African American Fraternities And Sororities
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African American Fraternities And Sororities
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Author : Tamara L. Brown
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2012-01-01
African American Fraternities And Sororities written by Tamara L. Brown and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-01 with Fiction categories.
This second edition includes new chapters that address issues such as the role of Christian values in black Greek-letter organizations and the persistence of hazing. Offering an overview of the historical, cultural, political, and social circumstances that have shaped these groups, African American Fraternities and Sororities explores the profound contributions that black Greek-letter organizations and their members have made to America.
The Divine Nine
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Author : Lawrence C. Ross
language : en
Publisher: Dafina
Release Date : 2019-08-27
The Divine Nine written by Lawrence C. Ross and has been published by Dafina this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-27 with Social Science categories.
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.
Black Greek Letter Organizations 2 0
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Author : Matthew W. Hughey
language : en
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 2011-02-18
Black Greek Letter Organizations 2 0 written by Matthew W. Hughey and has been published by Univ. Press of Mississippi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-18 with Social Science categories.
At the turn of the twentieth century, black fraternities and sororities, also known as Black Greek-Letter Organizations (BGLOs), were an integral part of what W.E.B. Du Bois called the "talented tenth." This was the top ten percent of the black community that would serve as a cadre of educated, upper-class, motivated individuals who acquired the professional credentials, skills, and capital to assist the race to attain socio-economic parity. Today, however, BGLOs struggle to find their place and direction in a world drastically different from the one that witnessed their genesis. In recent years, there has been a growing body of scholarship on BGLOs. This collection of essays seeks to push those who think about BGLOs to engage in more critically and empirically based analysis. This book also seeks to move BGLO members and those who work with them beyond conclusions based on hunches, conventional wisdom, intuition, and personal experience. In addition to a rich range of scholars, this volume includes a kind of call and response feature between scholars and prominent members of the BGLO community.
Black Greek Letter Organizations In The Twenty First Century
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Author : Gregory S. Parks
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2008-06-13
Black Greek Letter Organizations In The Twenty First Century written by Gregory S. Parks and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06-13 with Education categories.
During the twentieth century, black Greek-Letter organizations (BGLOs) united college students dedicated to excellence, fostered kinship, and uplifted African Americans. Members of these organizations include remarkable and influential individuals such as Martin Luther King Jr., Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, novelist Toni Morrison, and Wall Street pioneer Reginald F. Lewis. Despite the profound influence of these groups, many now question the continuing relevance of BGLOs, arguing that their golden age has passed. Partly because of their perceived link to hip-hop culture, black fraternities and sororities have been unfairly reduced to a media stereotype—a world of hazing without any real substance. The general public knows very little about BGLOs, and surprisingly the members themselves often do not have a thorough understanding of their history and culture or of the issues currently facing their organizations. To foster a greater engagement with the history and contributions of BGLOs, Black Greek-Letter Organizations in the Twenty-first Century: Our Fight Has Just Begun brings together an impressive group of authors to explore the contributions and continuing possibilities of BGLOs and their members. Editor Gregory S. Parks and the contributing authors provide historical context for the development of BGLOs, exploring their service activities as well as their relationships with other prominent African American institutions. The book examines BGLOs' responses to a number of contemporary issues, including non-black membership, homosexuality within BGLOs, and the perception of BGLOs as educated gangs. As illustrated by the organized response of BGLO members to the racial injustice they observed in Jena, Louisiana, these organizations still have a vital mission. Both internally and externally, BGLOs struggle to forge a relevant identity for the new century. Internally, these groups wrestle with many issues, including hazing, homophobia, petty intergroup competition, and the difficulty of bridging the divide between college and alumni members. Externally, BGLOs face the challenge of rededicating themselves to their communities and leading an aggressive campaign against modern forms of racism, sexism, and other types of fear-driven behavior. By embracing the history of these organizations and exploring their continuing viability and relevance, Black Greek-Letter Organizations in the Twenty-first Century demonstrates that BGLOs can create a positive and enduring future and that their most important work lies ahead.
Black Greek 101
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Author : Walter M. Kimbrough
language : en
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press
Release Date : 2003
Black Greek 101 written by Walter M. Kimbrough and has been published by Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Education categories.
When members of Black fraternal organizations and non-members alike finish Black Greek 101, they will have a foundation for understanding some of the most interesting organizations that have influenced not only campus culture, but American culture as a whole."--Jacket.
The Elite 8
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Author : Secret Collectible Things
language : en
Publisher: Littlethings Collectible
Release Date : 2013-03-13
The Elite 8 written by Secret Collectible Things and has been published by Littlethings Collectible this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-13 with African American fraternal organizations categories.
Inside this Collectible book, you will learn the historical facts, origins and traditions of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, Sigma Gamma Rho, Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Phi Alpha as well as the important lingo of the original eight African American Fraternities and Sororities. A one-of-a-kind collectible book that you will want to keep forever!
Black Greek Letter Organizations In The 21st Century
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Author : Gregory S. Parks
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2008-06-13
Black Greek Letter Organizations In The 21st Century written by Gregory S. Parks and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06-13 with Social Science categories.
“A masterpiece of multidisciplinary scholarship that clearly demonstrates the contemporary relevance of black fraternities and sororities.” —Hasan Kwame Jeffries, author of Bloody Lowndes During the twentieth century, black Greek-Letter organizations (BGLOs) united college students dedicated to excellence, fostered kinship, and uplifted African Americans. Members of these organizations include remarkable and influential individuals such as Martin Luther King Jr., Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, novelist Toni Morrison, and Wall Street pioneer Reginald F. Lewis. Despite the profound influence of these groups, many now question the continuing relevance of BGLOs, arguing that their golden age has passed. To foster a greater engagement with the history and contributions of BGLOs, Black Greek-Letter Organizations in the Twenty-first Century brings together an impressive group of authors to explore the contributions and continuing possibilities of BGLOs and their members. Editor Gregory S. Parks and the contributing authors provide historical context for the development of BGLOs, exploring their service activities as well as their relationships with other prominent African American institutions. Both internally and externally, BGLOs struggle to forge a relevant identity for the new century. Internally, these groups wrestle with many issues, including hazing, homophobia, petty intergroup competition, and the difficulty of bridging the divide between college and alumni members. Externally, BGLOs face the challenge of rededicating themselves to their communities and leading an aggressive campaign against modern forms of racism, sexism, and other types of fear-driven behavior. By embracing the history of these organizations and exploring their continuing viability and relevance, Black Greek-Letter Organizations in the Twenty-first Century demonstrates that BGLOs can create a positive and enduring future and that their most important work lies ahead.
The Perceived Impact Of Membership In African American Fraternities And Sororities On The Collegiate Experience And Persistance At A Predominatly White Institution
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Author : Darrick A. Claiborne
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
The Perceived Impact Of Membership In African American Fraternities And Sororities On The Collegiate Experience And Persistance At A Predominatly White Institution written by Darrick A. Claiborne and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with African American college students categories.
The purpose of this qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological study was to understand if the experiences of African American members of African American fraternities and sororities at a Predominately White Institution (PWI) impacted their collegiate experience and persistence to graduate. The researcher used Albert Bandura’s social learning theory to guide this study. Methods for African American students' persistence include leadership and modeling. The researcher chose a central question considering the perceived impact of membership in African American fraternities and sororities on its collegiate experience and persistence at a PWI. The participants of this study were a purposive type of sampling. The participants were 12 African American Alumni of the same PWI. They were student members of African American fraternities and sororities. The collection methods were an initial survey, interviews, and document analysis. The documents used for document analysis were archived yearbooks and fraternity and sorority websites. The modified Van Kaam data analysis method was used. The six themes identified from the collected data include: (a) identified hometown mentors, (b) hometown leadership examples, (c) exposure to fraternity/sorority life prior to enrollment, (d) accountability (e) elevated goals for personal achievement, and (f) personal community responsibility.
A Pledge With Purpose
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Author : Gregory S. Parks
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 2024-02-06
A Pledge With Purpose written by Gregory S. Parks and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-06 with History categories.
Reveals the historical and political significance of “The Divine Nine”—the Black Greek Letter Organizations In 1905, Henry Arthur Callis began his studies at Cornell University. Despite their academic pedigrees, Callis and his fellow African American students were ostracized by the majority-white student body, and so in 1906, Callis and some of his peers started the first, intercollegiate Black Greek Letter Organization (BGLO), Alpha Phi Alpha. Since their founding, BGLOs have not only served to solidify bonds among many African American college students, they have also imbued them with a sense of purpose and a commitment to racial uplift—the endeavor to help Black Americans reach socio-economic equality. A Pledge with Purpose explores the arc of these unique, important, and relevant social institutions. Gregory S. Parks and Matthew W. Hughey uncover how BGLOs were shaped by, and labored to transform, the changing social, political, and cultural landscape of Black America from the era of the Harlem Renaissance to the civil rights movement. Alpha Phi Alpha boasts such members as Thurgood Marshall, civil rights lawyer and US Supreme Court Justice, and Dr. Charles Wesley, noted historian and college president. Delta Sigma Theta members include Bethune-Cookman College founder Mary McLeod Bethune and women’s rights activist Dorothy Height. Huey P. Newton, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, who left an indelible mark on the civil rights movement, was a member of Phi Beta Sigma, while Dr. Mae Jemison, a celebrated engineer and astronaut, belonged to Alpha Kappa Alpha. Through such individuals, Parks and Hughey demonstrate the ways that BGLO members have long been at the forefront of innovation, activism, and scholarship. In its examination of the history of these important organizations, A Pledge with Purpose serves as a critical reflection of both the collective African American racial struggle and the various strategies of Black Americans in their great—and unfinished—march toward freedom and equality.
Disciplining Women
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Author : Deborah Elizabeth Whaley
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2010-09-01
Disciplining Women written by Deborah Elizabeth Whaley and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-01 with Social Science categories.
An interdisciplinary look Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA), the first historically Black sorority.