Eastern Illinois Alphas co-host “More than Gangs vs. Greeks” forum

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Young black men across the country gather together wearing similar colors and sharing hand signals and calls that are only distinguishable to those within certain circles.
Those dressed in red share hand signals and calls that are only shared among others in red – and the same applies to those dressed in blue and those who [...]

Univ. of Louisiana Deltas, NPHC remember slain classmates

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The memories of two former UL students were kept alive Wednesday evening during a special ceremony and forum focusing on domestic violence.
Keosha Spikes was only a few months away from a degree in business management in January 2008 when she was shot in her Lafayette apartment by a former boyfriend, Derrick Fland. Authorities said Fland [...]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Mourns Passing of 26th International President, Linda M. White

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The 250,000 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, in 958 chapters worldwide, are mourning the death of Linda Marie White, the organization’s 26th international president.
From 1960, the year she joined Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha at Clark University in Atlanta, GA, until her passing, White devoted her life to fulfilling AKA’s mission: “to [...]

Sigma President Jimmy Hammock elected to Phi Beta Sigma National Foundation Board

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The Hon. Jimmy Hammock, International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors the Phi Beta Sigma National Foundation, Inc. His election occurred during a Board meeting on Saturday, February 27, 2010.
We are honored to have President Hammock serve on the Board of the Foundation. His [...]

UAPB AKAs host Reading for Literacy event

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Recently, the Alpha Rho chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. hosted the Reading for Literacy event at Broadmoor Elementary as the kick-off event for AKA weekend on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Realizing that reading and literacy are very important, Alpha Rho chapter decided to visit the class of Patricia [...]

Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority step show win causes fiery debate over integration of traditional black activity

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Visit any of the nation’s more than 100 historically black colleges or universities and you’ll see clusters of men and women engaged in the rhythmic clapping and foot stomping routines known in black Greek circles as “stepping.”
Now a white Arkansas team’s win in an Atlanta step competition has started a fiery debate over the African-inspired [...]

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  • Omega Frater Darrius Truss, named District Ranger of the Tuskegee National Forest

    Omega Frater Darrius Truss, named District Ranger of the Tuskegee National Forest

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    For Darrius Truss, 15-year U.S. Forest Service veteran, returning home is a dream come true.
    A native of Monroeville, Truss was selected as the new district ranger of the Tuskegee National Forest. He has been on the job for moret han a month, providing district oversight of multiple use management, protection and restoration.
    Miera C. Nagy, U.S. [...]

  • Tuskegee sororities go red for heart health

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    When it comes to stroke and heart disease, knowing the enemy can mean the difference between life and death.
    And knowing that alone was enough to prompt several local groups to participate in the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Program.
    According to the Heart Association’s Web site, Go Red For Women’s short-term goal is  a [...]

  • Zeta Phi Beta aims to educate on history of D.C. school names

    Zeta Phi Beta aims to educate on history of D.C. school names

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    The Women of the Dove Foundation are determined to provide the answers in a booklet, “What’s in a Name: Profiles of the Trailblazers.”
    The group, a nonprofit branch of Zeta Phi Beta sorority, received a $2,500 grant from the District’s Humanities Council and Historic Preservation Officeto begin its work.
    “So many people have been excited about it,” said Barbara Harvey, [...]

  • Pompano Beach Deltas to hold annual Teen Health Summit

    Pompano Beach Deltas to hold annual Teen Health Summit

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    The Pompano Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will hold its annual Teen Health Summit on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the North Regional/Broward College Library in Coconut Creek. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the library’s auditorium.
    The purpose of the event is to provide students [...]

  • Univ. of Alabama AKAs lead march to honor first black students

    Univ. of Alabama AKAs lead march to honor first black students

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    A few drops of rain were not going to stop the Alpha Kappa Alphas from celebrating the integration into the University Tuesday night as they marched on from the steps of Gorgas Library to Foster Auditorium.
    “It begins with you,” said Brenda Elliot, assistant director of athletics academic programs.
    The Theta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha [...]

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