The Black Greek-letter community and civil rights organizations nationwide are mourning the loss of Dr. Hazel Nell Dukes, a pioneering civil rights leader and devoted member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dr. Dukes served as National President of the NAACP from 1990 to 1992 and led the NAACP New York State Conference from 1977 until her passing. Throughout her decades […]
The Black geek community is in mourning following the tragic passing of Grammy-nominated R&B singer, songwriter, and actress Angie Stone, a beloved member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Stone, 63, was killed early Saturday morning in a devastating car crash while traveling back to Atlanta from Alabama. According to the Associated Press, Stone was […]
Roberta Flack, the legendary R&B singer known for timeless hits like The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Killing Me Softly with His Song, has passed away at the age of 88. A statement from her representatives confirmed that she died peacefully on February 24, 2025, surrounded by family. Flack, a proud member of Delta Sigma […]
The world has lost a literary giant and an unwavering voice for justice and truth. Nikki Giovanni, the acclaimed poet, activist, author, teacher, and soror of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at the age of 81. She was surrounded by love, with her life-long partner, Virginia “Ginney” Fowler, […]
Black greekdom is currently mourning the death of Rep. Shiela Jackson Lee(D-Texas) a prominent member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Rep. Jackson Lee was 74 years old. Representing Texas’s 18th Congressional District for over three decades, Jackson Lee was a key figure on the House Judiciary Committee from her election in 1995. Jackson Lee […]
Black greekdom is currently mourning the death of Samuel C. Hamilton, the 30th Grand Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. who passed away on Wednesday, June 15th, 2023 at the age of 79. Hamilton was an esteemed 75th Laurel Wreath Laureate and a a prominent figure within the fraternity. A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, […]
Black greekdom is currently mourning the death of Harry Belafonte, the iconic American singer, actor, social activist, and Honorary Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. who passed away Tuesday, at the age of 96. According to his publicist Ken Sunshine, his passing was due to congestive heart failure at his New York home, his […]
The Black fraternity and sorority community is currently mourning the loss of track star and proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Eric Walker Jr. Walker died on Saturday morning at the age of 25 after fighting for his life in an ICU after being the victim of a tragic car accident on August […]
Black greekdom is currently mourning the death of iconic actor and Nichelle Nichols, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. who passed away on Saturday night due to natural causes at the age of 89. Nichols is famous for her role as Lt. Commander Nyota Uhura on Star Trek: The Original Series. As Uhura […]
Black greekdom is currently mourning the death of Cheryl A. Hickmon, the current National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. who died Thursday morning. Hickmon was a 1982 initiate of the Alpha Xi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta at South Carolina State University where she also received a B.S. in Professional Biology. A true […]