Category Greek Life & Divine Nine

Black sororities are four Divine Nine sisterhoods: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, and Sigma Gamma Rho. See their history and how to join.

HBCU bands are the marching bands of historically Black colleges, famous for show style, drumlines, and battles. Meet their history and the top programs.

Divine Nine Founders' Days for all nine NPHC organizations, with founding dates in chronological order, a by-month calendar, and each founding story.

Fraternity symbols start with Greek letters that stand for a secret motto. Here is what the letters, the alphabet, and Divine Nine fraternity symbols mean.

Sisterhood activity ideas for every budget and group size, from no-cost bonding and games to service projects, virtual hangouts, and seasonal chapter events.

A fraternity sweetheart is a woman a chapter chooses as its honorary member and ambassador. Here is what the role means, what she does, and how she is chosen.

Sorority names are Greek letters that stand for a private motto. See what they mean, each sorority's colors, and how to use the right names and nicknames.

An HBCU is a Historically Black College or University founded before 1964 to educate Black Americans. Here is what the term means and why these schools matter.

As of 2026, the full list of HBCUs by state and in alphabetical order, with public vs private, the largest schools, and how to choose the right one.

The complete list of HBCUs: all 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities by state, with type, location, the largest schools, and the Black Ivy League.