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Welcome to The Divine Literary Tour's online home. We're glad you're
here. Learn about the exciting history-making tour, its authors, events,
and projects. The DLT has the dual purpose of promoting its member
authors and empowering the community through literacy.
The DLT showcases the diversity on the African American literary
landscape by sharing the works of authors in a variety of genres. And we
seek to empower people across this country by speaking at school,
college and community events to encourage critical thinking,
achievement, and understanding of a variety of viewpoints. We empower
youth by awarding scholarships to needy and deserving students.
Our
scholarships
are awarded to deserving students who have a desire to serve. The tour, which launched in 2005, is now accepting applications for the
2008 year. Visit our
applications page for more details. And make plans now to
celebrate black achievement and empowerment by joining us on our Martin
Luther King Jr. weekend cruise in January 2009. Get
more information
and book your cruise at our cruise page.
The DLT
Greek Cruise
Celebrating
the Dream on Water
January 16 -
19, 2009
In the inception stage the
DLT was initially coined AKA Authors on Tour, as well as other names,
i.e., Pretty Girls, Girls in Pink, SkeeWee Tour, etc. But ultimately it
was decided that we can slay more dragons together than apart. Why be
exclusive? We are one body, one entity!! We are the Divine Nine!!!!
Unity is what we are all about; we are one family made up of nine
brothers and sisters. So we chose to become The Divine Literary Tour,
open to Black Greek Authors who are making a difference in their
communities. The nine organizations that make up the NPHC have given us
some of the most profound heroes and heroes of our time and we have
stepped up to the challenge to carry on the torch.
September 23, 2005 at the
famed Akwaaba Mansion in Washington, DC owned by former Essence Magazine
editor Monique Greenwood marked the kick-off date for the tour. Our
reception with Greek and social organizations has been overwhelmingly
positive. The first year followed with travel all over the United
States, including Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Miami, and other cities.
What makes the Divine
Literary Tour special is that whether the consumer’s reading interest is
sexy, fast-paced urban and hip-hop fiction or inspirational Christian
works with a touching message or something different altogether, the
tour has something for them. This aspect allows us the opportunity to
attract a wide variety of individuals attending each event.
The Divine Literary Tour is your place for empowerment, enlightenment,
and entertainment.
Black Greek Letter Organizations making up the tour
include:
Fraternities – Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega
Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, Iota Phi Theta
Sororities – Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Zeta
Phi Beta
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Our Mission
Our purpose is to
promote civic and social responsibility, economic empowerment and
responsibility.
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Learn about the history-making Divine
Literary Tour
The Divine Literary Tour is an exciting, forward thinking,
first-of-its kind national event bringing together Black Greek
Authors from across the nation for a cross-country tour. The
tour has as its dual purpose the promotion of literacy and
celebration of cultural diversity.
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Women's History Month Theme
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Black History Month Theme
2007 Scholarship Recipient
Cameron Khalfani Obuya Herman,
a 2007 Honor Graduate of Georgia State University.
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