0 100 Years of Greek Black History People
- History
- by Hugh Smith
- 06/06/2006
The Black Greek Network, run by Otis Collier, compiles information about what African American greek organizations are doing across the USA.
Collier focuses on nine black fraternities and sororities, but he does include other important fellowship organizations, including but not limited to: the Prince Hall Masons, Eastern Star, NAACP, and the Urban League.
On December 4, 1906, the "grandfather of all black Greek organizations." Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Today, the black greek organizations are known as “the divine nine.”
- Alpha Phi Alpha
- Alpha Kappa Alpha
- Delta Sigma Theta
- Iota Phi Theta
- Kappa Alpha Psi
- Omega Psi Phi
- Sigma Gamma Rho
- Phi Beta Sigma
- Zeta Phi Beta
When you discover the Black Greek Network, you’ll find some very interesting profiles of black history people who are also noteworthy black greeks. Otis’ site offers a great platform for black fraternity and sorority members to share and exchange ideas, information, and news.