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The business of black fraternities and black sororities is a serious one. Black Greek organizations have a storied history on HBCU campuses and their members continue to be widespread and highly influential today. Keeping up with the happenings of these energetic black fraternities and black sororities can be a full-time job. Let HBCU Lifestyle do it for you!

There’s no shortage of happenings in the “Divine 9” and we cover it all. News about successful black Greeks, updates on new black fraternities and black sororities and details of group expansions are just a few headlines. For current students, meanwhile, we offer key advice on how to choose a sorority or fraternity and how to balance Greek life with academics.

Black fraternities and black sororities are vibrant and dynamic. Keep up with them here!

Virginia State University alumni members of Kappa Alpha Psi present their alma mater with a gift.

Top 10 Black Greek Success Stories of the 1st Quarter of 2014

I started tracking stories about Black Greeks a few months ago and I have noticed some really nice media coverage from around the nation. Before the Black Greek versions of “nattering nabobs of negativity” throw hazing and lawsuit stories in my face, especially in light of my previous entry “Ten Things to Think About Before […]

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A fraternity member thinks hard about the effects of hazing.

Pledge Season: 10 Things to Think About Before Hazing

In “Five Challenges Black Fraternities Must Address in 2014”, I pointed to hazing as one of those challenges. It is pledge season. Unfortunately, that means it is time for boneheads all over the country to put themselves in danger of doing “perp walks.” The 2013-2014 academic year has been active with a young life having

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A Collage of Notable Black Greeks in Leadership

Notable Black Greeks: 20 Black History Facts You Should Know

Updated Jan. 29, 2017 During Black History Month, we celebrate the achievements, culture, and heritage of people of African descent. Most notably, we recognize those on whose shoulders we stand. Let’s take a look at how Black Greeks have influenced, and continue to influence, black history and leadership diversity in America. 1. The Original Carter

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Young African American woman pondering over The five challenges for black sororities.

Five Challenges Black Sororities Must Address in 2014

Now that Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated has joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated in the “Centennial Club,” the one-hundred year mark is within sight for both Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated. With each passing year, the membership of each National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) sorority grows, as do their

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Delta Sigma Theta member T'Edra Jackson studies outside on the campus of Paul Quinn College.

Balancing Your Greek Letter Organization and the Classroom

Any college student organization member can benefit from tips on balancing campus life and the classroom. For Greeks and others, such as student athletes, emotional attachments to their commitments outside of the classroom can ruin the balance. In Greek life, the lure of popularity on campus can prove dangerous. Also, defiance toward critics can compromise

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Black Fraternities: A group of Iota Phi Theta members pose for photo in brown and gold fraternity colors.

Five Challenges Black Fraternities Must Address in 2014

For more than a century, an effective leadership network for black male college students has existed with dynamic results. The fraternities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council—Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, and Iota Phi Theta—have helped provide members with avenues to become effective leaders in communities around the world.

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HBCU Lifestyle Podcast 8: The Black Greek Success Program with Eddie Francis

Podcast Episode 8: The Black Greek Success Program with Eddie Francis

Welcome to episode 8 of the HBCU Lifestyle podcast. In this episode’s college quick tips section I share 10 Ways to Maximize Your Internship Experience. Followed by our featured guest Eddie Francis. Eddie is a speaker, public speaking coach and public relations/marketing professional. He is the author and presenter of the Black Greek Success Program,

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