The Divine Nine of Opelousas
WHAT: Black History Program for the Divine Nine Fraternities and Sororities.
WHO: Everyone welcome
WHEN: Feb. 7, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Opelousas Museum, 315 N Main St., Opelousas, LA
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 7 from 6 to 8 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.
The Museum is located at 315 N. Main St., Opelousas, LA 70570. For more information,
contact Perry Fontenot III; 337-326-2713; Perry.Fontenot.3 rd @gmail.com
