When educators and politicians argue for giving more African Americans the chance to thrive at top universities, they see people like UC Berkeley fourth-year student Obi Amajoyi as a perfect example of what they have in mind.

He's a biology major who has emerged as a peer leader and athlete. He recruits high school students and is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. But while Amajoyi was born in the United States, his parents are from Africa. He considers himself both African American and Nigerian.   more >>

Congrats ­– to Barbara A. McKinzie, CPA, comptroller for the Chicago Housing Authority, the third largest public housing system in the U.S., and president-elect of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, on being named to the board of directors of Africare, the oldest and largest African American organization specializing in African aid.

McKinzie, who's gained national recognition for restoring financial credibility to governmental agencies through her financial savvy, will serve a three-year term, says Julius Coles, president of the Washington, DC-based Africare.  more >>

In an effort to gain a better presence on campus, increase community service, and raise money, the National Pan Hellenic Council is hosting activities throughout the week to get students involved in greek life.

The NPHC is made up of the historically black fraternities and sororities on campus.

Yesterday they held "penny wars" to raise funds for next year's board and tonight's keynote speaker, Steve Birdine, the international president of Iota Phi Theta fraternity.  more >>