We Black Greeks proudly declare that we are committed to community service. The trick is make sure the community service is meaningful.
Where Black Greeks Fit in the Social Justice Puzzle
There are no simple answers for complex issues and social justice is complex. To see a good portrayal of social justice’s complexities, I recommend the HBO movie “All the Way”. Although the film focuses on Lyndon B. Johnson’s first year in office as president of the United States, the movie brilliantly lays out the socio-political […]
Sheryl Underwood and Family to Play For Charity on Celebrity Family Feud
Watch Sheryl Underwood and her family compete on Celebrity Family Feud to benefit the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. National Educational Foundation.
7 Best Blog Sites to Learn About Black Greek Life
A great movement has been happening for those who want to learn about Black Greek life. Be still my beating heart, we have diverse voices providing information and insights about historically African American fraternities and sororities, particularly the Divine Nine. In fact, we can now search the internet for an actual body of research that […]
BGLO New Year Resolutions for Black Greeks
New Year’s Resolutions for the Divine Nine members to maintain the integrity of their fraternities and sororities.
Black Greeks: Be True to Who You Are
My mission to do my letters proud turned into my barely graduating from college. I lost myself in Greek life. Over 25 years later and wiser, I often tell younger Divine Nine members about my academic stumbles to call their attention to the importance of personal accountability as a fraternity or sorority member. However, my […]
Top 10 Divine Nine News Stories, 3rd Quarter 2015
I love what the July to September news cycle yielded for my fellow Divine Nine brothers and sisters! Not only did we learn about over a quarter of a million dollars being given away in scholarships and donations but we also got a history lesson about an unsung hero of civil rights. Enjoy. Divine Nine […]
Top 10 Divine Nine News Stories, 2nd Quarter 2015
The year 2015 is shaping up to be a great one for the Divine Nine. The second quarter news cycle included a great story about a group of Kappa men defending a young lady, thousands of dollars in scholarship money awarded, and a hefty donation to an HBCU from the men of Omega in addition […]