The news cycle in the last quarter of 2014 was undoubtedly very active with the Black Lives Matter movement. We saw a Black Greek break a major sports record, a chapter’s building win an environmental award, and Black Greeks mentioned as a major teacher recruitment effort. 10. Alpha Phi Alpha chapter at Valdosta State helps […]
Top 10 Black Greek Success Stories: 3rd Quarter 2014
Following up on coverage of great national news stories from Black Greek-Letter Organizations and our chapters in the first and second quarters of 2014, we continue to see great stories from coast to coast. Phi Beta Sigma continues to capitalize on their centennial but I am pleased to also feature a story about a sorority […]
5 Reasons Why We Still Need Black Sororities Today
Earlier this year there was an article regarding “5 Challenges Black Sororities Must Address in 2014”. The author brought up great points for us to consider and ponder. There was much debate and conversation around this piece, some persons even going to the extent of questioning the current relevancy of Black Sororities in our society. […]
Top 10 Black Greek Success Stories: 2nd Quarter 2014
To create an awareness of Black Greek-Letter Organizations’ chapters’ and national organizations’ contributions to communities, I created a list of my top 10 news stories from Black Greek chapters from the first quarter of 2014. I am pleased to see that the Black Greek news cycle was very active from April to June. Here are […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Makes Historic Donation to AAMU
Members of the oldest Greek-lettered sorority founded and incorporated by African-American women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the Southeastern Region, recently joined forces to present a sizeable contribution to the scholarship efforts of Alabama A&M University (AAMU). A check in the amount of $100,000 was presented to AAMU President Andrew Hugine, Jr., during the institution’s 139th […]
Top 10 Black Greek Success Stories of the 1st Quarter of 2014
I started tracking stories about Black Greeks a few months ago and I have noticed some really nice media coverage from around the nation. Before the Black Greek versions of “nattering nabobs of negativity” throw hazing and lawsuit stories in my face, especially in light of my previous entry “Ten Things to Think About Before […]
Notable Black Greeks: 20 Black History Facts You Should Know
Updated Jan. 29, 2017 During Black History Month, we celebrate the achievements, culture, and heritage of people of African descent. Most notably, we recognize those on whose shoulders we stand. Let’s take a look at how Black Greeks have influenced, and continue to influence, black history and leadership diversity in America. 1. The Original Carter […]
Five Challenges Black Sororities Must Address in 2014
Now that Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated has joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated in the “Centennial Club,” the one-hundred year mark is within sight for both Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated. With each passing year, the membership of each National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) sorority grows, as do their […]