So interesting to learn of the origins, traditions, and contributions made by these fraternal organizations. They are dedicated not only to the advancement of their individual members, but to their communities, the environment, and humanity. Their membership rolls read like a Who's Who in every field. Many were interviewed and featured in this book. Each testified to the gains they received as members and their dedication to pay it forward for future generations.

This is an excellent book that gives you the history of the African American Greek organizations.

I have mixed feelings about this one. I liked how the book provided background and history about each organization. I did not like the format of the book. It went from background history, to interviews with current chapters, back to history. Too much jumping around for me. I couldn’t follow it.

I didn’t read it in its entirety. Instead, I found it more useful to jump around and read the history of each organization, then flip through stories about the famous people from each organization.

I’m interested in pledging so I found it useful to have background information about each organization in one book. But I could have done without everything else.

"The Divine Nine: ..." focused on the history of African-American fraternities and sororities in America. It was rich with the origin and culture of these historical frats/sororities.

If you like learning about the founding members along with the men and women who joined these rich traditions, then you will really enjoy reading this thought-provoking book.

5 HISTORICAL STARS *****