Famous Members Of Iota Phi Theta

Iota Phi Theta was founded on September 19, 1963 at Morgan State College (now known as Morgan State University) by 12 students: Albert Hicks, Lonnie Spruill, Jr., Charles Briscoe, Frank Coakley, John Slade, Barron Willis, Webster Lewis, Charles Brown, Louis Hudnell, Charles Gregory, Elias Dorsey, Jr., Michael Williams. The fraternity is now the fifth largest African-American social service fraternity.

Motto: “Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One!”

Colors: Charcoal Brown and Gilded Gold

Symbol: Centaur

Also See: Famous Members Of Alpha Phi Alpha Famous Members Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Famous Members Of Omega Psi Phi Famous Members Of Delta Sigma Theta Famous Members Of Phi Beta Sigma Famous Members Of Zeta Phi Beta Famous Members Of Kappa Alpha Psi Famous Members Of Sigma Gamma Rho

1. Harry Dunn

Retired Capitol Hill Police Officer celebrated for his heroic defense of democracy during the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.

2. Mayor Lioneld Jordan

Longtime mayor of Fayetteville, Arkansas, known for his strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

3. Dr. Mark J.T. Smith

Two-time Olympian (fencing) and scholar renowned for his research in speech & imaging processing, as well as object detection & recognition

4. Chief Edgardo “Eddie” Garcia

30th Police Chief of the Dallas (TX) Police Department, the first Latino to lead the department in its 140-year history

5. Terrence C. Carson

“Living Single” Star and Alpha Lambda Charter Member

6. Kendrick Jevon Dean

Grammy Nominated music producer, songwriter and Gamma Omicron Charter Member

7. Spencer Christian

Author, former Meteorologist, Good Morning America, KGO-TV and Beta Charter Member

8. Jason Manuel Olazabal

Actor and Beta Sigma Charter Member

9. Desi Arnez Hines II

Actor, Boyz N The Hood, Harlem Nights

10. Kirby Wilson

Football Coach and Alpha Lambda Charter Member

 

11. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL)

Civil Rights activist, Illinois Congressman and Eta Omega Charter Member

12. Bishop Talbert Swan, III

Pastor, Prelate, Church Of God In Christ, Activist, Author

13. Devon Still

Former NFL Player and Eta Alpha Charter Member

14. Calvin Murphy

Basketball Hall of Famer and Alpha Nu Omega Charter Member

15. Melvin Lister

2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics men’s long jumper

16. Dave Leitao

Former DePaul University Men’s Basketball Head Coach and Omicron Charter Member

17. Elvin Hayes

Basketball Hall of Famer and Alpha Nu Omega Chapter Member

18. Tommie Frazier Former University of Nebraska–Lincoln quarterback, only player named Most Valuable Player of three consecutive national championship games

 Former University of Nebraska–Lincoln quarterback, only player named Most Valuable Player of three consecutive national championship games

19. Vaughn Booker

Former NFL Defensive End