Jewels: The Story of the Founding of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is a novel based on the founding of the first fraternity for African Americans. Seven young men met, dreamed, discussed, argued, fought, and founded Alpha Phi Alpha in 1906. This unique novel gives insight as to their thoughts, actions, words, and deeds. 

Jewels: The Story of the Expansion of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity chronicles the decision to expand the newly formed Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the conversations between the Seven Jewels at Cornell University and the students at both Howard University (Beta Chapter) and Virginia Union University (Gamma Chapter) in 1907.

Jewels will also touch on the relationship between Beta chapter initiate George Lyle and AKA Founder Ethel Hedgemann. As high school sweethearts in St. Louis, their relationship continued throughout their years at Howard and on to their marriage after graduation. Hear what their conversations were like as the Beta chapter took form and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority soon followed.