African Americans have been supported throughout the years by amazing community institutions that have educated, empowered, and emboldened generations. Through engagement with organizations like HBCUs, the black church, and community groups, we leverage the strength of our collective to build our own legacies and live our best lives.
#StoryTime : At the turn of the 20th century, although Black students were finally being admitted into universities, they weren’t fully integrated into university life. Black Greek letter organizations, known as the Divine Nine, were founded to provide them with a safe space to cultivate Black identity, and foster academic excellence, leadership skills, and an overarching mission to strengthen the community.
Many members of Black Greekdom have become trailblazers—disrupting industries, breaking boundaries, and making history that we’ve all benefited from. Today, we’re highlighting five famous fraternity members, who are dedicated to their letters for the life, and have adopted community involvement as their motto.
3Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick, the trailblazing celebrity activist, and former San Francisco 49ner, pledged the Xi Phi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at the University of Nevada, Reno. During the NFL’s 2016-2017 season, Kaepernick began kneeling during the National Anthem in protest of racial injustice. “He took a knee for us, so we need to stand up for him,” radio host Mark Thompson shared, echoing the Black community’s support for Kaepernick. His courage led to him being named one of Time’s Most Influential People, and one of the faces of the new Civil Rights Movement.
Excellent article, very informative! One shout out to the brothers of the Black and Good!
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