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.
What makes the DLT different from other tours?
The DLT is serious about promoting unity, cohesiveness, and
literacy!
We are not just a group of touring authors looking to gain
publicity or riding on the next great wave. We are about changing
lives.
We seek to provide scholarships for children who can and will
change their legacy and vision for generations to come. It
does take a village to raise a child.
Our scholarships can and will change an indigent recipient's
course by empowering him or her to earn a solid education and
live up to potential. All of our efforts collectively can change
the life of a family forever. And that family can change a
community. A community can change a city, and indeed, a nation.
This is a serious matter
Our Families are in disarray. More black men are incarcerated
instead of in attendance at colleges and universities. Some
of our young women would rather strive to the ranks of becoming
a video vixen than obtain a college degree.
Thousands of our soldiers are dying everyday in the war in
Iraq and Afghanistan.
Youth in America are apathetic to issues regarding voting,
and political processes in general.
The DLT is authentic, original and poised for greatness
in our quest to help to eradicate some of the societal ills
that plague our youth.
While we appreciate the art of stepping, strolling, parties
and community service, in addition we must EMPOWER OUR YOUTH
to dare to dream.
Our nine organizations are so multifaceted that we will continue
to emulate our ancestors and strive for greatness.
We are on a mission to spread the good news to those who
don't know the REVELATION OF THE DIVINE NINE. AND TO REJUVENATE
AND INVIGORATE THOSE WHO MAY HAVE FORGOTTEN!
We change lives by getting involved
You can find DLT authors reading to at-risk youth at community
centers, speaking at Ivy-League institutions to educate those
who aren't aware of the greatness of our organizations, and
touching their communities in myriad other ways.
It is not uncommon to find the DLT on an HBCU campus empowering
our mass constituents or conducting workshops and panel discussions
at NPHC Conventions, Annual Literary Events, or at public
libraries.
As you are probably aware, members of Black Greek Letter
organizations have been the perpetrators of some of the most
heralded feats known to America.
From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Rosa Parks, to Dr. Bettye
Shabazz and Hattie McDaniel, the list of contributions made
by members of "The Divine Nine" has had an astounding
impact on America and the African Diaspora at large.
We all have a responsibility to give back and the DLT authors
have answered the call.
Our authors are HBCU alumni, Ivy-League graduates, professional
speakers trained by the Speaking Guru himself Brother Les
Brown, a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and others.
The Divine Literary Tour brings together some of America’s most talented authors in the nation. The tour boasts a roster of talented writers from a variety of genres. Our authors include debuting and national bestselling authors published with major houses such as:
Random House, Simon and Shuster and Kensington coupled with accomplished self-published authors that round out this group. Our authors are involved in their communities, including supporters of Alzheimer’s and HIV/AIDS research. They are educators, counselors, trainers, professors, entrepreneurs, and all shades of other leaders.
Their backgrounds are diverse but they share a commonality: love of writing and service. In addition to promoting literacy, along with their individual literary works, the DLT authors seek to bring about change through dialog and exposure of pertinent issues relevant to our community. The DLT encourages young people to get involved and take a stand for something, otherwise they'll fall for anything. The Divine Literary Tour lecture series seeks to cultivate young minds by volunteering their time and talents to help the less fortunate.
Our Lecture/Motivational series includes topics on:
Leadership and Community: Your responsibility, once you cross the burning sands.
BGLO Specific topic:
How to make sure our organizations are alive another 100
years from now, and not just in an iconic status.
Other DLT Workshops/Panels:
Diversity Issues
Popular Culture
Social Trends
National Politics
Current Literary Trends
Harlem Renaissance
African-American Literature
African-American Women Writers
Military Affairs
Real Estate
21st Century Race Relations
Afro-Caribbean Culture
Trends in Law
International Relations
