The National Pan-Hellenic Council is a group of Black Greek lettered Fraternities and Sororities also known as the “Divine 9”. The organization includes 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., and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Each of these black organizations went through a period of time where they were denied essential rights and privileges. During this time there was racial isolation on predominately white campuses. This forced African Americans to align themselves with others who followed the same beliefs and values. Years later, the NPHC has existed to council all of the 9 Black Greek lettered organizations.
Each of these organizations hold fraternity and sorority chapters at most colleges and universities. Specifically, I am a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Incorporated the Iota Iota Chapter. Our chapter serves the campus of Bowling Green State University and the Bowling Green community. Within my chapter we aim to achieve high scholastic and ethical standards and to be service to all mankind. Previously, the Illustrious Iota Iota chapter held community trash clean-ups, donation drives to local organizations, and many more events throughout the school semesters. We strive to help and be an impact within our community.
Included in the ThinkLink Image is a picture of the Iota Iota chapter in BGSU’s Bowen Thompson Student Union. Within this image the ladies in the chapter are pictured at their Black History Month Event during union tables.
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