Edgardo “Eddie” Garcia, the 30th Police Chief of the Dallas, Texas Police Department and the first Latino to lead the department in its 140-year history, has...
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. made the announcement today(6/17/24) of the passing of their Most Honorable Founder Louis Hudnell. The fraternity made the public announcement via...
Yesterday, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with the leaders of the Divine Nine historically Black sororities and fraternities at the White House. This...
Theodore N. Stephens II, Esq. formerly the Grand Polaris (National President) of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., has assumed a historic role as prosecutor in Essex...
In an effort to highlight the people who are leading graduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers of Iota...
In an effort to highlight the people who are leading graduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers of Iota...
In an effort to highlight the people who are leading graduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers of...
In an effort to highlight the people who are leading graduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers of Iota...
Iota Phi Theta’s official instagram account announced today that fraternity founder Lonnie C. Spurill Jr. is now a Master Mason. The Fraternity took to social media...
Atlanta is buzzing with excitement as the highly esteemed Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., one of the nation’s revered Black Greek-letter organizations, gears up to commemorate...
Do you know that the producer of “I Wish” by Carl Thomas and “Heard It All Before” by Sunshine Anderson is a brother of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity,...
We all know that the brothers of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. don’t play when it comes to stepping but that was proved again this last...
Graduation season is upon us and members of Black fraternities and sororities are taking graduation pictures that are better than ever. We at Watch The Yard...
This season the Chicago Bulls centered their Black History Month efforts on honoring the Black community through a celebration of Black joy and paid homage to the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). On February 7th,...
The city of Ferguson, Missouri has a new police chief and he is a brother of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Frank McCall, a Fall 1980...
It is with great sadness that we inform you that the Honorable Founder Frank B. Coakley, one of the founders of Iota Phi Theta has passed away....
In an effort to highlight the people who are leading graduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers of...
Graduation season this semester has looked a lot different because of COVID-19 but it has not stopped members of Black fraternities and sororities from celebrating each...
The brothers of the Divine 9 fraternities have teamed up to make the statement that they are showing up to the polls on election day in...
The men of Iota Fraternity, Inc. made some MAJOR moves in the community this September and brought in their Founders month with a blast! We at...
On September 19, 1963, in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement, 12 men came together at Morgan State University (then Morgan State College) and created Iota...
In response to the police killing of George Floyd in South Minneapolis, the presidents of Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta...
In response to the Ahmaud Arbery case, the presidents of Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma and Iota Phi Theta...
Graduation season is upon us and members of Black fraternities and sororities are taking graduation pictures that are better than ever. We at Watch The Yard...
Tis’ the season for service but when it comes to the brothers of Iota Phi Theta, service is a year round thing! The Zeta Delta Chapter...
In an effort to highlight the young leaders who are leading undergraduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers...
The men of Iota Fraternity, Inc. made some MAJOR moves in the community this September and brought in their Founders month with a blast! We at...
In an effort to highlight the young leaders who are leading undergraduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers...
In an effort to highlight the young leaders who are leading undergraduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers...
The men of Iota Fraternity, Inc. made some MAJOR moves in the community this September and brought in their Founders month with a blast! We at...
In an effort to highlight the people who are leading graduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers of...
It is with great sadness that we inform you that the Honorable Founder Charles Brown, one of the founders of Iota Phi Theta has passed away. The...
In an effort to highlight the people who are leading graduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers of...
The brothers of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. came from all across the world to Charlotte, North Carolina recently for their 2019 conclave and they painted...
Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin is scheduled to present the keynote speech at Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.’s upcoming conclave. The conclave, which will...
Graduation season is upon us and members of Black fraternities and sororities are taking graduation pictures that are better than ever. We at Watch The Yard...
Iota Phi Theta Founder John D. Slade will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery on May 2nd 2018. Iota Phi Theta posted a notice to their...
In an effort to highlight the young leaders who are leading undergraduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers...
The Iotas at FAMU have some new initiates on campus! The brothers of the Gamma Chi Chapter ofIota Phi Theta at Florida A&M University just released...
In an effort to highlight the young leaders who are leading undergraduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers...
In an effort to highlight the young leaders who are leading undergraduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers...
Two twin brothers who are members of Iota Phi Theta just landed a show on the HGTV that focuses on educating people about home ownership and...
In an effort to highlight the young leaders who are leading undergraduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers...
In an effort to highlight the young leaders who are leading undergraduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers...
Iota Phi Theta’s very own Jarvis Steele is serving as Student Government Association President at Georgia Southern University for the 2018-2019 school year. Jarvis is serving...
These Iotas from Alabama bring back a taste of nostalgia in this step! The Delta Eta Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc., at Alabama State...
The brothers of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. did some BIG things this October! We at Watch The Yard made a list of our favorite Iota...
We are excited to announce that Iota Phi Theta’s very own Alex Vancol has been crowned University of South Florida’s Homecoming King. Vancol is a Spring 2016...
The men of Iota Fraternity, Inc. made some MAJOR moves in the community this September and brought in their Founders month with a blast! We at...
In a move to highlight the meaning and power of Black fraternities, we at Watch The Yard reached out to our Instagram audience of over 239,000...
The brothers of Iota Phi Theta on the West Coast don’t play games when it comes to strolling! The “West Coast OWTlaws”, a stroll team made...
The Delta Phi chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. just dropped a cypher video over the beat to “Shook Ones” by Mobb Deep proving to...
Have you seen how the Iotas hold it down in California?! The brothers of the Beta Upsilon Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. recently released...
Graduation season is upon us and members of Black fraternities and sororities are taking graduation pictures that are better than ever. We at Watch The Yard...
It is with great sadness that we inform you that the Most Honorable, John D. Slade, one of the founders of Iota Phi Theta has passed...
The brothers of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. did some MAJOR things this March! We at Watch The Yard made a list of our favorite Iota...
The undergraduate brothers of Iota Phi Theta Fraterntiy, Inc. are all about service in New Jersey. The brothers of the Alpha Psi Chapter of the fraternity...
The Iotas and the SGRhos have teamed up for greatness at Valdosta State University. NPHC spring weeks are in full force at Valdosta State University and...
The brothers of Iota Phi Theta did some amazing things this month. We at Watch The Yard made a list of our favorite Iota pictures of...
The White House recently announced that Ashley Bell, Esq., a member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. will take over the director position of the Small...
Have you seen how the brothers of Iota Phi Theta do neophyte presentations in Alabama? The first ever Iota Phi Theta neophyte presentation was held at...
The Beta Upsilon Chapter and Gamma Zeta Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. won 1st Place in the 2nd annual Sigma Stroll Off at California...
Have you seen how the brothers of Iota Phi Theta reveal new members at Virginia State University?! The Eta Chapter of Iota Phi Theta at VSU...
Have you seen how the brothers of Iota Phi Theta introduce their new members to campus at the University of Kentucky? The “Ride or Die” Zeta...
The brothers of Iota Phi Theta at SUNY Old Westbury can’t be stopped! The “Arrogant” Alpha Zeta Chapter of Iota Phi Theta just revealed their new...
The brothers of Iota Phi Theta know it, but many outside of their great fraternity don’t know that one of the fraternity’s founders just so happens...
Time for the sweet sound of old school Iota songs. Whether you are a new member of a seasoned brother in the bond, the following gallery...
We have compiled a list of 28 rare pictures of what pledging a Black Greek fraternity/sorority looked like back in the day. We feel that these...
[This post was originally posted on (2/11/14)] Can you believe “The College Dropout” came out 10 years ago?! Today marks ten years since Kanye West released his...
Have you seen how the brothers of Iota Phi Theta at Rutgers do Neophyte presentations? The brothers of the Alpha Psi Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity,...
Are yall ready to see how the brothers of Iota Phi Theta hold it down in New York? The brothers of the Alpha Zeta Chapter of Iota...
The Iotas at the University of Florida DO NOT PLAY when it comes to strolling! The Gamma Omicron Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. won...
Have you seen how the brothers of Iota Phi Theta do probates at Sacred Heart University? The Smooth and Sophisticated Theta Sigma Chapter of Iota Phi Theta...
As you probably already know, there are two things that we at WatchTheYard.com really love; Greek Unity and Black History. We have searched the internet and...
Have you seen how the Iotas in Michigan get down?! We have not done this in almost a year, but we feel that it is only...
Donating and giving to charity is a universal value of Black greekdom but when it comes to giving away your old greek apparel, there needs to...
The Gamma Tau Chapter of Iota Phi Theta showed up and did their thing at Bowie State University. Check out this video of them holding it...
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.’s Director of Communications just sent this press release to WatchTheYard.com.
You have not seen pride until you see the face on a black fraternity member as his son becomes a member of his same org. In...
Sometimes when organizations are trying to set up step shows on a campus they have other organizations back out because “there are not enough steppers.” If...
Have you seen how the Iotas do their thing at Rutgers?! Check out this AMAZING video of the Alpha Psi Chapter of Iota Phi Theta crossing their...
Have you seen how the men of Iota Phi Theta do it at Howard University? Check out this video of the Alpha Tau chapter crossing its...
Have you seen how the Shaw University Iotas stroll? Check out this video of the stroll performance that the Gamma Tau Chapter of Iota Phi Theta...
As we reported earlier this year, the brothers of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.’s founding chapter at Morgan State University has created a $100,000 endowment to...
The Alpha Psi Chapter of Iota Phi Theta goes HARD! Check out this video of the Iotas hitting a stroll to “Dance” by Nigerian artist Teknomiles....
You cannot deny that these Iotas aren’t beasts when it comes to strolling! Check out this video of the brothers of Iota Phi Theta winning the...
Howard had it’s homecoming in October and now there is video of their stroll off just in case you missed it! Check out this video of the...
The Alpha Chapter of Iota Phi Theta has been making some major moves. They recently created a $100,000 endowment for Morgan State University with their alumni...
The Alpha Chapter of Iota Phi Theta has put their money where their mouth is and teamed up with their alumni chapter(Gamma Omicron Omega) to create...
The Iotas at Howard brought out shovels and started stepping with them! Check out this video that HU Reaction took of them breaking it down at...
In honor of their 2015 Founders’ Day the brothers of Iota Phi Theta did a show between campus and showed out! Check out this video of...
Want to see how an AMAZING Iota probate is done? All you have to do is travel to California! The Talented Gentlemen of the Theta Gamma...
Iota Phi Theta may be the youngest member of the NPHC but that does not mean that they don’t have a stellar list of members. We...
What do you know about those Iotas at Ball State University?! We were just submitted this video of the brothers holding it down during their school’s...
There is something special about NPHC greek life at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina. The HBCU recently held their Spirit Night ’15 Pep Rally and the...
Ya’ll ain’t ready for the Eta Epsilon Chapter of Iota Phi Theta! Check out this video of them turning their brother into a “human jump rope”...
Iota Phi Theta took home the GOLD at the Sunshine Stat Classic Step Show by taking it back to the 90s with this Goosebumps theme. Do...
Eta Rho in the HOUSE! The Iotas at Western Kentucky University revealed their their Spring 2015 line to their campus and let them know who runs things....
This has to be one of the longest intros to a Centaur Walk videos we have ever seen. Watch as these members of Iota Phi Theta...
The Iotas are officially in the house! Check out this video of the brothers of Iota Phi Theta strolling at Florida State University’s 2014 party walk...
Iotas know how to get down! Check out this video of the “Talented Gentlemen” of the Theta Gamma Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc., performing...
Owtlaws in the house! Chicago Greek Weekend Hosted its annual S.T.O.M.P the violence Greek Step show and the brothers of Iota Phi Theta did their thing!...
You have to get them started young right? Watch as the Eta Chapter Of Iota Phi Theta from Virginia State University teaches kids about the Bow...
The #BoycottSororitySisters movement has taken to the streets! This weekend, members of NPHC fraternities and sororities showed up in front of the VH1 offices in New...
Watch these Iotas break out a stroll to Snootie Wild’s “Made Me” featuring K-Camp at Southeastern Louisiana University’s NPHC AIDS Awareness Stroll Off hosted by the SELU NAACP....
Could this be the best Iota probate of 2014? The Evil Eta Chapter of Iota Phi Theta at Virginia State University presents their Spring 14 “The...
Which Divine 9 organization’s national website is the best? We at WatchTheYard.com have taken all of the NPHC national websites and put them alongside each other...
You know its about to go down when “OG Bobby Johnson” starts playing! Check out this video of the Iotas at Florida State University holding it...
The “Bow” and the “Shield” went hard at the 2014 Dallas Greek Picnic. Watch the Delta Kappa Chapter Iotas from the University of North Texas beat the competition...
Take a look at this video of the Alpha Eta Chapter Iotas from Southern University breaking it down with a stroll to Lil Boosie. Do you...
Did the Beta Xi Chapter of Iota Phi Theta just throw the hardest Iota probate of 2014?! We want to know what you think! Check out...
Do you know the history of 1963? These neos do! Watch this video of the Centaurs at Western Kentucky University probating their Spring 2014 line and...
The Iotas at Bethune Cookman University have two new members! Check out their Spring 2014 probate below and give them some love in the comment section!
The Iotas at Howard are the TRUTH! Check out this Spring 2014 probate video from the Iotas at Howard University. Did they hold it down for the Centaurs?...
*Rick Ross Grunt* Take a look at the brothers of the Beta Xi Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. strolling to Rick Ross at Kean...
Check out this video of the Gamma Omicron Chapter Iotas at the University of Florida strolling to the ‘DLow Shuffle’! What do you think? Did they hold...
Check out this video of the Eta Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. presenting their Fall 2k12 I.S. “Behind Enemy Lines.” The show took place...
Watch the Iotas from Virginia State University surprise the campus with a flash mob step show. The start is HILARIOUS! Do you think they held it...
Iota Phi Theta wins the San Jose State University Yard Show. Do you think they held it down for Iota Phi Theta? Let us know in...
Iotas stroll at the 2013 Atlanta Greek Picnic Stroll Off to Miguel and Big K.R.I.T. Do you think they held it down? We want to know....
Check out this stroll done by the Iotas at Mizzou’s NPHC Homecoming Stroll-Off to A$AP Ferg’s “WORK”. Do you think these Iotas held it down for the...
The Alpha Tau Chapter of Iota Phi Theta at Howard University present their new initiates in their Spring Probate 2012. This is one of the best...
Watch this Iota Phi Theta 2013 probate at Tuskegee University. Did these Tuskegee Iotas represent?
Phi Chapter Iotas at Rowan University in New Jersey stroll to “DOWN FOR MY” by C-Murder. Skip ahead to the 8 minute mark where they pop...
Iota Phi Theta competes at the Central State University 2013 Yard Show. If you think they held it down for the bow and the shield, comment...
Iota Phi Theta’s Alpha Tau Chapter win 2nd place at the 2012 Howard University Homecoming Step Show. How do you think they did? Let us know...
This a three part of the “94 STOMP ” filmed at Disney World in Florida. It gives you a taste of what Black Greekdom looked like...
Iotas stroll to Jay-Z’s “On To The Next One” at Rutgers University. Comment below if you think they held it down! “Do or Die APsi”...
Florida Iotas stroll at an FSU Stroll Off with two of their Iota Sweethearts. The Sweethearts did their thing! Do you think they held it down?...
The “Do Or Die” Alpha Psi chapter Iotas strolling to Gucci Mane and Drake at Rutgers. What do you think? Did the “bow” and the “shield”...