Savannah Natives Continue to Make Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity History

By | April 13, 2011

In December, under the leadership of the 11th Georgia District Director Ronald Natson, Sr., members of the fraternity convened at the Hyatt Regency Savannah for its 55th Anniversary Conference. The Alpha Train rolled into the City of Savannah, hosted the Beta Phi Lambda, Delta Eta (Savannah State) and Xi Tau (Georgia Southern) chapters, to meet, greet, talk business and elect … Continue reading “Savannah Natives Continue to Make Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity History”

Keeping the Dream Alive: President Works with the African American Community

By | April 13, 2011

On Wednesday, April 6th, the National Action Network kicked off its 20th anniversary convention, celebrating “20 years of struggle, 20 years of progress, 20 years of shaping history.” During the day, four Cabinet members– Education Secretary Duncan, Attorney General Holder, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan–spoke to convention attendees about how the Obama Administration has been working … Continue reading “Keeping the Dream Alive: President Works with the African American Community”

NNPA and NAACP Vow to Work Closer Together

By | April 13, 2011

Recently there was an issue between the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and the NAACP. NNPA member publishers had become upset when they discovered that the NAACP had inserted multipage Viewer’s Guide advertising for its 42nd Image Awards in several markets throughout the US, to the exclusion of African-American newspapers. Upon being informed of this “mis-step,” Chairman, Danny Bakewell called … Continue reading “NNPA and NAACP Vow to Work Closer Together”

Coastal Georgia Susan G. Komen For the Cure® Awards Community Grants to Educate, Save Lives

By | April 13, 2011

Determined to save lives and end breast cancer forever, the Coastal Georgia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® has awarded 10 grants totaling almost $280,000 to programs providing breast cancer services in the coastal Georgia area. “We are extremely pleased to be able to lend financial support in terms of grant funding to organizations right here in southeast … Continue reading “Coastal Georgia Susan G. Komen For the Cure® Awards Community Grants to Educate, Save Lives”

Marilyn Reid Presents “Only You and Me” Book Signing

By | April 13, 2011

Savannah native Marilyn Reid will host a book signing for her debut novel “Only You and Me”. The event will be held on April 30, 2011 at Savannah State University 3219 College Street in the University Village Recreation Center at 6pm. On January 17, 2011, Reid released her debut romance novel telling the story of two people who found each … Continue reading “Marilyn Reid Presents “Only You and Me” Book Signing”

Local Author Reminds Readers That “Health is a Choice!”

By | April 13, 2011

Local author Carolyn Guilford has penned her second book on the importance of healthy living. Titled Health is a Choice!, the focus of the book is helping the reader to create a healthy life. ?”A healthy life starts with eating the right foods, best foods, and eliminating the foods that cause illness.” said Guilford. Nutrition and lifestyle choices determine the … Continue reading “Local Author Reminds Readers That “Health is a Choice!””

District 3 Community Meeting to Be Held

By | April 13, 2011

Acommunity meeting will be held Thursday, April 14th, 2011 in the cafeteria of the Sol C. Johnson High School. Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education District 3 Representative, Alexander S. Luten, Sr., will host the meeting. The meeting will begin with a brief introduction that will include district wide facts and an update on the Passport to Excellence transformation plan. … Continue reading “District 3 Community Meeting to Be Held”

Chrisette Michele to Perform at Armstrong April 28

By | April 13, 2011

Chrisette Michele, a Grammy Award winner R&B and soul singer-songwriter, will perform at 8 p.m., Thursday, April 28 in the Armstrong Fine Arts Auditorium. Rafael Casal with The Get Back will provide the opening act. Tickets, on sale now at ETIX.com, are $20 for general audience and $10 for Armstrong students with valid I.D. They can also be purchase at … Continue reading “Chrisette Michele to Perform at Armstrong April 28”

Sports with Walter Moore

By | April 13, 2011

SSU Track Wins Five Events The Savannah State track team won five events on April 8 at the Carolinas Cup hosted by Winthrop in Rock Hill, SC. The SSU women won three events while the men won two. The women’s 4x400m relay team won as well as Amara Jones (200m) and Amber Hughes (triple jump). Eric Plump won the men’s … Continue reading “Sports with Walter Moore”

Bargeron to Lead Induction Class for Beach High Athletic Hall of Fame

By | April 13, 2011

Miller Bargeron, a three sport varsity athlete who led Beach to a 20-14 victory in Brunswick during the 3- AAAA playoffs his senior year will lead the induction class of the Beach High Athletic Hall of Fame Association ceremony. Along with All-City honors, Bargeron joined running back Stanley Smart, twins Allen and Alwyn Cartwright at offensive guards, defensive tackle Henry … Continue reading “Bargeron to Lead Induction Class for Beach High Athletic Hall of Fame”