Since the founding of Alpha Phi Alpha’s Sphinx magazine in 1914, the African-American community has looked to the publication for its profound insight on issues of the day. The Sphinx® is preserved in libraries and archives across the country as an historical record of occurrences in the community. The Sphinx® is the nation’s second oldest African-American publication still in existence.

The Sphinx® Magazine has one goal: to be the source of for innovative ideas for members/readers to utilize to create, lead, and transform their communities. Since its inception in 1914, The Sphinx® has a proud tradition of being one of the world's preeminent fraternal magazines, publishing cutting-edge, authoritative thinking on key issues facing today's communities.

The Sphinx® articles cover a wide range of topics that are relevant to different industries, sectors, leadership functions, and geographic locations. Most articles focus on strategy, leadership, teams, entrepreneurship, career management, community & economic growth. While the topics may vary, all The Sphinx® articles share certain characteristics. They are written for current & future leaders by experts whose insight comes from research and experience. from the real world and can be translated into action. 

The Sphinx® readers are top tier college men, business executives and religious, social, and political leaders in organizations of all sizes and kinds. Their interests—in improving communities & personal performance, in learning and benefiting from the thinking and experience of experts—shape The Sphinx® into what it has become. The Sphinx is a way of life. Our readers don’t just read The Sphinx, they live it.

For over 90 years, The Sphinx® has directly influenced several generations with contributions and readership that include world renown activists, political Leaders, entertainers, athletes and businessmen. By using a positive & intellectual editorial focus, The Sphinx® has cultivated an honest, open relationship with our readers (specifically the African-American male) that no other fraternal publication can match. We cover the issues and feature prominent leaders. We applaud their achievements, share their concerns, and encourage their dreams.

By recreating an editorial atmosphere that's conducive to receptiveness, believability, and brand identification, The Sphinx® has maintained its place as one of the indispensable mediums needed for reaching African - American men.