Visit Philadelphia: Black Greek Edition
Explore Philly with itineraries from prominent Philadelphians who are members of Black Greek organizations….
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.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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:
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Restaurants:
- Brunch: Rouge , Tasties Soul Food and Booker’s
- Happy Hour: The Love and Rouge
- Dinner: DanDan , El Vez and Alpen Rose
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- Best photo op:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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:
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Retail shops:
- Macy’s , King of Prussia and Nordstrom
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Restaurants:
- Brunch: Booker’s Restaurant & Bar
- Dinner: The Capital Grille
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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
My perfect Philly Alpha Kappa Alpha weekend includes:
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Restaurants:
- Brunch: Aksum
- Happy Hour: Booker’s Restaurant & Bar
- Dinner: Relish
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Best photo op:
- Belmont Plateau , LOVE Park and the Rocky Statue
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
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:
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Restaurants:
- Brunch: SOUTH Kitchen & Jazz Bar
- Happy Hour: El Camino Real
- Dinner: Steak 48
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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
My perfect Philly Kappa Alpha Psi weekend includes:
- Retail shops:
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Restaurants:
- Brunch: SOUTH Kitchen & Jazz Bar
- Dinner: Ocean Prime
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Member Spotlight: Derek Green
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
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:
- Retail shops:
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Restaurants:
- Brunch: SOUTH Kitchen & Jazz Bar and Urban Farmer
- Happy Hour: The Olde Bar , Devon Seafood Grill and SOUTH Kitchen & Jazz Bar
- Dinner: Steak 48
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Best photo ops:
- Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art ( Rocky Steps ), Comcast Center Philadelphia Campus and LOVE Park
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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:
- Retail area:
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Restaurants:
- Brunch: SOUTH Kitchen & Jazz Bar
- Happy Hour: Parc and hotels along Avenue of the Arts
- Dinner: Estia , Winnie’s Manayunk and Relish
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Best photo ops:
- Fairmount Park Horticulture Center and steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art ( Rocky Steps )
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
My perfect Philly Delta Sigma Theta weekend includes:
- Retail shops:
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Restaurant:
- Brunch: Relish and SOUTH Kitchen & Jazz Bar
- Dinner: Gilben’s Bakery and Booker’s Restaurant & Bar
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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
My perfect Philly Delta Sigma Theta weekend includes:
- Retail shops:
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Restaurants:
- Brunch: Green Eggs Cafe and The Love
- Happy Hour: El Vez
- Dinner: Steak 48 and Ruth’s Chris Steak House
- Museums/attractions:
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Concert venue:
- Lincoln Financial Field (when Beyoncé is in town)
- Best photo op:
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
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:
- Retail shops:
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Restaurants:
- Brunch: Relish
- Happy Hour: SOUTH Kitchen & Jazz Bar
- Dinner: Down North Pizza
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Best photo op:
- Boathouse Row on Kelly Drive
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
My perfect Philly Phi Beta Sigma weekend includes:
- Retail shops:
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Restaurants:
- Brunch: Green Eggs Cafe
- Happy Hour: City Winery Philadelphia
- Dinner: Booker’s Restaurant & Bar and Honey’s Sit ‘N Eat
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- Concert venue:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
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:
- Retail shop:
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Restaurants:
- Brunch: Aksum
- Happy Hour: New Barber’s Hall
- Dinner: SOUTH Kitchen & Jazz Bar
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Best photo op:
- Arizona C. Stemons Street (1900 block of Federal Street)
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
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:
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Retail shops:
- Coach , Michael Kors and Louis Vuitton
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Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
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:
- Retail shop:
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Restaurants:
- Brunch: Green Eggs Cafe
- Dinner: Relish
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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
My perfect Philly Iota Phi Theta weekend includes:
- Retail shop:
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Restaurants:
- Brunch: SOUTH Kitchen & Jazz Bar and Breakfast Boutique
- Happy Hour: Pinefish
- Dinner: Caribbean Feast and Reef Restaurant and Lounge
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