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Black Greek 101: The Culture, Customs, and Challenges of Black Fraternities and Sororities » (1st Edition)

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Authors: Walter M. Kimbrough
ISBN-13: 9780838640241, ISBN-10: 0838640249
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Associated University Press
Date Published: August 2003
Edition: 1st Edition

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Author Biography: Walter M. Kimbrough

Book Synopsis

Based upon over ten years of research, this text examines the culture of historically Black fraternities and sororities. Coverage includes the beginnings of the Black Greek movement in America, the history of policies regarding pledging, and cultural practices such as handsigns and stepping. Kimbrough is Vice President for Student Affairs at Albany State U. in Georgia. Distributed by Associated University Presses. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments9
Introduction11
1The Foundation Era of Black Fraternalism19
2The History of Pledging37
3The Membership Intake Movement61
4Was Eight Enough?91
5That Thing You Do111
6The Future of Black Greek Life147
Afterword185
Chronology of Hazing Incidents: 1989-2001189
Black Greek 101 Dictionary193
Notes199
Works Cited211
Black Greek Bibliography217
Index235

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