Groove Phi Groove

Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. (GΦG) is a social fellowship. It was founded at Morgan State College (now known as Morgan State University) as an alternative to mainstream historically black fraternities.[4]

Groove Phi Groove
GΦG
FoundedOctober 12, 1962 (1962-10-12)
Morgan State University
TypeSocial fellowship
EmphasisService
ScopeInternational
United States
Ghana, London, France, and Nigeria
MottoThrough loyalty and integrity, we shall achieve greatness.
Colors  Black
  White
PublicationThe Sword & Spear[1][2]
Chapters200+
150 as of 2008[3]
Members60,000+
30,000 as of 2008[3] lifetime
Headquarters2453 Maryland Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
United States
WebsiteOfficial website
[3][4]

History

Groove Phi Groove was founded on October 12, 1962, by a group of young black men who wanted to create an alternative to what was described as the traditionalism of subjectively ascribed established fraternal organizations.[5]

Groove Phi Groove considers Swing Phi Swing to be its sister organization.[6]

Symbols
  • Colors - Black - indicating the Race and White indicating Purity.[7]
  • The seven symbols on the shield[7]
    • Sword - Courage
    • Shield - Endurance
    • Book - Knowledge among College Men
    • Mug - Fellowship
    • Chain - Unification of their brotherhood
    • Torch - Everlasting Light
    • Fourteen Pearls - founding members of the organization

Governing structure

As a body, the governing structure of the Fellowship consists of The Conclave, the Board of Directors, regional offices, and local chapters.[8]

International headquarters

The international headquarters of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. is located at 2453 Maryland Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland. The building was purchased on December 26, 2012, and dedicated July 1, 2013.[9]

Notable members

Public service

Athletics

International Programs

The men of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. actively support and participate in various programs and projects which aim to serve the communities in which they live. Some of these programs and projects focus on black Americans; however, the Fellowship does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, or physical impairment. Nor do they provide a financial benefit to individual members of the Fellowship, as Groove Phi Groove is a 501(c)(7) not-for-profit entity, and the Groove Fund is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable entity.[17][18]

Additional Sources
  • Perkins, Walter (2011). Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc.-The First 50 Years in Black and White. Silver Spring, MD.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  • Monroe, Earl; Troupe, Quincy (2013). Earl The Pearl: My Story.
  • Morehouse College. "Morehouse College Greek life". Morehouse College. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  • Downs, Ra Kenya (October 4, 2005). "Groove Phi Groove Makes Resurgence". The Hilltop. Retrieved 19 June 2013.

References
  1. "Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Inc". groove-phi-groove.org. Archived from the original on 2016-03-13. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  2. Issuu.com djkillabee
  3. Black Greek-letter Organizations in the Twenty-First Century - Our Fight Has Just Begun (2008) p 221-222
  4. Taylor, Alexis (14 November 2012). "Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Celebrates 50 Years". AFRO News. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  5. "A Timeline of Black History at Virginia Tech". spec.lib.vt.edu. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  6. Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship Incorporated
  7. Howard University 'The Hilltop' April 12, 1991 - Groove Phi Groove moves to a different beat
  8. "Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Inc". groove-phi-groove.org. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  9. Sword and Spear Summer 2013
  10. "Clarence Davis, Maryland State Delegate". msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  11. "Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Celebrates 50 Years". afro.com. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  12. TarverPR, LLC. "Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary | PRLog". prlog.org. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  13. "Groove Phi Groove Endows $25,000 Scholarship to Honor Legacy of Two Members". Archived from the original on 2022-01-31.
  14. "Sword & Spear" (PDF). GROOVE PHI GROOVE SOCIAL FELLOWSHIP, INC.®. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  15. Monroe, Earl 2013 Earl The Pearl: My Story New York, NY Rodale page 137 chapter 9 ISBN 1609615611
  16. Grimsley, Chet (7 February 2011). The White Golden Bull: How Faith in God Transcended Racial Barriers. MB&B Distribution. p. 91. ISBN 978-0-9796928-7-1.
  17. "Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Inc". gphig.org. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  18. "Home". groovefund.com. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
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