The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities

The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities
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Americaâ‚¬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 and vital history of brotherhood, sisterhood, and service.

Today, Americaâ‚¬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 University of Chicago.

This revised and updated edition includes details highlighting the Centennial celebrations for both Alpha Phi Alpa and Alpha Kappa Alpha; updated photographs; new statistics; celebrity interviews, a new foreword, and much more.

Includes Interviews With Famous Members Of The Divine Nineâ‚¬"
From John H. Johnson and Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby-Grant to Star Jones and Shaquille Oâ‚¬Neal

Plus Inspiring Profiles Of Other Famous Membersâ‚¬"
From Langston Hughes and Ella Fitzgerald to Toni Morrison and Colin Powell

Fully Illustrated With Fascinating Photographs!
Country USA
Brand Kensington
Manufacturer Kensington
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780758202703
ReleaseDate 2001-01-01
EANs 9780758202703

Country	USA
Brand	Kensington
Manufacturer	Kensington
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780758202703
ReleaseDate	2001-01-01
EANs	9780758202703

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

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