The Divine Nine - by Lawrence C Ross (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>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, <b>Colin Kaepernick, Michael Jordan, Thurgood Marshall, and Toni Morrison</b>, and is sure to be a treasured resource for generations to come.<br> </b><br> 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. <p/> 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. <p/> 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>INCLUDES INTERVIEWS WITH FAMOUS MEMBERS OF THE DIVINE NINE<P>JOHN CHANEY Head Basketball Coach, Temple University<P>SPENCER CHRISTIAN Former weather anchorman, ABC-TVs "Good Morning America"<P>KEITH CLINKSCALES President and CEO, Vibe magazine<P>JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN Historian<P>NIKKI GIOVANNI Poet, author of Blues: For All the Changes<P>DR. GWENDOLYN GOLDSBY-GRANT Psychologist, Essence magazine columnist, author<P>JOHN H. JOHNSON Owner of Ebony Publishing<P>STAR JONES Co-host, ABC-TV's "The View"<P>SHAQUILLE O'NEAL Star center for the Los Angeles Lakers<P>TAVIS SMILEY Host, "BET Tonight"<P>PLUS INSPIRING PROFILES OF OTHER FAMOUS MEMBERS -- FROM HISTORICAL FIGURES TO MODERN LEGENDS<P>HANK AARON<P>MARIAN ANDERSON<P>MAYA ANGELOU<P>ARTHUR ASHE<P>COUNT BASIE<P>TONI BRAXTON<P>GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER<P>WILT CHAMBERLAIN<P>SHIRLEY CHISHOLM<P>BILL COSBY<P>W.E.B. DUBOIS<P>DUKE ELLINGTON<P>ELLA FITZGERALD<P>LANGSTON HUGHES<P>REVEREND JESSE JACKSON<P>MICHAEL JORDAN<P>MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.<P>THURGOOD MARSHALL<P>HATTIE MCDANIEL<P>TONI MORRISON<P>JESSE OWENS<P>COLIN POWELL<P>PHYLICIA RASHAD<P>PAUL ROBESON<P>CORETTA SCOTT KING<P>BLAIR UNDERWOOD<P>DIONNE WARWICK<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Born and raised in Inglewood, California, <b>Lawrence Ross</b> has been an author, writer, commentator, and lecturer on African American topics for the past twenty years. The author of seven books, <i>The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities </i>and <i>Blackballed: The Black & White Politics of Race on America's Campuses</i>, 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.
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