September 15. 2010
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The history of
black fraternities
At the turn of the 20th century,
black Greek-letter organizations rose
out of a need for mutual support and
understanding in the African Ameri­
can community.
Standing in a unique position to
mobilize college students, the orga­
nizations have served as a proving
ground for black leaders over the
course of their history, with mem­
bers including Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr., Toni Morrison, Dr. Cornel
W est, C o n g re ssw o m a n Ju lia
Carson, and former Secretary of
Education Rod Paige.
Serving more than just a social
function, members are actively in­
volved in civic action, community
service, and philanthropy. However,
while these historical Greek organi­
zations make many positive contri­
butions to their communities, these
roles are generally overlooked in
favor of stereotypes and darkerprac-
tices, such as hazing.
In African American Fraternities
and Sororities: The Legacy and the
Vision, editors Tamara L. Brown,
Gregory S. Parks, and Clarenda M.
Phillips have compiled essays on
topics ranging from the historical
roots of black fraternities and so­
rorities to the contemporary hazing
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GREGORY S. PARKS. AND CLARENDA M PHILLIPS
crisis within the organizations, from
new policy changes to the lasting
influence of stepping in the commu­
nity.
Contributors discuss the sig­
nificant role of the nine fraterni­
ties and sororities of the National
Pan-Hellenic Council, a collabo­
rative organization o f A frican
American, international Greek let­
tered groups.
African American Fraternities
and Sororities not only provides a
history of these often overlooked
organizations and their impact on
America, but it serves as an unbi­
ased testament to the remarkable
intellect, dignity, commitment, and
courage against racial injustice.
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Part 19. The Golden Years: Keeping in full
swing throughout the autumn of life
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find the “golden years’ more
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height of their freedom , they
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