These Black Greek organizations are under The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), which is a collaborative umbrella council.

The Divine Nine refers to the historically Black fraternities and sororities also referred to as Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs).
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These Black Greek organizations are under The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), which is a collaborative umbrella council.
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The NPHC was formed as a permanent organization on May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington, D.C., with Matthew W. Bullock as the active Chairman and B. Beatrix Scott as Vice-Chairman. NPHC was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois in 1937.

The council promotes interaction through forums, meetings, and other media for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.

Each constituent member organization determines its own strategic direction and program agenda. Today, the primary purpose and focus of member organizations remains camaraderie and academic excellence for its members and service to the communities they serve. Each promotes community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities.
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Below are the Black Greeks in the order of their founding date.
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1. Alpha Phi Alpha - founding date December 4, 1906 at Cornell Univ.

2. Alpha Kappa Alpha - founding date January 15, 1908 at Howard Univ.

3. Kappa Alpha Psi - founding date January 5, 1911 at Indiana University Bloomington.

4. Omega Psi Phi - founding date November 17, 1911 at Howard Univ.

5. Delta Sigma Theta - founding date January 13, 1913 at Howard Univ.

6. Phi Beta Sigma - founding date January 9, 1914 at Howard Univ.

7. Zeta Phi Beta - founding date January 16, 1920 at Howard Univ.

8. Sigma Gamma Rho - founding date November 12, 1922 at Butler Univ.

9. Iota Phi Theta - founding date September 19, 1963 at Morgan State Univ.