Pearls of Service
Author | : Earnestine Green McNealey |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 418 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : African American Greek letter societies |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Earnestine Green McNealey |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 418 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : African American Greek letter societies |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Gregory S. Parks |
Publisher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 521 |
Release | : 2008-06-13 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 0813172950 |
During the twentieth century, black Greek-Letter organizations (BGLOs) united college students dedicated to excellence, fostered kinship, and uplifted African Americans. Members of these organizations include remarkable and influential individuals such as Martin Luther King Jr., Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, novelist Toni Morrison, and Wall Street pioneer Reginald F. Lewis. Despite the profound influence of these groups, many now question the continuing relevance of BGLOs, arguing that their golden age has passed. Partly because of their perceived link to hip-hop culture, black fraternities and sororities have been unfairly reduced to a media stereotype—a world of hazing without any real substance. The general public knows very little about BGLOs, and surprisingly the members themselves often do not have a thorough understanding of their history and culture or of the issues currently facing their organizations. To foster a greater engagement with the history and contributions of BGLOs, Black Greek-Letter Organizations in the Twenty-first Century: Our Fight Has Just Begun brings together an impressive group of authors to explore the contributions and continuing possibilities of BGLOs and their members. Editor Gregory S. Parks and the contributing authors provide historical context for the development of BGLOs, exploring their service activities as well as their relationships with other prominent African American institutions. The book examines BGLOs' responses to a number of contemporary issues, including non-black membership, homosexuality within BGLOs, and the perception of BGLOs as educated gangs. As illustrated by the organized response of BGLO members to the racial injustice they observed in Jena, Louisiana, these organizations still have a vital mission. Both internally and externally, BGLOs struggle to forge a relevant identity for the new century. Internally, these groups wrestle with many issues, including hazing, homophobia, petty intergroup competition, and the difficulty of bridging the divide between college and alumni members. Externally, BGLOs face the challenge of rededicating themselves to their communities and leading an aggressive campaign against modern forms of racism, sexism, and other types of fear-driven behavior. By embracing the history of these organizations and exploring their continuing viability and relevance, Black Greek-Letter Organizations in the Twenty-first Century demonstrates that BGLOs can create a positive and enduring future and that their most important work lies ahead.
Author | : Martin Lonnebo |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 96 |
Release | : 2014-01-10 |
Genre | : Pearls |
ISBN | : 9781849522830 |
The Pearls of Life are used by thousands of people today as a contemporary aid to prayer. This book, featuring full-colour photos, describes the meaning of the pearls and how to use them.
Author | : Phi Eta Omega Chapter |
Publisher | : Trafford Publishing |
Total Pages | : 80 |
Release | : 2014-12-12 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1490751327 |
This book is the chronological history of one of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sororitys graduate chapters, Phi Eta Omega of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, from its chartering in 1999 through 2013. Ten inactive members (sorors) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., rekindling a desire to be of service to others, assembled at a sorors home in Plainfield, New Jersey, in the early winter of 1998. Soon this small group grew to fourteen and, ultimately, to seventeen women. These seventeen inactive sorors became an official interest group of the sorority later that year. With the mission to promote harmony and friendship among members, to develop and implement programs to enhance the self-esteem of youth, and to assist others wherever needed in their communities, these women, full of energy and enthusiasm, ventured into unknown waters. Becoming the first Greek letter organization to affiliate with the New Jersey Orators, the Scotch Plains/Union County Interest Group helped foster the development of confidence and public speaking skills in youth ages seven to seventeen. TAG, a weekly tutorial program, was also established. Since its chartering on June 6, 1999, Phi Eta Omega Chapter continues to institute and participate in other altruistic programs: the Angel Network; collection of coats and other winter clothing during local coat drives; donation of suits for Dress Barns Dress for Success; financial support to two Kenyan students in Africa; donation of duffel bags filled with pajamas, clothing, books, and other sundries to Union County Division of Child Protection and Permanency; and the replacement of the headstone of Caesar, a Revolutionary Warfreed slave, at Scotch Plains Baptist Church in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Author | : His Divine Grace Jagad-guru Srila Bhakti Dayita Madhav Goswami Maharaj |
Publisher | : Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
This book is a collection of sermons of a pure devotee - Most revered Sri Srimad Bhakti Dayita Madhav Goswami Maharaj, an eternal associate of Sri Sri Radha Krishna and founder-acharya of Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math. These sermons are the cure for our material misery.
Author | : Richard Bird |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2010-09-16 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 1139490605 |
Richard Bird takes a radical approach to algorithm design, namely, design by calculation. These 30 short chapters each deal with a particular programming problem drawn from sources as diverse as games and puzzles, intriguing combinatorial tasks, and more familiar areas such as data compression and string matching. Each pearl starts with the statement of the problem expressed using the functional programming language Haskell, a powerful yet succinct language for capturing algorithmic ideas clearly and simply. The novel aspect of the book is that each solution is calculated from an initial formulation of the problem in Haskell by appealing to the laws of functional programming. Pearls of Functional Algorithm Design will appeal to the aspiring functional programmer, students and teachers interested in the principles of algorithm design, and anyone seeking to master the techniques of reasoning about programs in an equational style.
Author | : Fethullah Gülen |
Publisher | : Tughra Books |
Total Pages | : 126 |
Release | : 2007-11 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781932099843 |
This short book features many of Gulen's ideas that have guided this extraordinary venture since its inception. They have inspired millions of ordinary people to do what they normally might never consider doing: helping people they don't know for the sole prpose of earning the pleasure of God by helping a fellow human being.
Author | : Mary Priya Francis |
Publisher | : Notion Press |
Total Pages | : 335 |
Release | : 2023-08-09 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : |
Embark on an inspiring journey with “Pearls of Progress,” a captivating narrative that delves into the history and mysteries of gender equality facets through a cast of compelling characters. Meet Pearl, the dynamic protagonist whose life’s journey is fueled by the heroic legacies of her grandparents. She sets sail on a mission to demystify gender complexities that afflict families, workplaces, and societies and shares the valuable insights gained. She collaborates with international experts to design an exclusive blueprint that provides effective approaches to eliminate gender challenges and foster inclusion. In this process an ideology of ‘Gender Equality Mindset’ (GEMs) emerges to shatter conventional thinking and focus on abounding progress for everyone. Within the pages of “Pearls of Progress,” discover soul-stirring life stories, thought-provoking interviews, empowering toolkits, and poignant poetry that inspire meaningful action. Let us unravel deep assumptions unsaid, Discern society’s prevalent mindset. Envision a future of gender equality, Welcome an era of Progress and Prosperity!
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 114 |
Release | : 1888 |
Genre | : College prose, American |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Vance Simms |
Publisher | : RICHER Press |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 2013-04-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780985569976 |
"In spite of your past and current situation, your brokenness can produce a pearl..". In BROKENNESS PRODUCES PEARLS Vance and Rana persuasively and passionately, articulate a powerful, experienced-based message targeted to help you embrace the intrusions that have made a mark on you and your life. START the journey of creating the person God intended you to be. IDENTIFY the "parasites" within you that destroy and suffocate healthy thoughts, words and actions. BEGIN recognizing who "dropped" you. You're not who they say you are. SNAP THE CHAIN of everything and anything that has you chained down. GET UP, GET THROUGH AND GET ON... VANCE and RANA SIMMS are candid, caring and convincing. The courageous couple share a vision to see broken lives mended through the hope and Grace of God.