
Since 1930, the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) has served as a premier organization for African-American fraternities and sororities. The NPHC was founded at Howard University to support black college students who were searching for a voice, community, and shared identity as they pursued their education. This organization played a vital role in uniting black collegiates as they fought for equal rights and fair treatment under the law, and today the NPHC continues to bring young men and women together as they honor the history, traditions, and values of their Greek organizations. The NPHC currently has nine members and these Greek organizations are commonly referred to as “The Divine Nine”.
The Divine 9 Black Greek Letter Organizations:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (AKA)
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. (AΦA)
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity (KAΨ)
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (ΔΣΘ)
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. (ΩΨΦ)
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (ΦBΣ)
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority (ZΦB)
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority (ΣΓΡ)
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Iota Phi Theta Fraternity (ΙΦΘ)
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There are many more organizations that you can join in college in addition to the Divine 9, and each one has its own identity and history. It is the responsibility of the student to research what a particular organization stands for, and the requirements membership entails. Most fraternities and sororities recruit members that have leadership potential, good moral character, and excellent academic track record.