The Divine Nine

[DoggyStyle82]

GHOSTFACEKILLAH: allow a dissenting opinion. Along with JUSTMYO, I found the book interesting in that I did not know the history of the other orgs. Since I pledged pre-intake, there was no internet or research other than actually interacting with members and observing previous lines pledge. If you know what you want to be, there is no need to check out other orgs (with the exception being that you just want to be greek). I did not learn jack (nor care to) about anyone elses org except when and where founded. The Divine Nine lacked some things, but it could not serve all nine equally. That is too much to ask. I liked the interviews the best also. I know John Chaney personally and I never knew that he was a Nupe. I think that as an introductory piece for novices, it works well.

[Rain Man]

Well said, Alpha1906!!!

I commend you for taking the initiative and time-consuming task for writing an informative book (which I do have a copy of, BTW). For those that did not like it I hereby challenge them to write a better book on the subject.

Thanks again, Alpha1906.

Rain Man

[GiggyZ]

Speak the truth Lawrence. I have the book and believe it to be a wonderful resource for non-NPHC members to get an introduction into the history, etc. of our organizations. In fact, my chapter donated a copy to our local library. Did the book contains errors? Yes. Did each organization have the same number of pages dedicated to them? No (and I suspect it has less to do with the author's bias and more to do with lack of organizational cooperation). However, that does not lessen the achievement of The Divine Nine. It is about time a book about our orgs was was mass marketed. I look forward to your efforts to get a documentary on the air.

Gail C.
Eta Alpha Zeta Chapter
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

[justmyo]

CONGRATULATIONS,KEEP US INFORMED SO I CAN PROGRAM THE VCR.

[prettygyrl]

Speaking from a non-greek perspective, I liked the book, the interviews, the famous lists the whole nine yards. I can understand a little wny the book MAY be a little boring to some greeks simply because a lot of info may be repetitive to them. Its really cool for us folks who have not been so fortunate to enter greekdom. FYI I have read a lot of books that have mistakes no one is perfect you know but if people have a little common sense they can usually see what was meant to be said...I did not go through every part to see whose longer than someone elses I think that everyones section was decent..............I especially liked the section on Delta Sigma Theta that one was the best

[justmyo]

I don't recall reading anything in the book that was not,or should not be public knowledge.Let us know when you'll be in the midwest,IL.IN.WI.

[IotaNet]

justmyo wrote:

"Personally I think we should still be the "Elite Eight"

... in addition to his other thinly-veiled slams against Iota Phi Theta.


At the risk of fighting a battle that's been already been won, I will say the following:

It is the "Divine Nine," and there is nothing else you or anyone else can do about it.

Open up your mind and learn to live with it.

Nobody from my organization has come on this board slamming your fraternity so a little "common courtesy" is expected.



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IotaNet
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
3AH80

Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity
Zeta Nu Chapter, Spring, 1979

[justmyo]

Just a bit of regional humor.I personally didnot know about your organization until I read this book.I had heard of Gamma's,Wines,Grooves,Me's,Smokes',and a bunch of other quasi-greek organizations.But you should be thankful this book has opened my eyes to your organization,and I must say your organization was well represented.You should be proud and if I hurt any feelings I apologize.
Besides that my question is to Mr.Ross,on the back cover you mention Colin Powell,but his name is no where in the book,I have always been curious if he was a greek.My research has found no reference to any Greek letter organization.If he is greek please tell me where he became a member and what organization.

[AKA2D '91]

I think Colin Powell is an Omega...

[ManndingoNUPE]

Now I could be wrong, but I don't believe that Colin Powell is an Omega man. I heard (this might just be gossip), but he approached us about being an honorary, but of course we don't do the honorary thing.

MN

[DoggyStyle82]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91:
I think Colin Powell is an Omega...

Prettygirl, if Mr. Powell is Greek, he is not an Omega, although many of the African American Army top brass is i.e General Togo West, Sec of the Army.

[AKA2D '91]

well I heard that on another forum by an Omega that said that he and Shaquille were on this "Million dollar line" or something they called it...I guess for the honorary folks with $$$.

[DoggyStyle82]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91:
well I heard that on another forum by an Omega that said that he and Shaquille were on this "Million dollar line" or something they called it...I guess for the honorary folks with $$$.

My Greek Sista: Shaquille O'Neal is not honorary. That "Million Dollar" line was a special line but that was a product of it being used as part of the celebration of the dedication of our World Headquarters. Most of the "famous" people on that line delayed their initiation into their local chapters to participate in this historic event. As an editorial comment, as someone who pledged pre-intake, all intake initiations are practically honorary. Omega has very few honorary members.

[AKA2D '91]

kool!

[justmyo]

Thanks for the information,But I still don't know when he was made and what chapter is he a part of.