Members of the Gamma Chi Omega Alumni Chapter and Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. participated in a Wreaths Across America event held Dec. 19 at the Jarrettown United Methodist Church in Dresher, Pennsylvania.
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Well, Philly’s men are still cookin’ but instead of in person, they want to display their culinary talents in the “2020 Philly’s Men are Cookin’ Cookbook.”
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.’s Gamma Chi Omega alumni chapter’s Polaris (president) Leon T. Troy Jr. and chapter member Markcus Gill acknowledged The Philadelphia Tribune for its more than 135 years of service to the Black community — especially the media organization’s recognition of Blac…
Sigma Gamma Rho’s Alpha Eta Sigma chapter held its 41st George Washington Carver Peanut Luncheon for scholarship on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Hilton City Avenue. The sorority honored five individuals this year for their work in the community and/or the strides they are making in their careers…
The Gamma Chi Omega Delaware County Alumni Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. ushered in 2020 with a New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at the Media Community Room in Media, Pennsylvania.
Members of the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc., Gamma Chi Omega Chapter participated in “Wreaths Across America” on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, Pennsylvania, and placed wreaths on the headstones of veterans who served their country with honor.
For the fourth consecutive year, the members of Iota Phi Theta were a national team for the St. Jude Walk/Run, to raise money and awareness for the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Founded during the height of the civil rights movement at Morgan State University, Iota has q…
Cheyney University held its annual homecoming event Saturday, Oct. 5.
Colors came out at Old School Greek Picnic over the weekend.
The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) is currently composed of nine International Greek-letter sororities and fraternities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, …
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. kicked off its 84th Grand Chapter Meeting & Conclave with a Grand Opening Reception at the A.M.E. First District Plaza Ballroom in West Philadelphia. The event was attended by fraternity, political and community leaders.
As part of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.’s pre-Conclave events, the brothers gathered for fellowship Sunday morning at Vine Memorial Baptist Church at 5600 W. Girard Ave. The preacher was Brother Rev. Dr. Donald Moore, pastor of Mount Carmel Baptist Church; Brother Rev. Dr. Marshall Mitche…
Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. hosted its annual Brother Dr. O. Wilson Winters Memorial Scholarship Program recently, awarding almost $15,000 in college scholarships and book awards.
Congratulations to the 2019 Kappa Achievement Awardees! Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Philadelphia Alumni Chapter Polemarch L. Douglas Harrell explained, “This event is one that truly embodies the tradition of our chapter’s continued recognition of Kappa men, both alumni and undergraduate…
The men of the Gamma Chi Omega Delaware County Alumni Chapter commemorated the chartering of its new chapter. To mark its public debut, a host of family, friends, public officials, and members of the Divine Nine of the National Pan-Hellenic Council were “Out & About” for the very special…
Delaware County’s Gamma Chi Omega chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. formally marked its charter with a ceremony held June 7, 2019, in Media, Pa. — PHOTOs: Submitted
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter celebrated its annual May Week luncheon at the Flourtown Country Club on Saturday, May 18. The event in recognized it is outstanding programs, 25- and 50-year members, and their distinguished first national president, Dr. Sadie Ta…
Knowing that caring for a loved one who is living with a cognitive disease can be overwhelming for a caregiver and family, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.’s Alpha Alpha Omicron Zeta chapter recently held their 2nd Annual Caregiver Appreciation Day.
Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson successfully introduced a resolution to co-name the 1900 block of Federal Street to Arizona C. Stemons Way. The resolution was co-sponsored by by Councilwoman-at-Large Blondell Reynolds Brown on March 14.
Members of the Nu Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma hosted a Family Paint Night March 23, 2019 at the Super Realty Group Building. Art instruction was led by artist and Phi Beta Sigma member Jerel Ferguson.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Finest – Chester Alumnae Chapter, Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter, Quaker City Alumnae Chapter and Valley Forge Alumnae Chapter came together for a day of service on March 23, 2019 at the Genesis Healthcare Hillcrest Center in Wyncote, PA.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.’s UPLIFT and Blue Revue coordinator for the Rho Chi Zeta chapter Autumn Beullah, center, joins graduates of the UPLIFT Class of 2019 during the chapter’s 19th annual Finer Womanhood Blue Revue held at the Springfield Country Club on Saturday, March 30, 2019.
The Philadelphia Kappa Silhouettes, distinguished as the oldest Kappa Silhouette chapter in the nation, hosted another successful luncheon and fashion show Saturday, March 9.
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omega Omega chapter and the 1926 Foundation, Inc. has opened its application for the 2019 HBCU For Life college tour.
Philly Kappa Alumni hosted its annual Sweetheart Jazz Brunch Sunday, Feb. 10th, 2019 at the Flourtown Country Club. The event for Kappa Men and their Silhouettes consisted of live music, dancing, and a gourmet brunch. Here are some photos of the event, courtesy of brother Craig Walker.
Congratulations to the Omega Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (AKA) and its charitable arm, The 1926 Foundation.
CHICAGO -- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA), in partnership with the Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF), announced the establishment of the AKA-HBCU Endowment Fund. The fund was created on behalf of the nation's oldest historically African-American sorority in an effort t…
The Kappa League, Philadelphia Kappa Alpha Psi’s “Guide Right” mentoring program, has welcomed its Beta Klass to its 2018-19 program. More than 90 young men in the city are meeting every second and fourth Wednesday of the month through May to learn professional skills, participate in communi…
On January 21, 2019, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omega Omega Chapter and The 1926 Foundation, Inc. partnered with the Paul Robeson High School for Human Services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., celebrated the resolution to celebrate its January 5, 1911 founding with the Grand Polemarch at City Hall on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. PHOTOS BY MARISSA WEEKES MASON
The Rho Theta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. International Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. Sisters gathered at Girard College to volunteer their time and collect sheets and cold weather clothing for AKA's international program initiativ…
Under the direction its Social Action Committee, the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. participated in the 24th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Girard College on Monday. — SUBMITTED PHOTO
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Philadelphia Alumni Chapter hosted a party of all parties at Lulu Shriners on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
The Mu Omega's of Omega Psi Phi handed out toys to children before the holidays on Dec. 22, 2018, during its annual Toy Drive. PHOTOS: Ronald Gray
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Rho chapter held its annual toy drive on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. PHOTOS: Marissa Weekes Mason
Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., founded in 1906, celebrate their 112th anniversary founder’s day gala presented by the Alpha House, Inc. at the City Line Avenue Hilton on Saturday, December 1, 2018. According the fraternity’s website, Alpha Phi Alpha was “the first intercollegia…
Liller Green, founder of one of the city's most reputable private schools for Black students, the Ivy Leaf School, turned 90 on Saturday, Dec. 1. Her big day was celebrated at a birthday luncheon with a host of family, friends, former students, educators and Delta Sigma Theta sorority sister…
The Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha held its annual Brotherhood Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 3rd, at the Flourtown Country Club.
The Mu Omega chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. hosted the Networking for Success panel discussion recently at Drexel University’s Paul Peck Alumni Center.
Members of Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta Sororities gathered during the "Power in Our Voice" Divine 9 community town hall meeting on voting presented by the Eastern region of Delta Sigma Theta at Academy Park High School in Sharon Hill on Oct. 12, 2018. Photos by Marissa Weekes Mason
With midterm elections approaching, leaders of the Divine Nine are pushing for Black citizens to register to vote and get to the polls.
“Service To All Mankind”, is what they stand for and this day was no different as the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.’s Omega Mu Omega chapter opened a free pop-up shop for the community covering everything from clothes, shoes, household appliances, coats, luggage and non-perishable…
The Mu Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will host the Networking for Success panel discussion from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Oct. 6 at Drexel University’s Paul Peck Alumni Center, 3142 Market St.
DETROIT — What began as a thin line swelled into a sea of sisterhood as hundreds of members of Delta Sigma Theta streamed into the rotunda of the Charles H. Wright Museum on Tuesday to pay tribute to the Queen of Soul, a member of the sorority.
The Philadelphia Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted its Second Annual Philly Deltas All White Day Party at the Reserve Lounge in center city on Sunday. Despite the gloomy downpour outside, the atmosphere was bright and sunny inside. There was a great turnout with 350 members …
WASHINGTON — Valerie Hollingsworth-Baker will lead Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. into its centennial year in 2020 as the 25th international president after being elected at the organization’s Grand Boulé.
Back in the Day: Trip down memory lane
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