Was Alpha Phi Alpha the first Black Greek Organization?
Although credit is given to Alpha Phi Alpha as being the first and oldest Black Greek Lettered Organization. It must be known that Alpha Phi Alpha is the first to organize successfully and expand into new chapters. But before Alpha, there was Sigma Pi Phi. Which was founded under the direction of Henry M. Minton in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This organization was founded forNegro’s within the professional ranks of society. So in that light Alpha Phi Alpha is the first to successfully grow, and is the oldest to date, but Sigma Pi Phi was the first.
