List of African-American fraternities and sororities
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African-American fraternities and sororities are social organizations that predominantly recruit black college students and provide a network that includes both undergraduate and alumni members. These organizations were typically founded by Black American undergraduate students, faculty, and leaders at various institutions in the United States.
Fraternities
[edit]Following is a list of active and inactive fraternities for , in alphabetical order.
Name | Charter date and range | Founding location | Type | Afffiliation | Status | References |
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Prince Hall Freemasonry | 1775 | Boston, Massachusetts | Freemasonry, community-based | Active | ||
Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World | 1897 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | General, community-based | |||
Alpha Kappa Nu | 1903–1911 | Indiana University | Social, collegiate | Independent | Inactive | |
Sigma Pi Phi | 1904 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Professional, community-based | Independent | Active | |
Pi Gamma Omicron | 1905–c. 1950 | Ohio State University | Social, collegiate | Independent | Inactive | |
Gamma Phi | 1905–before 1950 | Wilberforce University | Social, collegiate | Independent | Inactive | [1] |
Alpha Phi Alpha | 1906 | Cornell University | Social collegiate | NPHC | Active | |
Kappa Alpha Psi | 1911 | Indiana University Bloomington | Social, collegiate | NPHC | Active | |
Omega Psi Phi | 1911 | Howard University | Social, collegiate | NPHC | Active | |
Phi Beta Sigma | 1914 | Howard University | Social, collegiate | NPHC, NIC (former) | Active | |
Gamma Tau | 1934–c. 1950s | Howard University | Social, collegiate | Independent | Inactive | [2][3] |
Wine Psi Phi | 1959 | Howard University | Social, collegiate and graduate | Independent | Active | [4][a] |
Groove Phi Groove | 1962 | Morgan State University | Social, collegiate | Independent | Active | |
Nu Gamma Alpha | 1962 | Howard University | Social, collegiate and graduate | Independent | Active | [5][6] |
Iota Phi Theta | 1963 | Morgan State University | Social, collegiate | NPHC, NIC | Active | |
Phi Eta Psi | 1965 | Mott Community College | Social, collegiate | Independent | Active | [7][8] |
Phi Delta Psi | 1977 | Western Michigan University | Social, collegiate | Independent | Active | |
Sigma Phi Rho | 1979 | Wagner College | Social, collegiate | Independent | Active | |
Delta Psi Chi | 1985 | University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee | Social, collegiate | Independent | Active | [9] |
Beta Phi Pi | 1986 | Western Illinois University | Social and Service, collegiate | Independent | Active | [10][11][12] |
Megisté Areté | 1989 | Eastern Illinois University | Christian, collegiate | Independent | Active | [13] |
Nu Gamma Psi | 1994 | Plymouth, North Carolina | Social, community-based | Independent | Active | [14] |
- ^ In later years, many chapters operated as a co-ed "frarority". Today, only one graduate chapter remains active.
Sororities
[edit]Following is a list of active and inactive sororities and women's fraternities, in alphabetical order.
Name | Charter date and range | Founding location | Type | Affiliation | Status | References |
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Alpha Kappa Alpha | 1908 | Howard University | Social, collegiate | NPHC | Active | |
Delta Sigma Theta | 1913 | Howard University | Social, collegiate | NPHC | Active | |
Gamma Theta Xi | 2024 | Texas | Service, collegiate | Independent | Active | [15] |
Zeta Phi Beta | 1920 | Howard University | Social, collegiate | NPHC | Active | |
Sigma Gamma Rho | 1922 | Butler University | Social, collegiate | NPHC | Active | |
Iota Phi Lambda | 1929 | Chicago, Illinois | Professional, collegiate | Independent | Active | |
Eta Phi Beta | 1942 | Lewis Business College | Professional, collegiate | Independent | Active | [16] |
Tau Gamma Delta | 1942 | Lewis Business College | Social, collegiate | Indepenent | Active | [17][18][a] |
Gamma Phi Delta | 1943 | Lewis Business College | Service, collegiate and graduate | Independent | Active | |
Zeta Delta Phi | 1962 | Bronx Community College | Service, collegiate | Independent | Active | [19][b][20]: 100 |
Swing Phi Swing | 1969 | Winston-Salem State University | Social fellowship, collegiate | Independent | Active | |
Kappa Psi Epsilon | September 24, 1982 | Rutgers University–Newark | Social, collegiate | Independent | Active | [6] |
Kappa Theta Epsilon | 2009 | Houston, Texas | LGBTQ professional, community-based | Independent | Active |
See also
[edit]- Afro-Latino sororites and fraternites
- Cultural interest fraternities and sororities
- National Pan-Hellenic Council
- Racism in Greek life
References
[edit]- ^ "History". www.csus.edu. Archived from the original on 2018-01-22.
- ^ Kimbrough, Walter D. Black Greek 101: The Culture, Customs, and Challenges of Black Fraternities and Sororities. Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 2003. pp. 44 and 47. ISBN 1611472814
- ^ Anson, Jack L. and Marchesani Jr. Robert F., eds. Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities, 20h edition. Indianapolis: Baird's Manual Foundation, 1991. ISBN 0-9637159-0-9
- ^ Elizabeth Calvert Fine (2003). Soulstepping: African American Step Shows. University of Illinois Press. pp. 159–. ISBN 978-0-252-02475-7.
- ^ Hazelwood, Janell (2018-02-21). "Black History Month: The Divine Nine". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ a b "Home". Nu Gamma Alpha. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "Founding Fathers". Phi Eta Psi Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "Emeralds of Phi Eta Psi Fraternity, Inc". Eastern Michigan University Archives. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "UWM's first Black Greek-letter organization 'Delta Psi Chi' was founded in 1985". UWM REPORT. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "Beta at a Glance". www.betaphipi.org. Archived from the original on 2020-05-16.
- ^ Seo, Byung-In; Haykal, Aaisha N. (2018). Chicago State University. Arcadia Publishing. p. 45. ISBN 9781467129794.
- ^ "History of Beta Phi Pi". Beta Phi Pi. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ Hodge, Roberto. "Sisterhood acts on foundations of Christianity, friendship". The Daily Eastern News. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ "About | Nu Gamma Psi Fraternity INC". www.nugammapsi1994.com. Archived from the original on 2023-08-10.
- ^ "Gamma Theta Xi Sorority, Incorporated | Black Greek Sororities | Non Profit | Community Service |". Gamma Theta Xi. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ Nina Mjagkij (2013). Organizing Black America. Routledge. pp. 195–. ISBN 978-1-135-58123-7.
- ^ "New Pittsburgh Courier from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Page 6". Newspapers.com. 1971-08-14. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ "History – Tau Gamma Delta Sorority, Inc". Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "History". Zeta Delta Phi Sorority, Inc. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ Walter M. Kimbrough (2003). Black Greek 101: The Culture, Customs, and Challenges of Black Fraternities and Sororities. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press. ISBN 978-0-8386-3977-1.