The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Phi Alpha, the first black Greek letter organization created by African Americans, was founded in 1906 at Cornell University. Dr. King joined the fraternity’s Sigma Chapter in 1952 while attending Boston University. Other notable civil rights leaders who were members of the fraternity include W. E. B. Du Bois, Justice Thurgood Marshall, Arthur Shores and Whitney Young. Members of the fraternity comprised one of the largest delegations at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Upon Dr. King’s assassination, the fraternity led a campaign to erect a permanent memorial in his honor in Washington, D.C. In 1996, President Clinton signed legislation granting the fraternity the authority to establish a foundation to finance the project. The memorial opened on October 16, 2011.
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America's Chief Moral DilemmaDr. King's address to the Hungry Club highlights an array of issues that relate to America's "Moral Dilemma." Dr. King explains the three major evil dilemmas that face the nation: war, poverty, and racism. |
American Negro Leadership Conference on Africa Contributors ListThis is a list of the organizations that contributed to the American Negro Leadership Conference on Africa. |
Black Caucus of Eastern AirlinesThe Black Caucus of Eastern Airlines sponsored, Future Impact, a program to promote economic development for the company. The program also aids in enhancing the skills of the company's black employees. |
Citizens Action for Racial Brotherhood, Inc. ProgramThe Citizens Action for Racial Brotherhood organized this program where Dr. King makes a special address. |
Huge Crowd Hears King SpeakThe University of Pittsburgh's campus newspaper, "The Pitt News," reports that Dr. King's speech drew a larger crowd than "John Kennedy, Theodore Sorenson or Herbert Aptheker when these men spoke at the University." Dr. King answers questions about issues such as Vietnam, Black Power, white backlash and Negro anti-Semitism. He also discussed the importance of an anti-poverty effort, particularly when examining what is spent on the war in Vietnam and the nation's space program. |
Letter from C. Anderson Davis to MLKC. Anderson Davis, Editor of "The Sphinx" and member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, requests Dr. King make an appearance and give an address at the traditional Negro Greek Letter fraternity's general convention. |
Letter from Frederick B. Hewitt to MLKRev. Hewitt, pastor of the Grace United Church in Gananoque, Ontario, congratulates Dr. King on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He also extends an invitation to Dr. King to vacation with his family at Half Moon Bay. |
Letter from Lionel H. Newsom to MLK Regarding Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.In this letter, Lionel H. Newsom, the General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., provides Dr. King with a check for support. |
Letter from Martin J. Morand to MLKMartin J. Morand, Vice-President of the Human Relations Council of Greater Harrisburg, inquires about Dr. King's availability to serve as a guest speaker at a late 1964 meeting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. |
Letter from MLK to Alpha Phi Alpha FraternityDr. King thanks Mr. T. W. Cole and the members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for supporting the SCLC financially and morally. Dr. King is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. |
Letter from T. W. Cole Sr. to MLKThe General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity sends Dr. King a contribution to aid the SCLC in the quest for "human dignity." Dr. King was inducted into Alpha Phi Alpha at Boston University in 1952. |
Letter from Theodore Brown to MLKTheodore Brown writes Dr. King requesting his signature on a telegram to President Johnson from the American Negro Leadership Conference on Africa expressing disapproval of South Africa's rule over South West Africa and requesting U.S. support for turning over administration to the United Nations. |
Letter from Theodore E. Brown to MLKThe Director of the American Negro Leadership Conference On Africa sent this letter to update Dr. King and other committee members about plans for the third national biennial leadership conference. |
Letter from William T. Chapman to MLKWilliam T. Chapman, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity of Knoxville College, requests Dr. King's response concerning his involvement with their program. |
MLK Speaks Before the NAACP at Winston-SalemThis program for the Winston-Salem branch of the NAACP highlights Dr. King as the guest speaker. |
Negro Leaders Urge Force Against RhodesiaThe American Negro Leadership Conference on Africa calls for all news media and wireless services to broadcast the release of "Negro Leaders Urge Force Against Rhodesia." This call to action was prompted by racial rebellions led by Ian Smith. It was the hope of civil rights leaders to strengthen "Negro" and African relations by increasing support of peace in Africa. |
SCLC Newsletter: April 1962The Southern Christian Leadership Conference announces five new members will join the staff. The five men are: John H. Calhoun, Herbert V. Coulton, James L. Bevel, Fred C. Bennette, and Bernard S. Lee. These men derive from different locations across America and add different levels of education and commitment to the Civil Rights Movement. |
Voter Registration Campaige in AtlantaThis document provides a historical reference of voter registration campaigns held in Atlanta, Georgia. The information includes participating organizations as well as strategies and overall goals. |
We Would See JesusDr. King gives this sermon to a congregation at Ebenezer Baptist Church. He conveys a message of Christ's acceptance of all despite any person's wrong doings in the past. He also points out that Christ's work is exemplified through individual acts of kindness and helping others. |