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Speaker Menin welcomes Iota Phi Theta fraternity

New York City Council · Sep 24, 2026 · starts 0:15:15 · 43 sec

Speaker Menin recognizes brothers from Iota Phi Theta fraternity, founded in 1963, and thanks them for their presence and values of scholarship and leadership.

Julie Menin

We also have brothers from Iota Phi Theta here.

Julie Menin

On September 9th, 19...

Julie Menin

1963 at Morgan State College, 12 men formed the fraternity based on the values of scholarship, leadership, citizenship, fidelity, and brotherhood.

Julie Menin

Since then, the organization has grown to over 300 chapters and has initiated over 75,000 members, making it one of the nation's largest predominantly African American social service fraternities.

Julie Menin

You are our future and we hope that you will pursue public service beyond college.

Julie Menin

So thank you so much for being here.