Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated was founded January 13, 1913 by twenty-two college women at Howard University. Theses students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need. The first public act performed by the Delta founders involved their participation in the Woman's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., March 13. Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in 1930. The Grand Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has a membership of over 200,000 predominately African-American, college-educated women. Some famous Delta Sigma Theta's are:

Keshia Knight Pulliam
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Cicely Tyson
Natalie Cole
Wilma Rudolph


Official Colors: Crimson and Cream
Official Symbol: Fortitude
Official Motto: Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated was founded November 17, 1911 at Howard University. The initials of the Greek phrase meaning "friendship is essential to the soul," the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. The phrase was selected as the motto. Manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift were adopted as the cardinal principals. Omega continued to flourish, largely because Founders Love, Cooper,Coleman and Just were man of the very highest ideals and intellect. Some famous Omega Psi Phi men are:
Bill Cosby
Steve Harvey
Jesse Jackson
John Salley


Official Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold
Official Flower: African Violet
Official Symbol: Lamp, Dog
Motto: Friendship is Essential to the Soul

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated Originally chartered and incorporated as Kappa Alpha nu on April 15, 1911 at Indiana University, the name was changed to Kappa Alpha Phi effective April 15, 1915. At this time the fraternity acquired a distinctive Greek letter symbol and Kappa Alpha Psi officially become a Greek letter fraternity. The organization now has over 100,00 members in both alumni and undergraduate chapters across the nation. Membership in Kappa Alpha Psi s a lifelong dedication to the ideas and lofty purpose of kappa Alpha Psi, which considers for membership only those aspirants whose personal, social and academic qualifications are acceptable to both the college and Fraternity. Some famous Kappa Alpha Psi members are:
Tavis Smiley
Marvin Sapp
Smokie Norful
Ed Bradley
Cedric 'The Entertainer' Kyles
It is also rumored that our President is also a part of Kappa Alpha Phi


Official Colors: Crimson and Cream
Official Symbol: Kappa Diamond 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) is the first Greek letter organization in the United States established by Black college Women. Established January 15, 1908 at Howard University, the organization has now grown to a membership of over 170,00, with graduate and undergraduate chapters representing every state and several foreign countries. Alpha Kappa Alpha is a sisterhood composed of women who have consciously chosen this affiliation as a means of self-fulfillment through volunteer service. Alpha Kappa Alpha cultivates and encourages high scholastic and ethical standards; promotes unity and friendship among college women; alleviates problems concerning girls and women; maintains a progressive interest in college like ; and serves all mankind. Some famous African American women who are apart of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc are:
Dr. Maya Angelou
Ella Fitzgerald
Star Jones
Coretta Scott King
Gladys Knight
Jada Pinkett-Smith

Official Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple green
Official Symbol: Ivy Leaf

Mission Statement:"Service To All Mankind"

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was founded on December 4, 1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York By seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of Brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The founding fathers  of this fraternity also know as the "Jewels" are Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert harold Ogle, and Verthner Woodson Tandy. The Fraternity initially served as a support group for minority students who faced racial prejudice, both educationally and socially, at Cornell.
While continuing to stress academic excellence among its members, Alpha also recognized the need to help correct educational, economic, political, and social injustices face by African Americans. The following are well know members of The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity:
Martin Luther King Jr.
Thurgood Marshall
W.E.B. DuBois

Colors: Black and Old Gold
Official Symbol: Sphinx
Mission Statement: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.

The Divine Nine

The Divine nine are nine historically Black Greek letter organization (BGLOs) that make up the National Pan -Hellenic Council. Each of these fraternities and sororities is rich in history. Many of these organizations were founded in college-educated Black families in the United States. Below are the Divine nine listed in order form the day they were founded. 

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Founded 1906, Cornell University
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Founded 1908, Howard University
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Founded 1911, Indiana University
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Founded 1911, Howard University
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Founded 1913, Howard University
Phi Beta Sigma Theta Sorority, Founded 1914, Howard University
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Founded 1920, Howard University 
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Founded 1922, Butler University
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Founded 1963, Morgan State University