The first edition of The New York Amsterdam News was distributed on Dec. 4, 1909 in Harlem. Nearly 115 years later, current writers and editors have remained steadfast in their commitment to giving readers news, events, programs, politics, health and wellness, arts, entertainment, sports and so much more.
Now, one week before Thanksgiving, we recognize nine Black fraternities and sororities whose missions and collective existence are steeped in academic excellence, public service, leadership development, sisterhood, brotherhood, scholarship, and social justice.
We are thrilled to announce a dedicated column that will spotlight the history, accomplishments and members from organizations that are part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. These organizations, informally known as The Divine Nine, will be highlighted.
Introducing
Divine Nine News.
Here is how you can help us get started. Are you a member of one of the organizations listed below? If so, let us know about upcoming public-facing events and programs. Tell us about the extraordinary accomplishments of members and officers. If your chapter or organization is celebrating a milestone or has an upcoming service-based initiative, let us know what’s going on.
If you are not a member, but you know a member, please help us spread the word. The editorial team at the AmNews want to let readers and social media supporters know about the efforts of these long-standing pillars within our community.
The National Pan-Hellenic Council is comprised of the following nine organizations:
- Alpha Phi Alpha 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.
- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
To share your Divine Nine News, please contact us at d9@amsterdamnews.com and amsterdamnews.com/d9news.