Black Greek-letter Organizations in the Twenty-First Century: Our Fight Has Just Begun

by Gregory S. Parks

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813169755
• ISBN13: 9780813169750
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 508 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.9" x 8.9"