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Step Afrika! celebrates the Divine 9 with a viral tribute

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On the 91st anniversary of the National Pan Hellenic Council, Step Afrika! celebrated the Divine Nine (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.) through a tribute video.

 

“Stepping is an art form that was birthed, nurtured and preserved within the rich culture of African American fraternities and sororities. Step Afrika! was honored to continue to share this unique art form around the world.”

– 2021 premiere announcement

 

Since the premiere, the video has been reshared by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and garnered more than 2 million views.

 

VIEW THE 2022 NMAAHC RESHARE

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Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Under Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports, touring more than 60 countries across the globe. To share your Step Afrika! story, visit stepafrika.org/about/. Step Afrika!'s 30th Anniversary Timeline is made possible by the generous funding of Bloomberg Philanthropies, with additional support from the Mellon Foundation and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

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