THE FIRST to have Presidents of other countries in its membership( Hon. Bros. Kwame Nkrumah, Dr. Nnamdia Azikime, and Nelson Mandela)
THE FIRST Greek-letter Fraternity to be recognized by Howard University April 15, 1914 ( the second one wasn't until October 28, 1914) THE FIRST to be offered a chance to merge with another fraternity (Kappa Alpha Psi) THE FIRST to hold a joint International Convention with another African-American fraternity ( Omega Psi Phi) THE FIRST to establish a chapter South of the State of Virginia before the year 1915 THE FIRST to establish a constitional bond with a Sorority (Zeta Phi Beta) THE FIRST to establish a youth auxilliary program (Sigma Beta Club) THE FIRST to own and operate a Credit Union for its members THE FIRST to establish chapters in the Continant of Africa THE FIRST to establish Graduate / Alumni Membership THE FIRST to establish a Graduate / Alumni Chapter
