![]() The fraternity was formed as a support system for men of color during the turbulent U.S. The Theta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was founded on the University of Florida campus on August 9, 1973. 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. Older than their peers, many had served in the military, working full-time while attending classes, and having families. The founders were distinguished from their peers as they were all non-traditional students. Still others have built additional meeting and residence space to their existing homes, including Phi Mu, Kappa Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma. Iota brothers participated in various protests and sit-ins throughout the city of Baltimore. Influences included organizations such as the Black Panthers, SNCC, plus individuals like Malcolm X, and Stokely Carmichael. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc Center for Student Involvement On September 19, 1963, at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University), 12 students founded what is now the nations fifth-largest, predominately African-American social service fraternity: The Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated. 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. Iota Phi Theta Gamma Omicron Chapter Founders Day Presentation 2015. Founded on Septemat Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. ACR: GARY WASHINGTON COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD WINNER. ATLANTIC COAST REGION CHAPTER OF THE YEAR.
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