History of Stepping/Strolling
The origins of stepping and strolling mimic dance styles and traditions from this continent.
Africa.
The Divine Nine organizations fall under this council.
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC).
The first letter of the Greek alphabet.
Alpha.
This sorority runs the ASCEND Program, which helps high school students prepare for college through academic enrichment and life skills training.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
This Alpha Phi Alpha member was a key leader in the Civil Rights Movement and gave the "I Have a Dream" speech.
Martin Luther King Jr.
This synchronized dance style is often passed down through the years, with many organizations having their own unique versions.
Strolling
This city is home to the founding of Five Divine Nine organizations.
Washington D.C.
The last letter of the Greek alphabet
Omega.
This fraternity, whose motto is 'Culture for Service and Service for Humanity,' partners with March of Dimes to improve birth outcomes, reduce racial and ethnic disparities, and provide resources to support healthy parents and babies.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
This honorary Alpha Kappa Alpha member was the first Black woman to travel to space
Dr. Mae Jemison.
This art form served as a way to speak up, express oneself, and feel connected to those around you.
Stepping
This was the last organization to join the Divine Nine, founded in 1963.
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
What is the name of this Greek letter Δ
Delta.
For over two decades, this fraternity has partnered with St. Jude to support children battling cancer and other catastrophic diseases, raising over $3.1 million since 2003 through initiatives like St. Jude Sunday of Hope and the annual St. Jude Walk/Run. In 2024, they set a new goal to raise an additional $2 million over three years.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
This Delta Sigma Theta member became the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968.
Shirley Chisholm.
Stepping was virtually unheard of in Black Greek Letter Organizations until this time period.
1940s and 1950s
Which two Divine Nine organizations were both founded in 1911?
Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi
The Greek alphabet has this many letters.
24 letters.
This organization's Charitable Partners provide opportunities for alumnae and collegiate engagement through scholarships, internships, leadership programs, and volunteer initiatives, aligning with its five-point programmatic thrusts to make a greater impact.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
This Phi Beta Sigma member was an American civil rights activist and politician who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia's 5th congressional district.
John Lewis
Stepping and strolling has specific ties to this rhythmic dance style.
Gumboot Dancing
In what year were the four Divine Nine organizations on this campus founded? (Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Phi Beta Sigma, Alpha Phi Alpha)
Alpha Phi Alpha: 1906, Alpha Kappa Alpha: 1908, Delta Sigma Theta: 1913, Phi Beta Sigma: 1914
What is the name of this Greek letter Σ and what Divine 9 organizations have this letter in their name?
Phi Beta Sigma, Sigma Gamma Rho, Delta Sigma Theta
Founded in 1922, the 'Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College' program emphasizes the importance of education for young African-American men. This fraternity, which leads the initiative, has also received grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to mentor students in 25 cities nationwide.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
This Omega Psi Phi member was an influential American civil rights leader, Baptist minister, and politician.
Jesse Jackson