It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Honorable Founder John Slade made his heavenly transition Sunday morning. May 6, 2018. His son, Bro. Kenyatta Slade, released this statement Sunday evening via John Slade's Facebook account: "It is with great sadness and with great honor and with great pride that I announce the passing of my father and our founder John D. Slade. He transitioned this morning after a long illness that weakened his