The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and SororitiesThroughout the 20th century, America's Black fraternities and sororities have provided young African-American achievers with opportunities to support each other, while serving their communities and the nation. But never before has information about these organizations been widely available. Now, "The Divine Nine", a meticulously researched history, tells the story of how the African-American fraternities and sororities have played a major role in shaping generations of Black leaders. "The Divine Nine" celebrates the spirit of excellence shared by African-Americans, and includes interviews with Shaquille O'Neal, Star Jones, Spencer Chrsitian, and Nikki Giovanni; and profiles of Hank Aaron, Maya Angelou, Toni Braxton, Bill Cosby, W.E.B. DuBois, Duke Ellington, Martin Luther King, Jr., Toni Morrison, Coretta Scott King, Dionne Warwick, and many others. |
Contents
II | 3 |
IV | 45 |
VI | 73 |
VIII | 101 |
X | 132 |
XII | 161 |
XIV | 163 |
XVI | 213 |
XVIII | 243 |
XX | 275 |
XXII | 309 |
XXIII | 311 |
XXIV | 421 |
XXV | 423 |
XXVII | 431 |
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