Chartered Wednesday, April 7, 1971 at North Carolina State University.
Discover the history, lineage, and living work of the Eta Omicron Chapter.
Explore the foundation and mission of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
02Learn how Eta Omicron became the first Black Greek-letter fraternity at NC State.
03View the generations of brothers who have carried the legacy forward.
04See the chapter in motion through brotherhood, service, and campus life.
The first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-American men.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was organized at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, out of the need for close association, mutual support, and collective advancement among Black students during a period of deep racial exclusion.
The Fraternity’s foundation was built on scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity. Since its founding, Alpha Phi Alpha has grown into a global brotherhood committed to leadership, academic excellence, service, and advocacy.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.
To stimulate ambition, prepare members for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity, and aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status.