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We think Philadelphia is a must-visit destination (no kidding). But don’t take it from us — take it from Philadelphians who are members of historically Black fraternities and sororities, who want you to experience the best of the region’s history, culture, food, drink and fun.
In the brand-new Visit Philadelphia: Black Greek Edition video series, proud and prominent members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council® (NPHC) — an umbrella organization composed of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities known as the Divine Nine (if you didn’t know) — invite residents and visitors to explore Philadelphia for their next getaway.
The videos — shot in locations around the city that are significant in the Black and/or NPHC communities — feature trip suggestions, things to do and more from 15 local NPHC members.
Each participant also offers up customized Philadelphia itineraries for visitors, sharing their favorite museums, restaurants, shops, concert venues and other businesses — many of which are Black-owned.
Pro tip: Before your visit, make sure to listen to Love + Grit to discover so much about what drives Philadelphians to greatness. This Visit Philadelphia podcast celebrates all of the cool things about the city and region that you should know — and that you should check out on your visit.
Read on for custom itineraries and fun clips from Philadelphians who are members of Black Greek organizations to help you plan your next big Philly adventure, below.
Fraternity Year Founding: 1906 Founding College: Cornell University
Member Spotlight: Kevin Harden Jr., Esq
Professional Title: Attorney, Ross Feller Casey, LLP Chapter: Omicron Delta Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Year of Initiation: Spring 2008
My perfect Philly Alpha Phi Alpha weekend includes:
Sorority Year Founding: 1908 Founding College: Howard University
Member Spotlight: Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall Blake
Professional Title: President – Independence Blue Cross Foundation; Vice President – Community Affairs, Independence Blue Cross Chapter: Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Year: Spring 1991
My perfect Philly Alpha Kappa Alpha weekend includes:
Member Spotlight: Charlene Collins
Professional Title: President, Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. College/Chapter: Rosemont College, Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Year of Initiation: Spring 1993
Fraternity Year Founding: 1911 Founding College: Indiana University
Member Spotlight: John F. Burrell
Professional Title: Executive Director, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. College/Chapter: The University of Southern Mississippi, Kappa Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Year of Initiation: Fall 1988
My perfect Philly Kappa Alpha Psi weekend includes:
Member Spotlight: Richard Lee Snow
Professional Title: Regional Development Director, United Negro College Fund College/Chapter: Pennsylvania State University, Delta Theta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Year of Initiation: 1977
Member Spotlight: Derek Green
Fraternity Year Founding: 1911 Founding College: Howard University
Member Spotlight: Harold T. Epps
Professional Title: Sr. Advisor at Diversified Search and Bellevue Strategies College/Chapter: North Carolina Central University, Tau Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Year of Initiation: Spring 1972
My perfect Philly Omega Psi Phi weekend includes:
Sorority Year Founding: 1913 Founding College: Howard University
Member Spotlight: Hon. Blondell Reynolds Brown
Professional Title: Former Councilwoman At-Large, Philadelphia City Council Chapter: Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Year of Initiation: Spring 1998
My perfect Philly Delta Sigma Theta weekend includes:
Member Spotlight: Hon. Cherelle Parker
Professional Title: Majority Leader and 9th District Councilwoman, Philadelphia City Council College/Chapter: Lincoln University, Zeta Omega Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Year of Initiation: Spring 1994
Member Spotlight: Aunyea Lachelle
Professional Title: Host, Philly Live on NBC10 College/Chapter: West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Rho Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Year of Initiation: Spring 2013
Fraternity Year Founding: 1914 Founding College: Howard University
Member Spotlight: Tumar Alexander
Professional Title: Managing Director, City of Philadelphia
My perfect Philly Phi Beta Sigma weekend includes:
Member Spotlight: Rashon Howard
Professional Title: President, Nu Sigma Chapter and Founder & CEO, Shon LLC College/Chapter: La Salle University, Mu Upsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Year of Initiation: Spring 2008
Sorority Year Founding: 1920 Founding College: Howard University
Member Spotlight: Hon. Katherine Gilmore Richardson
Professional Title: Councilmember At-Large, Philadelphia City Council Chapter: Epsilon Omega Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Year of Initiation: Spring 2006
My perfect Philly Zeta Phi Beta weekend includes:
Sorority Year Founding: 1922 Founding College: Butler University
Member Spotlight: Vanetta Reeder
Professional Title: Perioperative Nurse Educator, Jefferson Health Northeast Division College/Chapter: University of Pittsburgh, Theta Nu Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Year of Initiation: Spring 1982
My perfect Philly Sigma Gamma Rho weekend includes:
Fraternity Year Founding: 1963 Founding College: Morgan State University
Member Spotlight: Bishop Dwayne Royster
Professional Title: Executive Director, POWER Interfaith; Co-Host of the POWER Hour on WURD Radio College/Chapter: Boston College, Sigma Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Year of Initiation: Spring 1988
My perfect Philly Iota Phi Theta weekend includes:
Member Spotlight: Chancey Page
Professional Title: Assistant Director of Campus Life for Residence Life at Chestnut Hill College Chapter: Chi Omega Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Year of Initiation: Fall 2018
La Visit Philly Overnight Package — rezève plis pase 190,000 fwa depi 2001 — vini ak pakin otèl gratis (ki vo jiska $100 nan Center City Philadelphia) ak lojman otèl pou yon nuit.
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