On Sunday, February 15, 2026, Mt. Hermon AME Church and its dynamic spiritual leader – Rev. Henry E. Green, III – will celebrate Greek Unity Day for the 32nd consecutive year . The first Greek Unity Day observance occurred under the leadership of Rev. Michael Cousin in 1983 and remains one of the pillars of the month long Black History celebration. Initially, the sororities and fraternities composing the Devine Nine highlighted the social and community programs that greatly impacted their constituents and stakeholders. Later, a greater emphasis was placed on numbers and attendance with winners recognized accordingly. In recent years a greater and more appropriate theme has emphasized unity and comradeship among the various Greek letter organizations which include Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Eta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho and Zeta Phi Beta Sororities respectively; Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Iota Phi Theta, Phi Beta Sigma and Omega Psi Phi fraternities.
Author: Carma Henry
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Dr. Libya BaaQar (Bay-car) is a native of Atlanta, GA, affectionately called, “Dr. Libby.” She is an ordained minister in the AME Church. She serves as Executive Pastor at St. Paul AME Church-Atlanta. She has developed women’s ministries, taught bible studies, workshops, and seminars. She is an advocate for the empowerment and equality for all people, particularly for the advancement of women of color.
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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, a 35-acre subtropical estate and historic museum located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, welcomes visitors to experience ZimSculpt, its new outdoor exhibit celebrating contemporary Zimbabwean stone sculptures. ZimSculpt has transformed the historic estate into a global showcase of Zimbabwean art, culture, and craftsmanship.
The nation remains deeply divided and emotionally charged after the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by a U.S. Border Patrol agent during federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota part of a broader crackdown that has already seen another fatal shooting earlier this month. The incident has triggered widespread protests, political backlashes, and a surge of voices demanding accountability from federal authorities.
By Saturday evening, more than 200 people had gathered in the Whittier neighborhood demanding accountability. Protesters were met by armored vehicles, law enforcement officers deploying flashbang grenades, and chemical irritants. Thick smoke filled several blocks of Pillsbury Avenue, spreading into residential and commercial areas.
Girls in Christ, Inc. (GIC), is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to growing girls ages 10-18 in Confidence, Christ and Community. GIC proudly announces its move into a new program space alongside the award of two major grants totaling $40,000 from the Southern Black Girls & Women’s Consortium and a Capacity Building Grant from Children’s Services. This milestone marks a powerful season of growth for GIC’s Sunflower Garden, where girls are cultivated, supported, and empowered to flourish.
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has donated an Electrathon electric vehicle (EV) build kit to students at Miami Carol City Senior High School, home to an Electric Vehicle Automotive Technology Magnet Program.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) proudly announces the launch of its inaugural Book, Toy, & Media (BTM) Awards.