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AKA Soror Esther Gordy Edwards dies at 91; sister of Motown Records founder
Source When Berry Gordy Jr. wanted to borrow $800 from his family to found Motown Records in 1959, he knew that the most formidable resistance would come from his oldest sister, Esther. “You’re 29 years old and what have you done with your life?” his sister snapped as the pair squabbled over his request, her [...]
Virginia State Names Delta Soror Ivana Rich as Volleyball Head Coach
Source Virginia State University has announced the hiring of Ivana Rich as their new head volleyball coach on Aug. 9. Rich comes to Virginia State University after serving as the Volunteer Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach at Chowan University, helping lead them to a CIAA championship in 2010. In addition to her assistant coaching experience, Rich [...]
Grammy-Nominated R&B Singer Syleena Johnson Launches National Step Competition
CLICK HERE FOR CONTEST DETAILS & RULES Grammy-Nominated R&B Singer Syleena Johnson launches national step competition Chicago, IL- August 5, 2011-Attention all Greek letter organizations of the National Pan- Hellenic Council (NPHC), Grammy-nominated recording artist, Syleena Johnson wants to know who’s boss. In a partnership with The Boss Network and Progressive Greek Magazine, Syleena [...]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Announces Support of DreamWorks’ “The Help”
Public Service Sorority Supports Film through National Arts Initiative WASHINGTON, D.C.—Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre, National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the single largest African-American women‟s organization in the country, announced the organization‟s support of DreamWorks Studios‟ upcoming film, “The Help.” In celebration of this historic film, which sheds light on the experiences of [...]
Alpha Frater, NBA Legend W. Quinn Buckner Named to Indiana University Board of Directors
Source W. Quinn Buckner, vice president of communications for Pacers Sports & Entertainment, has been elected to the Indiana University Foundation Board of Directors. The Foundation board provides leadership for the University’s philanthropic efforts. The IU Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that oversees fundraising for all campuses of the university, provides administrative and development services [...]
Zeta Soror Kate McConnell Helps Darthmouth Win SWAC Bowling Title
Source It was a very busy, emotional and exciting year for 20-year-old Kate McConnell of Dartmouth. During her sophomore year at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., her bowling team won the Southwestern Athletic Conference title, but it didn’t come easily. Last March 4, 5, and 6 in Bessemer, Ala., six of the eight SWAC [...]
Sigmas, Deltas Take Home Top Honors at Battle of the Greeks Step Show
CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS The Forum at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) served as the stage for the annual Battle of the Greeks Step Show on Friday night. The show consisted of six acts by the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta, Beta Nu [...]
Miss S.C. State 2010-11 Delta Soror Ashley Graham, to be featured in Ebony
Source Ashley N. Graham, Miss SC State University for 2010-2011, will grace the pages of the September 2011 HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Queens issue of Ebony magazine. Queens from all HBCUs competed in an online voting competition. Voters based their selection on the queens’ biographies and a video stating why they should be [...]
Sigma Frater Garrett Jackson Kicks Off Young Artist Series
Source Classical baritone singer, 26 year old Garrett Jackson is kicking off a young artist concert series at Chicago’s Congregational Church of Park Manor UCC. The concert series kicks off Sunday, June 26th at 6PM. Tickets are $25 (in advance and at the door.) Three concerts are planned for the series, which kicks off on [...]
Sigma Frater Hip-hop Artist, PyInfamous Competes in Coors Light Search for the Coldest Competition
This week voting for the national “Coors Light Search for the Coldest” Competition begins! A brother of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. can be crowned the Coldest MC in the nation with your help. PyInfamous and three other finalists were selected in the national “Coors Light Search for The Coldest” Competition and will clash head [...]
