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Contributing Writer, African-American history is living history, building upon what has been established as well as establishing new blocks to build upon. Mississippi is profoundly rich in African-American history, being “ground zero” for so much of our collective experiences. As we say farewell to 2021’s African-American History Month, we here at The Mississippi Link give a special salute to seven Living Legends among us, those who have been in the trenches for decades and still pushing forward their progressive boundaries. These Mississippians are reflective of the resilience of our collective heritage. The Hon. Constance Iona Slaughter-Harvey describes it this way: ....
Just off Fountain Mall sits a peaceful garden plot, complete with gorgeous landscaping and bold granite markers. The space is Baylor’s National Pan-Hellenic Garden, a place to recognize historically Black Greek-lettered groups on campus. The markers represent fraternities and sororities within the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), often referred to as the “Divine Nine.” The NPHC was founded in 1930 at Howard University during an era in which Greek organizations founded by African Americans were, sadly, often banned from being affiliated with Greek organizations founded by whites. The first NPHC organization at Baylor, the Nu Iota chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., was chartered in 1972; other organizations followed over the years, and today, Baylor has active chapters for seven of the Divine Nine organizations. ....
Members of Divine Nine Greek organizations form family bond Vice President Kamala Harris a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Share Updated: 7:30 PM CST Feb 19, 2021 Vice President Kamala Harris a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Share Updated: 7:30 PM CST Feb 19, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript HOW THE COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONS SOLIDIFIED THEIR POSITION IN AMERICAN BLACK HISTORY. FAMILY IS MY BELOVED DIVINE NINE. IN ONE OF THE BIGGEST MOMENTS OF HER LIFE, V.P. KAMALA HARRIS TOUTED HER COLLEGE FAMILY. HER SISTERS OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA AND OTHER HISTORICALLY BLACK GREEKS KNOWN AS THE DIVINE 9. WHAT OUR FOUNDERS FELT WAS WE NEED TO HAVE A PLACE AT THE TABLE. WE NEED TO MAKE SURE THAT PEOPLE WHO LOOK LIKE US EXCEL IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. HARRIS’ SORORITY SISTER, AND A MEMBER OF SIGMA GAMMA RHO AND ALPHA PHI ALPHA HERE IN MILWAUKEE, SPOKE TO ME ABOUT THE CULTURAL IMPACT OF THE BLACK GRE ....
Alabama Native Demarcus Joiner Honored as Black History Maker Demarcus Joiner 92.9 WTUG, Praise 93.3, and 105.1 The Block in partnership with Robinson Automotive, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Delta Phi Lambda Chapter, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Eta Xi Omega Chapter, along with Lanier Automotive, Bryant Bank, and Dixie Motors in Northport, we are proud to salute, Demarcus Joiner. Get our free mobile app Demarcus Joiner is currently a senior majoring in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Pre-Law from Roanoke, AL. He currently serves as the 109th Student Government Association (SGA) President of The University of Alabama. With a passion for advocacy and service, Demarcus has previously served as an SGA Senator for the College of Engineering and Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. ....
News No Comments As UA Little Rock’s newest student success coach, Dominque “D.J.” Thomas is helping inspire the next generation of Trojans through his work with the Student Affairs Diversity Initiatives (SADI). “I’ve always had a passion for working with college students,” Thomas said. “When I was an undergrad, I was part of a mentorship program known as the African American Male Initiative. I served as a mentee, and then I became a mentor while I was older. I love sharing my story to inspire and motivate and encourage those who come after me.” Thomas mentors students in SADI, a student success and retention mentoring program that includes the African American Male Initiative, African American Female Initiative, and the Hispanic/Latinx Initiative. ....