All Entries in the "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc." Category
Roland Martin: “Only students can truly end hazing”
Source In November 2010, I watched “HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” and saw a piece on the hazing antics at several historically black colleges and fraternities. I took to Twitter to share my thoughts on the issue. Much of the report focused on Southern University, and man, did the floodgates open as a number [...]
NPHC Membership Dues for Fiscal Year 2012
NPHC Membership Dues for Fiscal Year 2012 It is time to remit dues for fiscal year (FY) 2012! NPHC, Inc. operates on a fiscal calendar of January 1 to December 31. Annual dues are to be remitted by January 31 of a given fiscal year. Undergraduate councils are responsible for dues in the amount of [...]
Cox Promotes AKA Soror Rhonda Taylor To Chief People Officer
Source Cox Louisiana human-resources executive Rhonda Taylor has been named the Cox Communications chief people officer, effective immediately, succeeding Mae Douglas, who announced her retirement recently. Douglas is leaving at the end of the year and will assist in the transition. Taylor, who also has been named executive vice president, reports to Cox president Patrick Esser. [...]
Obituary: AKA Soror Dr. Pamela C. Williams, 57
Age 57 of Nashville, passed on November 21, 2011 following a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Dr. Pamela Williams was born in Savannah, GA and was educated in the public schools of that city. She completed three years of medical undergraduate studies at Fisk University before entering Meharry Medical College, School of Medicine. Dr. [...]
AKA/EPA Unite to Educate Underserved Communities on Environmental Risks
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA/UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY UNITE TO EDUCATE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS Collaboration will promote environmental and green awareness Chicago, Illinois – November 26, 2011 – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have joined forces to protect communities from environmental health risks through an aggressive and [...]
Mount Laurel AKAs To Honor Seniors at Annual Senior Buddy Luncheon
Since 1978, Theta Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. ® has honored senior citizens in the community during the holiday season. The chapter believes the contribution senior citizens make to society is invaluable. “The Senior Buddy Luncheon enables us to serve and embrace our seniors with love and gratitude,” comments Yvette Sample, President of the Theta Pi Omega Chapter, “the luncheon is a [...]
The NPHC of Marquette University Presents The 2012 Brew City Stomp Down Step Show
The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Marquette University Presents The 2012 Brew City Stomp Down Step Show Sponsored By City Year Milwaukee On Saturday, February 4, 2012, the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Marquette University once again brings you Wisconsin’s largest step show- and this time it’s BETTER THAN EVER. Featuring the organizations of the Divine Nine: Alpha [...]
Gwinnett County AKA Chapter Accepts Applications for $1,000 Biz Grants
$1,000 Economic Success = Partnership Grants Available Lawrenceville, GA – November 30, 2011, the Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter, along with its non-profit affiliate, The Gwinnett Pearls of Service Foundation, Incorporated, will end the application phase in their second Economic Success = Partnership business grant program. First awarded at the beginning of 2011, these $1,000 grants [...]
A New Heart, A New Start: Atlanta Area AKA Chapter Walks to Support One Of Their Own
“A NEW HEART, A NEW START” On Saturday, October 29, 2011, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Tau Omega Chapter members met early at Turner Field in downtown Atlanta to prepare for the 2011 Metro Atlanta Heart Walk. As a part of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s international health initiative, Phi Tau Omega was excited to participate [...]
Gwinnett County AKAs To Host Jazz Fundraiser Bringing Together Local Musicians and Philanthropy
Lawrenceville, GA – Marry hot, up-and-coming jazz venues with a not-for-profit organization bent on serving Gwinnett County, and what do you get? You get a taste of LaJazz. Now in its fourth year, this multi-venue fundraising event is the signature adult fundraiser for the Gwinnett County graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and [...]
