NPHC Mourns the passing of Dr Benjamin Hooks

NPHC expresses its sympathyto the family of Dr. Benjamin Hooks, a judge, a lawyer, a minister, a champion of civil rights, and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Devoted to the cause of social justice, Dr. Hooks served as Executive Director for National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1977-1992. He was awarded the Spingarn Medal, the highest honor from the NAACP in 1986.  Additionally, NAACP created the Benjamin L. Hooks Distinguished Service Award, which is awarded to persons for efforts in implementing policies and programs which promote equal opportunity.

NPHC Mourns the passing of Dr Dorothy Height

NPHC mourns the loss of civil rights icon, Dr. Dorothy Irene  Height who passed Tuesday at the age of 98. Dr. Height was a crusader for social justice and equal opportunity. She was a prominent leader and matriarchal figure within the civil rights movement. Dr. Height served as president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Additionally she served as president of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) for over forty years before becoming president emerita in 1998.

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Ideas for Founders Day

2010 marks the 80th year of NPHC. Founders Day is a time to reflect on your local council's achievements, examine its current concerns and set goals for the future. The ways to observe Founders Day are limited only by your imagination; there is no one “right” way to celebrate. By having a Founders Day activity or event, it helps to educate the community about the importance and contributions of National Pan-Hellenic Council and its member organizations.

Go to Founders Day ideas to get you started planning.