Black sorority boom: ninety years after the first group was founded, membership and enthusiasm are thriving.

From: Ebony | Date: October 1, 1998 | Copyright information

Black sororities are becoming very popular. The first African-American sorority was founded in 1908. Today thousands of African-American women participate in greek-letter organizations. Sororities perform many charitable acts and enrich the cultural and academic environment.

Ninety years after first group was founded Membership and enthisiasm are thriving

LAST summer, the nation's oldest Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, celebrated' its 90th anniversary with a huge con...

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