Founded May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, the NPHC is comprised of 9 historic Greek-lettered organizations consisting of:

• Alpha Phi Alpha 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. 

• Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.