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Phi Beta Sigma NYC Resurgence

9/6/2013

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For more than a short period of time, the New York City area has been missing a presence. In community service, in awareness, on campuses, and in class rooms. However, the efforts of many of the chapters of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc's NYC undergraduate chapters may finally be paying dividends. Chapters Like the Alpha Delta Chapter (CUNY: City College), Xi Epsilon Chapter (Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus), Theta Gamma Chapter ( New York City Wide),Alpha Alpha Phi Chapter (Medgar Evars College), and Lambda Rho Chapter(St. John's University), have united in an effort to increase the positive message of "Culture for Service & Service for humanity". These gentlemen, all very engagable, have increased presence in class rooms, wheter through educational outreach, or as the Alpha Delta chapter has established for the Fall of 2013, tutoring services. The brothers of the chapter, invite students out to recieve help, from graduates members, who have experience in the specific fields which may be causing students difficuly. If you attend a community service event, don't be surprised to see one of these young gentlemen present. They are like volunteering. In awareness, their increased presence has been a sight for sore eyes. Students have been coming in the bunches to find out about programs offered, volunteer activites or about the newly Revived New York City Step Team.

To find out more about Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc in your NYC school, visit PBSAD.org, or email the ADSigmas@gmail.com. They'll point you in the right direction.

- Brother Cabril DeAbreu.

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The Nation Celebrates The 50th Anniversary of The March on Washington

8/28/2013

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The National Association of Colored People (NAACP) bus that left the State Office Building in Harlem and is now en route to the nation's capital for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington got a bit of a late start, but the passengers were nonetheless excited to make the four-hour trip.

The schedule had been set for a 4:00 a.m. departure, but, in order to ensure that the bus left New York City at the same time as the NAACP bus stationed in Brooklyn, there was a delay of approximately 45 minutes.

Contrary to expectation, the bus, which is equipped with enough seats to hold roughly 60 people, was not filled to capacity; not including the small handful of NAACP representatives, about 33 people came on board headed to Washington, D.C.

Minutes before the departure, mayor candidate Bill Thompson boarded the bus to briefly address the riders before they left.

"Are you ready to make history?" he asked.

Hours later the bus arrived in Washington D.C. and bus riders walked towards the Lincoln Memorial where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke fifty years ago.

Thousands upon thousands are baking in the heat on the Mall. Several people took the stage at the Lincoln Memorial including the Rev. Al Sharpton, NAACP President and CEO Ben Jealous, Martin Luther King III and Sybrina Fulton the mother to Trayvon Martin. Speakers discussed to a crowd of thousands about the need for changes in America to make sure everyone gets their fair share.

Martin Luther King III spoke, quoting his daddy and inspiring the masses. Rev Al Sharpton, another keynote speaker, reminded folk what sacrifices were taken, and what blood was shed to enable us to be here today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic march on Washington. He urged citizens, residents, lay people and elected officials alike to help protect voting rights, demand jobs with a living wage, challenge the proliferation of gun violence and keep fighting for civil and human rights. Right here.

The warm weather did not deter attendees from coming out and letting their voices be heard either. After a prayer led by Bernice King, the crowd gathered to march through the Nation's capital singing songs and yelling chants. Signs ranged from advocacy for voting law changes to eliminating stop-and-frisk. People from all walks of life representing various spectrums of the Black experience were well represented. Various organization including the NAACP, National Action Network and the Urban League had thousands of members at the event. Also students from HBCUs and Black fraternities and sororities were also represented.

As speeches continued at the Lincoln Memorial, several organizations took to Independence Avenue, shouting for demands that would allow for true independence.

Hundreds of fraternity brothers from Phi Beta Sigma led the crowd towards the Lincoln Memorial with signs that laid out exactly what they were marching for: jobs, justice, peace, and freedom.

Behind them was the Virginia Beach chapter of the NAACP, who was there to support the efforts of those who marched 50 years ago.


"We are glad to be here," chapter president Carl Wright said. "We will continue to stay out here in the March and participate."

Wright said this his organization was making their way over to the Reflection Pool to hear the speeches.

Another attendee was Constance Graham, the cousin of Ramarley Graham.

Eighteen-year-old Ramarley Graham was murdered in 2010, when NYPD officer Richard Haste suspected that Graham was carrying a gun and ran from the officer. Two indictments for Haste have been thrown out: one in May due to alleged mistake by the Bronx District Attorney Office, and the other in August when a grand jury decided not to re-indict Haste.

For Constance Graham, the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington presented the perfect opportunity to bring the case of her cousin's death to the forefront.

With more than 15 other people, Constance Graham remained determined to use the crowds gathered for the March on Washington to gather five thousand signatures to call for the case to be sent to the federal government.

"Richard Haste just has to go jail. He has to pay for killing Ramarley," Graham said.

Graham and her organizers stood in front of the World War II memorial, letting everyone who passed by know why the late Graham deserves justice.

"We are here to hopefully get recognized and bring more light to what's happening in the Bronx and what happened to Ramarley," Graham said.

Graham said the organization, Ramarley's Call, has already collected hundreds of signatures while in Washington D.C.



http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2013/aug/24/the-nation-celebrates-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-/?page=2
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John Lewis and Other Phi Beta Sigma Members to Celebrate 50th Anniv. of March on Washington

8/27/2013

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The Honorable Congressman John Lewis will join members, such as Jonathan A. Mason, Sr. and Reverend Al Sharpton, of his Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. brotherhood to commemorate the historic “March On Washington” 50 years later.

Washington, DC — Members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc (PBS) are invigorated by their passionate return to Washington, D.C to celebrate the 50th Anniversary March for Jobs and Freedom.

On Saturday, August 24, 2013, Honorable Congressman John Lewis will join his Sigma Brotherhood members, such as Jonathan A. Mason, Sr., International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Reverend Al Sharpton, Founder of National Action Network to commemorate the historic “March On Washington” 50 years later. The campaign aptly called “Thunder Back” is a clarion call to Phi Beta Sigma Men nationwide to travel to the nation’s capitol to commemorate one of the largest gatherings of African Americans and reignite the fight for human rights and justice for all people.

In tribute to the courageous Freedom Riders of 1963, Phi Beta Sigma men and their supporters will board buses in seven major cities and travel to Washington D.C. to march with citizens from around the nation. The cities where buses will be boarded are Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, New York and Philadelphia.

“I am honored Congressman John Lewis, the only person living who spoke from the podium at the first March On Washington 50 years ago and Hank Thomas, an original 1963 Freedom Rider, are participants in our ‘Thunder Back’ initiative,” said Jonathan A. Mason. “Though we have accomplished many of the objectives Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of 50 years ago, our work is not yet done. Thus, we return to Washington, DC to march for jobs, justice and equality!” Mason added.

As the leading proactive community services organization, PBS through its Thunder Back campaign is encouraging its chapters to reach out and recruit Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. sisters, Sigma Beta Club members and extended campus and community supporters to be participants in the historic celebration.

Sigma brothers and supporters can participate in three key events: (1) Town Hall Meeting on Friday, August 23, 2013 at 2168 Rayburn House Office Building, Gold Room, located at 45 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. Program starts at 4 pm. The Town Hall Meeting includes speakers Congressman John Lewis, Jonathan A. Mason, Sr., International President, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Mary Breaux Wright, International President, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Dr. Ivory Lyles, International Director of Social Action, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Hank Thomas, an original Freedom Rider and Dr. Anthony A. Samad, Author/Scholar/Columnist; (2) Civil Rights Breakfast Sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Sigma Sigma Chapter at The Club @ Bolling Air Force Base, located at 50 Theisen Street, NW, Washington, D.C. The breakfast begins at 7:45 am on Saturday, August 24, 2013 and features a conversation with Civil Rights Pioneers Congressman John Lewis and Dr. Cordy Tindell (C.T.) Vivian, President, Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Tickets cost $50 per person and (3) The 50th Anniversary March on Washington On Saturday, August 24, 2013. Sponsored by the National Action Network and Southern Christian Leadership Conference, The March begins at 10:00 AM at Lincoln Memorial, located at 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW, Washington, D.C.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., established in 1914 on Howard University, is a global organization with over 450 chapters and 150,000 members. To learn more, visit www.phibetasigma1914.org

source:
Ron Carter
tca@sbcglobal.net


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Alain Leroy Locke Honors Chapter

4/4/2013

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The Alain Leroy Locke Honors Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was established during Conclave New Orleans to honor collegiate brothers who have distinguished themselves in the pursuit of high scholastic achievement. It also serves as the highest distinction a brother can obtain during his collegiate years in Sigma. As Conclave Philadelphia approaches, we are seeking deserving collegiate brothers to apply for membership into this prestigious chapter.

Named in honor of Dr. Alain Leroy Locke, our fellow Sigma brother and the first African-American Rhodes Scholar, the chapter recognizes the top performing scholars among our collegiate membership. The ALHC is also the first chapter of its kind among the National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations.

The minimum requirements for membership are as follows:

  1. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
  2. Must have a minimum of 80 completed college credits
  3. Must have a minimum of 2 semesters of fraternity membership
  4. Must be financial on International, Regional, and Local levels
If you meet these requirements, we strongly urge you to take the time to apply for membership into the Alain Leroy Locke Honors Chapter. The primary purpose of this chapter is to promote the value of high academic achievement by honoring the best and brightest among our collegiate brothers and highlighting those who have greatly distinguished themselves in the field of one of our Brotherhood’s guiding principles–SCHOLARSHIP.

The open period to submit applications will be from January 15, 2013 to March 15, 2013. The application and instructions for brothers who aspire to attain membership into this chapter will be made available via the international website. Again, we strongly urge all brothers who meet the minimum requirements listed above to apply. We also ask all brothers to encourage collegians who you believe meet these requirements to submit their application for consideration.

http://www.phibetasigma1914.org/announcements/alain-leroy-locke-honors-chapter/

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