The History and Purpose of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated
The History and Purpose of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated “What is the National Pan-Hellenic “Why the Tradition Must Continue Council, Incorporated?” On College Campuses” The National Pan-Hellenic Council, To understand the need for and concept of Incorporated (NPHC) is currently composed the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., one of nine (9) International Greek letter must first consider, understand and Sororities and Fraternities: Alpha Kappa familiarize oneself with the historical Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha accounts and significance of predominantly Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Black Greek-letter organizations. While Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi having their own distinct heritages, the nine Theta Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi (9) member organizations of NPHC offer Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho insight and a unique perspective into this Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. understanding and the development of and Omega Phi Psi Fraternity, Inc. NPHC Black socioeconomic and cultural life. promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the Each of the nine (9) NPHC organizations exchange of information and engages in evolved during a period when African cooperative programming and initiatives Americans were being denied essential through various activities and functions. rights and privileges afforded others. Racial isolation on predominantly white campuses On May 10, 1930, on the campus of and social barriers of class on all campuses Howard University, in Washington DC, the created a need for African Americans to National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed align themselves with other individuals as a permanent organization with the sharing common goals and ideals.
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