The Divine Nine: The Histories of African American Fraternities and Sororities - Lawrence C. Ross, Jr. - 2001 Paperback

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Blurb: “America's black fraternities and sororities are a unique and vital part of 20th centur 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 almost three million members strong with chapters at major universities and colleges, including Stanford University, Howard University, and the University of Chicago.

This extensive yet 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 A FOREWORD BY NIKKI GIOVANNI

PLUS INSPIRING PROFILES OF FAMOUS MEMBERS

From Langston Hughes and Ella Fitzgerald

to Toni Morrison and Colin Powell”