Since the fraternity's founding on January 5, 1911 at Indiana University Bloomington, the fraternity has never restricted membership on the basis of color, creed or national origin though membership traditionally is dominated by those of African heritage.
From its founding on January 5, 1911 at Indiana University Bloomington, the fraternity has always been inclusive of all individuals regardless of their racial identity, religious beliefs, or national origins. Traditionally, however, the majority of its members have had African heritage.