Iota Phi Theta


iota phi theta is a nationally incorporated, predominantly african-american fraternity. founded on september 19, 1963 at morgan state university in baltimore, maryland.

the fraternity was founded by twelve men in the midst of the civil rights movement even though there were already 4 other prominent historically black fraternities at the time. influences included organizations such as the black panthers, sncc, plus individuals like malcolm x, and stokely carmichael. iota brothers partic-p-ted in various protests and sit-ins throughout the city of baltimore. the founders were distinguished from their peers as they were all non-traditional students. older than their peers, many had served in the military, working full-time while attending cl-sses, and having families. on september 19, 1963, in the height of the civil rights’ movement, these twelve founders gathered together on the steps of hurt gymnasium on the campus of morgan state college (now known as morgan state university) and formed iota phi theta fraternity, inc. the fraternity was formed as a support system for men of color during the turbulent u.s. social climate of the time.
fraternity, iota phi theta
who? oh, that lame fraternity created in the 60s who wanted to get in and be like the alphas, sigmas, and kappas?
rob: “dude, i’m pledging iota phi theta next semester!”
dan: “who?”

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