MALIK Fraternity, Inc. is a brotherhood founded on strong principles of social responsibility, with the goal of creating a common fellowship that rests on a solid foundation. As a groundbreaking and progressive organization fueled by its dedicated members, MALIK Fraternity Inc. has made a significant mark in the Black and Latino community for over 35 years. The MALIK Fraternity Incorporated was the first African Fraternity founded in the Western hemisphere. Inherent in the organization's purpose was the goal of the reclamation of the "stolen legacy." The stolen legacy is a term used to acknowledge the connection of western civilization to African continental and cultural history, while affording proper recognition of the African contributions to world civilization.

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The fraternity was founded on May 13th, 1977 at the C.W.Post Campus of Long Island University by fifteen, young, conscious and highly motivated men. Influenced by the time of enlightenment and heightened social awareness, their founders recognized the need for a redefinition of themselves and their culture especially to instill a deeper sense of pride in their people's identity. Through this desire, they were able to design a college fraternity based on the truth of African and Latino people, while building on the elevating cultural pride, activism and community restoration of the 1960's and 70's. ​​