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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, South Atlantic Region, demonstrated its leadership in service and scholarship during the 73rd South Atlantic Regional Conference (SARC) in Orlando, collectively raising more than $40,000 in minutes, awarding scholarships to dozens of students, and convening influential HBCU leaders for a critical dialogue on institutional sustainability.

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The Black Press has sustained itself, keeping the mission alive even when faced with a variety of weapons formed against it. Early Black media professionals faced intimidation, sabotage and even death for the words and images they printed. The AFRO, for example, was founded August 13,1892 just months after The Free Speech and Headlight, a publication co-owned by teacher and activist Ida B. Wells, was burned to the ground on May 27, 1892.

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Entertainment

       South Florida natives Malcolm and Umoja, known as Sons of Mystro, ignite the stage by blending reggae, pop and classical influences on electric string. Mentored by Black Violin, they won the IRAWMA Emerging Artist Award and released their debut, Reggae Strings. They will be joined by South Florida’s own Emmy®-nominated songwriter, performer, and impact activist Alexander Star who uses music to inspire positive change and tours with his 5-piece band, The Golden People.

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