The Divine Nine: The History of the African American Fraternities and Sororities

Ross, Lawrence C

ISBN 10: 1575664917 / ISBN 13: 9781575664910

Published by Kensington Books., New York., 2000

About this Item

This meticulously researched history tells the story of America's nine black fraternities and sororities and how they have shaped American culture. This book would make a great high-school graduation gift, and would make a great addition to the library of anyone interested in the history of black education in America. weight: 2.0 lb. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Numerous illustrations. 23.5x16x4.3 cm. xii, 465 pp. Quarter burgundy cloth over gray boards, gilt spine title.

Seller Inventory # 291744

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Divine Nine: The History of the African American Fraternities and Sororities
• Publisher: Kensington Books., New York.
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1575664917
• ISBN 13: 9781575664910
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • History

About this title

Synopsis

From the creation of the first black fraternity at Cornell in 1906 to the present day, a fascinating history of America's nine black fraternities and sororities explores the roles of these organizations in shaping generations of AfricanAmerican leaders and includes the personal recollections of Dionne Warwick, Toni Morrison, Duke Ellington, Bill Cosby, and many others.

From the Back Cover

Never before has information about African American fraternities and sororities been published for the general public, until now...

America's black fraternities and sororities are a unique and vital part of 20th century African American history, providing young black achievers with opportunities to support each other while they serve their communities and the nation.

From pioneering work in the suffragette movement to extraordinary strides during the Civil Rights era to life-changing inner-city mentoring programs in the 1990s, members of these organizations share a proud tradition of brotherhood, sisterhood, and service.

Today, America's nine black fraternities and sororities are two and one-half million members strong with chapters at major universities and colleges, including Stanford University, Howard University, and University of Chicago.

This extensive yet very accessible book celebrates the spirit of excellence shared by African American fraternity and sorority members, both past and present, and is sure to be treasured for generations to come.

INCLUDES INTERVIEWS WITH FAMOUS MEMBERS OF THE DIVINE NINE --

From John H. Johnson and Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby-Grant to Star Jones and Shaquille O'Neal

PLUS INSPIRING PROFILES OF OTHER FAMOUS MEMBERS --

From Langston Hughes and Ella Fitzgerald to Toni Morrison and Colin Powell