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

Now revised and updated with 45 new interviews of prominent members and new statements from the Presidents of Americas 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.
 
Fully Illustrated With Fascinating Photographs!

WITH INSPIRING PROFILES OF FAMOUS MEMBERS
from Langston Hughes and Ella Fitzgerald to Toni Morrison and Kamala Harris

Americas 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, Americas 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 II, 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.
 
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