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Legacy of the Divine Nine

FACTS - Alpha Phi Alpha™, the first intercollegiate Greekletter fraternity established for African American Men, was founded on December 4, 1906™ at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African descendants in this country.

The seven visionary founders, known as the “Jewels” of the fraternity, are Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy.

FOUNDATION - Principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity.

NOTABLE MEMBERS - W.E.B. DuBois, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Edward Brooke, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Andrew Young, William Gray, Paul Robeson, and many others.

https://apa1906.net/

FACTS - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® (AKA), an international service organization, founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908. Led by Ethel Hedgemon (Lyle), nine juniors and seniors constituted the founding members, with seven sophomores later invited to join.

It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women. There are more than 355,000 initiated members in graduate and undergraduate chapters located in 12 countries.

FOUNDATION To cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards; to promote unity and friendship among college women; to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature; to maintain a progressive interest in college life; and to be of “Service to All Mankind.”

NOTABLE MEMBERS – Vice President Kamala Harris, Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Mae Jemison, Phylicia Rashad, Althea Gibson, Coretta Scott King, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, and many others.

https://aka1908.com/

Divine Nine Celebrates Juneteenth

McKesson Employee Spotlight Divine Nine Member

Miracle Malone (Sr. Manager, Support Solutions (PSaS) D9 Organization: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated HBCU Attended: Jackson State University (JSU)

Unique Facts About JSU: Home of the world-renowned band, the famous Sonic Boom of the South!

JSU Homecoming Tradition: JSU has a homecoming tradition for all alumni to return to "The Yard" on the Friday before homecoming to reunite and reminisce on the good ol' days. Most greeks come back and prepare to stroll or "set it owt" to show that they still got IT and its good vibes all around.

Favorite Homecoming Memory: Homecoming 2018 was the 10-year anniversary for my line, the 47 S.I.L.E.N.C.E.C.C. While I'm no stranger to setting owt the yard, I don't recall there being so many phones to capture the moment. When it came time for my chapter to do our signature stroll and I found myself at the front of the line, I had no idea my photo and videos would end up all over the internet. LOL! #GoodTimes

McKesson Employees Who are Members of Black Greek Organizations

Alex Brown Damon Bradley Darrell Anderson Edwin Drayden Floyd Smith Glen Townsend Glendell Brown Jemal Gibson Justin Williams Lamar Cisco Michael Fossett Tedrick Bolton Terrence Campbell Troy Felder

Amber Carpenter Andrea Bland Andrias Murdaugh Capricia Cunningham Claire Burnett Courtney Durr Crissa Clark Dionne Lackey Genell Bond Gwen Allen Januari Lewis Jenetta Lowery LaPacquah Bryant

Leah Truscott Madeline Nubie Margo Young Morgan Kelley Morgan Martin Neisha Strambler-Butler Nicky Gibson Tairra Perkins Tiffany Atkins Tijuana Mitchison Tonica Lumpkin Voshon Lyons Wendy Banks

Andre Jackson Brandon Murden Carl Daniels Corey Jones Derick Blakey John Williams Justin Henry Lydell Barton Michael Coleman Michael McNeil Tylen Hazard William Richmond

Beyonce’s Homecoming Tribute - Intro

Alabama A&M University - Alabama A&M University (aamu.edu)

Points of Excellence: • Largest number of minority STEM graduates in Alabama • AACSB Accredited • Top 3 HBCUs in the nation for the production of STEM majors • Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry ranks 9th nationally • First HBCU to Have its Own Beer • Most diverse faculty in the state of Alabama • #11 in the nation for Food Science Programs • #8 in the nation for Family and Consumer Science Programs

Alabama State University, founded in 1867, is a comprehensive regional university offering students from throughout the region, state and nation a world class education by providing learning experiences designed to develop intellectual abilities, as well as social, moral, cultural and ethical values.

ASU Traditions: Ole’Bama State Spirit – student & alumni pride Turkey Day Classic – ASU Homecoming Magic City Classic – football classic & battle of the bands

https://www.alasu.edu/

And we March On!