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The Sphinx Magazine is the official publication for the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Since the magazine's founding in 1914, the African American community has looked to the publication for its profound insight on issues of the day. The Sphinx is the second-oldest continuously-published African American magazine in existence and is preserved in libraries and archives across the country as an historical record of community occurrences. The publication covers a wide range of topics that are relevant to different sectors and geographic locations. The major focuses are leadership, strategy, entrepreneurship, career management, economic development and community service. Articles are written by authorities and experts whose insight comes from research and experience. It is little wonder that for more than 90 years, The Sphinx has maintained its place as an indispensable medium for reaching the leadership and progressive segment of the African American community.
Demographics
More than 200,000 men have joined the ranks of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. since its founding in 1906. The Median Household Income for 73 percent of the Fraternity's Membership ranges between $60,000 and $190,000 annually. The membership's professional associations include, but are not limited to: Legal, Medical, Military, Accounting/Financial Analyst, Education, Management, Marketing, Sales/Retail and Entertainment. The membership multiplier (number of people the membership can reach) is more than 175,000 people.
Membership Base:
College Membership: 19%
Alumni Membership: 81%
Fraternity has 750 Active Chapters
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Active Membership Base:
College: Approx. 3,250
Alumni: Approx. 5,750
Life Members: Approx. 8,000
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The Fraternity is international in its scope and location, with local chapters in 750 colleges and communities throughout the world including: the United States, District of Columbia, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia. The Fraternity's membership mailing list consists of over 45,000 confirmed addresses (as of September 30, 2007). The Fraternity is comprised of college-educated men.
- 100% of the membership includes college-educated men
- Approx. 86% of membership has received a Bachelor's Degree (38,700)
- Approx. 49% of membership has received a Master's Degree (22,050)
- Approx. 27% of membership has received a Ph.D. (12,150)
- Based on current reachable membership (45,000)
