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'''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 [[National Pan-Hellenic Council|mainstream]] [[List of African-American fraternities|historically black fraternities]]. It has one sister organization, [[Swing Phi Swing]].
'''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 [[National Pan-Hellenic Council|mainstream]] [[List of African-American fraternities|historically black fraternities]].<ref name=AFRO50>{{cite web|last=Taylor|first=Alexis|title=Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Celebrates 50 Years|url=https://afro.com/groove-phi-groove-social-fellowship-celebrates-50-years/|work=AFRO News|date=14 November 2012 |accessdate=2 February 2022}}</ref>


==History==
==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 [[tradition]]alism of subjectively ascribed established [[fraternal organization]]s.<ref name="vt">{{cite web|url=http://spec.lib.vt.edu/archives/blackhistory/timeline/gphig.htm|title=A Timeline of Black History at Virginia Tech|publisher=spec.lib.vt.edu|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>


Groove Phi Groove considers [[Swing Phi Swing]] to be its sister organization.<ref>[https://groove-phi-groove.com/swing-phi-swing/ Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship Incorporated]</ref>
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 [[tradition]]alism of subjectively ascribed established [[fraternal organization]]s.<ref name="vt">{{cite web|url=http://spec.lib.vt.edu/archives/blackhistory/timeline/gphig.htm|title=A Timeline of Black History at Virginia Tech|publisher=spec.lib.vt.edu|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref> Groove Phi Groove is an independent organization whose purpose includes promoting academic awareness, leadership development, community empowerment, preservation of African culture, and working towards alleviating the social and economic problems impacting disadvantaged communities.


==Symbols==
Groove Phi Groove members hold individuality, self-expression, and creativity in its members to be paramount, as well as a focus on issues related to the empowerment of African American communities. Its members work in a wide variety of career areas, including [[accounting]], education, [[engineering]], human resource services, [[Local government|local]] and [[state government]], medicine, law, protective services, information technology, [[religion]], [[real estate]], [[food service]], skilled crafts, [[music]], professional sports, the armed services, and business.
*Colors - Black - indicating the Race and White indicating Purity.<ref name=Hilltop>[https://dh.howard.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1024&context=hilltop_902000 Howard University 'The Hilltop' April 12, 1991 - Groove Phi Groove moves to a different beat]</ref>
*The seven symbols on the shield<ref name=Hilltop/>
**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==
===Founders===


As a body, the governing structure of the Fellowship consists of The Conclave, the Board of Directors, regional offices, and local chapters.<ref name="groove-phi-groove2">{{cite web|url=http://www.groove-phi-groove.org/index/structure|title=Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Inc.|publisher=groove-phi-groove.org|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>
The founders of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship are:


==International headquarters==
* Glenn Brown
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.<ref>[https://issuu.com/groovemaster/docs/swordandspearsummer2013 Sword and Spear Summer 2013]</ref>
* Raymond Clark
* John Conquest
* Walter Goodwin
* Janes Hill
* Barry Hampton
* Charlie Sam Johnson
* Nathaniel Monroe
* David Nesbit
* Nathaniel Parham
* Harry Payne
* Barry Simms
* Robert Simpson
* Woodrow Williams


===Etymology===
==Notable members==
===Public service===

====Groove====

During the 1960s, the word “groove” was popular among young blacks. [[Webster's Dictionary]] defines the verb “groove” as “to perform deftly or smoothly.” As a noun, “groove” is defined as a “fixed routine in the affairs of life.” Hence, to go against the “groove” means to work against the current establishment, and “grooving” is associated with “socializing or fellowshipping.” These combined definitions form the definition of Groove Phi Groove.<ref name=nat>{{cite web|url=http://www.gphig.org|title=Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Inc.|publisher=gphig.org|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>

====Phi====

The "Phi" in Groove Phi Groove preserves the original meaning of the Emetic letter "Phi." In “[http://www.worldcat.org/title/secrets-of-the-great-pyramid/oclc/153069&referer=brief_results Secrets of the Great Pyramids]” by [[Peter Tompkins|Pete Thompkins]], the Khemit people of ancient Egypt created “phi” as a symbol of the creative function of the male reproductive system and, more loosely, as “reproduction in endless series,” which is a symbolic representation of “the fire of life.” The Fellowship has incorporated this symbol of fertility into its name to stand for continual growth and development. The “phi” symbol should not be confused with the subsequent Greek numeral representing 500<ref name="en.wikipedia.org">[[Φ]]</ref> or the ancient Greek representation of [pʰ].<ref name="en.wikipedia.org"/>

===Governing structure===

As a body, the governing structure of the Fellowship consists of:<ref name="groove-phi-groove2">{{cite web|url=http://www.groove-phi-groove.org/index/structure|title=Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Inc.|publisher=groove-phi-groove.org|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>

* The Conclave
* The International Constitution & Bylaws Manual
* The International Executive Board of Directors
* The International Directorate Staff
* Regional offices
* Local chapters

===Regions===
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*Atlantic
*Far West
*Great Lakes
*Mid-Atlantic
*New England
*North Atlantic
*South Atlantic
*South Central
*International

===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.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}

===International Presidents===
Since Lenwood Harris became the First National President in 1970, 11 men have served as the National President of Groove Phi Groove, including one man serving for a record three terms. They have served tenures as short as 12 months and as long as 12 years.

* Lenwood Harris
* Roy L. Sutherland
* Eugene Clay
* Ronald L. Thomas
* John East
* Barry Hampton
* Ronald P. White*
* Christopher Joyner
* Victor Henderson
* Dennis K. Thomas
* Ahmad S. McDougle

===Notable members===

====Actors====
*[[John Canada Terrell]],<ref>[[She's Gotta Have It]]</ref> She's Gotta Have It, Boomerang, The Five Heartbeats
*[[Tehran C. Caldwell (T.C. "Storm" Caldwell)]], http://www.imdb.me/tccaldwell<ref>[[Single And Anxious]]</ref> Single And Anxious, The Decayed, In This Corner, Eyes of Deception, Before Its Too Late, Providence, F.O.N., I Don't Need An Angel

====Public service====
*[[Clarence "Tiger" Davis]] Maryland House of Delegates 1983–2007<ref name="maryland">{{cite web|url=http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/former/html/msa12207.html|title=Clarence Davis, Maryland State Delegate|publisher=msa.maryland.gov|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>
*[[Clarence "Tiger" Davis]] Maryland House of Delegates 1983–2007<ref name="maryland">{{cite web|url=http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/former/html/msa12207.html|title=Clarence Davis, Maryland State Delegate|publisher=msa.maryland.gov|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>
*[[Douglas Palmer]] Former Mayor of Trenton NJ<ref name="afro">{{cite web|url=http://www.afro.com/sections/news/baltimore/story.htm?storyID=76696|title=Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Celebrates 50 Years|publisher=afro.com|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>
*[[Douglas Palmer]] Former Mayor of Trenton NJ<ref name="afro">{{cite web|url=http://www.afro.com/sections/news/baltimore/story.htm?storyID=76696|title=Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Celebrates 50 Years|publisher=afro.com|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>
*[[G. K. Butterfield]] United States Congressman representing the [[North Carolina's 1st congressional district|First Congressional District of North Carolina]]<ref name="prlog">{{cite web|url=http://www.prlog.org/11991867-groove-phi-groove-social-fellowship-inc-celebrates-its-50th-anniversary.html|title=Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary &#124; PRLog|author=TarverPR, LLC|publisher=prlog.org|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>
*[[G. K. Butterfield]] United States Congressman representing the [[North Carolina's 1st congressional district|First Congressional District of North Carolina]]<ref name="prlog">{{cite web|url=http://www.prlog.org/11991867-groove-phi-groove-social-fellowship-inc-celebrates-its-50th-anniversary.html|title=Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary &#124; PRLog|author=TarverPR, LLC|publisher=prlog.org|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>
* [[Ralph C. Johnson]] NC State Representative (Democrat)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://relations.ncat.edu/pubs/alumnitimes/2020/sep24/groovephigroove.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131210039/https://relations.ncat.edu/pubs/alumnitimes/2020/sep24/groovephigroove.html|archivedate=2022-01-31|title=Groove Phi Groove Endows $25,000 Scholarship to Honor Legacy of Two Members}}</ref>
* Ralph Johnson former NC State Representative (Democrat)<ref>Gerald Gregory Stansbury Maryland State Conference NAACP President
</ref> google.com


====Athletics====
===Athletics===
*[[Donnie Shell]] Former NFL Player with the Pittsburgh Steelers and [[College Football and NFL Hall of Fame]] member<ref name="prlog"/>
*[[Donnie Shell]] Former NFL Player with the Pittsburgh Steelers and [[College Football Hall of Fame|College Football]] and [[NFL Hall of Fame]] member<ref name="prlog"/>
*[[Richard Huntley]] Former NFL Football player with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons<ref name="groove-phi-groove3">{{cite web|url=http://www.groove-phi-groove.org/files/pdf/sands-winter-03.pdf|publisher=GROOVE PHI GROOVE SOCIAL FELLOWSHIP, INC.®|title=Sword & Spear|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>
*[[Richard Huntley]] Former NFL Football player with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons<ref name="groove-phi-groove3">{{cite web|url=http://www.groove-phi-groove.org/files/pdf/sands-winter-03.pdf|publisher=GROOVE PHI GROOVE SOCIAL FELLOWSHIP, INC.®|title=Sword & Spear|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>
*[[Earl Monroe|Earl "The Pearl" Monroe]] Former NBA basketball player and Hall of Fame<ref>Monroe, Earl 2013 [https://books.google.com/books?id=Ywq0YH2oDhcC&printsec=frontcover&dq=earl+the+pearl+my+story&hl=en&sa=X&ei=AiCJUtGsLKXZsASjrILACA&ved=0CC8Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=earl%20the%20pearl%20my%20story&f=false Earl The Pearl: My Story] New York, NY Rodale page 137 chapter 9 {{ISBN|1609615611}}</ref>
*[[Earl Monroe|Earl "The Pearl" Monroe]] Former NBA basketball player and Hall of Fame<ref>Monroe, Earl 2013 [https://books.google.com/books?id=Ywq0YH2oDhcC&q=earl+the+pearl+my+story Earl The Pearl: My Story] New York, NY Rodale page 137 chapter 9 {{ISBN|1609615611}}</ref>
*[[Junkyard Dog|Sylvester "Junkyard Dog" Ritter]] American professional wrestler and professional football player with the Houston Oilers. Also, a Sports Hall of Fame member.
*[[Junkyard Dog|Sylvester "Junkyard Dog" Ritter]] American professional wrestler and professional football player with the Houston Oilers (now the [[Tennessee Titans]]).<ref name=GB>{{cite book |last1=Grimsley |first1=Chet |title=The White Golden Bull: How Faith in God Transcended Racial Barriers |date=7 February 2011 |publisher=MB&B Distribution |isbn=978-0-9796928-7-1 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CcQAx9gdtjoC&pg=PA91 |language=en |page=91}}</ref>
*[[Chet Grimsley]] First White American Student Athlete from the C.I.A.A and former NFL player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
*[[Chet Grimsley]] First White American Student Athlete from the C.I.A.A and former NFL player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.<ref name=GB/>
* Fred Staton former NFL player with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Düsseldorf Panthers of the GFL. The Founder and Executive Director of The Carolina Athletic Association for Schools of Choice, The CAASC.
* Dominique Stephens is a former American college basketball stand out from North Carolina Central University. He is also the former Head Coach for Men's basketball at Cheyney State University in Pennsylvania.
* Roy "Spaceman" Thompson former legendary NC A&T State University track and field Hall of Fame Head Coach.

====Authors====
*Ernesto S. Clarke II, M.S. Information Management, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestoclarke/ Inventor of M&A Divestiture Patent], [https://www.google.com/patents/US20140095431 RMMAD Technology]''
*Edmond Davis, ''[http://www.worldcat.org/title/pioneering-african-american-aviators-featuring-the-tuskegee-airmen-of-arkansas/oclc/794273247 Pioneering African-American aviators featuring the Tuskegee Airmen of Arkansas]''<ref name="aviatethroughknowledge">{{cite web|url=http://www.aviatethroughknowledge.com/About_Us.html|title=About Us|publisher=aviatethroughknowledge.com|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>
*Corky Johnson, ''[https://books.google.com/books/about/Why_Are_Afro_Americans_Afraid_to_Take_Of.html?id=aQuHk-WY0gAC Why Are Afro-Americans Afraid To Take Off The Blinders]''<ref name="createspace">{{cite web|url=https://www.createspace.com/3979333|title=Why Are Afro-Americans Afraid To Take Off The Blinders|publisher=createspace.com|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>
*H.S. Reed, ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=PLuJBcfMsPAC&printsec=frontcover&dq=find+a+way+to+make+a+way&hl=en&sa=X&ei=EjqJUsinLvDfsATUnoCIDA&ved=0CEEQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=find%20a%20way%20to%20make%20a%20way&f=false Find a way to make a way]'', ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=qnj5mAEACAAJ&dq=success+is+a+journey+h.s.+reed&hl=en&sa=X&ei=YzqJUuGMAaqtsQTnoYGICQ&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA Success is a Journey]''
*Dr. Robert Daylin Brown, [https://www.amazon.com/Joker-King-52-Week-Initiation-Manhood-ebook/dp/B01G6NVCTW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464271410&sr=8-1&keywords=robert+brown+joker+to+king Joker to King: Your 52-Week Initiation into Manhood]
*Clifton Harvey Harcum, ''Passion''<ref name="google">{{cite book|title=Passion: Making the Impossible Possible|author=Harcum, C.H.|date=2012|publisher=Xlibris Corporation LLC|isbn=9781477102442|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yOU-LgEACAAJ|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>{{Self-published inline|certain=yes|date=December 2017}}
*Chet Grimsley, ''The White Golden Bull''<ref name="google2">{{cite book|title=The White Golden Bull: How Faith in God Transcended Racial Barriers|author=Grimsley, C.|date=2011|publisher=Too Smart Publications|isbn=9780979692857|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HmkuuAAACAAJ|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>
*Darryl T. Jefferson, ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=OH29Xp-Z4vsC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Darryl+T.+Jefferson&hl=en&sa=X&ei=GjyJUsm7EIzUsASOkYDABw&ved=0CC8Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Darryl%20T.%20Jefferson&f=false From the Ashes of the Ghetto]''
*Khary M. Atif, The Distended Tear
*Jerry L. Harper, "It's All About Family and Friends - A Poetic Ministry" https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&text=Jerry+L.+Harper&search-alias=books&field-author=Jerry+L.+Harper&sort=relevancerank


==International Programs==
==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.<ref name=nat/>
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.<ref name=nat>{{cite web|url=http://www.gphig.org|title=Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Inc.|publisher=gphig.org|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref><ref name="groovefund">{{cite web|url=http://groovefund.com/|title=Home|publisher=groovefund.com|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>

The Fellowship's International Programs & Projects Manual includes information about the following:
==Additional Sources==
* The Groove Fund, Incorporated Scholarship Awards Program<ref name="groovefund">{{cite web|url=http://groovefund.com/|title=Home|publisher=groovefund.com|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>
*{{cite book|last=Perkins|first=Walter|title=Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc.-The First 50 Years in Black and White|year=2011|location=Silver Spring, MD}}
* The Groove Fund, Incorporated Tutorial Program
*{{cite book |last1=Monroe|first1=Earl|authorlink1=Earl Monroe |last2=Troupe|first2=Quincy|authorlink2=Quincy Troupe |year=2013 |title=Earl The Pearl: My Story}}
* The Groove Leadership Academy Mentorship Program
*{{cite web|last=Morehouse College|title=Morehouse College Greek life|url=http://www.morehouse.edu/campus_life/greeklife/groove.html|publisher=Morehouse College|accessdate=19 June 2013}}
* Project Outreach
*{{cite journal|last=Downs|first=Ra Kenya|title=Groove Phi Groove Makes Resurgence|journal=The Hilltop|date=October 4, 2005|url=http://www.thehilltoponline.com/news/groove-phi-groove-makes-resurgence-1.466300#.UcHyeNh1plI|accessdate=19 June 2013}}
* Project Missing Children
* Project UNCF
* Project NAACP/Urban League
* The Boy Scouts of America
* Groove Feeds America
* The Food for Thought Project
* The Neighborhood Revitalization Project
* The Collegiate Pipeline Project
* The Groove Natural Disaster Support Fund
* Groove Feeds Africa


==Citations==
==References==
<ref>{{cite book|last=Perkins|first=Walter|title=Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc.-The First 50 Years in Black and White|year=2011|location=Silver Spring, MD}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite book |last1=Monroe|first1=Earl|authorlink1=Earl Monroe |last2=Troupe|first2=Quincy|authorlink2=Quincy Troupe |year=2013 |title=Earl The Pearl: My Story}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|last=Morehouse College|title=Morehouse College Greek life|url=http://www.morehouse.edu/campus_life/greeklife/groove.html|publisher=Morehouse College|accessdate=19 June 2013}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite journal|last=Downs|first=Ra Kenya|title=Groove Phi Groove Makes Resurgence|journal=The Hilltop|date=October 4, 2005|url=http://www.thehilltoponline.com/news/groove-phi-groove-makes-resurgence-1.466300#.UcHyeNh1plI|accessdate=19 June 2013}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|last=Taylor|first=Alexis|title=Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Celebrates 50 Years|url=http://www.afro.com/sections/news/baltimore/story.htm?storyid=76696|work=AFRO News|publisher=AFRO News|accessdate=19 June 2013}}</ref>


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Groove Phi Groove
GΦG
FoundedOctober 12, 1962; 61 years ago (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+[citation needed]
150 as of 2008[3]
Members60,000+[citation needed]
30,000 as of 2008[3] lifetime
Headquarters2453 Maryland Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
United States
WebsiteOfficial website
[3][4]

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]

History[edit]

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[edit]

  • 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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Public service[edit]

Athletics[edit]

International Programs[edit]

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[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  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. ^ a b c Black Greek-letter Organizations in the Twenty-First Century - Our Fight Has Just Begun (2008) p 221-222
  4. ^ a b 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. ^ a b 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
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