The New York Alumni Foundation, Inc. a Harlem Community based501c3 nonprofit announces its efforts to help raise funds to operate its Kappas Against AIDS Initiative through an afterwork networking mixer.

Delta Sigma Theta is a sisterhood and a distinguished one, counting congresswomen, a presidential cabinet member and noted activists and artists among its members.

But the Deltas aren't chary about giving men credit, too. In fact, the predominantly African-American sorority's West Palm Beach Alumnae Chapter alternates its annual community-leadership awards between men and women every year.   more >>

South Carolina State University's Bill Hamilton, the "hardest working man" in sports information directing, has received the 2005 Trailblazer Award from the Collge Sports Information Directors of America.

The award, to be presented July 5 at CoSIDA's annual workshop in Philadelphia, Penn., is presented annually to a pioneer in the field of sports information who has mentored and helped improve the level of ethnic and gender diversity within CoSIDA.   more >>

Several students vied to become UVA's Next Top Model, but only one could wear the crown. On Tuesday, April 26, ten women, six judges, and a crowd of fans gathered in the Newcomb Hall Ballroom for the announcement of the winner.

Modeled after the popular TV reality show and sponsored by the Theta Kappa chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, the contest was a fundraiser to support sorority community projects. All female UVA students were welcome to enter.

The ten contestants who made it to the final round faced challenges such as a strut down the catwalk, a photo shoot with a male model (a UVA student), putting together an outfit, presenting and selling a product, and-- most taxing, perhaps-- wearing a plastic bag. (That's right, a plastic bag.)  more >>

How concerned are you about your retirement? Millions of Americans have paid into the Social Security system, but will the money be there when they retire?

The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta's Savannah alumnae chapter held a forum at Saint Philip AME Church to discuss the president's plan for changes. Local leaders, including state Sen. Regina Thomas and state Reps. Lester Jackson and Bob Bryant spoke out about the debate over Social Security.  more >>

The substantial crowd at Sunday's tribute to Donald Bonner came from across North Carolina and beyond to pay homage to the former state representative. There were ovations and orations - all testaments to what the Rowland native's service has meant to the county and state.

But Bonner, a former educator, said the evening really belonged to the 277 youths of the B.B. Thompson Young People's Concert Choir who performed for him during the evening. Proceeds from the benefit concert will help pay for the choir's trip to Washington, D.C., June 24-26.  more >>