In the hollow halls of Cornell University, an elite institutions of higher learning the germination of a transcending organization began. Following suit around the county, in particular at Howard University, considered by many as the mecca of African American scholarship other transcending organizations arose.
The fruit bore from these transcending organizations provided the core leadership and game changers that shaped the twentieth-century black experience. Too name a few: W.E.B Du Bose, Booker T. Washington, Carter G. Woodson, Walter White, Benjamin Mays, Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King, Adam Clayton Powell, Jesse Jackson, Andrew Young, Barbara Jordan to current leaders and game changes Lyretta Lynch, Michael Jordan, Tom Joyner, Steve Harvey,
Thus, giving credit where credit is due, these men and women deserve the praise and honor for their courage, determination and sacrifice, as they have been the propellers behind the black experience progress the last one hundred years. Besides their African heritage as Americans, the common element of these persons is their affiliation to …show more content…
Yet, the question is clear, what role does or will the Divine Nine play in influencing policy and displaying activism? Currently, many of the current political leaders on the national seen like Corey Booker, U.S Senator from New Jersey are not afflicted with a Divine Nine organization. That was unheard of 20 years ago, nor is President Barrack Obama. New voices from the street, church and political arena are emerging. Most have no affiliation with the Divine Nine. While it is without question, the Divine Nine remains viable organizations in their respective communities (Graduate chapters)contributing countless hours of time and treasure to uplifting young minds with scholarship and mentor programs, seniors and homeless with transportation and food sources. This is at the heart of the principles of the Divine
The fruit bore from these transcending organizations provided the core leadership and game changers that shaped the twentieth-century black experience. Too name a few: W.E.B Du Bose, Booker T. Washington, Carter G. Woodson, Walter White, Benjamin Mays, Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King, Adam Clayton Powell, Jesse Jackson, Andrew Young, Barbara Jordan to current leaders and game changes Lyretta Lynch, Michael Jordan, Tom Joyner, Steve Harvey,
Thus, giving credit where credit is due, these men and women deserve the praise and honor for their courage, determination and sacrifice, as they have been the propellers behind the black experience progress the last one hundred years. Besides their African heritage as Americans, the common element of these persons is their affiliation to …show more content…
Yet, the question is clear, what role does or will the Divine Nine play in influencing policy and displaying activism? Currently, many of the current political leaders on the national seen like Corey Booker, U.S Senator from New Jersey are not afflicted with a Divine Nine organization. That was unheard of 20 years ago, nor is President Barrack Obama. New voices from the street, church and political arena are emerging. Most have no affiliation with the Divine Nine. While it is without question, the Divine Nine remains viable organizations in their respective communities (Graduate chapters)contributing countless hours of time and treasure to uplifting young minds with scholarship and mentor programs, seniors and homeless with transportation and food sources. This is at the heart of the principles of the Divine