Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Prairie View A&M University will join Alphas around the world in celebrating the fraternity’s 119th Anniversary with a Founders’ Day Observance Program on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the Johnson Phillip All Faiths Chapel on the PVAMU campus. The event is open to the public.

The program is hosted by the Epsilon Tau Lambda (Prairie View), Eta Gamma (PVAMU), Pi Omicron (TAMU), and Pi Alpha Lambda (College Station) Chapters, all part of Area IX of the fraternity. The keynote address will be delivered by Jeramaine O. Netherly, the 24th Southwest Region Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mr. Netherly currently serves as Senior Manager of Global Mobility Services – Global Reward Services at KPMG US.

Founded on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. boasts a history spanning more than a century. Throughout its legacy, the fraternity has provided leadership and service during pivotal moments in American history, including the Great Depression, World War II, and the Civil Rights Movement. In addition, Alpha Phi Alpha has actively addressed significant social issues such as apartheid, urban housing, and broader economic challenges.

The Founders’ Day program at PVAMU will honor the fraternity’s legacy of scholarship, leadership, and service while bringing together students, alumni, and community members to reflect on the ongoing impact of Alpha Phi Alpha locally and globally.