I will be getting some tomorrow (I really missed my calling of being a stamp collector).

It was big news in Canada because the artist that did the stamp is Canadian

I practically froth at the mouth toward the end of January because I can't wait to see who gets on the Black Heritage Stamp (yes I am a weird geek)

http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publication...tivitybook.cfm

An Activity Book For African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crisis


We are all looking for ways to help our children cope with the fears and uncertainties that are part of our world.

This new activity book, from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI), provides information and resources that can help parents instill a sense of safety in their children during times of crisis.

From the GL forum:

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...threadid=64114

Clayton College and State University charters new AKA chapter!!
 

Hello to my sistergreeks of AKA!

I just wanted to share some good news with you about your sorors at Clayton State University! They just chartered a chapter here on April 24, and they are the Sigma Sigma chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The Zetas also just chartered the Sunday previous to that and we are the Iota Sigma chapter! The AKA's on campus are very nice youngladies and we get along great!

Once again, congratulations to the Sigma Sigma chapter of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, inc!!

*thanks again to AKA2D'91 for giving me the okay to post it. I didn't want to be out of order or anything like that in the House of AKA!*

Be blessed Sistergreeks!!

I think that he is responding to the portion of his article that says "Not all of these organizations are conventional fraternities. Phi Beta Kappa, of course, is a student honor society, and Phi Theta Kappa is a similar society for students at two-year colleges. Phi Delta Kappa is an professional society for teachers, while Sigma Theta Tau is a professional society for nurses." He's just removing professional orgs and honor societies from the comparison.

Marie

Thanks, I guess I missed that, and I was also feeling a little militant that day. :D

The author's "conventional" does not include all social greek organizations, just as non-conventional is not limited to professional greek organizations.

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, and Omega Psi Phi (the sororities and fraternities he referenced) are not professional organizations and yet he's obviously including them among the non-conventional.

His use of "conventional" refers to members of the IFC and the Panhellenic Council. Non-conventional seems to be all other greek orgs. He may have wanted to define his term within the article.

I'm using a MAC at work, so I don't know how to post pics of the author or book cover(properties, etc).

From BlackPRpress.com


Atlanta, GA(BlackNews.com) - Fresh Publishing, LLC has done it again with the release of its forthcoming title My Mommy Is An AKA due to release on Mothers Day, 2005. Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority will be impressed with the dynamic portrayal of their great organization in this first-ever children's book about the first African American sorority ever established.

Fresh Publishing and Teach Me Greek continue with their mission of releasing educational periodicals about the positive influences of the Divine 9 African American greek lettered organizations and author Audra P. Jackson continues to depict all organizations at the highest levels of excellence in her vibrant, colorful children's book series.

When asked how she can write about other organizations, Audra simply states, "All of our organizations were based on the same premise, public service and the cultural, social and civic betterment of our communities. The historical information of all of our organizations is public domain, and since I am a writer, I do extensive research, have focus groups from each of the organizations to help keep me in line and I let my natural, creative talent and ability do the rest."

Her natural talent continues to pay off as the resounding appreciation for this trend setting idea is noted throughout the African American greek community to the music industry where she was a publicist and marketing executive for many years. Audra has also received many accolades for her literary contributions including those from New Jersey's Secretary of State, Regena Thomas as well as a congressional recognition and an official proclamation from Dr. Joyce Beatty from the Ohio House of Representatives just to name a few.

Audra's unique delivery of information about fraternities and sororities continues to keep members in the greek community happy as they struggled to find periodicals to explain their organizations to their children.

Fresh Publishing has managed to fill a void in the marketplace for positive children's books about African American fraternities and sororities and honestly boasts the originators of the Divine Nine children's book series. "All of my sorority sisters will be really proud of My Mommy Is An AKA, it is truly a one of a kind, literary masterpiece and an heirloom to pass down to our children that is done in a cute and colorful format promoting literacy," states AKA member Cheryl Bell from the Atlanta Tribune.

Interested parties will have a one-of a kind opportunity to meet the author and personally get their book signed on Saturday, May 7th at Tarrazu Gourmet Coffee Bar located at 265 Ponce DeLeon Avenue, N.E., in Midtown Atlanta from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Executive Realty Group and A Class Scholars Day Care are sponsoring the event, which will prove to be an exciting and fun filled afternoon for those patrons receiving their books one day prior to the release date of Mothers Day, Sunday, May 8th. The only other way to receive a specially autographed copy of the book is to be one of the first 100 pre-ordered copies at www.teachmegreek.com or call 1-866-302-2669. The retail price is $18.99 plus tax.

The first-ever children's book series chronicles the nine existing, also known as the Divine 9 African American greek letter organizations in an inspiring light that will educate young children and youth about the positive influences of sororities and fraternities and their historical contribution to African American culture and history as we know it today. Other titles in the series include: My Mommy is a Delta (www.mymommyisadelta.com), My Mommy is a Sigma Gamma Rho (Mothers Day 2006), My Mommy is a Zeta (Mothers Day 2006), My Daddy is a Kappa (Christmas 2005), My Daddy is an Omega (Christmas 2005) My Daddy is an Alpha (Fathers Day, 2005), My Daddy is a Phi Beta Sigma, (Fathers Day, 2006) and My Daddy is an Iota Phi Theta (Fathers Day, 2006). Visit www.teachmegreek.com for these other titles.

Here Is What Is Being Said About "My Mommy Is An AKA":

"I just love it! It's a really nice book , and it just goes to show that there was no biasness in the writing of My Mommy Is An AKA. Actually, somebody told me that this book is better than the other one." -- Dr. Yvonne Culbreath - AKA/Assistant Principal-Heritage Academy

"Ths is a wonderful children's book that a fellow greek sister has done to acknowldedge all of our ogranizations with illustrations so that all of our children can enjoy." -- Jolene Butts Freekman/AKA/1987 Fall - Clark University

"This book is just adorable." -- Tangela Johnson- AKA/ Nu Lambda Omega/March 2005

"I love it." -- Pamela Hurt/ AKA/ Nu Lambda Omega '92

"The book is beautifully done. My daughter loved it and it was a joy to see her capitivated with the bright illustrations and well written verse." -- Felicia Waldon AKA - Spring 1989 Beta Alpha FAMU


Don't miss your chance to get your autographed copy for Mother's Day on Saturday, May 7th from 3:00-500 p.m. at Tarrazzu Gourmet Coffee Bar located at 265 Ponce de Leon Ave. in Midtown Atlanta.

For other Divine 9 children's books, visit www.teachmegreek.com
PRESS CONTACT: Audra P. Jackson, Fresh Publishing, 679-933-1597, ajfresh1@comcast.net

I'd like to salute the counselor at my kids' high school, who's an AKA! On Awards Night this week, she went up to the podium and said, "And now, I'd like to award a scholarship from my sorority, ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA!"

People jumped, she said it with so much volume and pride!

I had the extreme honor of meeting someone whom I would consider to be a very distinguished member of your organization. Her name is Dr. Alice H. Young. She was initiated into your University of Rochester chapter. If I even tried to list all of her accomplishments we'd be here ALL day!

(Just a few though... She was the first African American to be accepted into the doctoral program at Cornell. She wrote her thesis on school integration...pretty risky for 1962!!! She was a founding member of the Monroe county community college. She started an internship program at MCC for deserving students in entering the education field. )

She and her husband have a camp close to where my family does. I had the pleasure of spending some time with she and her husband, and hearing some of her fascinating stories about the old days. I was excited that she knew my NPC GLO, and she raved about our philanthropy.

Sorry to crash...but I just wanted to share this amazing experience with you all. For being 80-something, she is still doing so much for Alpha Kappa Alpha (scholarship programs) and her community! I hope to see her again soon!



Originally posted by:AnonAlumna

Sorors in South Korea
 

http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?s...&article=29446

Sorors teamed up with a military department to put on a Memorial Day weekend festival. Scroll down to see a picture of sorors stepping. :)

Miss Black Illinois
 

The new Miss Black Illinois is a dear friend of mine and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha! YAY Terez!


Bio

My Graduate Advisor (former):
:D

Retired Grambling State University professor and historian Mildred Gallot is the newest member of the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors after being appointed by Gov. Kathleen Blanco.

Gallot, mother of Rep. Rick Gallot Jr (KAY)., D-Grambling, replaces board member David Wright, whose term expired in January.

The University of Louisiana System oversees the operations of eight state universities including GSU, the University of Louisiana at Monroe and Louisiana Tech University.

Gallot said she was honored and surprised by her appointment, especially since she did not know it had happened until informed by The News-Star.

"Wright left in January, so I was beginning to think maybe it wouldn't be filled," she said. "I simply had not heard anything, and these things can be political, so you never know."

She knew she had been nominated for the position and is eager to serve after retiring in 2003 from GSU as head of the history department. She had been at GSU for 44 years.

She believes she has the experience to serve and can help GSU have a stronger presence in the UL System.

Rep. Gallot said he is thrilled for his mother.

"I'm excited she's been appointed, and I certainly think she's qualified," he said.

"But for the record, I did not nominate her," he said with a laugh.

Actress Phylicia Allen Rashad to Honor Married HISD Teachers
July 1, 2005



Broadway and television actress Phylicia Allen Rashad will honor retired HISD educators—husband and wife James and Vivian Harrison—for having a profound impact on her life by recognizing them at a special ceremony in Washington, D. C., on Thursday, July 7.

The event, an evening sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers and the Creative Coalition, will link celebrities with educators whom they feel have contributed greatly to their personal success. The program will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will take place at the Hilton-Washington’s 1919 Grill Restaurant.

Both Vivian and James Harrison are former music teachers. Mrs. Harrison taught Phylicia Allen at HISD’s Turner Elementary School, where Mrs. Ruby L. Thompson served as principal. After completing the sixth grade at Turner, Phylicia enrolled at William E. Miller Junior High School (now HISD’s Contemporary Learning Center) and played the viola in the string orchestra from 1960–1963 under Mr. Harrison.

Phylicia, who excelled in all subjects and graduated from Yates High School in the mid 1960's, exhibited remarkable talent in music. While in the elementary-school choir, she sang harmonic parts beautifully. A versatile student, she was chosen as the narrator for a large HISD musical production at the Sam Houston Coliseum, featuring all elementary-school choirs and orchestras. Along with her exemplary performance in the junior high-school orchestra, she was spotlighted in leading operetta roles produced by the school.

Vivian Harrison, an HISD Teacher of the Year in 1975, later became a classroom teacher, an assistant principal (Walnut Bend Elementary School), and retired as principal of Whidby Elementary School. She traveled in 2003 to the state capitol to receive the prestigious “Heroes for Children� award for her volunteer work in HISD. She now serves as site coordinator for the reading one-to-one program at Thompson Elementary School sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

After Miller Junior High School closed its doors, James Harrison transferred to MacGregor Elementary School, where he served as coordinator and instrumental instructor until his retirement. A jazz aficionado, he professionally plays tromxbone and bass guitar. He performs with La Big Band, a 17-piece orchestra and also serves as leader of the Easy Living Trio, which is composed of semi-retired musicians.

LOCAL ATTORNEY APPOINTED TO FLORIDA BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS

By Antoine Davis
Sentinel Staff Writer

The Florida Board of Bar Examiners has a new member. Carolyn House
Stewart has been a lawyer since 1978. She found out late last month
that she would be one of the 12 lawyers on the board.

Stewart is an attorney and shareholder with Macfarlane Ferguson &
McMullen. She received the highest rating available from
Martindale-Hubbell, a rating system that evaluates lawyers in the U.S.
and Canada based on peer review.

The Florida Board of Bar Examiners handles matters of bar admission,
and
helps make sure that people who pass the Florida Bar are competent in
the field of law.

"I'm pleased to be appointed to a position like this. It really is an
honor, and I understand that it also holds a lot of responsibility,"
said Stewart. "I just want to serve this position well, and make sure
the standards are applied so that everyone is given the same
opportunities."

Stewart will serve a five-year tenure on the Florida Board of Bar
Examiners, and have input on topics that include passing rate for the
Florida Bar Examination, and any grievances that may arise among
lawyers
seeking to pass the bar.

"All applicants should have the same opportunities, minorities
included," Stewart said. "Passing the bar has been a difficult thing
for many people, and we want everyone to have the same benefits when
going through tis process of passing the Bar."

Stewart is a life member with the NAACP, and the National Secretary for
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and a member of the Board of Trustees
with Allen Temple AME Church.

"This is a position of trust, and I will not take it lightly," said
Stewart. "I have been chosen to serve, and I"m going to do that to the
best of my ability."



This soror knows how to throw a great shin-ding @ the conferences. :D I can't wait until she.... :D ;)

Yates Dedicates Library to 100-Year-Old Former Faculty Member
September 14, 2005



One hundred years is a long time to wait for a birthday present, but for Hazel Hainsworth Young, the honor was definitely worth it.
Young, who turned 100-years-old on September 12, is the last living member of the original faculty at Yates High School, and on Tuesday, September 13, the school named its library in her honor.


“I am thrilled,” said Young, who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony with her daughter, Braeburn Elementary School Assistant Principal Marianne Young Walker. “I love anything to do with Jack Yates High School, and I know a lot of young people who graduated from here succeeded because they came up reading.”

Young encouraged students to take advantage of the library whenever they could. “I always told students that reading was the best way to travel,” she said. “With a book, you can move from one place to another without ever leaving your chair.”

A number of HISD administrators and employees were on hand at the celebration to congratulate Young and wish her a happy birthday, including Yates Principal George August and Superintendent of Schools Abelardo Saavedra.

“I want to put her long life and her remarkable career in perspective,” said Dr. Saavedra at the dedication. “Yesterday, Ms. Young celebrated her 100th birthday. That means that when HISD was founded in 1923, she was already in college. A graduate of what is now Booker T. Washington High School, Ms. Young joined the faculty at Jack Yates the moment the paint was dry. She taught here from 1926, when the doors first opened, until 1956, when she became Yates’ Dean of Girls, and she retired from HISD in 1972.”

The superintendent also commended Young for her commitment to HISD schools and specifically, to Yates. “She never severed her connection to this school district or to this historic campus,” he said, “and just this year, Ms. Young led the effort to recruit Yates alumni, Texas Southern University students, and others to volunteer as mentors to current Yates students. By naming this school’s library in her honor, we are making sure that her lifetime of dedication and service to this community and its young people will never be forgotten.”

Before concluding the ceremony, Regina Carrington, president of the Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, along with Gwendolyn Brinkley and Elnora Flewellen of the AKA Education and Charitable Foundation, presented the Principal George August with a check for $12,000 for the purchase of library supplies and equipment. They also presented Young with a copy of Black Texas Women: 150 Years of Trial and Triumph, by Winegarten, Humphrey and Werden, for the school library. The book was published by the University of Texas press in 1995 and makes a reference to her. Young joined Alpha Kappa Alpha in 1922 and cofounded the Houston chapter. Prentice-Hall also donated 500 books written either by or about African Americans to the newly renamed library.

http://www.houstonisd.org/HISD/porta...329432,00.html

Kudos!

Soror Gwen shoulda been...aw well I'mma leave THAT alone! :D

To the sistergreeks of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Your soror and a personal friend of my family has won the Virginia Middle School Principal of the Year and I just got an email from my sister (they were best friends in high school) that she also won National Middle School Principal of the Year. We are so proud of her.

Here is the link on her story on winning the middle school award. I haven't found a link/article yet on her winning the National Title.

http://www.cbn.com/700club/guests/bi...song093005.asp

Soror Lonnae O'Neal Parker is a journalist for the Washington Post and
has
just written her first book, "I'm Every Woman: Remixed Stories of
Motherhood,
Marriage and Work."

She is a featured author in the November 2005 ESSENCE magazine. She'll
also be visiting Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago (her home), New York,
Atlanta and Philadelphia for book signings. Check her website at:

http://www.lonnae.com

for the dates.

Soror Parker's book looks VERY interesting. I will be supporting her. :D

Soror Richardson's daughter is my chapter member.

NAACP BOARD HONORS RUPERT F. RICHARDSON WITH TITLE

PRESIDENT EMERITUS



Board member providing outstanding service to the NAACP at the regional, state, and local levels



The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Board of Directors unanimously voted during the October board meeting to name Rupert F. Richardson, former NAACP President, with the title President Emeritus.



From 1992 though 1996 Richardson served as the National President of the Association. In 1996 she relinquished the title of President when the board changed the title of the Executive Director of the Association to President and Chief Executive Officer.



Julian Bond, NAACP Chairman of the Board, said: "Rupert Richardson is more than our longest continuous serving Board member; she is our institutional memory, keeping us true to the faith of our forebears."



Richardson joined the board in 1982. She currently serves as Chairman of the National Health and National Life Membership Committees and sits on the Audit, Advocacy & Policy, Compensation Reimbursement and Units & Membership committees. She is also a member of the Special Contribution Fund (SCF) Board of Trustees.



As a representative of the Association, Richardson has exemplified illustrious service to the NAACP at the regional, state, and local levels. In 1965 Richardson became Education Chair of the NAACP Baton Rouge Branch where she challenged school segregation and served as Louisiana State Conference President from 1981 to 1995. She is President Emeritus of the State Conference.



Richardson has witnessed the definition of civil rights to include human rights and the pursuit of equality for all people. In Louisiana she works on many initiatives related to economic parity, environmental equity, hate crimes, mental health, and addictive disorders.



She has worked extensively with the American Bar Association’s Coalition for Justice, Juvenile Justice Delegation, Advisory Board Louisiana School of Welfare and the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce. Richardson was also a Citizen Ambassador to Europe and Soviet Union, International Director of the DeMerritt Education Foundation in Nassau, Bahamas and is an Advisory Board Member to the U.S. Department of Interior for Restoration of the Mary McLeod Bethune birthplace.

(more)



Page 2 – Rupert F. Richardson



Richardson’s accomplishments include being listed as Who’s Who Among Blacks in America and Who’s Who International, Louisiana Citizen of the Year, a Human Rights and 50 Women of Achievement awardee.



Founded in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its half-million adult and youth members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities and monitor equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.



###

Contact: Mary Wright, NAACP Office of Communications, 410-580-5125


www.naacp.org

My LS
 

The appointment came on our AKAversary yesterday! How fitting! :D

» More From The Times Picayune




Nagin names new city attorney
She's been assistant in office for 2 years
Friday, December 09, 2005
From staff reports
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has appointed Penya M. Moses-Fields as interim city attorney, effective immediately.

She succeeds former City Attorney Sherry Landry, whose resignation took effect Nov. 30. Landry had been the city's top lawyer for 2 ½ years.


Moses-Fields has been a deputy city attorney since February 2003. She had a special assignment to the Department of Finance, served as a deputy in the administrative division and oversaw the work of assistant city attorneys, Nagin's office said.

"Penya's strength lies in her familiarity with and dedication to the City of New Orleans," Nagin said. "Her leadership skills, as well as her experience working with various departments before and after Hurricane Katrina, make her well-qualified to lead the Law Department at this challenging time."

A graduate of Grambling State University with a degree in accounting, Moses-Fields received her law degree from Loyola University Law School and a master's degree in tax law from Villanova University School of Law.

She worked as an accountant for 12 years and has spent eight years practicing law.

She has been a legal and business management consultant with PMF Consulting LLC, an adjunct professor at Nunez Community College and associate counsel and director of administration at American MetroComm Corp., a telecommunications company.

Soror Lewis' et.al Article


My chapter member sent us this link to an article she and her colleagues had been working on for some time. It has finally been accepted and printed.

Soror, I only edited the link!

Soror Abaici
 

I have a warm fuzzy that I don't mind sharing. :) We give AKAlades when we see sorors in articles and things of the like. I just wanna shout out a resident soror. No news article, just good ol' sisterhood.

Some MONTHS ago Soror Abaici and I had a random conversation about dreams and goals. I found out that she and I share a similar dream. Ever since that very phirst conversation with her, I've felt immensely inspired. She was further along in her process than I was and it let me know that it COULD be done. I knew that if my soror could do it, so could I.

Fast forward to recently. Out of the blue, she asks me how I'm coming along and shares her progress as well. Soror, you are my inspiration right now!!! Thank you for being such a great sister and friend. Thank you for being so supportive. This is not an easy thing, it's time consuming, it's overwhelming, and sometimes it's even discouraging (and most of this is thought and not action). So KUDOS and AKAlades to you for persevering and not losing sight of your goal!!!!! Whenever I feel like it's just not worth it or maybe I should just do something else, or maybe it's not my calling, or any of those things, I find myself thinking of Soror Abaici and then I simply change my mind.

Soror, thank you for displaying the tenacity and passion that IS Alpha Kappa Alpha, and for reminding me that that same passion and tenacity is alive in me.;) Thank you simply for being you! Skee-Wee, My Soror, Skee-Wee!!! :D

(((((Soror Abaici)))))

ETA: I realize this is somewhat vague, but sometimes, even in giving AKAlades, discretion is still key.

About a month ago, I inquired about attending a particular function Alpha Kappa Alpha was having. Upon contacting a co-worker, she then informed me that she had no tickets. A few days later, another member of Alpha Kappa Alpha called to tell me that I did NOT have to pay for the ticket and it would be on will call. When I got there, I felt like royalty. Not only was she nice, but she introduced me to other members as well.

Ladies, she spoke about how hard they are working to make this one of the BEST conferences that any AKA has seen.
On top of all of that, I recieved an excellent meal, a really nice gift, and heard a wonderful speaker who was also an AKA.

So now, I have two more members to thank. From babe to adult,
it's just another nice thing that a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha has done for little ol' me. :) ;)

She is our (mine and LitAKAtor) chapter soror. She is my fav. She recently helped me get an interview at her law firm eventhough their hiring season was long over. I look up to her so much as an attorney, a classy sophisticated black woman and as a soror. I want to be just like her when I get bigger (as my Kelyce says).

I didn't realize Soror Carolyn got appointed!! THAT IS GREAT!! I must send her a congutulatory note! As an aside - her daughter is now a Soror initiated at Mu Pi at Spelman in February.

I agree - I think her and Soror Barbara are awesome examples of how to maintain every sector of your life - personal, professional and sororital!!

OH Wow! I didn't know Delsha crossed! That's great. We are trying to get her into the Summer for Undergraduate program here at FSU COL. Yes, Soror Barbara Twine Thomas is awesome too.

Just wanted to pass along
 

Maya Angelou Presents Scholarships To 10 Students

Maya Angelou Presents Scholarships To 10 Students

By Jill Zeman
The Associated Press

LITTLE ROCK (AP) - Poet and novelist Maya Angelou, who grew up in the small town of Stamps, told 10 young scholarship winners they were "the hope for their families...the world" as she presented their awards to them.

Wearing a Clinton Presidential Center neck scarf emblazoned with the word "Hope," Angelou told the students at a ceremony at the center "you can achieve more than you can imagine because you have rainbows in your clouds."

The college students each won $4,000 in an essay contest, sponsored by Little Rock-based Alltel Corp. The contest asked students at historically black colleges and universities to answer the question: "What words of wisdom will you pass on to those who come after you?"

Angelou said she read each of the winning essays five times.

"I know you very well, and I know you need a good English teacher," she told the winners, drawing laughs from the audience.

In seriousness, she told them they were "the hope for their families, neighborhoods, cities and towns, their states, country and the world."

Student Antoine Marshall, who attends Claflin University in Orangeburg, S.C., wrote in his essay that people must always remember where they come from.

"That severed line to the past is a problem that plagues the youth of many African-American communities," Marshall wrote. "The knowledge that someone gave their life so that I could have things they never had keeps me from taking for granted those experiences, be it a drink from a water fountain or a chance to go to college."

The contest drew 460 entries from students throughout the country, and was judged by educators, Alltel officials and other business representatives.

Ashley Jackson, a student at Tougaloo College in Jackson, Miss., wrote about the death of her mother, who was killed by Jackson's father.

"My purpose in life is to live and be an example for others that no matter how bad things in life may seem, there will always be a brighter side to every situation."

Other winners and their schools were: Karah Bailey, Florida A&M University in Tallahassee; Deirdra Beatty, Fayetteville State University in North Carolina; Britani Childs, Hampton University in Virginia; Shondolyn Galloway, North Carolina Central University in Durham, N.C.; Dionne Gilchrist, Norfolk State University in Virginia; Lawrence Henry, Xavier University in New Orleans; Tiffany Henry, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; and Candace Moore, Virginia Union University in Richmond.

The students also received an autographed copy of the poet's book, "Amazing Peace." At Clinton's 1993 nationally televised inaugural ceremony, Angelou recited a poem she wrote for the occasion. Clinton also is from Arkansas.

In addition, Alltel sponsored a contest for its employees. Workers participated in a 160-character text-message essay competition. Among the five winners was Angela Watson of Little Rock, who wrote: "Remember to learn something everywhere you go, even if it's just not to go there again."

Congrats to Soror Carolyn!!

I echo those sentiments. I got to speak with her at a sorority event when I lived in Chicago and she is so warm and was very young at heart and down-to-earth. I loved speaking with her. I look up to Soror Carolyn as a fellow attorney as well.

SC

My former chapter member and her family are featured in Essence (May) magazine. Soror Aguillard and her family relocated to Lafayette, LA (and to transferred to the graduate chapter in Lafayette) after the storm.

Look out for their story in Essence.

I happened upon her doing a general web search. Soror is on the MOVE!! :D Presenting: Dr Karla FC Holloway!

http://wings.buffalo.edu/uncrownedqu...oway_karla.htm

She is inspiring!

enigma_AKA

"AT" Holding it D-O-W-N!
 

Spring Elections 2006- Grambling State:

Soror Alexier Barbour (Fall 05) was elected SGA President Soror Krystal Franklin elected SGA Secretary
Soror Whitney Moore-White was elected Junior Class President.


*Soror Charisma Sweat is Miss GSU for 2006-2007!!!.


*Her aunt (former Miss GSU) was one of our neos in '93. :o
<--- (becoming seasoned by the second)

Giving Props
 

Hello all,

Recently I started a new job. And went thru the usually first day round of intros. Well one of my colleagues really stood out, due to her presence. You just know she has her "ish" together. I should add her position is one that directly impacts our branches profit. Anyways a day or two later sistah came to work sporting an AKA rain jacket. So i hand you props today. Your sorority is well represented where I work.

Re: "AT" Holding it D-O-W-N!
 

It just so happens that two Beta Psi Sorors were in the runoff.


PHOTO BY JOSHUA L. HALLEY | DIGEST Junior Shakeila L. Sweazie won the position of Miss Southern University 2006-2007 by 394 votes over junior Tiffany Minor in last week’s SGA Elections. Sweazie’s vision for Southern University is to take the institution and it’s students to higher heights.


Miss Southern wins by more than 350 votes, Armah takes over SGA top spot
BY MYLES MINIX
April 18, 2006



Last Wednesday, Student Government Association Elections Commissioner Kerri Harris announced, outside the Cotillion Ballroom of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union, Niiobli Armah as president elect of the SGA with 843 votes in the runoff election and Shakelia Sweazie as Miss Southern University elect with 934 votes in the runoff.
“I was ecstatic, it was like a sudden rush of glory to the head,” Armah said. “It was my happiest moment and my saddest because I knew what lied ahead of me. Winning was the easy part.”
Armah said while he never doubted himself or his ability to win, running against an incumbent wasn’t an easy task.
“Going into the race I felt that I was starting off in the negative,” Armah said. “Justin and I were running the same race and I felt like Justin started five yards a head of me so I had to keep asking my self what I could do to make it a level playing field.”
Armah said he prefers having the people who doubted his capabilities around because they provide him with inspiration to do better.

PHOTO BY CLARISSA GRANGER | DIGEST NIiobli Armah IV invites several students near the Smith-Brown Memorial Union to join in on his celebration after being elected as SGA President last Wednesday evening.
“I don’t look at the haters, I look past them,” Armah said. “There is nothing anyone can do to take my heart off my goals. I want them to be around. It’s motivation to keep me on my toes. I’m looking forward to making a change because I refuse to leave SGA the way I found it.”
Armah expressed his gratitude to everyone who assisted his campaign as well as everyone who voted to elect him.
“I want to personally thank each and every person that came out and voted for me because I don’t take it lightly that I didn’t put myself in office,” he said. “My campaign team and the students put me in office and I hold that to a higher esteem. The students have spoken and now I have to answer to them.”
For Shakelia Sweazie, winning the title of Miss Southern was all about destiny and faith.
“I was excited and blessed,” Sweazie said. “My faith kept me going.”
Sweazie said though she had really good competition, she was convinced this was her time to shine and with hard work and faith she made her dream a reality.
The newly elected officials will be sworn in on April 25 at 8:00 p.m. in the Cotillion Ballroom.
“The real work starts now,” Armah said.

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Soror I guess we are holding both campuses down!!! LOL ;)

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Update
 

(In case you hadn't heard) Carolyn House Stewart has been elected, First Vice President of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc. :D :D

Question, do you know Dawn Offutt? She was a Delta at GSU in spring 90. She's a chapter soror of mine here in the alumnae chapter.

I remember her. She was nearly graduating when I came to GSU Summer 90. At one time, I heard she was in Baton Rouge. This was in the late 90s.

now she's in Lexington, KY (her family lives there) and works for the state. Small world