Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated

Here is Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, incorporated Probate at Howard University Spring 2010

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Here is a video of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Probate at Prairie View A&M University Spring 2011

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated Probate

Below is a Video of Alpha Phi Alpha Incorporated spring 2009 probate and the University of Houston in Houston, Texas

Probate

Probate is when you get your "letters". You are apart of the Fraternity or Sorority. During a designated time period you are put through many test to see how much you know o how much you want to become apart of a certain fraternity or sorority. During this process nobody should know what is going on or if you are considering to pledge. After that time period the Greek's have a probate. This is where the school friends. family and others come to see who has crossed.

More about the Divine Nine

The Divine Nine are taken more seriously at HBCU's( Historically Black Colleges Universities) than at any other higher learning institute. The main reason for this is due to the number of African American students that attend HBCU's. Black colleges and Universities have tradition they like to keep alive at there facilities. For an example Greek Life. Some students parents were Greeks so it's the student's job to keep the  tradition alive in their family. If a student's parents were Greek they are called "legacy." It is know that no matter what your situation if your parents are legacy's then you are automatically apart of the fraternity or sorority.

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 

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated was organized November 12, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven school teachers. The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority's aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmark of the organization's programs and activities. Sigma Gamma Rho address concerns that impact society educationally, civically, and economically. Some Famous Sigma Gamma Rho members are:
Virgie Fry
Mercedes Gilbert
Christine Houston
Isceola Johnson
Ann Fudge
Cathy Fudge

Official Color: Royal Blue  and Gold
Official Flower: Yellow Tea Rose
Motto: Greater Service, Greater Progress 
Symbol: Poodle

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was founded on the simple belief that sorority elitism and socializing should not overshadow the real mission for progressive organizations-to address societal mores, ills, prejudices, poverty , and health concerns of the day. Founded January 16, 1920, Zeta began as an ideal conceived by five coeds at Howard University. The purpose of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is to foster the ideas of service, charity, scholarship, sisterhood and finer womanhood. These ideals are reflected in the sorority's national program for which its members and auxiliary groups provide voluntary service to staff, community outreach programs, fund scholarships, support organized charities, and promote legislation for social and civic change. Some famous Zeta Phi Beta's are:

Sheryl Underwood
Gwendolyn Brooks
Ester Rolle
Syleena Johnson


Official Color: Royal Blue & Pure White
Official Symbol: Dove
Official Flower: White Rose

Official Motto: "Scholarship, Sisterly Love, Service, Finer Womanhood."

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity , Incorporated, an international organization of college and professional men, was founded on January 9th, 1914 at Howard University  on the principal, Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service.  These principals are exhibited by the fraternity motto, "Culture for Service and Service for Humanity." Phi Beta Sigma has a membership of over 100,000 with over 600 chapters throughout the continental United States, Switzerland, Europe the Caribbean and Africa. Eight- seven years later, Phi Beta Sigma has blossomed into an international organization of leaders. No longer a single entity, the Fraternity has now established the Phi Beta Sigma Educational Foundation, the Phi Beta Sigma Housing Foundation, the Phi Beta Sigma Federal Credit Union, and the Phi Beta Sigma Charitable Outreach Foundation. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated., founded in 1920 with the assistance of Phi Beta Sigma, is the sister organization. Some Famous Phi Beta Sigma's are:

J. Anthony Brown
Kurt Carr
Ray McDonald
Jerry Rice



Official Color: Royal Blue & Pure White
Official Symbol: Dove
Motto: "Culture for Service and Service for Humanity."