This article is a part of Blavity U Spirit Week 2023. Black Greek life is essential to campus life at any college or university. The National Pan-Hellenic Council, often referred to as the “Divine Nine ,” comprises nine organizations with members who serve as pillars of service and excellence within their schools and communities. The sororities and fraternities included are: 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. These Black Greek Letter organizations provided support and resources for young Black students who were denied access to white clubs and organizations on college campuses. Since their inception, these nine organizations have grown to membership numbers in the hundreds of thousands, thanks to several worldwide chapters. ...
