The African American Studies Minor provides students with a foundation in the historical, cultural, aesthetic, religious, and economic perspectives from the African American experience. The program gathers multiple disciplines in the study of black life in America through the lens of African American theory and ideology.
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For more information contact Professor Len Lawson
Established in 2023,Newberry College Black Student Union aims to unify Black students across campus, promote a positive representation of the African-American community, and create a space for students to engage with Black history and culture through programming and community engagement. Follow the BSU at Newberry College on Instagram
Founded on May 10, 1930 at Howard University in Washington, DC, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, affectionately known as the “Divine Nine,” is composed of the following member organizations.
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - chapter at Newberry College
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. - chapter at Newberry College
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - chapter at Newberry College
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. - chapter at Newberry College
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - chapter at Newberry College
- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
In the furtherance of the Mission Statement, NPHC recognizes the following objectives:
- Assist in establishing and facilitating local councils on campuses and within communities wherein chapters of these fraternities and sororities are located.
- Serve as the communication link between/among these constituent fraternity and sororities, especially in matters such as scheduling workshops and national meetings.
- Conduct periodic workshops or training sessions with the officers of the local councils to ensure a clear understanding of common operations procedures.
- Conduct a NPHC National Convention/Undergraduate Leadership Conference of the active membership, officers and delegates of the National Pan-Hellenic Council and the constituent local councils.
- Work cooperatively with and contributes to other community groups. These include agencies such as the National Black Leadership Roundtable, National Coalition of Black Voter Participation, NAACP, Urban League, National Council of Negro Women, United Negro College Fund, National Interfraternity Conference, National Panhellenic Conference, Association of Fraternity Advisors, Fraternity Executives Association, and Congressional Black Caucus among others.
- Provide unity and economic empowerment through and by the member organizations.
- Perform such other coordinating functions as set forth within the Constitution and Bylaws of the National Pan-Hellenic Council or as determined by the Executive Board of the NPHC, Inc.
