Which of the following individuals is a founder of Alpha Phi Alpha?

• A. Charles Henry Chapman
• B. Henry Arthur Callis
• C. Eugene Kinckle Jones
• D. Martin Luther King Jr.

Answer: (C)

Alpha Phi Alpha was founded at Cornell University in 1906 by seven students who created the group to promote academic excellence and service. Eugene Kinckle Jones is one of those original seven founders, recognized for helping establish the fraternity and guiding its early formation. That historical role is why he is the correct choice among the options. It’s worth noting that the other founders include Charles Henry Chapman and Henry Arthur Callis, while Martin Luther King Jr. was not a founder (he later became a member).