The South Carolina Senate has introduced a resolution, S. 1105, to honor Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for its significant contributions over the past one hundred nineteen years. The resolution encourages all citizens to recognize the fraternity's commitment to strengthening communities and declares April 14, 2026, as "Alpha Day at the State Capitol." Founded in 1906 at Cornell University, Alpha Phi Alpha is the first intercollegiate Greek letter fraternity for African American men and has a membership of over seventy thousand across various chapters worldwide.
The resolution highlights the fraternity's mission of developing leaders, promoting brotherhood and academic excellence, and providing community service, which includes over $2.3 million in educational scholarships and 850,000 hours of volunteer work. Notable members of the fraternity include prominent figures such as Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Ambassador Andrew Young. The resolution concludes with a provision to present a copy to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.