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Our History


Since it's inception by founder and First President Alphonso Deal, the League has spoken out on many important matters that affect the lives of all Philadelphians; such as unfair treatment towards minority citizens by Police, the lack of services in minority communities, unfair treatment towards minority police officers and the low hiring rate and promotions of minority officers.

Today, the League is still speaking out for justice and fairness for minorities in the police department. The GCL won a battle for the misuse of computers and the Internet to spread racial remarks and discrimination by non Afro-American officers. The stop and frisk law in minority communities is another GCL undertaking. The GCL has voiced objections and concerns over the 60 college credits for employment as a police officer to the Police Commissioner, City Council and the Mayor.

The GCL has developed and implemented various programs throughout the city to enhance the quality of life for al Philadelphians. To form a better relationship and understanding between the community and the police department, and a less racially charged work environment within the department for its officers.


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Today In History

  • In 1906- Alpha Phi Alpha founded as first Black Greek Letter Fraternity at Cornell University
  • In 1927- Anthony Overton given Springarn Award for his achievements as a businessman
  • In 1969- Pulitzer Prize for photography awarded to Moneta Sleet Jr of Ebony Magazine. First black male cited by the Pulitzer committee

To Inspire You

  • I am not lucky. You know what I am? I am smart, I am talented. I take advantage of the opportunities that come my way and I work really, really hard. Don't call me lucky. Call me a badass.


    Shonda Rhimes

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