Book of Beta Sigma Phi

Chapter Manual and Pledge Manual for Nu Phi Mu, Ritual of Jewels, Examplar, Preceptor, Laureate, Master and Torchbearer chapters of Beta Sigma Phi International sorority.

"Too often, the works of fiction depicting Black Greek sororities and fraternities are those of pledging and hazing. But there are so many untold stories of inspiration, sisterhood and even struggle within these groups that helped shaped the black community," says author Kimberly Noelle who took that concept and wrote the new fiction novel, There Was a Spirit. "This story does more than scratch the surface. It digs into the history of our people and deeper experiences within Black Greek organizations," Kimberly said of her inspiration to write this novel.

"There Was a Spirit is my first offering in a series to the sorority/fraternity community. The first book follows a year in the life of sorority member Najwa Jackson in 1973. The subsequent books in the series will chronicle the life and times of this same woman and her rise or fall in Omega Pi Alpha Sorority (fictitious sorority)." While Kimberly is familiar with the experiences of Black Greek life through her own affiliation, she says that this book is not about any particular organization but experiences that are universal within the entire Greek community. "Black Greek organizations have made a significant impact in the fight for equality within the African American community. Members of these groups contribute a life long amount of work to the community and the goals of their organizations. They also have a wealth of untold and fascinating stories of inspiration, sisterhood, brotherhood and even internal struggles that have strengthened their bond."