On Novemeber 4th, 2022, the National Pan-Hellenic Council of San Diego State University came together to throw their inaugural “Yardshow,” a public performance of member student greek organizations. The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was founded on May 10, 1930 at Howard University in Washington, DC. and consists of 9 member greek organizations. which gives them their nickname, the “Devine 9”. The National Pan-Hellenic Council Member organizations include:

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Each of the nine NPHC organizations evolved during a period when African Americans were being denied essential rights and privileges afforded others. Racial isolation on predominantly white campuses and social barriers of class on all campuses created a need for African Americans to align themselves with other individuals sharing common goals and ideals. With the realization of such a need, the African American (Black) Greek-lettered organization movement took on the personae of a haven and outlet, which could foster brotherhood and sisterhood in the pursuit to bring about social change through the development of social programs that would create positive change for Blacks and the country. Today the need remains the same.

Photos by Antwone Adams of Mr. Adams Photography

• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc Omicron Iota Sigma Chapter Member