; one nephew, Charles H. Decker of New York City; four nieces, Mrs. Anna Banks of Newburgh, Mrs. Mary Coblyn of Cambridge, Mass., Mrs. William Muldrow of New York City and Miss Ethel Alson of New York City. The efforts of the fraternity gained momentum in 1986 after King's birthday was designated a national holiday. [6] Two founding members learned about fraternity rituals from other fraternal organizations: Henry A. Callis worked in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity House, and Kelly worked at Beta Theta Pi fraternity house. The rally for six black teenagers, the "Jena 6", was a poignant reminder of incidents which punctuated the civil rights struggles begun in the 1950s. A ceremonial groundbreaking for the memorial was held on November 13, 2006, in West Potomac Park. Du Bois, Noble Sissle, Countee Cullen and other members were entrepreneurs and participants in this creative upsurge led primarily by the African-American community based in Harlem, New York City. [28] The United States Congress authorized the Secretary of the Interior to permit Alpha Phi Alpha to establish a memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King on Department of Interior lands in the District of Columbia. [5] 11 members were present during the date of the founding of the fraternity on December 4, 1906. George Biddle Kelley (born on August 24, 1884 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States) was one of the seven founders (commonly referred to as Jewels) of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity at Cornell University in 1906, and Alpha chapter’s first President.. Kelly served on committees that worked out the fraternity handshake and with Robert Ogle on the ritual. His father migrated from Virginia as a fugitive B [165], On January 29, 2016, Bradley Doyley, a senior and basketball player at Buffalo State College was pronounced dead allegedly of a hazing related pledging ritual. The Federal Housing Act (of 1963) requested non-profit organizations to get involved with providing housing for low-income families, individuals and senior citizens. Interment will be in the New Mount Ida Cemetery. [4] On October 23, 1906, George Kelley proposed that the organization be officially known by the Greek letters Alpha Phi Alpha, and Robert Ogle proposed the colors black and old gold. Organizing a World Policy Council, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity suddenly made global headlines when the group asked. Thurgood Marshall managed the landmark US Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education, in which the Court decided against segregation in public schools. James G. Carlisle of the Liberty Street Presbyterian Church, will officiate. "[66][72] The mystique of belonging to a Greek letter group still attracts college students in large numbers despite lawsuits that have threatened the very existence of some fraternities and sororities. Its archives are preserved at the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center. The figure also includes $10 million in matching funds provided by the United States Congress. [44], The Education Foundation was created in recognition of the educational, economic, and social needs of African Americans in the United States. Honorary members include Vice President Hubert Humphrey (who is Caucasian), jazz musician Duke Ellington, and activist W. E. B. (Scan by Fultonhistory.com). [9] There was disagreement about the group's purpose: some wanted a social and literary club where everyone could participate; others wanted a traditional fraternal organization. Alpha men were instrumental in the founding and leadership of the NAACP (Du Bois),[123] People's National Party (PNP) Norman Manley,[124] Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) (Jesse E. Moorland),[125] UNCF (Frederick D. Patterson),[126] and the SCLC (King, Walker and Jemison). Thirty-two Alpha men were granted commissions (four were made captains and many were first lieutenants). [154] Douarin shared with his family that he was frequently punched in the chest by members of Alpha Phi Alpha as part of the pledging process, and his family released photos of bruises on his chest to validate that was the reason why he died. According to his wife, Poindexter did not oppose the idea of a fraternity.[16]. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed ), memorial page for George Biddle Kelley (28 Jul 1884–5 May 1962), Find a Grave Memorial no. One of the pledges filed a civil suit against the fraternity. The George Biddle Kelley (GBK) Education Foundation aims to facilita... te a technology-based educational & entrepreneurial transformation in the Albany area, and we’re proud to support their mission with a Spectrum Digital Education Grant. Du Bois, Duke Ellington, Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Paul Robeson and Whitney Young with a commemorative stamp in their Black Heritage Stamp series. [130], Alpha Phi Alpha utilizes motifs from Ancient Egypt and uses images and songs depicting the Her-em-akhet (Great Sphinx of Giza), pharaohs, and other Egyptian artifacts to represent the organization. 1884-1962. [72], In 2007, General President Darryl Matthews addressed demonstrators at a protest rally touted as the new civil rights struggle of the 21st century. [95] King remained involved with the fraternity after the completion of his studies, including delivering the keynote speech at the fraternity's 50th anniversary banquet in 1956. (Image cropped and cleaned up from scan by Ancestry.com), Photo of Richard C. Kelley cropped from Troy Times. Other world renowned-members include political activist Cornel West, musicians Duke Ellington and Lionel Richie, NBA legend Walt Frazier, Jamaican Prime Minister Norman Manley, Olympic gold medalist Jesse Owens, Justice Thurgood Marshall, Investor and founder of Vista Equity Partners Robert F. Smith, United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young, Academy Award-winning director Barry Jenkins, six time MTV Video Music Awards - winning director/choreographer Frank Gatson Jr., hero of the Nashville Waffle House shooting, James Shaw Jr., and ESPN sportscasters Stuart Scott, Stan Verrett, Jay Harris and Donald Driver. In 2012, Herman "Skip" Mason was suspended from the fraternity amid allegations of financial improprieties and was summarily removed as General President. Family and friends reported that Doyley was asked to drink an unidentified toxic cocktail off campus by members of Alpha Phi Alpha that caused him to suddenly vomit blood. [13] Callis said that these fraternities, SAE and BTP, were the original source of the fraternity rituals. Currently, there are more than 730 active chapters in the Americas, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia. General President Milton C. Davis established the World Policy Council in 1996 as a nonprofit and nonpartisan think tank with a mission as stated in its centenary report "to address issues of concern to our brotherhood, our communities, our Nation, and the world. Born in 1884 to a fugitive slave from Virginia, Kelley would excel in studies in his youth before he matriculated to Cornell University to study civil engineering. [11] The initiation of new members Eugene Kinckle Jones, Lemuel Graves and Gordon Jones took place on October 30, 1906, at a Masonic Hall including[11] James Morton was considered and selected, but at the time he was not registered at the university. We are counting on Alpha men to show their true colors. Rare and original photos of Alpha Phi Alpha founder, George Biddle Kelley being honor his by fraternity at banquet, Troy, NY. George Biddle Kelley. God grant from this assembly, this noble assembly of fraternity men, some of the leaders of our nation will emerge. The fraternity was placed on suspension until August 2016. George Biddle Kelley Education Foundation is a non profit that dedicates its self to at risk young men. Marshall employed mentor and fraternity brother Charles Houston's plan to use the de facto inequality of "separate but equal" education in the United States to attack and defeat the Jim Crow laws. Members journeyed across campus and unveiled a new centennial memorial to Alpha Phi Alpha. Showing search results for "George Biddle Kelly" sorted by relevance. The memorial—a wall in the form of a "J" in recognition of the Jewels — features a bench and a plaque and is situated in front of the university's Barnes Hall. [12] A vote again confirmed the name Alpha Phi Alpha with the colors of old gold and black. The fraternity's efforts gained momentum in 1986, after King's birthday was designated a national holiday.[67]. This term was coined by the Alpha Omicron Chapter located at Johnson C. Smith University in 1936. GEORGE BIDDLE KELLEY - 1884-1962. Your gift reflects your desire to make a lasting impact on the lives of our youth. The Education Foundation encompasses the implementation of Go-to-High School, Go-to-College, Project Alpha, voter education / registration efforts, The Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest, The John Hope Franklin Collegiate Scholars Bowl, The Hobart Jarrett Debate Competition, Leadership Development Institutes, and the professional and personal development thrusts of the fraternity via Alpha University. [148], In 1989, Joel Harris an Alpha Phi Alpha aspirant, age 18, a student at Morehouse College died following suspected hazing. [64] The actions by Alpha activists provoked death threats to them and their families, and exposed their homes as targets for firebombing. The George Biddle Kelley Education Foundation was formed with a mission to engage in activities that provide information, resources, advocacy, programs and services to assist in the development of strong families in at-risk communities. [110] At the 1940 General Convention, a pledge manual was discussed that would contain a brief general history, the list of chapters and locations, the achievements of Alpha men, outstanding Alpha men, and pledge procedures. The Committee on Public Policy took positions on numerous issues important to the black community. Formerly Miss Matilda Decker, Mrs. Kelley was born at Newburgh in 1842, where she lived several years. This was denied. No chapter is designated Omega, the last letter of the Greek alphabet and traditionally used for "the end". The chapter was temporarily expelled from campus and eight Alpha Phi Alpha members were indicted on felony aggravated assault charges. [40] Alpha Phi Alpha has a long history of providing scholarships for needy students and initiating various other charitable and service projects. George Biddle Kelley became the first African American engineer registered in the state of New York. Alpha's constant reference to Ethiopia in hymns and poems are further examples of Alpha's mission to imbue itself with an African cultural heritage. The GBK Foundation is named in honor of Troy, NY native and resident George Biddle Kelley. [36] The Kelley family lived at 1 113th Street in Lansingburgh starting around 1909. [70], In 2006, more than 10,000 Alpha Phi Alpha members gathered in Washington, D.C., to participate in the fraternity's centennial convention to lay the groundwork for another 100 years of service. Sigma Gamma Rho (1922) and Iota Phi Theta (1963) were founded at Butler University and Morgan State University, respectively. Morrison. "Don't Buy Where You Can't Work" groups multiplied throughout the nation. [142], The House of Alpha, the Centennial Exhibit of Alpha Phi Alpha, opened its doors at the convention. It employs an icon from Ancient Egypt, the Great Sphinx of Giza, as its symbol. [84], Alpha Phi Alpha asserts that through its community outreach initiatives, the fraternity supplies voice and vision to the struggle of African Americans, the African diaspora, and the countless special problems that affect Black men.[41][85]. He attended RPI, graduated from Cornell, co-founded Alpha Phi Alpha at Cornell, was active with the United Negro College Fund, and founded the Troy Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. I donate to this organization because i believe in the work it does. As a young man he attended the Troy Military Academy, a military preparatory school. Res. Its aims are "Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love For All Mankind," and its motto is "First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All." Authorities found convincing evidence that hazing was the reason for his death. Alphamen led the way in achieving competitive glory for the nation as well as racial pride for black America. [24], The purpose and objective of the fraternity within the articles of incorporation were declared "educational and for the mutual uplift of its members. Poindexter became the first President of Alpha Phi Alpha; under his leadership, the first banquet, initiation procedures, and policies were introduced. The House of Representatives passed House Concurrent Resolution 384, approved 422–0,[141] which recognized and honored Alpha Phi Alpha as the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African Americans, its accomplishments and its historic milestone. [111], In 2001 and 2007, the chapters at Ohio State University and Oklahoma State University–Stillwater were suspended for two and five years respectively for hazing and incidents involving prospective members injured seriously enough to require medical care. [73], On the eve of the Inauguration of Barack Obama, the fraternity under the new leadership of 33rd General President Herman "Skip" Mason hosted a Martin Luther King Holiday program at the National Press Club "to honor yesterday's 'firsts'—those in history who paved the way for the nation to be able to celebrate the first African-American president. "[75] Alpha Phi Alpha responded to President Obama's clarion call to Americans to remake America by implementing a public policy program to focus on saving America's black boys. [45], In 1933 fraternity brother Belford Lawson Jr. founded the New Negro Alliance (NNA) in Washington D.C. to combat white-run business in black neighborhoods that would not hire black employees. One known pledge was hospitalized due to excessive bleeding. The Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy said "Alpha Phi Alpha...developed citizenship schools in the urban South and with its slogan "A Voteless People is a Hopeless People" registered hundreds of blacks during the 1930s, decades before the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) launched their citizenship schools in the 1960s." [51] In 1938, Alpha Phi Alpha continued to expand and became an international organization when a chapter was chartered in London, England. The Kelley family lived at 1 113th Street in Lansingburgh starting around 1909. [24] The non grade A universities included Negro universities, particularly other than Howard University. Du Bois in 1910. [66] King was a member of the fraternity, initiated into the organization via Sigma Chapter on June 22, 1952,[94] while he was attending Boston University. 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[168], In 2018, Tyler Hillard, a student at the University of California at Riverside, died while pledging the fraternity. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (ΑΦΑ) is the first intercollegiate historically African American Greek-lettered fraternity. [72], The period in which a candidate for membership in the fraternity engages in before applying and being initiated as a member. That event brought over 700 fraternity members who gathered for a day-long program. George Biddle Kelley became the first African American engineer registered in the state of New York. GEORGE BIDDLE KELLEY. George Biddle Kelley[Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute] Transit 36. While in Washington, fraternity members such as National Urban League head Marc Morial and Congressman Gregory Meeks witnessed the renewal of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by President George W. Bush in a signing ceremony at the White House. Let there be no complaints about brutality. 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Some of its members who were trial lawyers argued many of the nation's major court cases involving civil rights and civil liberties. Pledges were sleep deprived, paddled, and forced on a strict diet. The older social programs and policies were still supported, however; under the direction of General President Ernest Morial the fraternity turned its attention to new social needs. Poindexter felt the group should serve the cultural and social needs of the black community and not be an elite secret society. July 15, 1925: 13 col 2. "[b][59], The general convention in 1952 was the venue for a significant historical action taken regarding the Seventh Jewel Founder. Not only was he the strongest proponent of the Fraternity idea among the organization s founders… Premier Norman Manley was a Rhodes Scholar (1914), awarded annually by the Oxford-based Rhodes Trust on the basis of academic achievement and character. [108], —Rayford Logan,15th General President ΑΦΑ[109], There are periods in the history of the fraternity where hazing was involved in certain pledge lines.         1. Greetings Brothers of the Eastern Region, In accordance with Article III, Section 2.3 of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity — Constitution, the leadership of the Eastern Region is pleased to present the official Convention Call for the 88th Anniversary Eastern Region Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated to be held April 2nd – April 5th, 2020, in the country of Bermuda. Jewel George Biddle Kelley December 1933 To say that your Founders met with discouragement is only putting the matter lightly. Rev. Vertner Tandy came from Kentucky, and C.H. She was the daughter of the late William H. Decker, a pioneer in the underground railroad of the slave trade days in which Mrs. Kelley took an active part as a child. It evolved from a social fraternity to a primarily community service organization. His father was a veteran of a Civil War regiment from Massachusetts. Fraternity brother Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the keynote speech at the 50th anniversary banquet, in which he spoke on the "Injustices of Segregation". [19] The preamble states the purpose of Alpha Phi Alpha: To promote a more perfect union among college men; to aid in and insist upon the personal progress of its members; to further brotherly love and a fraternal spirit within the organization; to discountenance evil; to destroy all prejudices; to preserve the sanctity of the home, the personification of virtue and the chastity of woman. [86], "A Voteless People is a Hopeless People" was initiated as a National Program of Alpha during the 1930s by the Alpha Omicron chapter (Johnson C. Smith University), when many African Americans had the right to vote but were prevented from voting because of poll taxes, threats of reprisal, and lack of education about the voting process. It was initially a literary and social studies club organized in the 1905–1906 school year at Cornell University but later evolved into a fraternity with a founding date of December 4, 1906, at Cornell. The Eta Tau Lambda chapter created Alpha Phi Alpha Homes Inc. with James R. Williams as the chairman to address these needs in Akron, Ohio. [6] Poindexter was stated to have a relationship with the other students of the group that was more faculty to student than peer-to-peer, given that he was the secretary of a professor at Cornell. Poindexter deserves special mention. First Lieutenant Victor Daly was decorated with the Croix de Guerre for his service in France. In 1946, fraternity brother Paul Robeson, in a letter to the editor published in The New York Times, referring to apartheid and South Africa's impending request to annex South-West Africa, a League of Nations mandate, appealed: to my fellow Americans to make known their protest against such conditions to the South African Ministry in Washington; to send to the Council on African Affairs, an expression of support for these grievously oppressed workers in South Africa; to keep the South African situation in mind against the time when General Smuts will come to the United Nations Assembly to demand the annexation of South West Africa, which means more Africans for him to exploit. With global expansion as a platform, the fraternity chartered new chapters in the eastern hemisphere at the 2010 National Convention in Las Vegas, NV. Mrs. Matilda J. Kelley, wife of the late Richard C. Kelley of this section, died Saturday morning at her home, 1 113th Street, at the age of 82 years. Not only was he the strongest proponent of the fraternity idea among the organization’s founders, the civil engineering student also became Alpha Chapter’s first president. Members of this fraternity include many historical civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., NAACP founder W. E. B. [32] The Crisis and The Sphinx are respectively the first and second oldest continuously published black journals in the United States. [19], The Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation is a project of Alpha Phi Alpha to construct the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C.[89], Established in 1922, the Go-To-High School, Go-To-College program is intended to afford Alpha men, with the opportunity to provide young participants with role models. Charges were expected to be filed against several members of the fraternity following an investigation.[169][170]. He was the moving spirit in the literary organization which served as the predecessor of the fraternity. [41] The fraternity also has made commitments to train leaders with national mentoring programs. [133], —Charles H. Wesley,14th General President ΑΦΑ[134], The fraternity's 21st General President, Thomas W. Cole once said, "Alpha Phi Alpha must go back to her ultimate roots; only then can she be nurtured to full bloom. Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity brothers Charles Johnson, W. E. B. Template:Alpha Phi Alpha Founders George Biddle Kelley (born in August 24,1884 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States) was one of the seven founders (commonly referred to as Jewels) of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at Cornell University in 1906, and Alpha chapter’s first President. [5] The group initially consisted of 15 students and included women. The Alpha Phi Alpha delegation was one of the largest to participate in the March on Washington. 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