What is the divine 9?
The Divine Nine is the National Pan-Hellenic Council, a group of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities founded between 1906 and 1963. They emphasize service, scholarship, leadership, and cultural pride, and have been vital in advancing civil rights and uplifting Black communities.
The Divine 9
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
1906, Cornell University
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
1908, Howard University
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
1911, Indiana University
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
1911, Howard University
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
1913, Howard University
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
1914, Howard University
1920, Howard University
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
1922, Butler University
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
1963, Morgan State University