Archive for 2010
Obituary: Kappa Frater Major Earnest Green, Law enforcement leader III
Source Major Ernest E. Green III, the deputy chief of the University City Police Department, passed away Monday morning at Barnes-Jewish Hospital due to illness. He was 46 years old. “Ernest was a good friend and mentor,” said U.S. Probation Officer Demetrius L. Hatley, Green’s colleague in the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. [...]
Omega Frater James Williams recognized by Cambrige Who’s Who Registry
Source James E. Williams, President & CEO of The Uplifting Foundation and Founder, Owner & Clinical Director of Life Force Therapies, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in the neurological applications of hyperbaric oxygenation. Mr. Williams conceived of Life Force Therapies out of tragedy. On April 11, 2000, [...]
UNCF, National Pan-Hellenic Council partner to help college seniors graduate
Source UNCF—the United Negro College Fund—and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) are partnering to make sure that seniors at UNCF member colleges graduate on time. All nine members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council—Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Iota Phi Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, Sigma Gamma Rho and [...]
Dorothy Penman-Harrison, 11th Nat’l President of Delta Sigma Theta dies
Source Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. across the globe are deeply saddened by theloss of Soror Dorothy Penman Harrison, the organization’s 11th National President. Soror Harrison died earlythis morning in Chicago. She recently celebrated her 103rd birthday. Soror Harrison, an educator and former first lady of Langston University, was born December 8, 1907 [...]
SGRhro Soror Cinnamon Pelly receives Bridge Builder Award
Source The Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency celebrated 46 years of service at its Annual Luncheon Oct. 29 at The Westin Cincinnati. CAA’s Annual Luncheon is a time to look back over its past year of service to celebrate successes, better understand challenges that lie ahead, and reaffirm its commitment to serving low-income families in [...]
SGRho Soror Dr. Kimberly Moore is Crowned Ms Senior America 2010
Source Dr. Kimberly A. Moore was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Her father, Samuel Moore, and mother, Velma Moore, parented thirteen children: eight girls and five boys. Her only daughter, LaParisienne Brown, is married to Ashley Brown of New Orleans, Louisiana. Paris, as she is affectionately called, is a graduate of Xavier University, New Orleans [...]
AKA Soror Gloria K. King recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for excellence in art education
Source Gloria K. King, a retired Teacher for Emerson School for Visual and Performing Arts, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in art education. Prior to her retirement, Gloria K. King devoted 30 years to the field of education. She was responsible for teaching reading and social studies [...]
Jackson County Alphas provide dinner for 10 families
Source When asked when her family would get to enjoy the turkey feast they were just given, Gautier resident Amanda Slater smiled and replied: “Whenever we can!” The dinner for four — donated by Jackson County’s Xi Zeta Lambda chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity — was just what the mother of two said [...]
Obituary: Alpha Frater Dr. Milton Morgan
Source Fort Wayne lost one of its pioneering physicians and revered public servants recently. Dr. Milton Melvin Morgan was born on June 19, 1928, in Greenwood, Miss. He was the sixth of eight children born to Edgar and Ollie Morgan. He departed this life on Dec. 12 at Parkview Hospital. Milton was blessed with many [...]
Burlington-Camden Kappa Foundation Selects 27 New Jersey Teens for College Prep Program
Source The Burlington-Camden Alumni Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is hosting its third beautillion program under the theme, “A Few Good Men.” This year, 27 young men (beaux) from high schools throughout the state were chosen to participate in the beautillion. The four-month program is designed to educate high school junior and senior [...]
