Disclaimer: I am not a member of BGLO aka Black Greek Letter Organization although I have family and friends that are members. But I also take the time to recognize these organizations because since their inceptions they have produced outstanding layers, politicians, actors, activist, etc. also their civic work helps benefit the African American community. With that being said this blog post is dedicated to the men of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.
On September 19, 1963 Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. was founded at the campus of Morgan State Univeristy now known as Morgan State College in Baltimore, Maryland. The organization was founded during the height of the Civil Rights Movement many of the founders participated in sit-ins and various protest in the city of Baltimore. These men were influenced by The Black Panther Party, as well as militant activits such as Malcolm X and Stokely Carmichael. The tewelve founders of the fraternity are the following:
The founders were non-traditional students many had served in the military, worked full time while attending classes, and were raising families. Iota Phi Theta is the fastest growing Black faternity in the country.
Prominent Members include: Actor T.C. Carson aka Kyle from Living Single, NBA Hall of Famer Calvin Murphy,Bobby Rush United States Congessman, just to name a few.
At my campus of Western Kentucky University the Eta Rho Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. was chartered on March 11, 2010.
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