A long-standing but very dangerous tradition in many Greek fraternities is hazing, but Rickey Jones is out to stop it.

Jones, author of “Black Haze: Violence, Sacrifice and Manhood in Black Greek-letter Fraternities,” spoke to a crowd of about 50 students at Western Kentucky University on Thursday night. In a speech that often had the crowd rolling with laughter, Jones also made a serious point.

“We have an incredible opportunity here,” he said. “Serve your fraternity in a way that you’re also serving the people.”

Jones, a lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Psi’s chapter at Morehouse College in Atlanta, relayed several stories about fraternity brothers who have been seriously injured or killed as a result of hazing. It boils down to a cultural problem – Jones believes hazing in black fraternities is more violent than initiation rites in other ethnic groups because those being initiated in black fraternities want not only to belong, but to be respected.   more >>

"My job is to help the defendant understand his or her options," said Attorney Beverly Robinson-Downs at the "Women in Public Service" program, held at Southern University for Black History Month.

Downs is an Assistant Public Defender for the East Baton Rouge Parish. She is a graduate of the Southern University Laboratory School, Newcomb College, Tulane University and the Southern University Law Center. She is a Golden Life Member Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and presently serves as Second Vice President of the Baton Rouge Delta chapter.   more >>

The students have stated that pink and GQ is in. The sexy women of Alpha Kappa Alpha along with their counterparts from Alpha Phi Alpha brought home honors in the Homecoming elections. With 850 people casting ballots, both Greek organizations were proud of the Affair to Remember. During this election, both organizations demonstrated their historical roots.

Alpha Kappa Alpha pushes unity and friendship among college women, maintains a progressive interest in college life, and maintains high standards of scholastics.

Alpha Phi Alpha caters to the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African Americans while promoting principles of scholarship and fellowship.  more >>

Approximately one year ago, the members of Alpha Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. began an effort to compile a booklet and organize a speaker’s bureau that would help to alleviate myths regarding the African Continent. 

The Speaker’s Bureau includes individuals who have lived in African Countries over a period of time.  To date, the Bureau consists of Mrs. Mercedes Newsome, Mrs. Peggy Pridgen, Mr. Williams Streets, and the Rev. Dr. Lydia A. Wilson.  more >>

When Rho Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded 15 years ago in Sampson County, Dorothy Deanne Starr Johnson had no idea how the organization would flourish and become what it is viewed as today by many - an integral part of the community dedicated to the service of mankind.

Johnson was honored Sunday as the Soror of Distinction during the AKA Founder's Day Celebration, held at Coharie Country Club.

Nicole Edwards, president of Rho Omega Omega, said the group was holding the Founder's Day Celebration "in observance of National Founder's Day of AKA, Inc. and the 15th anniversary of Rho Omega Omega Chapter.   more >>