Alpha Phi Alpha was founded nationally on December 4, 1906 at Cornell University.
Upon graduating, most NPHC members remain active with their organizations throughout their lives.
Stepping is only one small part of NPHC life. In fact, many members do not step.
Kappa Alpha Psi's national guide right program provides guidance for at risk youth in the United States as well as internationally.
70% of all black male lawyers are members of Alpha Phi Alpha.
Omega Psi Phi contributes $50,000 to the United Negro College fund each year.
Vivian White Marbury is the oldest founder of an NPHC organization to live until the age of 100 (Sigma Gamma Rho).
All NPHC organizations have their own unique signs, colors, and calls.
The Alphas and AKAs are known as the "first family" of historically African-American Greeks.
During the 1950s, thousands of Omega men in every area of the country were actively involved in the fight to eliminate racial discrimination.
Delta Sigma Theta led campaigns against the death penalty before civil rights organizations even addressed the issue.
Omega Psi Phi was founded nationally on November 17, 1911 at Howard University.
Rosa Parks (Alpha Kappa Alpha) - Mother of the Civil Rights movement
The founders of Delta Sigma Theta assisted Omega Psi Phi in gaining incorporation before they were even Deltas.
NPHC organizations use Greek letters because of the Greek writing system and philosophies - connection to Africa, particularly Egypt.
The NPHC was formed as a permanent organization on May 10, 1930 on the campus of Howard University.
Dr Martin Luther King (Alpha Phi Alpha) - Civil rights leader
In addition to the NPHC, Alpha Phi Alpha, Iota Phi Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi and Phi Beta Sigma also a part of the North-American Interfraternity Conference.
Bill Cosby (Omega Psi Phi) - Comedian, author, actor, producer
Zeta Phi Beta sponsors over 175 Stork's Nests. The Stork's Nest program helps increase the prevention of birth defects and infant mortality.
During the Great Migration, AKAs assisted the Travellers Aid Society, helping Southern Blacks adjust to life in the North.
Omega Psi Phi does not have a mascot. The dog image represents the tenacity and determination that Omega Men possess.
Delta Sigma Theta' s motto is: Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom.
While Alphas and AKAs have a family relationship, Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta are the only fraternity and sorority that are constitutionally bound.
Delta Sigma Theta has the largest number of chapters of any other fraternity or sorority in the world.
All 9 NPHC organizations assisted in aiding the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Alpha Kappa Alpha was very proactive in obtaining voting privileges for women.
W.E.B. DuBois (Alpha Phi Alpha) - Civil Rights leader and philosopher
Kappa Alpha Psi was the first NPHC fraternity at Mizzou.
Wilt Chamberlain (Kappa Alpha Psi) - NBA Hall of Fame, Center for the Lakers
NPHC is the governing council over the nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities.
NPHC stands for the National Pan-Hellenic Council.
