Henry Ponder

Who is Henry Ponder?

Henry Ponder is a U.S. educator.

Ponder received his undergraduate, masters and doctorate degree from Langston University, Oklahoma State University, Ohio State University respectively. He went on to serve as the president of Talladega College, Benedict College, and Fisk University.

Ponder was the 28th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the first Greek-letter organization established for African Americans. He is the vice-chairman the fraternity's World Policy Council, a think tank whose purpose is to expand Alpha Phi Alpha's involvement in politics, and social and current policy to encompass international concerns.