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Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.

Founding Date:

On September 19, 1963, at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University).

Founders:

Albert Hicks, Lonnie Spruill, Jr., Charles Briscoe, Frank Coakley, John Slade, Barron Willis, Webster Lewis, Charles Brown, Louis Hudnell, Charles Gregory, Elias Dorsey, Jr., and Michael Williams.

Chartering Date:

This Organization has NOT been chartered at UCLA. 

Mission:

As Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. continues to grow and strengthen, so will its commitment to make meaningful contributions to society in general, with particular emphasis in the African-American community. 

Motto:

Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One!

Notable Fraternal Accomplishments:\

  • I-S.H.I.E.L.D. – Our newest initiative to fight towards ending abuse. I-S.H.I.E.L.D. is an acronym that stands for “IOTAS Saving, Healing, Improving, Empowering Lives Daily”. We have 5 focus areas that address Human Trafficking, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Elder Abuse and Child Abuse/Bullying.

  • National Iota Foundation – founded to serve as a clearinghouse for funding and programs for worthwhile endeavours.

  • Iota Youth Alliance – a national umbrella program through which individual chapters of Iota Phi Theta address the needs of Black Youth in their communities.

  • I-PhiT – Mission to “Impact Others Through Awareness by Implementing Public Health Initiatives Throughout the World. Click here to view our MOU with I-PhiT.

Contact Us:

INACTIVE and NON-RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION at UCLA! 

Contact Kevin Dougherty  and visit the website below for proper steps to establish membership at UCLA. 

National Website:

http://www.iotaphitheta.org/aspiring-iotas/starting-a-chapter

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