Start by marking “The Divine Nine: The History of African-American and Sororities in America” as Want to Read. America's black fraternities and sororities are a unique and vital part of 20th century African-American history. Lawrence Ross attended both the University of. Jun 11, 2010 - The Divine Nine author: Lawrence Ross. American Fraternities and Sororities The Divine Nine was the first book written about Black Greeks,.

America's black fraternities and sororities are a unique and vital part of 20th century African-American history. Since the creation of the first fraternity in 1906 at Cornell University, they hove provided young black achievers with opportunities to supped each other, while serving their communities and the nation. But never before has information about African-American f America's black fraternities and sororities are a unique and vital part of 20th century African-American history. Since the creation of the first fraternity in 1906 at Cornell University, they hove provided young black achievers with opportunities to supped each other, while serving their communities and the nation. But never before has information about African-American fraternities and sororities been published for the general public. Now, 'The Divine Nine,' a meticulously researched history, tells the story of how these organizations have played a major role in shaping generations of black leaders.Today, America's nine block fraternities and sororities ore two and one-half million members strong and among the most powerful and influential groups in African-American society -- with chapters at major universities and colleges across the country. Many of America's most prominent business leaders, scientists, politicians, entertainers, and athletes took their first steps toward making a difference in the world in a fraternity or sorority.

This extensive yet very accessible book celebrates the spirit of excellence shared by these and other renowned African Americans in brief, inspiring profiles. 'The Divine Nine' includes interviews with people like: ABC-TV's 'The View' co-host Star Jones, Los Angeles Laker Shaquille O'Neal, Weather anchorman Spencer Christian, Historian John Hope Franklin, Poet Nikki Giovanni, and more, and features inspiring 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.

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 he treasured for generations to come. The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities by Lawrence C. (Kensington Publishing Corp. 2000) (371.85). This volume focuses on the histories and ideals of the African-American fraternities and sororities whose members self-identify as being members of one of 'The Divine Nine.'

The volume never makes clear whether there are any other black Greek fraternal organizations in addition to these nine. The 'Divine Nine' consists of five fraternities and four sor The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities by Lawrence C. Serial eeprom programmer 93c56 key.

(Kensington Publishing Corp. 2000) (371.85). This volume focuses on the histories and ideals of the African-American fraternities and sororities whose members self-identify as being members of one of 'The Divine Nine.' The volume never makes clear whether there are any other black Greek fraternal organizations in addition to these nine. The 'Divine Nine' consists of five fraternities and four sororities. Each of these organizations provided information to the author about what sets their group apart and what makes them unique and special.

What follows is a list of the names of the 'Divine Nine' as well as what each organization reported to be their 'common call' (among members) and their organization's symbol. In the order in which they are listed by the author, here are the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities with the five fraternities listed first: Alpha Kappa Alpha, common calls 'A-PHI' or 'Ice Ice Baby,' symbol 'Alpha Ape'; Kappa Alpha Psi, common call 'Yo Yo!!' , symbol 'Playboy bunny symbol'; Omega Psi Phi, common call is 'a dog's bark', symbol 'any fierce dog'; Phi Beta Sigma, common call 'Blue Phi!' , symbol 'blue and white striped cane'; Iota Phi Theta, common call 'OW-OW!!!'

, symbol 'centaur'; Alpha Kappa Alpha, common call 'Skee-Wee!' , symbol is 'pearls and ivy'; Delta Sigma Theta, common call 'OOO-OOP!' , symbol is 'elephant with upraised trunk'; Zeta Phi Beta, common call 'EE-I-KEE!' , symbol is 'a dove'; and Sigma Gamma Rho, common call 'EE-YIP!' , symbol is 'a French toy poodle.' This is interesting stuff which I knew very little about. My rating: 7/10, finished 3/27/15.