12. Black Greek 101

12. Black Greek 101

There are many books that discuss the long, beautiful legacy of African American Sorority and Fraternities. No book to date discusses the truth (positive and negative) of Black Greek Letter Organizations with the honesty, clarity and, perhaps most important, succinctness of Walter Kimbrough's Black Greek 101.

Since it's first printing, I have been a huge fan of this work. Primarily because I think some things need to be compiled, recorded and analyzed before they are completely lost.

There are probably those who believe that this book goes to far, and perhaps this book may be missing from your local or school library; however, Kimbrough addresses the history and current culture of Black Greek life without telling too much or going too far.

What other book will list an appendix that includes the chronology of hazing incidents (primarily deaths)?

I am not a fan of ignorance. People should know who they are, what there history is and what they represent.

Who knows about the collegiate Black Greek organizations that were formed before Alpha Phi Alpha? Who knows about the non-greek letter collegiate Black fraternities?

The history and importance of Black Greeks is one that must be preserved. Its preservation depends on our diligence and honesty. I love Black Greek 101, and am extremely glad that I reread it this year.