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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.
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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 and alumni chapters across the United States and around the world, NPHC continues its commitment to education, civic engagement, leadership, public service, and community empowerment; and
WHEREAS, NPHC and its members have made significant contributions to the City of Philadelphia through scholarship, community service, mentorship, voter engagement, public health advocacy, economic empowerment, and educational initiatives; and
WHEREAS, The continued collaboratio...
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