Black History Month Presentation
The Divine Nine of Opelousas
Feb. 27, 2026
WHAT: Black History Program for the Divine Nine Fraternities and Sororities.
WHO: Everyone welcome
WHEN: Feb. 27, 5:30—7 p.m.
WHERE: Delta Grand Theater, 120 S Market St., Opelousas, LA 70570
CONTACT: Perry Fontenot III; 337-326-2713; Perry.Fontenot.3 rd @gmail.com
In honor of Black History Month, The Opelousas Museum presents a celebration honoring the
contributions of Divine Nine Greek Organizations and its members towards the development of
the City of Opelousas and St. Landry Parish. The public is invited to observe and participate in
the activities on Friday, Feb 27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
The Divine Nine (or the Nine Black Greek Letter Organizations) formally known as the National
Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was founded on May 10, 1930 at Howard University in
Washington, DC. Specifically, the Opelousas Council of the National Pan-Hellenic Council was
chartered on Saturday December 18, 1999. NPHC promotes the well-being of its affiliate
fraternities and sororities, facilitates the establishment and development of local councils of the
NPHC and provides leadership training for its constituents.
All nine organizations within the Divine Nine (Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa
Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Sigma Gamma Rho, Zeta Phi
Beta, Iota Phi Theta) will present a brief history of their organizations and how members
contributed to the development of the City of Opelousas and St. Landry Parish as a collective.
Come to enjoy lively presentations, conversation and refreshments.
Sponsors include CLECO and the City of Opelousas
The Event Location is the Delta Grand Theater, 120 S Market St., Opelousas, LA 70570. For
more information, contact Perry Fontenot III; 337-326-2713; Perry.Fontenot.3
