The Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi at Florida A&M University recently hosted its annual Suits For Our Sons event, providing 750 suits to 500 attendees as part of its commitment to mentorship and career readiness. Led by DeAngelo Crawford and Kurt Adams, the initiative aimed to equip young men with new and gently used suits, ties, and shoes to support their […]
For the month of January, the digital billboard campaign features leaders from BBBSA’s newest cohort of women ‘Game Changers,’ a powerful collective of influential changemakers in sports, business, entertainment and beyond, united to create access and opportunity for youth, particularly girls and young women. According to recent CDC data, 3 in 5 teen girls in […]
In a heartfelt tradition of giving, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. members in Colombia hosted their annual Toy Giveaway, spreading joy to over 1,000 families across eight cities, including Cartagena and Medellin. Supported by donations from the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) members, Cartagena Expats, The Aden Project, and Kids Elite Sports, the event brought the […]
It was a reunion 65 years in the making. On a nice day during the holiday season, two men who had shared formative years at Howard University as Omega Psi Phi fraternity brothers reconnected, rekindling a bond that had been nurtured but never broken over decades of separation. Frank W. Merritt Jr. and Charles Floyd […]
Today, on Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.’s 118th Founders Day, members of the fraternity serving on Capitol Hill and working in politics and government came together for a special photoshoot to celebrate their brotherhood and the organization’s enduring legacy. The group included notable legislators such as Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), […]
(BPRW) Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s Game Changers Initiative Unites Prominent Women Leaders and Changemakers to Empower Girls Nationwide New cohort of influential voices to amplify power of mentorship across industries and create opportunities for girls and young women (Black PR Wire) TAMPA, FL, – In celebration of International Day of the Girl on October 11th, […]
The ceremony was held during BBBSA’s annual ‘Bigger Together’ National Conference in Dallas, Texas. Nearly 2,000+ in-person and virtual attendees, representing over 200+ BBBS agencies nationwide, joined emcee and Media Maven, Sybil Wilkes, and Violinist, Richmond Punch, to commemorate the achievements of the inductees as they shared their inspiring personal stories, illustrating the enduring impact […]
Two Portland brothers have launched an app to connect residents to Black-owned businesses. Adrian and Ronnie Wright launched the XB app last year after originally trying to help the community through a Facebook group. When he first created the Facebook group named Black Portland in 2015, Adrian said it was a way to “reconnect the […]
(BPRW) Clear Channel Outdoor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Share the Impact of Mentorship on Youth & Communities in National Mentoring Month Campaign Nationwide Digital Out-of-Home Campaign Features Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s Inaugural Group of ‘Game Changers’ – Influential Voices Who Embody the Transformative Power of Mentorship (Black PR Wire) New York, NY […]
In the intricate tapestry of American leadership, the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha have a long history of holding key roles that push the country forward. Behind the scenes, a cohort of distinguished individuals from the prestigious Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity has been instrumental in shaping and steering the trajectory of the current Biden-Harris administration. […]