List of Iota Phi Theta members

Following is a list of notable members of Iota Phi Theta.

Media and Entertainment

Name Original chapter Notability References Terrence C. Carson Alpha Lambda television, film, and theater actor, Living Single, Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003 TV series) [1] [2] [3] Spencer Christian Beta Author and former Meteorologist, Good Morning America, KGO-TV [2] [3] Mike City Alpha Epsilon music producer [4] Kendrick Dean Gamma Omicron Grammy Nominated music producer and songwriter [2] [3] Dezi Arnez Hines II television and film actor, Boyz n the Hood, House Party (film), Harlem Nights, Law & Order [2] [3] Anthony Downing Alpha Lambda co-host of Homecoming with the Downing Brothers podcast, television co-host of Double Down (HGTV), Backyard Bar Wars [5] Anton Downing Alpha Lambda co-host of Homecoming with the Downing Brothers podcast, television co-host of Double Down (HGTV), Backyard Bar Wars [5] Drew Fraser comedian best known for appearances on Def Comedy Jam and Comedy Central Presents. Also known as a writer for I Love the 70s , VH1. [2] Rudy Gay Sr. Mu original member of the singing group Ace Spectrum, which signed with Atlantic Records (Don't Send Nobody Else, Live and Learn, Keep Holdin' On, etc.) Webster Lewis Alpha composer, musician, educator; Honorable Founder of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. (deceased) [6] Rick Jackson former news broadcaster for NBC, CBS, and the FOX Broadcasting Company. Currently the face of Birmingham, Alabama Water supply works public relations. [2] George Nock Alpha artist and former NFL running back, Washington Redskins [2] Jason Manuel Olazabal Beta Sigma film, theater, and television actor (Law & Order, Dexter (TV series), Fear the Walking Dead) [2] [3] Langston A. Williams Alpha Eta director and writer, short film Stay Woke (2018) [7]

Business and Technology

Name Original chapter Notability References Harry C. Alford Alpha Alpha Omega co-founder and former President/CEO, National Black Chamber of Commerce [2]

Military and Public Service

Name Original chapter Notability References Ashley Bell Delta Phi Entrepreneurship Policy Advisor, White House [2] Kenny Burgos Delta Rho New York State Assemblyman 85th district [8] Reggie Jones Mayor, Dellwood, Missouri [9] Frank McCall Alpha Beta Chief, Ferguson Police Department (Missouri) [10] Billy Ocasio Alpha Lambda Senior Advisor to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn; former Alderman, Chicago, Illinois [2] Bobby Rush Eta Omega Civil Rights activist and Illinois Congressman [2] Bishop Talbert W. Swan, II Beta Beta Pastor, Prelate, Church Of God In Christ, Activist, Author [11] Major General W. Montague Winfield Retired General, U.S. Army [12]

Academia

Name Original chapter Notability References Brian K. Johnson former President of Montgomery College (Maryland) [2] J. Keith Motley Omicron Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts [2] Dr. Stephen Ray President of Chicago Theological Seminary [2]

Athletics

Name Original chapter Notability References DeAnthony Arnett Gamma Mu former NFL player, Seattle Seahawks [13] Vaughn Booker Beta Epsilon former NFL defensive end, Cincinnati Bengals [14] Ron Brace Rho Omega former NFL defensive tackle for the New England Patriots [2] Shilique Calhoun Gamma Mu NFL Linebacker, New England Patriots [13] Maurice Flowers Beta Theta Head Coach of Fort Valley State University Wildcats football program Tommie Frazier former University of Nebraska–Lincoln quarterback, only player named Most Valuable Player of three consecutive national championship games Stephfon Green Eta Alpha NFL running back Elvin Hayes Alpha Nu Omega former NBA player and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee [2] Chidi Iwuoma Gamma Zeta former NFL defensive back and recruiting coach, Tennessee Titans [14] Larry Johnson defensive line and associate head coach, The Ohio State University [2] Dave Leitao Omicron DePaul University men's basketball head coach [2] Melvin Lister 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics men's long jumper Calvin Murphy Alpha Nu Omega former NBA player and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee [2] Hamady N'Diaye former NBA player, former Rutgers University basketball player [2] Ollie Ogbu Eta Alpha Defensive Line coach for The University of New Haven, former NFL defensive tackle [2] Philip Quaye Iota Beta NE-10 three time Gold medal winning heptathlon champion Christon Staples Harlem Globetrotter, 2 time Slam Dunk Guinness World Records Holder Devon Still Eta Alpha former NFL defensive tackle, New York Jets John Allen Sykes Alpha former NFL player, San Diego Chargers Jermaine Taylor Epsilon Eta former NBA player, Salt Lake City Stars [2] Lawrence Thomas Gamma Mu NFL defensive end, New York Jets. Recipient of 40th Ed Block Courage Award [13] Johnnie Troutman Eta Alpha NFL offensive tackle RJ Williamson Gamma Mu former NFL player, Green Bay Packers [13] Chris Wilson former NFL linebacker, San Diego Chargers [2] Kirby Wilson Alpha Lambda former running backs coach for the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders [2] [14]

References

1. Ross Jr., Lawrence C. (2001), The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities, Kensington, p. 315, ISBN   0-7582-0270-9
2. "Notable Iota Men". Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Archived from the original on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
3. Five Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Members of Iota Phi Theta
4. Facebook - Today, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated Salutes our fraternity brother
5. Double Down
6. Iota Phi Theta Founder Webster Lewis Was a Famous Jazz/ Disco Keyboardist
7. Stay Woke (2018) IMDb citation, accessed 23 Jan 2023.
8. Iota Phi Theta Twitter
9. Iota Phi Theta Facebook posting
10. Ferguson Missouri’s New Police Chief Is a Brother of Iota Phi Theta
11. Grand Council
12. Black Past - IOTA PHI THETA FRATERNITY (1963)
13. IOTA PHI THETA CENTAUR WALKS THROUGH THE 2016 NFL DRAFT
14. The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities Prominent members of Iota Phi Theta