27-02-2025
Baylor NPHC Aims to Continue Serving Waco Community
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), an organization made up of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities, has a mission of community service that stretches across the globe.
Founded on May 10, 1930, NPHC's member organizations now have thousands of chapters worldwide, working together to empower and uplift communities. At Baylor University, the NPHC has made a significant impact on campus since its establishment on May 9, 1994. Over the years, the NPHC has become a vital resource for minority students at Baylor, creating a safe space where they can connect, thrive, and feel a sense of belonging.
For students like G'Anna Ezell, a member of the NPHC, the council provides an essential platform for visibility and outreach. 'Here at Baylor, we are underrepresented at times, and so having things like the NPHC Garden or having events with NPHC, it shines a light on us and shows other people that don't really know about NPHC, what we do for the community and what we do specifically on our campus as well,' Ezell said.
The Baylor NPHC actively hosts a variety of events, initiatives, and programs, including step shows, scholarships, and community service projects that serve both the Baylor campus and the larger Waco community.
These initiatives aim not only to enhance the college experience but to also provide meaningful opportunities for leadership and service. Meagan Hayes, another member of the NPHC, shared her motivation for joining: 'Coming to Baylor, I kind of knew what kind of woman I wanted to be in the future. I just wanted to be more hardworking. I knew I had a servant's heart and that's why I wanted to join.'
Kenneth Ellis II highlighted the sense of brotherhood that his organization, within the NPHC fosters. 'The Brotherhood, just being around like-minded people like yourself, wanting to just achieve and accomplish anything that you can. And having people to lean on, that just means a lot to me,' Ellis said.
Joel Young, the president of Baylor's NPHC, emphasized the council's commitment to both service and support.
'We do a lot of community service, not only service, but we also do great events preparing you for the professional world. We also like to have fun. We like to do hump nights just to gather everybody when they're stressed with their tests. So we just like to be there for people when they're falling down.'
The work of the NPHC at Baylor extends far beyond graduation. G'Anna Ezell highlighted how the council's impact persists long after students leave campus. 'All of our events, all of our thrust and philanthropic things that we do, they don't stop just because we graduate college. There are people that need help all around the world, all around our communities,' Ezell said.
The Baylor and Waco NPHC chapters continue to serve as key resources for students and alumni alike, strengthening community ties and fostering connections for like-minded individuals. As the organization celebrates its legacy, it remains committed to uplifting communities, providing support, and creating lasting connections within the Baylor and Waco communities.
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