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Iota Phi Theta was founded on September 19, 1963 at Morgan State College (now known as Morgan State University) by 12 students: Albert Hicks, Lonnie Spruill, Jr., Charles Briscoe, Frank Coakley, John Slade, Barron Willis, Webster Lewis, Charles Brown, Louis Hudnell, Charles Gregory, Elias Dorsey, Jr., Michael Williams. The fraternity is now the fifth largest African-American social service fraternity.
Motto: “Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One!”
Colors: Charcoal Brown and Gilded Gold
Symbol: Centaur
Also See:
Famous Members Of Alpha Phi Alpha
Famous Members Of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Famous Members Of Omega Psi Phi
Famous Members Of Delta Sigma Theta
Famous Members Of Phi Beta Sigma
Famous Members Of Zeta Phi Beta
Famous Members Of Kappa Alpha Psi
Famous Members Of Sigma Gamma Rho
1. Harry Dunn
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Retired Capitol Hill Police Officer celebrated for his heroic defense of democracy during the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
2. Mayor Lioneld Jordan
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Longtime mayor of Fayetteville, Arkansas, known for his strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
3. Dr. Mark J.T. Smith
Two-time Olympian (fencing) and scholar renowned for his research in speech & imaging processing, as well as object detection & recognition
4. Chief Edgardo “Eddie” Garcia
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30th Police Chief of the Dallas (TX) Police Department, the first Latino to lead the department in its 140-year history
5. Terrence C. Carson
“Living Single” Star and Alpha Lambda Charter Member
6. Kendrick Jevon Dean
Grammy Nominated music producer, songwriter and Gamma Omicron Charter Member
7. Spencer Christian
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Author, former Meteorologist, Good Morning America, KGO-TV and Beta Charter Member
8. Jason Manuel Olazabal
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Actor and Beta Sigma Charter Member
9. Desi Arnez Hines II
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Actor, Boyz N The Hood, Harlem Nights
10. Kirby Wilson
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Football Coach and Alpha Lambda Charter Member
11. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL)
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Civil Rights activist, Illinois Congressman and Eta Omega Charter Member
12. Bishop Talbert Swan, III
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| Pastor, Prelate, Church Of God In Christ, Activist, Author |
13. Devon Still
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Former NFL Player and Eta Alpha Charter Member
14. Calvin Murphy
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Basketball Hall of Famer and Alpha Nu Omega Charter Member
15. Melvin Lister
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2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics men’s long jumper
16. Dave Leitao
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Former DePaul University Men’s Basketball Head Coach and Omicron Charter Member
17. Elvin Hayes
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Basketball Hall of Famer and Alpha Nu Omega Chapter Member
18. Tommie Frazier Former University of Nebraska–Lincoln quarterback, only player named Most Valuable Player of three consecutive national championship games
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Former University of Nebraska–Lincoln quarterback, only player named Most Valuable Player of three consecutive national championship games
19. Vaughn Booker
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Former NFL Defensive End
