AFAM 294: Black Greek Lettered Organizations

Course Description

This course is a participatory lecture course outlining the role and mission of Black Greek-lettered organizations (BGLO’s) in the United States. This course will closely examine the historical existence, the culture, and contemporary issues facing these nine historic organizations. It will also focus on the role of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) along with the mores, value systems, and cultural underpinnings of African American benevolent and secret societies and their influence in and on these organizations. This course will also highlight well-known African American leaders who are members of BGLO’s and their influence in the African American community in civic action, social justice, community service, and philanthropy.