Who is credited with designing the Fraternity Pin?

• A. Eugene Kinckle Jones
• B. George Biddle Kelley
• C. Vertner Woodson Tandy
• D. Lemuel Graves

Answer: (C)

Vertner Woodson Tandy is credited with designing the Fraternity Pin. He was one of Alpha Phi Alpha’s founders and, as a trained architect—the first Black architect registered in New York—brought a design eye that produced the fraternity’s badge. The pin was created to serve as a recognizable symbol worn by members, encapsulating the fraternity’s identity. Although the other individuals named were essential founders and leaders, the pin’s design is attributed to Tandy due to his architectural background and role in shaping the fraternity’s early symbols.