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Rainman-
I would answer negative to all your questions, under normal circumstances. I think that NPHC Greek-letter societies are different from NIC and NPC groups in that they are a part of a "niche market" and for the most part are not really in the broader "general" market where there is intense competition for members. And the ethos of NPHC orgs in general is that active expansion as a matter of survival is not as crucial for the reasons mentioned above.
Also, these organiztions, in important ways, have developed identities vis-a-vis other organizations, and as they well known, new chapters or organizations would have to be totally assimilated lock,stock and barrel--no mergers would be acceptable. But I don't think that any NPHC org would be open to this for the reason stated above, and that newer Black Greek-letter orgs have come into existence as alternatives to the "status quo" here. Since Phi Beta Sigma rejected the overtures of Kappa Alpha Psi in their early years, two fraternities that had similar philosophies, it does not appear feasible for this occur now when these organizations have full-grown and entrenched legacies and traditions. And the cross cultural dynamics would make this even more difficult!
"Que Psi Phi 'til the day I die!"
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