While attending an HBCU there are some things that are universal at all of them. One thing that is universal is the Greek influence that is prevalent on the various historically black campuses. Here at Virginia State University the Greek fraternities and sororities can be easily spotted on the campus doing their calls or stepping on a regular basis. Many of these organizations hold a special place in the African American community because they were designed to aid and help build it up. Although that was the origin of these organizations many of them often don’t lose focus of that and get stereotyped for other things such as throwing parties and stepping. But on February 26, the NCAAP honored the men of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity with an Image award for community service. The organization won the award for their outstanding service around the Petersburg and Richmond area. The award was presented by the Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity who had received it the year before. This was a breath of fresh air it showed that not only do some organizations are continuing to fulfill there purpose but it also shows that young black men are taking pride in building our community’s.