Jewel Henry Arthur Callis

Jewel Brother Henry Arthur Callis became a physician and Howard University Professor of Medicine. Dr. Callis also made several contributions to medical journals as an expert in his field. Jewel Callis is credited with the following quote: “The chief significance of Alpha Phi Alpha lies in its purpose to stimulate, develop, and cement an intelligent, trained leadership in the unending fight for freedom, equality, and fraternity. Our task is endless.” — Jewel Henry Arthur Callis, May 1946” (“Jewel Henry Arthur Callis,” 2013)