The Divine Nine
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The Divine Nine by Lawrence C Ross Jr
Now revised and updated with 45 new interviews of prominent members and new statements from the Presidents of America's nine Black fraternities and sororities Known as the Black Students' Bible, Lawrence C. Ross' bestselling guide to America's nine African American fraternities and sororities celebrates the spirit of Black Excellence in higher education that has produced American leaders in politics, sports, arts, and culture such as Kamala Harris, Colin Kaepernick, Michael Jordan, Thurgood Marshall, and Toni Morrison. WITH INSPIRING PROFILES OF FAMOUS MEMBERSfrom Langston Hughes and Ella Fitzgerald to Toni Morrison and Kamala Harris
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, members of these organizations share a proud tradition of brotherhood, sisterhood, and service. Today, America's nine black fraternities and sororities are almost three million members strong with chapters at major universities and colleges, including Stanford University, Howard University, and the University of Chicago. Updated with new interviews with black luminaries like Yahya Abdul-Mateen I, Edwidge Danticat, Roland Martin, Jalen Hurt, and K. Michelle, this extensive yet accessible book celebrates the spirit of excellence shared by African American fraternity and sorority members, both past and present. Fully illustrated with photographs, The Divine Nine chronicles an important yet previously neglected subject in African American history, making it the first book of its kind, and one to be treasured for generations to come.
Now revised and updated with 45 new interviews of prominent members and new statements from the Presidents of America's nine Black fraternities and sororities
Known as the Black Students' Bible, Lawrence C. Ross' bestselling guide to America's nine African American fraternities and sororities celebrates the spirit of Black Excellence in higher education that has produced American leaders in politics, sports, arts, and culture such as Kamala Harris, Colin Kaepernick, Michael Jordan, Thurgood Marshall, and Toni Morrison. WITH INSPIRING PROFILES OF FAMOUS MEMBERSfrom Langston Hughes and Ella Fitzgerald to Toni Morrison and Kamala Harris
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, members of these organizations share a proud tradition of brotherhood, sisterhood, and service. Today, America's nine black fraternities and sororities are almost three million members strong with chapters at major universities and colleges, including Stanford University, Howard University, and the University of Chicago. Updated with new interviews with black luminaries like Yahya Abdul-Mateen I, Edwidge Danticat, Roland Martin, Jalen Hurt, and K. Michelle, this extensive yet accessible book celebrates the spirit of excellence shared by African American fraternity and sorority members, both past and present. Fully illustrated with photographs, The Divine Nine chronicles an important yet previously neglected subject in African American history, making it the first book of its kind, and one to be treasured for generations to come.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781575666341 |
| ISBN 10 | 1575666340 |
| Title | The Divine Nine |
| Author | Lawrence C Ross Jr |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Kensington Publishing |
| Year published | 2001-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |