The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is the collaborative umbrella organization representing nine historically African American fraternities and sororities, collectively referred to as the "Divine Nine" or Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs).

 

History and Founding

• Established: May 10, 1930, at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

• Incorporation: Formally incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois in 1937.

• Headquarters: Philadelphia, PA.

• Founding Member Organizations: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, and Zeta Phi Beta.

• Council Expansion: Alpha Phi Alpha (1931), Phi Beta Sigma (1931), Sigma Gamma Rho (1937), and Iota Phi Theta (1996).

 

Mission  Core Focus

The primary purpose of the NPHC is to foster unanimity of thought and action among its member organizations and address matters of mutual interest:

• Academic Excellence & Camaraderie: Supporting high scholastic standards and lifelong brotherhood and sisterhood.

• Community Leadership: Driving social and civic action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities.

• Cooperative Programming: Facilitating joint forums, national initiatives, and inter-organizational events.

 

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. & The NPHC

• NPHC Service: Sigma Gamma Rho officially joined the National Pan-Hellenic Council in 1937.

• Unique Legacy: Founded on Nov 12, 1922, at Butler University, Sigma Gamma Rho holds the distinction of being the only NPHC sorority founded at a predominantly white institution (PWI).

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Indianapolis NPHC

The Alpha Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is affiliated with the local Indianapolis NPHC .

The purpose of the NPHC is to foster cooperative actions of its members in dealing with matters of mutual concern. Thus, NPHC promotes the well-being of its affiliate fraternities and sororities, facilitates the establishment and development of local councils of the NPHC, and provides leadership training for its constituents. The Indianapolis NPHC currently consists of the following alumnae chapters:

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

• Iota Lambda Chapter

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

• Alpha Mu Omega Chapter

• Chi Chi Omega Chapter

• Alpha Gamma Mu Omega

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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

•Indianapolis Alumni Chapter

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

•Zeta Phi Chapter

•Phi Mu Nu Chapter

•Upsilon Kappa Kappa

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

•Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter

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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

• Xi Sigma Chapter

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

• Iota Zeta Chapter

• Mu Tau Zeta Chapter

• Upsilon Omega Zeta Chapter

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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

•Alpha Sigma Chapter

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Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.

•Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter

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