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The Divine Nine - by Lawrence C Ross (Paperback)

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  • This comprehensive history of 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, and is sure to be a treasured resource for generations to come.
  • About the Author: Born and raised in Inglewood, California, Lawrence Ross has been an author, writer, commentator, and lecturer on African American topics for the past twenty years.
  • 512 Pages
  • History, African American

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Today, America's nine black fraternities and sororities are 2.5 million members strong. This meticulously researched history tells how these organizations have played a major role in shaping generations of black leaders. of photos.



Book Synopsis



This comprehensive history of 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, and is sure to be a treasured resource for generations to come.

America'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, members of these organizations share a proud tradition of brotherhood, sisterhood, and service.

Today, America's nine black fraternities and sororities are millions of members strong with chapters at HBCUs, Ivy League Schools, and colleges across the nation including Stanford University, Howard University, and the University of Chicago.



From the Back Cover



INCLUDES INTERVIEWS WITH FAMOUS MEMBERS OF THE DIVINE NINE

JOHN CHANEY Head Basketball Coach, Temple University

SPENCER CHRISTIAN Former weather anchorman, ABC-TVs "Good Morning America"

KEITH CLINKSCALES President and CEO, Vibe magazine

JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN Historian

NIKKI GIOVANNI Poet, author of Blues: For All the Changes

DR. GWENDOLYN GOLDSBY-GRANT Psychologist, Essence magazine columnist, author

JOHN H. JOHNSON Owner of Ebony Publishing

STAR JONES Co-host, ABC-TV's "The View"

SHAQUILLE O'NEAL Star center for the Los Angeles Lakers

TAVIS SMILEY Host, "BET Tonight"

PLUS INSPIRING PROFILES OF OTHER FAMOUS MEMBERS -- FROM HISTORICAL FIGURES TO MODERN LEGENDS

HANK AARON

MARIAN ANDERSON

MAYA ANGELOU

ARTHUR ASHE

COUNT BASIE

TONI BRAXTON

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER

WILT CHAMBERLAIN

SHIRLEY CHISHOLM

BILL COSBY

W.E.B. DUBOIS

DUKE ELLINGTON

ELLA FITZGERALD

LANGSTON HUGHES

REVEREND JESSE JACKSON

MICHAEL JORDAN

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

THURGOOD MARSHALL

HATTIE MCDANIEL

TONI MORRISON

JESSE OWENS

COLIN POWELL

PHYLICIA RASHAD

PAUL ROBESON

CORETTA SCOTT KING

BLAIR UNDERWOOD

DIONNE WARWICK



About the Author



Born and raised in Inglewood, California, Lawrence Ross has been an author, writer, commentator, and lecturer on African American topics for the past twenty years. The author of seven books, The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities and Blackballed: The Black & White Politics of Race on America's Campuses, were the first books written about black fraternal organizations and campus racism, respectively. One of the most popular college lecturers in the country, Ross has appeared at over 700 colleges, universities, and conferences. He's also the owner of The Metaphor Club (TheMetaphorClub.com), a creative co-working space in Los Angeles. Ross lives in Los Angeles with his wife April, and their son Langston, and is a Brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. To contact Lawrence Ross, please visit TheLawrenceRoss.com or email him at alpha1906@gmail.com.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x 1.5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 512
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: African American
Publisher: Dafina Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Lawrence C Ross
Language: English
Street Date: August 27, 2019
TCIN: 76503572
UPC: 9781496728876
Item Number (DPCI): 248-70-6694
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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