Orangeburg members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will commemorate the founding of the 94-year-old service organization at a Founders Day event at 2 p.m. Feb. 3 in the fellowship hall of Andrew Chapel Baptist Church.

Delta National President Louise A. Rice, Ph.D., of Augusta, Ga., will deliver the keynote Founders Day message to members of Alpha Xi Chapter (South Carolina State) and Gamma Chi Chapter (Claflin).

Rice, a former college professor, will address the sorority’s current biennial theme: “One Mission, One Sisterhood: Empowering Communities through Committed Service.” 

“I am very eager to celebrate the sorority’s founding with my sisters,” Rice said. “Sharing this special occasion this year reflects much more than our traditional observance of Delta’s heritage.” more >>

Spring classes hadn't even started yet but a group of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity brothers at Tennessee State University were already sweating away in a secluded corner ofcampus.

Inside the racquetball court they'd temporarily lain claim to, the walls echoed with their stomping, their clapping, their chants and discourse. The space was tight, the room an oven. Until school began, twice a day they'd gather to do this. And when school did start, they somehow fit frequent practices around their classes and jobs.

They've got a stepping competition, known as a step show, on Feb. 10, and this is what it takes when you've got a reputation to protect.

"Phi Beta Sigma is known for stepping," said 20-year-old Delandrion Todd, the chapter's step master, which means he organizes practices. "That's why we work so hard. You don't ever want to come in second."  more >>

The Rho Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.'s Pearls & Partners "Boot Scootin' Boogie" brought in more than $14,000.

About 10 percent of ticket proceeds from the event, held recently at the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M University campus, goes to the Brazos Valley African American Museum. Other proceeds benefit various programs, from scholarships to mentoring the young Pearls & Partners. The Rho Phi Omega Chapter was chartered in 1989 in Bryan

Chair Elizabeth Richardson and committee members Betty Hanks, Betty Robinson, Earnestine Hanks, Regina Titus, Tonya Baker and Tashara Hanks planned the celebration.   more >>