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AJC Sepia Greek Spotlight: The Men of Alpha Phi Alpha
AJC Sepia Greek Spotlight: The Men of Alpha Phi Alpha
AJC Sepia Greek Spotlight: Alpha Phi Alpha
AJC Sepia Greek Spotlight: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
William Edward Burghardt "W. E. B." Du Bois – Initiated 1912 into Epsilon Chapter
Garrett Morgan - Initiated 1916 into Pi Chapter
Paul Robeson – Initiated 1919 into Nu Chapter
Charles Hamilton Houston – Initiated 1921 into Sigma Chapter
Thurgood Marshall – Initiated 1926 into Nu Chapter
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. – Initiated 1930 into Eta Chapter
John Hope Franklin – Initiated 1932 into Alpha Chi Chapter
Jesse Owens – Initiated 1935 into Kappa Chapter
Edward Brooke – Initiated 1937 into Beta Chapter
John H. Johnson – Initiated 1938 into Theta Chapter
Whitney Moore Young – Initiated 1940 into Beta Nu Chapter
David Dinkins – Initiated 1947 into Beta Chapter
Eddie Robinson – Initiated 1949 into Beta Iota Lambda
Andrew Young – Initiated 1950 into Beta Chapter
Louis Wade Sullivan – Initiated 1951 into Alpha Rho Chapter
Dick Gregory – Initiated 1952 into Beta Eta Chapter
Martin Luther King Jr. – Initiated 1952 into Sigma Chapter
Duke Ellington – Initiated 1955 into Alpha Zeta Lambda Chapter
Julius Chambers – Initiated 1956 into Gamma Beta Chapter
Maynard Jackson – Initiated 1956 into Alpha Rho Chapter
Marc Morial - Initiated 1977 into Psi Chapter
Keenan Ivory Wayans – Initiated 1978 into Gamma Phi Chapter
Cornell William Brooks – Initiated 1982 into Delta Phi Chapter
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In 1906, seven students at Cornell University, recognizing a need to build an organization to nurture and protect the black students on campus, formed Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the first of all black Greek-letter organizations.

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Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (left) celebrates with Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 41-16 over Syracuse. The Yellow Jackets are 8-0 for the first time since 1966 and 5-0 in the ACC for the first time ever. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech rolls over Syracuse

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets kept their undefeated season alive with a convincing 41-16 win over Syracuse Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Kell running back Moonie Gipson carries the ball for a touchdown against Cambridge during the first half on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Kell High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Kell vs. Cambridge high school football

Kell defeated Cambridge 45-18 in a football game at Carlton J. Kell Stadium in Marietta on Friday.

Former UGA football coach Mark Richt poses for a photo with his wife Katharyn and four of their grandchildren during the third annual Chick-fil-A Dawg Bowl fundraiser for Parkinson’s and Crohn’s disease research at Showtime Bowl in Athens on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Richt, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021, hosted the event. (C.J. Bartunek for the AJC)
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Credit: C.J. Bartunek / cjbartunek@gmail.com

PHOTOS: 2025 Dawg Bowl

The 2025 Dawg Bowl, a fundraising event hosted by former UGA football coach Mark Richt, took place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

Radio personality Bert Weiss speaks onstage during 2025 Beloved Benefit at The Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta. Weiss is ending his popular "The Bert Show" on Oct. 24, 2025 after 25 years on air in Atlanta. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
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Credit: (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

PHOTOS: 'The Bert Show' through the years

Bert Weiss is ending "The Bert Show" after 25 years. The syndicated show has become hugely popular and transformed Atlanta morning radio.

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (17) dunks the ball against Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Hawks fall at home to Raptors in season opener

The Atlanta Hawks opened the 2025-26 NBA season in disappointing fashion, falling to the Toronto Raptors 138-118 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (second from right) passes under pressure from San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chase Lucas (right) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP)
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Credit: AP

PHOTOS: Falcons lose close game at 49ers

The Falcons struggled on offense in their loss to the 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.

This is an aerial rendering of the first phase of the Stitch in downtown Atlanta. It was unveiled Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, during the inaugural Downtown Day hosted by Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District. (Courtesy of Atlanta Downtown Improvement District)
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Credit: Courtesy of Atlanta Downtown Improvement District

PHOTOS: Renderings of Stitch project over Atlanta's Downtown Connector

Brad Guzan applauds the supporters after the game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Brad Guzan retires from professional soccer, hanging up his gloves after a career that has lasted over two decades. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Atlanta United's Brad Guzan plays final MLS game

Atlanta United keeper Brad Guzan played his final MLS game Saturday, retiring with a draw, as Atlanta United battled DC United to a 1-1 draw.