OUR HISTORY

NPHC History

The National Pan-Hellenic Council also referred to as the Divine 9 was founded May 10th, 1930 in Washington D.C. It was created to promote unity among its member organizations and address problems of mutual interest to those organizations. All 9 of NPHC organizations were created during a period when African Americans were being denied essential rights and privileges. Racial isolation on predominantly white campuses and social barriers of class on all campuses created a need for African Americans to align themselves with other individuals sharing common goals and ideals. With the realization of such a need, these (Black) Greek-lettered organization movements took on the persona of a haven and outlet, which could foster brotherhood and sisterhood, scholarship and service to others that helps bring about change in the Black Community.