The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is a collaborative organization made up of nine historically Black Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities. These organizations are collectively known as the "Divine Nine."
The member organizations of the NPHC are as follows:
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (founded in 1906)
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (founded in 1908)
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (founded in 1911)
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (founded in 1911)
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (founded in 1913)
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (founded in 1914)
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (founded in 1920)
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (founded in 1922)
- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. (founded in 1963)
These organizations were founded during a time when African Americans faced significant discrimination and segregation in society. The NPHC member organizations were established as a way for African American college students to support one another and to promote academic excellence, leadership, and service.