Divine Nine Day In Essex County Honors Inspirational Leaders

NEWARK, NJ — Essex County Commissioner A’Dorian Murray-Thomas recently hosted the first annual Essex County “Divine Nine Day” in Newark.

The event – held last week at the Essex County Hall of Records – celebrated the leadership and contributions of members from the nine historically African American fraternities and sororities that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council: collectively known as the “Divine Nine.”

These contributions include more than $1 million in scholarships and thousands of hours of community service annually.

Honorees included Leonard Robbins, Shevon Armstrong, Rev. Timothy Adkins Jones, MDiv., PhD, Tyrone Daye, Shadae McDaniel, Dr. Kcyied Zahir, Vesta Godwin, Beverly Canady, Theodore Stephens II, and Pan-Hellenic Council President Sharon Foushee.

“We are bringing together inspirational leaders who have made significant impacts in their communities,” Murray-Thomas said.

“This event is a testament to the power of unity and the enduring legacy of the Pan-Hellenic community,” she added.

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