Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating the National Pan-Hellenic Council on its 96th Founders’ Day and declaring May 10, 2026, as National Pan-Hellenic Council Day in the City of Philadelphia. WHEREAS, The Philadelphia City Council proudly recognizes the National Pan-Hellenic Council for its meaningful contributions, service and leadership within the City of Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, On May 10, 1930, the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C.; and WHEREAS, The National Pan-Hellenic Council unites nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations, collectively known as the “Divine Nine” to promote cooperation, service, scholarship, and leadership within the community; and WHEREAS, The National Pan-Hellenic Council is composed of Alpha Phi Alpa 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., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, the National Pan-Hellenic Council has served as a steward of the impactful work carried out by its member fraternities and sororities, and through its leadership and support has amplified the collective impact of the Divine Nine worldwide while preserving and uplifting the cultural heritage of the Black community; and WHEREAS, With thousands of collegiates …
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