{"product_id":"the-divine-nine-the-history-of-african-american-fraternities-and-sororities-paperback","title":"The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLawrence C. Ross\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis 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, \u003cb\u003eColin Kaepernick, Michael Jordan, Thurgood Marshall, and Toni Morrison\u003c\/b\u003e, and is sure to be a treasured resource for generations to come.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNever before has information about African American fraternities and sororities been published for the general public, until now. A meticulously researched history, THE DIVINE NINE tells the story of how these organizations have played a major role in shaping generations of black leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerica'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 have provided young black achievers with opportunities to support each other, while serving 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 and vital history of brotherhood, sisterhood, and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, America's nine black fraternities and sororities are 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, including Stanford University, Howard University, and University of Chicago. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully illustrated with photographs, THE DIVINE NINE chronicles an important yet previously neglected subject in African American history, making it thefirst book of its kind, and one to be treasured for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eINCLUDES INTERVIEWS WITH FAMOUS MEMBERS OF THE DIVINE NINE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJOHN CHANEY Head Basketball Coach, Temple University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSPENCER CHRISTIAN Former weather anchorman, ABC-TVs \"Good Morning America\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKEITH CLINKSCALES President and CEO, Vibe magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJOHN HOPE FRANKLIN Historian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNIKKI GIOVANNI Poet, author of Blues: For All the Changes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDR. GWENDOLYN GOLDSBY-GRANT Psychologist, Essence magazine columnist, author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJOHN H. JOHNSON Owner of Ebony Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSTAR JONES Co-host, ABC-TV's \"The View\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSHAQUILLE O'NEAL Star center for the Los Angeles Lakers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTAVIS SMILEY Host, \"BET Tonight\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePLUS INSPIRING PROFILES OF OTHER FAMOUS MEMBERS -- FROM HISTORICAL FIGURES TO MODERN LEGENDS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHANK AARON\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMARIAN ANDERSON\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMAYA ANGELOU\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eARTHUR ASHE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCOUNT BASIE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTONI BRAXTON\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWILT CHAMBERLAIN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSHIRLEY CHISHOLM\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBILL COSBY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eW.E.B. DUBOIS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDUKE ELLINGTON\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eELLA FITZGERALD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLANGSTON HUGHES\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eREVEREND JESSE JACKSON\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMICHAEL JORDAN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHURGOOD MARSHALL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHATTIE MCDANIEL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTONI MORRISON\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJESSE OWENS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCOLIN POWELL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePHYLICIA RASHAD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePAUL ROBESON\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCORETTA SCOTT KING\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBLAIR UNDERWOOD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDIONNE WARWICK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn and raised in Inglewood, California, \u003cb\u003eLawrence Ross\u003c\/b\u003e has been an author, writer, commentator, and lecturer on African American topics for the past twenty years. The author of seven books, \u003ci\u003eThe Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBlackballed: The Black \u0026amp; White Politics of Race on America's Campuses\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 8.8 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 27, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978460922157,"sku":"9781496728876","price":22.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/VWdkVnRRS3BNeXZSa3NSUFg4UmhvUT09.webp?v=1775805292","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-divine-nine-the-history-of-african-american-fraternities-and-sororities-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}