The Role of Black Greek Letter Organizations as a Source of Progressive Social Change

The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) is a combination of the nine largest historically African American Greek fraternities and sororities. They are currently representing over a million members internationally. Their mission is to overlook the actions and conduct of the fraternities and sororities. They also acted as a mediator for problems concerning the interest of the organizations." The NPHC is proud of its diverse membership of students, celebrities, corporate, political and community leaders. Its affiliate membership includes Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and Omega Phi Psi Fraternity. They are commonly known as the Divine 9. The NPHC have convened to discuss and address issues of mutual concern. They promote interaction through forums, meetings and other ways to receive and give information. Members of the NPHC engage in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions. The social and economic power of the NPHC has been a major source of change for the African American community in America since the beginning.…