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About NPHC
The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC) is currently composed of nine (9) International Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities. Each of the nine (9) NPHC organizations evolved during a period when African Americans were being denied essential rights and privileges afforded others. 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, the African American (Black) Greek-lettered organization movement took on the personae of a haven and outlet, which could foster brotherhood and sisterhood in the pursuit to bring about social change through the development of social programs that would create positive change for Blacks and the country. The nine (9) affiliate organizatoins of NPHC are listed below with its founding date and location:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
December 4, 1906
Cornell University

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
January 15, 1908
Howard University

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
January 5, 1911
Indiana University

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
November 17, 1911
Howard University

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
January 13, 1913
Howard University

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
January 9, 1914
Howard University

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
January 16, 1920
Howard University

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
November 12, 1922
Butler University

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
September 19, 1963
Morgan State University