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| Sonst. Personen | Parks, Gregory (Hrsg.) |
|---|---|
| Titel | Black Greek-letter organizations in the twenty-first century. Our fight has just begun. Paperback ed. 2017 |
| Quelle | Lexington, Kentucky: University Press of Kentucky (2017), XVIII, 490 S. |
| Beigaben | Illustrationen; Literaturangaben |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; Monographie |
| ISBN | 0813169755; 9780813169750 |
| Schlagwörter | Greek letter societies; United States; African American college students; Societies, etc; Erziehung |
| Abstract | Introduction : toward a critical scholarship / Gregory S. Parks -- The first and finest : the founders of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity / Stefan Bradley -- The vision of virtuous women : the twenty pearls of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority / Stephanie Y. Evans -- The last shall be first : the founders of Omega Psi Phi fraternity / Judson L. Jeffries -- Women of vision, catalysts for change : the founders of Delta Sigma Theta sorority / Jessica Harris -- Constitutionally bound : the founders of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity and Zeta Phi Beta sorority / Matthew W. Hughey -- The pride of all our hearts : the founders of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity / Michael E. Jennings -- Seven schoolteachers challenge the Klan : the founders of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority / Bernadette Pruitt, Caryn E. Neumann, and Katrina Hamilton -- A narrative critique of black Greek-letter organizations and social action / Jessica Harris and Vernon C. Mitchell, Jr. -- Black feminist thought in black sororities / Caryn E. Neumann -- Giving and getting: philanthropic activity among black Greek-letter organizations / Marybeth Gasman, Patricia Louison, and Mark Barnes -- Strategic essentialism and black Greek identity in the postmodern era / Cynthia Lynne Shelton -- "I've got all my sisters with me" : black women's organizations in the twenty-first century / Shirley A. Jackson -- Sisterhood beyond the ivory tower : an exploration of black sorority alumnae membership / Marcia D. Hernandez -- Exploring black Greek-letter organizations through a positive organizing lens / Laura Morgan Roberts and Lynn Perry Wooten -- Not on my line : attitudes about homosexuality in black fraternities / Alan D. DeSantis and Marcus Coleman -- "I did it for the brotherhood" : nonblack members in black Greek-letter organizations / Matthew W. Hughey -- Eating disorders within African American sororities / Tamika C. Zapolski and Gregory T. Smith -- Modern fraternities, ancient origins / Charles S. Finch III -- "'Cuz I'm young and I'm black and my hat's real low?" : a critique of black Greeks as "educated gangs" / Matthew W. Hughey -- Black and white Greeks : a call for collaboration / Edward G. Whipple, Martin Crichlow, and Sally Click -- Advising black Greek-letter organizations: a student development approach / Ralph Johnson ... [et al.]. 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. |
| Erfasst von | Library of Congress, Washington, DC |
| Update | 2017/2/04 |
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