UGA honors Black greek life with new markers on campus

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The first two Black greek organizations at the University of Georgia were established fifty-two years ago. Now, the Divine Nine have a permanent site on campus.

Campus markers were unveiled Friday to honor the nine historically Black fraternities and sororities that are members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Members of the organizations gathered outside the Tate Student Center to celebrate what was called a historic day.

"It's fitting that we are dedicating these markers during the 60th anniversary of the desegregation of the University of Georgia," Jere Morehead, president of the University of Georgia, said. "The first two Black students to attend UGA were also members of the first two NPHC organizations to be established on our campus."