Famous Members of Black Greek Sororities or Fraternities Better Known as ‘The Divine Nine’

Not only is she the first Black Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris is a member of the oldest Greek letter organization for Black women. Harris became a member of the first Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in 1986 while a senior at Howard University.

Writer/producer Mara Brock Akil, creator of hit shows like “Girlfriends,” “The Game” and “Being Mary Jane” is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The Los Angeles native was initiated into the Theta Alpha chapter at Northwestern University.

Journalist Roland Martin became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. while a student at Texas A&M University. Although Martin proudly reps his frat, he has been outspoken against the practice of hazing.

Texas native Barbara Jordan was the first Black congresswoman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the South. Jordan became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at Texas Southern University where she majored in Political Science and History and graduated magna cum laude.

“Stomp the Yard” producer Will Packer is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Packer, whose father also pledged Alpha, was initiated at Beta Nu Chapter at Florida A&M University.

We don’t for sure, but we’re pretty confident comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer is one of the funniest members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Cedric pledged at Southeast Missouri State University in 1984.

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has fought for justice for families in high profile cases including the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. who pledged at Florida State University’s Chi Theta Chapter.

Robin Kelly is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois where she serves as Vice Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. She is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice wasn’t just an amazing football player at Mississippi Valley State University, he also pledged Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Football player and activist Colin Kaepernick pledged Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. while a student at the University of Nevada - Reno.

From Waiting to Exhale to Dreamgirls on Broadway to her Emmy award-winning role in Grey’s Anatomy, actress Loretta Devine is known for iconic roles on both stage and screen. Devine pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha at the University of Houston where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Drama in 1971.

Family Feud host Steve Harvey is known for his outfits as well as his comedy. But before he found fame, Harvey pledged Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. at Kent State University.

A key figure in the civil rights movement, Congressman John Lewis dedicated his life to pursing racial equality for all. He became a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. while pursuing his bachelor’s degree at Fisk University.

“Living Single” alum, TC Carson is a member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. from the University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign.

“Beloved” author Toni Morrison became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., pledging while she was a student at Howard University.