Fraternity Accused Of Hazing’s ‘Gold Paddle Day’

Tyler Hilliard was previously forced to eat an entire onion.
09/19/2018

#BrothersforLorettaLynch Rally Lawmakers to Support AG Nominee

Black men from around the nation lobby for Loretta Lynch.
04/23/2015

Michael Brown's Funeral to Be Held Monday, Al Sharpton to Deliver Eulogy

Public, national leaders invited to the Aug. 25 memorial.
08/20/2014
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#BringBackOurGirls: Support Pours in on Social Media

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Meet the Black Man Atop America's Secret Court

Reggie Walton presides over requests for surveillance work.
07/09/2013

This Day in Black History: Dec. 4, 1906

Alpha Phi Alpha was founded on Dec. 4, 1906, becoming the first Black fraternity in the country.
12/04/2012
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated (1906) - Founded at Cornell University, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated is credited for being the first intercollegiate fraternity for Black males. Past members include Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jesse Owens.(Photo: Creative Commons via Flickr.com/scrc)

University of Florida Suspends Fraternity for Hazing Incident

Alpha Phi Alpha suspended for hazing in Florida.
02/09/2012

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Honors Martin Luther King

King's fraternity hosted a tribute for the leader.
10/14/2011