National Pan-Hellenic Council

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National Pan-Hellenic Council
NPHC
Founded	May 10, 1930; 94 years ago (1930-05-10) Howard University
Type	Trade association
Affiliation	Independent
Status	Active
Emphasis	African American fraternities and sororities
Scope	National
Chapters	9 fraternities and sororities
Headquarters	P. O. Box 5821 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128 United States
Website	www.nphchq.com

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is a collaborative umbrella council composed of historically African American fraternities and sororities, commonly called the Divine Nine, and also referred to as Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs).^[1] The NPHC was formed as a permanent organization on May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington, D.C., with Matthew W. Bullock as the active Chairman and B. Beatrix Scott as Vice-Chairman. NPHC was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois in 1937.^[2]

The council promotes interaction through forums, meetings, and other media to exchange information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.^{[citation needed]}

Each constituent member organization determines its own strategic direction and program agenda. Today, member organizations' primary purpose and focus remains camaraderie and academic excellence for its members and service to the communities they serve. Each promotes community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities.^{[citation needed]}