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The National Interfraternity
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The National Pan-Hellenic
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ΑΦΑ,
ΚΑΨ,
ΙΦΘ,
ΩΨΦ,
ΦΒΣ,
Masons |
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ΑΚΑ,
ΔΣΘ,
ΣΓΡ,
ΖΦΒ,
Links, Order of
Eastern Star |
 Black
College Student's Survival Guide by
Jawanza Kunjufu |
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Letters to Young Black Men by
Daniel Whyte III (Paperback
- Aug 1, 2005) ~ Actually written from numerous historically black colleges, such as
Tuskegee,
Morehouse and
North Carolina A&T, from the very heart of a black Baptist
minister, who has himself faced all of the perils and problems young black men
face today, comes forth this book, written just for the young black man in your
life, whether you are a mother, father, grandmother or Sunday School teacher.
Letters to Young Black Men is overflowing with "advice and encouragement for a
difficult journey." |
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 A
Love of My Own by
E. Lynn Harris, Author (Paperback
- June 24, 2003) More:
Hardcover |
Paperback |
Audio CD: Abridged |
Hardcover: Large Print |
Digital: Microsoft Reader |
Digital: Adobe Reader ~ Thanks to
Black Expressions
Book Club;
ΣΓΡ,
ΑΚΑ,
ΖΦΒ,
ΔΣΘ,
ΚΑΨ,
ΑΦΑ,
NAACP and the
Links. |
 The
Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities
by
Lawrence C. Ross Jr. (Paperback)
More:
Hardcover |
Paperback |
 Soulstepping:
African American Step Shows by Elizabeth C. Fine (Hardcover
- February 2003) |
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Ways of Black Folks: A Year in the Life of a People by
Lawrence C. Ross Jr. (Paperback)
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African
American Fraternities And Sororities: The Legacy And The Vision
by
Tamara L. Brown,
Gregory S. Parks, Clarenda M. Phillips (Hardcover -
February 28, 2005) |
 Black
Firsts: 4,000 Ground-Breaking and Pioneering Historical Events ~
Jessie Carney Smith (Author) (Dec 1, 2002)
Formats:
Paperback,
Kindle Edition,
Hardcover ~ A superb historical study of black achievement. –
Houston Chronicle.
Readers will revel in the stories of barrier-breaking pioneers in all
fields-arts, entertainment, business, civil rights, education, government,
inventing, journalism, religion, science, sports, and more. And they will
rejoice in their triumphs. With hundreds of illustrations and a daily
calendar of firsts, this book is the culmination of many hours of work,
courage, and perseverance, the exact qualities represented within. A
testament to a rich but often overlooked part of history, this chronicle
reveals stories of a people overcoming adversity to emerge triumphant and
celebrates those who have won personal victories against the forces arrayed
against them. |
 Black
Greek-letter Organizations in the Twenty-First Century: Our Fight Has Just Begun
~
Gregory S. Parks (Author),
Marc Morial (Author) and
Julianne Malveaux (Author)
(Jun
13, 2008) Formats:
Hardcover,
Kindle Edition ~ During the twentieth century,
Black Greek-letter Organizations (BGLOs
(All Departments)) 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. More
Black Greek-letter Organizations. |
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Phi Beta Sigma (Books) |
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ΦΒΣ:
National Headquarters
~ Gulf Coast Region
~ State of Texas |
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Phi Beta Sigma ΦΒΣ Fraternity, Inc.
was founded at
Howard University, Washington, D.C.,
January 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students. The
founders, Honorable
A. Langston Taylor, Honorable
Leonard F. Morse, and Honorable
Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize
a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood,
scholarship, and service. |
 The
Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities~
Lawrence C. Ross (Author)
(Jan 1, 2001) Formats:
Paperback,
Hardcover
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history of black fraternities and sororities
confirms the underlying purpose of these institutions: to provide a supportive
educational environment for their members during college and social and business
networks beyond college.
Ross
notes the substantial variation on the specific circumstances behind the
formation of black fraternities and sororities. For example,
Alpha Phi Alpha was
formed at
Cornell University
just after the turn of the last century to counterbalance extreme racial
hostilities aimed at the few black students. Shortly thereafter, in the more
protective environment of predominantly black
Howard University,
Omega Psi Phi was
formed. More recently (1963), older commuter students at
Morgan State formed
Iota Phi Theta. The
underlying theme in all cases was camaraderie with a special emphasis on
providing support to minorities in hostile environments, whether on campus or
the broader racial environment of the U.S.
Ross
profiles several members of black fraternities and sororities, many of them
prominent, and notes the contributions the groups have made to black leadership
in the U.S. |
 Fire
And Brimstone An Unauthorized History of Phi Beta Sigma (2000)
Formats:
Paperback ~
Walter 'Big Walt' Anderson (Author),
Walter Anderson (Author) ~
Phi Beta Sigma
is one of only five fraternities primarily for
African Americans. Founded in 1914,
this organization is one of great prominence and stands for Brotherhood,
Scholarship and Service. —
Fire
And Brimstone An Unauthorized History of Phi Beta Sigma
explores many aspects of this elite organization. You'll learn the rich
heritage of this organization and what has sustained
Phi Beta Sigma
since its 1914 inception. Also, you'll learn about notable
Sigmas, what it takes to become a
member and so much more! This book is a must-have for all interested in
Fire
And Brimstone An Unauthorized History of Phi Beta Sigma
is informative and enlightening! |
 LEGACY
LOST ~
Timothy Neyland (Author) (Dec 29, 2005) Formats:
Paperback ~ If you ever had any questions about your affiliations in
worldly societies like
Greek Fraternities/Sororities
and
Masonic/Eastern Star Lodges,
this is a must read!
LEGACY
LOST is a story of the coming of age of Jonah Longmire, a student at
Crispus Attucks College.
Jonah (a.k.a. Jet) is a backwoods country boy from Alabama. He was raised in
a spiritually strict home, but joins the
Masonic Order and a Black
Greek Lettered Fraternity (Gamma
Beta Mu). Jonah's reason for joining was to become
more active in the plight of the African American. What better way than
through organizations established for such undertakings? However, he soon
begins to notice the inconsistencies between the activities in the
Greek Society &
Masonic Order and his
spiritual upbringing. Jonah now struggles between what is deemed worthy in
the world and what is pleasing to God. |
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Our cause speeds on: An informal history of the Phi Beta
Sigma ΦΒΣ fraternity,
by
W. Sherman Savage |
 Therefore
I Am: A Book for African-American Men
~
Frederick Covington (Author) (Mar 18, 2005) Formats:
Paperback ~
Therefore I Am is an uplifting, inspiring, eye-opening book. Through
the lives and experiences of
everyday African American
men, you learn the source of their strength and persistence. You learn what
words empower them and how these words have affected their lives. You learn
from a gamete of experiences from black men of all statuses, backgrounds,
and beliefs. You are able to identify with the speakers, and look through
their eyes. In many cases, this shared view, may be similar to one of
life's' experiences that you may be dealing with or will experience in the
future. In contrast to other books of quotes that only highlight "famous"
African Americans,
Therefore I Am takes the words from the
everyday Black man. From one
who has persevered through life and continues to remain ahead of the game.
Not all men worthy of listening to or learning from are deceased or are
those few that are only mentioned during
Black History Month. Prepare to
open your minds. |
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