The Problem The hearts and minds of RealZetas, Progressive Greek, DP Taught Me, Beyond This Place, Black Greeks Speak, and the Harbor Institute remain resolved and in solidarity with people of color who have experienced racial disparities in the criminal justice system, particularly among Blacks and Latino/as across this nation. Over the past week, we […]
SOURCE Relatives, friends and former classmates thronged a funeral service on Saturday for Gregory Gunn, a 58-year-old black man who authorities say was shot and killed by a white Montgomery police officer. Police say Gunn was shot by officer Aaron Smith on 25 February. Smith was arrested recently and charged with murder. “Greg’s life is […]
SOURCE In fall 2015, the African American population made up only 4.9 percent of IU’s population, while white students made up 79.9 percent of IU’s population, according to a report from University Research and Reporting. This lack of diversity for the black population was a topic of discussion at a National Panhellenic Council event Tuesday […]
SOURCE When Sedrick, Spencer and Sterling Jackson graduated from Peoria High School in 2011, they knew exactly where they were going. The Jackson triplets were headed to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, where Sedrick planned to major in mechanical engineering, Spencer planned a course that would lead to becoming a sports agent, and Sterling planned […]
SOURCE The Oklahoma City alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Inc. inducted its newest members during its December meeting. The new inductees are Vegas McNeal, Richard David Bradford and Eddie Sarpong Jr. McNeal is a native of Dallas and grew up in San Diego, where he attended a private boarding school from kindergarten through high […]
SOURCE Cedric the Entertainer came to Northwest Philadelphia to discuss diabetes and its prevention recently as part of the “Step on Up” national tour to bring attention to the disease that affects many juveniles and older adults. Cedric spoke before a standing-room-only crowd at the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s Achievement Center. The energy was high […]
University of Pittsburgh alumni and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity brothers Reginald Huc, James Atwater and Eric Greer know first hand what it feels like to be a struggling African American college student. “We know how expensive it is for college and expenses,” said Atwater who started his college career at Pitt, but transferred to the […]
Contributed by: Charles Davis Interim President Dr. Richard Green announced the appointment of Richard W. Lancaster, III ’12 as Acting Director, Alumni Relations at Lincoln University of PA. Richard (Rich) began working in the Advancement Office in April 2014 as an Advancement Officer raising gifts from alumni and friends in support of the University. Recently Rich […]
Nu Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority recently conducted its 14th annual “Divine Nine” Food & Clothing Drive. Nu Xi Omega has enlisted its Greek family to collect clean, gently used coats and business attire at the Stop & Shop Super Store on Easton Avenue in the Somerset section of Franklin. “Divine Nine” refers […]
The Norfolk, Virginia Alumni Chapter, of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. recently commenced its first official Kappa Instructional Leadership League (KL) meeting at Azalea Garden Middle School. Hughes Valmond, coordinator of the KL, welcomed parents and students at the initial meeting. Valmond presented a brief overview of the purpose of KL’s mentoring program and noted […]