WASHINGTON – The notifications wouldn’t stop. It had been 24 hours since former Vice President Joe Biden announced that Sen. Kamala Harris would be his running mate in his quest to win the White House. Soon after, the phone of the Democratic Party‘s chief fundraiser was buzzing every other minute, alerting him that the campaign had just received another donation […]
Read moreTwo of Sen. Kamala Harris' 37 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. line sisters from Howard University join FOX 5's Shawn Yancy to talk about the woman who could become the next vice president of the United States. DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3kJSDv2 STAY CONNECTED: INSTAGRAM » https://www.instagram.com/fox5dc TWITTER » https://twitter.com/fox5dc FACEBOOK » https://www.facebook.com/fox5dc On the go? Stay in […]
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Members of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity paid respects to their fraternity brother Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) during a ceremony at the Georgia Capitol Building on July 29. washingtonpost.com By Washington Post image: 13wmaz.com Read More
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Since he became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha in 1988 while a student at the College at Brockport, James Waters of Rochester has embraced giving back to the community — a key component of the nine black Greek letter organizations that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council. BY: Caurie Putnam Special to the Democrat and Chronicle […]
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Members of the Rho Phi Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity present a scholarship to Tai’Sheka Porchia who received a basketball scholarship to Angelina Community college in Lufkin, Texas. Pictured from left are: Donovan Harris, Fred Lilly II, Porchia, Maurice Calaham, Vincent Mills and Mark Anthony Green. camdenarknews.com Read More
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The men of Phi Beta Sigma Incorporated culminated their Sigma Beta Club Mentorship at North Hardin High School by issuing certificates and serving pizza, cupcakes and beverages to the young men at NHHS. thenewsenterprise.com Read More
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Complete strangers are helping the Nashville native whose quick actions during the Waffle House shooting branded him a hero. An unbelievable amount of money has already poured into a GoFundMe page to support and thanks James Shaw, Jr. and his family. Shaw Jr. has a 4-year-old daughter, works as an electrician for AT&T and went […]
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According to TheJasmineBrand, Priyanka Banks brought a complaint against the sorority up in the Eastern District of New York. She claims that she learned of her expulsion through a “random Facebook posting” in January 2015 but never received a formal letter notifying her of her dismissal from DST. She says, which sounds about right, that […]
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The local Monroe chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is on a mission to change more lives of young men in their community. Every year they try to make an impression with a little shopping spree at Target. myarklamiss.com By: Randall Newsome Read More
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Derrick Page Sr. filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in Kane County in the murder of his son, Derrick Page Jr., 23, who was shot in the head Sept. 5, 2015, at an Alpha Phi Alpha party held on the 600 block of North Lake Street. dailyherald.com By Harry Hitzeman Read More
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The fraternity brothers of murder suspect Steve Stephens spoke out to FOX 8’s Maia Belay Sunday night, saying they are shocked by the crime. Stephens, who is accused of murdering an elderly man in Cleveland on Facebook Live, mentioned Omega Psi Phi in one of his Facebook posts. BY MAIA BELAY AND KARA SUTYAK fox8.com […]
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For the past 15 years, the Chicago Alumnae of Delta Sigma Theta has held an art fair and exposition on the first Friday and Saturday in March at their chapter. By Tony Binns rollingout.com Read More
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The Phi Chi chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. recently hosted its annual Talent Hunt at the Cabarrus County Senior Center in Concord. The Talent Hunt program is one of several international mandated programs designed to identify and support the youth of the nation. The program provides a platform for students to express their […]
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The Mercer chapter of Zeta Phi Beta had their annual Zeta week from Mar. 19 to 25 with a series of events meant to promote their theme for this year, “Black Girl Magic.” By Kyle Mullins mercercluster.com Read More
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The Troy University Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi is a service organization that is continually looking for ways to assist with community needs. The chapter is especially supportive of young people and senior adults. They recently donated cleaning supplies to the Boys and Girls Club in Troy. By Jaine Treadwell troymessenger.com Read More
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The women of the Eta Omicron Sigma chapter of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority wanted to give children around Charles County something fun, but educational, to do last weekend and held a youth symposium on Saturday. By MICHAEL SYKES somdnews.com Read More
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The Pasadena Delta Foundation, Inc. and the Pasadena Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will present, “Soundtrack to My Success”, the 2017 Young African American Women’s Conference pasadenanow.com Read More
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Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first sorority exclusively for African-American women, made it to Vogue! Spelman College's AKA chapter was honored with a feature in the magazine that also included video footage and a photoshoot. The article sheds some light on the history of AKA as well as traditions that have been passed down for over […]
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The director of “Burning Sands,” a newly released Netflix movie filmed at Virginia State University, faced harsh criticism from students when he returned to the Ettrick campus last week for a public screening of the film. BY JIM McCONNELL STAFF WRITER chesterfieldobserver.com
Read moreSince 1989 the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta come from all over the country to Washington, DC for "Delta Days in the Nation's Capitol." This legislative conference increases Delta's involvement in the policy-making process. Members of the black greek-letter sorority have been represented in both houses of congress and throughout many past presidential cabinets as […]
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When I started college, I had already told myself I didn’t want to join Greek life. I walked onto my campus without even attempting to give any sorority a chance. Unlike many of my black peers who knew what the Divine 9 was, I had only heard of it. Really I didn’t know much about […]
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USA Swimming and Sigma Gamma Rho announced a multi-year extension of their successful partnership to prevent drowning and increase swim participation within the African American community. swimmingworldmagazine.com Photo Courtesy: USA Swimming Read More
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Each step team captivated the audience with their unique salute to Black History Month, in keeping with the show’s theme. Teams chose inspiration from Tyler Perry’s Madea, “Showtime at the Apollo” and R&B group New Edition. Power 98 host No Limit Larry kept the crowd hyped between acts alongside comedian Jay Dukes. By Shalmar Brown […]
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The Delta Sigma Theta sorority is running a Women’s Worth Drive through Wednesday. They are collecting hygienic products, non-perishable foods and other goods for women in need. So far, the chapter said the drive has been a big success thanks to numerous individuals. "They’re doing a real good job," said Kappa Alpha Fraternity member Casey […]
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In a new Netflix film titled Burning Sands, co-writer and director Gerard McMurray, who's a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., hopes to shed light on HBCUs, Greek organizations and hazing. By Danielle Kwateng-Clark essence.com Read More
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Black activism on college campuses is not a new initiative. When the Jewels decided to move forward with their idea to create the world’s first intercollegiate fraternity for black students in 1906, that was their form of protest, of campus activism. By Philip Lewis huffingtonpost.com photo: PARAS GRIFFIN VIA GETTY IMAGES
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.’s annual “Frat Attack” competition returns after a four-year hiatus. The men of Phi Beta Sigma will host their step competition Friday. “Frat Attack” is a competition unlike any other on NIU’s campus as the members of the National Panhellenic Council compete and highlight their step and stroll routines. The competition […]
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The Epsilon Chi chapter of Omega Psi Phi hosts monthly Q-Read meetings at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet. Students and mentors discuss the books they have read and participate in special readings with the club members. By Alexandria, LA kalb.com Read More
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Former MTSU Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity president Clinton Knox III was dismissed of all rape charges after pleading guilty to charges of robbery and criminal impersonation in court Thursday. BY ANDREW WIGDOR mtsusidelines.com/ Photo Courtesy of the Metro Nashville Police Department Read More
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