First to have Presidents of other countries in its membership (Bros. Kwame Nkrumah, Dr. Nnamdia Azikiwe, and Nelson Mandela).

First Greek-letter Fraternity to be recognized by Howard University April 15, 1914. (Omega Psi Phi wasn't until October 28, 1914)  

First to hold a joint International Convention with another African-American Fraternity (Omega Psi Phi)  

First to be offered a chance to merge with another Fraternity (Kappa Alpha Psi...Thanks, but no thanks!!!) 

 First to establish a chapter South of the State of Virginia before the year 1915.

First and ONLY Black Greek Letter Fraternity to establish a constitutional bond with a Sorority. (Zeta Phi Beta)  

First to establish a youth auxiliary program. (Sigma Beta Club)  

First to own and operate a Credit Union for its members.

First and ONLY Black Greek-Letter Fraternity to have one of its members on the face of a U.S. Coin. (George Washington Carver: The 1951 Half Dollar) Only 2 African Americans have EVER been on the face of a US coin: George Washington Carver and Booker T. Washington--who was not Greek.

First to establish chapters in the Continent of Africa.

First to establish Graduate/Alumni Membership.

First to use the cane . . . (it was used for style)  

First to use the Dogmatic Image. (not the Q's)

First to come with the idea for the NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council)