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Which organization is represented by the colors Royal Purple and Gold?
Which organization is represented by the colors Royal Purple and Gold?
Which organization was founded on January 15, 1908?
Which organization was founded on January 15, 1908?
What nickname is associated with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.?
What nickname is associated with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.?
Which organization's founding date is November 12, 1922?
Which organization's founding date is November 12, 1922?
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Which organization is nicknamed 'The Sorors'?
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The Divine 9
The Divine 9 refers to the nine historically black Greek-letter organizations that comprise the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC).
Colors of Organizations
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Colors: Black and Old Gold
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Colors: Crimson and Cream
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
- Colors: Royal Purple and Gold
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Colors: Crimson and Cream
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
- Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
- Colors: Royal Blue and Gold
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- Colors: Royal Blue and White
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Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
- Colors: Charcoal Brown and Gilded Gold
Founding Dates
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - December 4, 1906
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - January 15, 1908
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. - January 5, 1911
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - November 17, 1911
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - January 13, 1913
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. - January 9, 1914
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - November 12, 1922
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - January 16, 1920
- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. - September 19, 1963
Nicknames
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - "The Brothers of the Brotherhood"
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - "The Sorors"
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. - "Kappas" or "Nupes"
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - "Ques" or "Owls"
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - "Deltas"
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. - "Sigmas"
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - "Sisters for the Greater Good"
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - "Zetas"
- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. - "Iotas"
The Divine 9
- The Divine 9 refers to the nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations that comprise the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
- The Divine 9 consists of fraternities and sororities that were founded by Black students at predominantly white universities
- Each organization has specific colors, founding dates, and nicknames
Organizations
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Black and Old Gold
- December 4, 1906
- "The Brothers of the Brotherhood"
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Salmon Pink and Apple Green
- January 15, 1908
- "The Sorors"
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Crimson and Cream
- January 5, 1911
- "Kappas" or "Nupes"
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
- Royal Purple and Gold
- November 17, 1911
- "Ques" or "Owls"
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Crimson and Cream
- January 13, 1913
- "Deltas"
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
- Royal Blue and Pure White
- January 9, 1914
- "Sigmas"
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
- Royal Blue and Gold
- November 12, 1922
- "Sisters for the Greater Good"
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- Royal Blue and White
- January 16, 1920
- "Zetas"
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Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
- Charcoal Brown and Gilded Gold
- September 19, 1963
- "Iotas"
The Divine 9
- The Divine 9 refers to the nine historically Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs) that are part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC).
- These organizations are known for their commitment to service, scholarship, and community engagement.
- The Divine 9 are often referred to by their founding dates, colors, and nicknames.
Colors
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is represented by black and gold.
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. uses salmon pink and apple green.
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. has crimson and cream as its colors.
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is known for its royal purple and gold.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. also utilizes crimson and cream.
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is represented by royal blue and white.
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. uses royal blue and gold.
- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. uses charcoal brown and gilded gold.
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. also uses royal blue and white.
Founding Dates
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was founded December 4, 1906.
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 15, 1908.
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded January 5, 1911.
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded November 17, 1911.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded January 13, 1913.
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded January 16, 1920.
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded November 12, 1922.
- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. was founded September 19, 1963.
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded January 9, 1914.
Nicknames
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is commonly known as “Alpha”.
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is known as “AKA” or “The Doves”.
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is known as “Kappa” or “Nupes”.
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is known as “Omega” or “Ques”.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is known as “Delta”.
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is known as “Zeta” or “ZPB”.
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is known as “Sigma” or “Sisters for the Gamm”.
- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. is known as “Iota” or “Iotas”.
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is known as “Sigma” or “Sigmas”.
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Test your knowledge of the Divine 9, the nine historically black Greek-letter organizations of the NPHC. This quiz covers their colors, founding dates, and more. See how well you know these significant organizations and their legacies!