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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Centennial and Achievement Week Celebration

The men of Sigma Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Fraternity, Incorporated in Miami, FL in Partnership with the Omega Activity Center Foundation, Inc., have scheduled several local activities in celebration of the fraternity’s 100^th anniversary.

Omega Psi Phi (ΩΨΦ) is an organizational brotherhood and the first black fraternal organization founded at a historically-black college as it was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University in Washington, DC. Some prominent Omega Men are Bill Cosby; Shaquille O’Neal; Rev. Jesse Jackson; Tom Joyner; Steve Harvey and Michael Jordan.

Summer Bliss with the NPHC @ Grand Central tonight

 

The Miami-Dade Chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council present SUMMER BLISS tonight at Grand Central, 697 North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33136. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door proceeds benefit the organizations scholarship fund. The party will likely be a continuation of the Step Show at Mt. Hermon AME Church in Miami Gardens earlier in the evening.

 

Greek Weekend 2011 at Mt. Hermon AME

The Mt. Hermon AME Church of Miami Gardens is hosting Greek Weekend this weekend starting with a step show this Friday at 7 pm.  If you are a member of a Pan-Hellenic organization (Sororities - Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Fraternities - Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma or Iota Phi Theta) you are invited to participate.

NAACP celebrates Divine Nine and Freedom Riders 9/10

 

by Vanessa “VaVa” Woodard Byers

The upcoming Annual Freedom Fund Celebration of the Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP will honor the Divine Nine Pan-Hellenic organizations with a special tribute to the Freedom Riders. The Divine Nine are the Greek-letter organizations that are members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; Iota Phi Theta Fraternity; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority; Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The Freedom Riders are legends in civil rights. A multi-racial group of people, the Freedom Riders courageously broke down segregation barriers in the United States in the 1961. They were recently featured on PBS and The Oprah Winfrey Show on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their historic bus rides. All of the groups to be honored have played a significant role in the fight for civil rights in this country, don't miss this momentous celebration.

The event is Saturday, September 10, 2011, 7 pm, at The Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 Southeast Second Avenue, Miami, FL 33131. Donation is $125 per person, including NAACP membership, or $1,000 for a table of ten. For a table or individuals, e-mail me at vbyers@bloggingblackmiami.com.

 

Alpha Kappa Alpha presents Emerging Young Leaders 2011

On Saturday, June 25, 2011, Pi Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority presented its first graduating class of Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) at Solid Rock Baptist Church in Cutler Bay. Emerging Young Leaders  is one of the signature program initiatives of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. It targets girls grades six through eight. 

2011 Graduating Class of EYL

Nandi T. Clarington

Shaniece Roquel Cooper

Angela Elouise Ferguson

Nia Vernicia Gay

Niya Vernice Gay

Juliet King is the president of Pi Delta Omega Chapter. Barbara Fountain Dent is the chair of the EYL initiative for the chapter.

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Summer SolstICE...An ALPHAdisiac Series Fri. 7/22

Pan-Hellenic elects new officers

Congratulations to the newly-elected officers of the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Miami-Dade for 2011-2013.

President

TyroneFrancis                                                                                                                      

Rho Sigma Chapter, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

 

First Vice President

Anderson Eldridge                

Beta Beta Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

 

Second Vice President

Tennial Marhonte                

Mu Gamma Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

 

Treasurer

Chris Stevenson                   

Iota Pi Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

 

Recording Secretary

Mawiyah Skinner                 

Eta Kappa Sigma Chapter, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority

 

Corresponding Secretary

Lulu Orange                         

Beta Tau Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

 

Financial Secretary

France Marie Canal                

Eta Nu Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

 

Sgt.-At-Arms

Demarco Tyler Banks              

Richmond-Perrine Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

 

 

Little Miss Fashionetta Fundraiser March 27th

Help raise funds for scholarships for young people in the community, get some exercise and have fun. Don't miss this workshop on March 27th at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center. 

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Phi Beta Sigma Recognizes and Rewards Outstanding Community Members

The Lambda Tau Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. will host their Annual Founders Award Gala at Florida International University to honor citizens who have made, and continue to make, a positive impact in the lives of others and the South Florida community.

 

“It is important to thank and recognize individuals for their excellent contributions to the community in an event such as the Founders Awards Gala so they can be an example to others” said Audric Adger, one of the event’s directors. “We take the time to let valuable community members know that their noble actions are appreciated and not overlooked,” he added.

 

Past recipients of the Founders Award include radio personality, Tom Joyner; Congresswoman Carrie Meek; NFL star Willis McGahee; and the Mayor of Miami Gardens, Shirley Gibson. The fraternity has also given academic scholarships in honor of the late legendary civil rights activist, Athalie Range.

 

This year, the Lambda Tau Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma will recognize and present their most cherished awards to Florida State Representative, Oscar Braynon; Commissioner of Opa-Locka, Dorothy Johnson; FIU Alumnus Alexander Bostic; and music entertainer Maurice “Trick Daddy” Young.”

 

 In addition to honoring prominent community members, the gala’s ticket sales contribute to fundraising efforts for charitable causes.

 

This years Founders Award Gala will feature a reception to honor student leaders, entertainment, followed by dinner and a an empowering keynote speech from, Gerald C. Grant Jr., AXA Advisors.  “We have worked especially hard this year to put together an enjoyable event for 300 guests,” said an event director, Mark Sylvestre.

 

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., an international service organization of college and professional men, was founded in 1914 at Howard University on the principles of brotherhood, scholarship and service. The Lambda Tau Chapter, founded fall of 1979 at FIU, is committed to serving the community, with emphasis placed on assisting at-risk youth.

The men of Phi Beta Sigma invite the community and media to take part in celebrating the accomplishments of dynamic leaders in the community on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00p.m. in the Graham Center Ballrooms at FIU’s Modesto Madique Campus. For more information about ticket and table prices, email Mark Sylvestere  foundersaward@gmail.com and visit the chapter’s website, www.fiusigmas.com.

 

Brooke Donation to Combat shortage of Black Male Teachers

This is old news but deserves didn't get a lot of local press and bears repeating even if you've heard it already. Former Senator Edward Brooke and wife, Anne, donated $100,000 to his fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha.

The donation will be used to continue the organization's charitable programs including scholarships to black male students in education. Brooke's donation specifically targets the imbalance in black male teachers in our education system. It was reported that the donation was made during a private luncheon in Miami.

Everyone doesn't have it like that financially, but almost everyone can give something to help someone else.

   

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