And it’s as simple as that.
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All this over loud music!? #TeamDL #Repost @thesavoyshow 2 SUSPECTED white supremacist attempts to push a Child Out of a moving train. Their excuse was that he was playing his music too loudly but this seems to be attempted murder that is racially Motivated. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnKySJDFxp9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f2v5j1jaifq5
Who the hell hired these two to police the community?
Divine Nine: Introductions
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Founded: December 4, 1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York
Principles: Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for all Mankind
Motto: First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All
Symbol: Great Sphinx of Giza
Colors: Black and Old Gold
Famous Alphas: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., W.E.B Dubois, Cornel West
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Founded: January 15, 1908 at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Principles: Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service
Motto: By Culture and by Merit
Symbol: Ivy Leaf
Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
Famous AKAs: Maya Angelou, Tony Morrison, Rosa Parks
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Founded: January 5, 1911 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana
Motto: Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor
Symbol: Diamond
Colors: Crimson and Creme
Famous Kappas: Marvin Sapp, Montell Jordan, Cedric the Entertainer
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Founded: November 17, 1911 at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift
Motto: Friendship is Essential to the Soul
Symbol: Lamp
Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold
Famous Omegas: Michael Jordan, Steve Harvey, Bill Cosby
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Founded: January 13, 1913 at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Principles: Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service
Motto: Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom
Symbol: Fortitude
Colors: Crimson and Creme
Famous Deltas: Angela Bassett, Aretha Franklin, Mary McLeod Bethune
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Founded: January 9, 1914 at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Principles: Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service
Motto: Culture for Service, Service for Humanity
Symbol: White Dove
Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White
Famous Sigmas: Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, Sherman McCain
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Founded: January 16, 1920 at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Principles: Sisterly Love, Scholarship, Service and Finer Womanhood
Motto: A Community Conscious, Action-Oriented Organization
Symbol: White Dove
Colors: Royal Blue and White
Famous Zetas: Zora Neale Hurston, Minnie Riperton, Sheryl Underwood
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Founded: November 12, 1922 at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana
Principles: Scholarship, Service and Sisterhood
Motto: Greater Service, Greater Progress
Symbols: Poodle
Colors: Royal Blue and Gold
Famous SGRhos: Hattie McDaniel, MC Lyte, Kelly Price
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
Founded: September 19, 1963 at Morgan State College (Morgan State University) in Baltimore, Maryland
Principles: Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity, Brotherhood
Motto: Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One
Symbol: Centaur
Colors: Charcoal Brown and Glided Gold
Famous Iotas: Tommie Frazier, T.C. Carson, Chidi Iwuoma
Black Baltimore Teens Speak Out About Underreported Gun Violence on ‘The Opposition With Jordan Klepper’ Click link to read full article @comedycentral @theopposition
Who controls mainstream media? Those in control can control the narrative.
Anonymous asked:
Is discretion still an issue as a prospective graduate member?
Yes. It always is. You’d be surprised how many graduate potential aspirants get rejected due to this.
-UniBomber
Not sure where to post my follow up question but here goes: What could they be saying and who might they be saying it to in order to jeopardize their chances? Thx
Anonymous asked:
So starting the process of having a line in March wouldn’t be too late? Isn’t there paper work to be turned in, etc?
I already said it’s possible. Now go ‘way from round here.
–Uncle Rashid
Divine Nine Lover Masterlist
Hi All! This is a Masterlist of all the tags used to organize our page. We urge you to search our tags BEFORE asking a question in the event it has already been answered or there is more information we’ve shared. Also check the Archives as well if you feel you have a common question! We will update this list as needed, there is also a page with these links that is visible on our blog. Enjoy!
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- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
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- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
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- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
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Keep up with ALL social media accounts
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer so many questions. I just want to encourage readers to keep up with all of the various social media accounts of their desired Greek letter organization. Having only one social media account, I found myself missing out on numerous events that I could have attended this year, had I been on a different account and seen their regular posts. If you can’t find your desired chapter through one avenue, keep looking, do your research. This has been an interesting journey.
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Great advice!
Admin’s note: Especially graduate/alumni chapters! Most people of a certain age primarily use facebook, but SOME grad chapters are actually on tumblr!
–Uncle Rashid
Yes! Thank you. I failed to mention that I was speaking of grad chapters. The majority of the grad chapters in my state do not have functioning websites. So, aspirants, just be prepared to look in other places for the information you need.