Important Announcements & Upcoming Events
About the NPHC
The National Pan-Hellenic Council, affectionately known as the “Divine Nine,” is composed of the following member organizations (listed in order of their founding):
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
Founded on May 10, 1930 at Howard University in Washington, DC, the chartering organizations were:
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
In 1931, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., joined the council, followed by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in 1937.
The NPHC incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois in 1937.
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. joined the NPHC as the ninth affiliate member in 1997.
Black Health Story Series
The Black Greek Letter Consortium (BGLC) will speak directly to the Black American community about our unique health needs and experiences with the Black Health Story Series. Through blog posts written by Black leaders during Black History Month, we will increase awareness about health disparities and encourage health literacy. Our community is historically underrepresented in medical research and we are doing our part to achieve health equity. After this series, we hope that our readers will speak up when they feel something is wrong, prioritize visits to physical and mental health care providers to start the new year in the know, and consider participating in the All of Us Research Program.
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