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Michigan Issues Specialty License Plates for Five Black Greek‑Letter Organizations

Members gain state registration plates showing affiliation with the named fraternities and sororities, signaling formal recognition of their civic work.

Overview

  • The Michigan Secretary of State announced official specialty plate designs for Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Beta Sigma, Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta.
  • Members who can prove organizational membership may order registration plates through the state's Special Organization program, with application forms available online and at branch offices.
  • Registration plates cost $25 and use five-character plate numbers that cannot be personalized, consistent with Michigan vehicle code rules.
  • The public may buy $10 collector plates that feature the same designs but are for display only and cannot be used to register a vehicle.
  • The effort originated with state Sen. Sarah Anthony and was framed by Secretary Jocelyn Benson as a way to honor the organizations' long record of civic engagement, community service and educational advancement.