Thursday, April 7, 2011

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated is the youngest of the "Divine Nine" Black greek organizations and the last to accepted in to the National Pan-Hellenic Council. On September 19, 1963, at Morgan State College ( now Morgan State University), 12 students founded what is now the nation's fifth largest, predominately African-American social service fraternity: The Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated. Iota Phi Theta continues to grow and strengthen, so will its commitment to make meaningful contributions to society in general, with particular emphasis in the African-American community. Throughout America, Iota Phi theta has come to represent excellence in all areas. The Fraternity is, and shall forever remain dedicated to its founders vision of building a traditional, not resting upon one. Some famous Iota Phi Theta's are:

Kirby Wilson
Calvin Murphy
Michael Frisby
Raymond Grady


Official Colors: Charcoal Brown and Gilded Gold
Official Flower: Yellow Rose
Motto: Building A Tradition, Not Resting Upon One 

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