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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 [...]

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 [...]

Sigma Gamma Rho’s effort shows need for more HIV testing in black communities

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The Community Aids Resource and Education Services center in Kalamazoo held a symbolic public HIV testing event Friday afternoon to encourage residents, especially those in the black community, to get tested.
The event was held in association with the graduate chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. Participating were members of various historically African-American college-based sisterhoods.
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DST Mu Mu chapter ‘goes red’ for heart health

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Before the snowstorm covered Towson’s campus, sisters from the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority took the time to celebrate National Wear Red Day.
Members of the Mu Mu Citywide chapter held games and gave out prizes in the Union for passing students to enjoy and they promoted healthy hearts and gave out heart health prevention information.
The bulk [...]

Gainesville Sigmas join fight to prevent HIV/AIDS

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Black teenagers are getting infected with HIV/AIDS at an alarming rate locally, statewide and nationally say officials as the country gets ready to observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

As part of its efforts to recognize the day, which is Feb. 7, the Alachua County Health Department will be providing free and confidential one-on-one [...]

Florida Church hosts Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity in Sunday of Hope

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Gateway Church will host Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated in the “Sunday of Hope” initiative on Jan. 24, 2010.
The Sunday of Hope program was developed by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as a way for members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to support St. Jude. Sunday of Hope allows churches across the country to [...]

Alpha Frater returns to Haiti on mission of mercy as a Navy doctor

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When Mill Etienne’s family fled Haiti in 1981, he was just 5 years old, not much bigger than the broken little body now stretched before him on a gurney aboard the USNS Comfort. Growing up in suburban New York, Etienne had wanted to sever any connection to that violent, impoverished Caribbean nation. He sought a [...]

Houston Zetas ensure adult wards aren’t forgotten

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While a Christmas present of plain white socks would prompt groans from any child, the gift brought a delighted smile to 72-year-old Samuel Reed.
A stunned Reed, whose thoughts and speech are slowed by a 2004 stroke and subsequent dementia, turned the package over in amazement.
“Good dog, y’all,” Reed said.
Then, suddenly, several women’s hands flew in [...]

Clemon AKA, Delta chapters host AIDS/HIV awareness event

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As the AIDS quilt spread its corners over the globe during World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, advocates pushed another message, right here in the Palmetto State.
South Carolina continues to place on the top ten list for states with the highest HIV/AIDS infection rates.
Currently, a total of 7,510 people are living with HIV/AIDS in South [...]

Sprinfield, IL. Greeks organizations commemorate World AIDS Day

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The Springfield Urban League on Tuesday partnered with 10 local businesses and organizations to commemorate World AIDS Day and premiere an internationally recognized documentary at Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St.
“A Mirror to the Heart: Breaking the Stigma of HIV/AIDS” portrays the experiences of a generation growing up with HIV/AIDS, and provides viable and [...]