Golden Renaissance Gala Honors First Black Greek Organization at University of La Verne

Overview: The Phi Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated recently hosted its inaugural Golden Renaissance Scholarship Gala at The Mission Inn in Riverside, California. The Harlem Nights-inspired event celebrated scholarship, service, and Black excellence, and brought together community leaders, scholars, artists, and educators. The gala marked a milestone for the University of La Verne’s first Black Greek-lettered organization, and recognized former Riverside County Superintendent of Schools and Founder of MOSAIC, Judy White, as an honored community member.

Aryana Noroozi

In an inaugural evening  rooted in legacy and purpose, the Phi Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., hosted its Golden Renaissance Scholarship Gala at The Mission Inn in Riverside. The event brought together community leaders, scholars, artists and educators for a Harlem Nights-inspired celebration of scholarship, service, and Black excellence.

Founded on December 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha is the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American men – and the Phi Upsilon Chapter, chartered just over a year ago on January 16, 2024, carries that legacy forward as the first Black Greek-lettered organization recognized on the University of La Verne’s campus. This gala marked a milestone: a commitment to investing in future generations through the celebration of achievement, spoken word, music, and community.