Let’s face it, this year’s election is very important. More than ever, Black people must use their voices to push for change in this country. With the COVID-19 pandemic at a high rate and the Black Lives Matter movement still relevant because of recent events, we need to have people in our corner in politics representing African American people.
Many organizations in this country aim for equality, service and development of people. One set of organizations is the National Panhellenic Council, also known as “The Divine Nine”, who represent these values tremendously. From fraternities to sororities, they all believe in the values of brotherhood/sisterhood, service to all mankind, scholarship, greater progress, achievement and so much more. These organizations have produced some of the most influential people in the world today. Particularly in Congress, these men that are being highlighted are in the fight for change for our country. Serving in Congress is not a game, it’s something that requires willpower, action, and determination. Take a look at these African American fraternal men who use their voice for action and equality.
Sanford Bishop, Jr.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; Georgia’s 2nd District
William Lacy Clay, Jr
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; Missouri’s 1st District
Emanuel Cleaver
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; Missouri’s 5th District
Jim Clyburn
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; South Carolina’s 6th District
Danny Davis
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; Illinois 7th District
Alexander “Al” Green
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; Texas’ 9th District
alcee hastings
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; Florida’s 20th District
Steven Horsford
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; Nevada’s 4th District
Hakeem Jeffries
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; New York’s 8th District
Chair of the House Democratic Caucus
Henry “hank” c. johnson, jr.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; Georgia’s 4th District
alfred lawson, jr.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; Florida’s 5th District
John Lewis
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; Georgia’s 5th District
Even though brother Lewis is not with us anymore, we could not make this list and not include a legendary Civil Rights activist who was present and heard as a congressman until his passing.
Donald McEachin
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; Virginia’s 4th District
Gregory Meeks
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; New York’s 5th District
kweisi mfume
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; Maryland’s 7th District
Bobby Rush
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc
U.S. House of Representatives; Illinois’ 1st District
david scott
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; Georgia’s 13th District
robert “bobby” scott
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; Virginia’s 3rd District
Chair of the House Education & Labor Committee
Bennie Thompson
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
U.S. House of Representatives; Mississippi’s 2nd District
Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee
If you haven’t already, make sure you all get out and make your voices heard too! Go vote Tuesday, November 3rd!
