Dcdemd Iotas

04/25/2026

The official itinerary for the 2026 Iota Leadership Conference is here.

From impactful leadership development sessions to intentional brotherhood engagement, this year’s conference is designed to strengthen our foundation, sharpen our vision, and move Iota forward with purpose.

📍 University of Tampa
📅 July 22 – July 24, 2026

We encourage all brothers to review the schedule, prepare accordingly, and come ready to engage, learn, and lead at a high level. This is more than a conference—this is where we align, build, and elevate the future of our Fraternity.

Registration remains open. Secure your spot, finalize your travel, and be present for the work.

Please note: Schedule and programming are subject to change.

OW–OW 🐎

04/10/2026

Congratulations to the Green family as DC/MD/DE State Director Jason Green welcomes his son to the Brotherhood at Delaware State University

04/05/2026

Today we honor and celebrate the birthday of the late Most Honorable Founder John Danton Slade. Founder Slade was born on this date in 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland to Eldon and Marie (Smith) Slade.

Founder Slade earned his bachelor's degree in sociology from Morgan State College in 1964, and his Master of Arts in sociology from the City University of New York in 1966.

During his career Founder, Slade taught at Howard University, Bowie State University, and Georgetown University, and was a guest lecturer at Stanford University, Morgan State College, and several other institutions of higher learning. He was a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army and received numerous awards for his civic engagement. Founder Slade was the author of lota Phi Theta: The Founding and Ascendancy.
Founder Slade entered the Alpha lota Omega Memorial Chapter on May 6, 2018. His remains are interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

Today, we pause and recognize Most Honorable Founder Slade and pay homage to his legacy and the contributions he made to the brotherhood.

OW OW! 🐎

03/31/2026

02/01/2026

01/01/2026

Welcome to Theta Man Thursday 🐎.

As we start 2026, we proudly highlight Brother Marcus Hicks, Director of Video & Multimedia for Football at South Carolina State University. A graduate of the 🅰️lpha Chapter, Brother Hicks plays a vital role behind the scenes in shaping championship culture. This season, he recorded his second Celebration Bowl Championship, contributing to the continued success and national visibility of the Bulldogs football program.

Brother Hicks represents a true legacy of the Bond as the son of Brother Marvin Hicks (🅰️lpha Chapter), a member of Morgan State University’s Varsity M Club Hall of Fame. His dedication to excellence, storytelling, and service reflects the values instilled through family, this Fraternity, and faith in the process.

We salute Brother Marcus Hicks for his commitment to Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. OW-OW Brother 🐎!

11/15/2025

11/14/2025

November 21, Upper Marlboro, Turkey Food Distribution (Prince George’s County residents) 🦃
Disclaimer: DMV Free Events is not affiliated with the event. For questions and updates, contact the event organizer.

09/24/2025

10/11/2025
Homecoming at Delaware State University

09/24/2025

Congressional Black Caucus
Brown & Gold Welcome Reception
Sept 26, 2025