Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded on January 9, 1914 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. by three young African-American male students: A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I. Brown. These Honorable founders wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service. They believed [...]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 collegiate women at Howard University to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need. The Founders of Delta Sigma Theta envisioned an organization committed to sisterhood, scholarship, service, and addressing the social issues of the time. Since its founding, Delta Sigma [...]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 16, 1920, at Howard University, Washington, D.C. Since its inception, Zeta has continued its steady climb into the national spotlight with programs designed to demonstrate concern for the human condition both nationally and internationally. The organization has been innovative because it has chronicled several firsts. It [...]

Freedom of Information Day March 16th recognizes National Freedom of Information Day. An annual event is held on March 16 that celebrates the birthday of President James Madison. Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution and as the foremost advocate for openness in government. He is also hailed as being instrumental in the drafting [...]

National Poetry Month was inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world with schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers, and poets celebrating poetry’s vital place in our culture.
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The goal of SAAM is for individuals and organizations to raise public awareness about sexual harassment, assault, and abuse and educate communities on how to prevent it https://www.nsvrc.org/about/national-sexual-violence-resource-center

Palm Sunday is on the Sunday before Easter Sunday, and it is observed by Christians worldwide commemorating Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem to be crucified. The name Palm Sunday comes from palm branches that were placed on the ground by the crowd that accompanied Jesus on that day. Palm Sunday begins the Holy Week for [...]

Good Friday, also known as “Holy Friday”, commemorates the passion, crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ at Calvary. Good Friday is observed by Christians on the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday with solemn prayer and thanksgiving. The “Good” in Good Friday is because only Jesus Christ, a spotless sacrifice without sin, could atone for man’s [...]

We celebrate diversity and the incredible strength of our LGBTQIA+ members and community. Together, we stand with pride, while being united in support and solidarity. Let’s continue to show love and recognition this month and beyond!

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity was founded on September 19, 1963 at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University) and is now the nation's fifth largest predominately African-American social service fraternity. The Honorable Founders of Iota Phi Theta were: Albert Hicks, Lonnie Spruill, Jr., Charles Briscoe, Frank Coakley, John Slade, Barron Willis, Webster Lewis, Charles Brown, [...]