Browsing: Religion

   Through this program we annually acknowledge and recognize Black Greek lettered organizations for their numerous contributions and accomplishments.  This year, Rev. Dr. Santarvis Brown, proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., will be the proclaimer of the word as we recognize and spotlight the members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. This year we have chosen the theme, “Greeks United by a Common Purpose: Strengthening Our Community Through Service, Achievement, Friendship, Tradition, Action, Culture and Advocacy.”

       Cooper was more than a screenwriter. He was a storyteller whose pen immortalized Harlem’s struggles and triumphs. With New Jack City, Sugar Hill, and Above the Rim, Cooper created a “Harlem trilogy” that defined an era of urban cinema. His career path from investigative journalism to Hollywood screenwriting reflects a deep understanding of the communities he represented.