It’s arguably the most powerful organization in the Black community. Members often go on to achieve monumental success and participate in community service and philanthropy. It’s a relationship that does not stop after collegiate education.
Such a meeting didn’t even occur under former President Barack Obama.įormally known as the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the Divine Nine represents nine historically Black fraternities and sororities and their alumni. To solidify support and plan for the future, Vice President Kamala Harris hosted an hour-long, in-person meeting with the Council of Presidents of the Divine Nine. The Biden Administration is looking to intensify its outreach to the Black community, a support base that has religiously supported the Democratic party but is growing increasingly dissatisfied with this administration’s lack of progress.
WRITTEN AND CONTRIBUTED BY KHAMERON RILEY