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9bM9HBHHH9BB9 This space is made available listing of monthly events HBBIHBfI9HHBHH9H9
from our important AOIP and other
community-building organizations
Adult Education/U.S. Department of Education
Contact stale/local directors of Adult Education programs
for information and assistance.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Inc.
During even years. Alpha Kappa Alpha sponsors a Foreign
Travel Tour. The undergraduate with the highest cumulative
average in each region is awarded a grant to travel to a country
outside the continental United States. This month, winners
along with other members of AKA are spending a week in
Paris. Information Contact: Marilyn Wcrsham, 312-684-1282.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
This fraternity sponsors voter registration drives, provides
scholarships and is involved in various educational and com
munity projects. Information Contact: Waldo Johnson,
312-373-1819.
American Association For Affirmative Action
An organization committed to fostering the implementation
of affirmative action and equal opportunity nationwide. In
formation Contact: Sheila J. Nickson, 518473-1091.
A.E.A.O.N. Mystic Shrine (Shriners)
This is a charitable and fraternal organization whose main
thrust is to provide monies for hospitals, schools and educa
tional grants. Information Contact: 2211 Cass Ave., Detroit,
Ml. 48201.
Association of Mack Sociokrjpsls
Annual meeting—" Coalition and Conflict, Pobucs and
Power: 1984” in San Antonio, Texas. August 23-28.
(hi Fla Phi Sorority, Inc.
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., was founded in 1932 by twelve
Black nurses at Freedmen’s Hospital. Washington, D.C. as an
organization for registered professional and student nurses.
The Sorority encourages continuing education; ongoing
recruitment programs for nursing and health careers and pro
vides scholarships for nursing school students. Information
Contact: Beatrice Sorrell, 202-723-3384.
Council of Construction Professionals
A construction industry-oriented organization with
representatives from the professions of contractors, sub
contractors. architects, engineers and related fields. Our
organization was formed to aid in the development and
betterment of minorities in this industry. Information
Contact: Mr. William Waters, 212-682-0771.
Council of National Alumni Associations Inc.
Get together with the local alumni association of your
college. Please make sure that you are financial this
month. Every Black college urgently needs help. Infor
mation Contact: Thomas Dortch. P.O. Box 396, Atlan
ta, GA 30301.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
A public service organization comprised of 700
chapters and 125,000 members dedicated to promote
human and community betterment. Information Con
tact: Mary B. Hendrick. Executive Director,
202-483-5460.
Drifters, Inc.
A group of dynamic women who are dedicated to edu
cational, civic and charitable programs of their chosen
communities. Drifters are committed to improving the
universal image of womanhood. Information Contact:
201-736-3198.
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Eta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has a total of 83 chapters
and approximately 8,100 members to date. We will con
tinue in our growth in order to lend a helping hand to
others. Boule ’B4 will be held Aug. 10-17, 1984, at the
Palmer House. Chicago. Illinois. Information Contact:
15901 Bunche Park E. Drive, Opalocka, FL. 33054.
Federation of Masons and Eastern Star
This organization supports projects that include
research in multiple sclerosis and children’s hospitals.
Information Contact: P.O. Box 1296, Austin, Texas
78767.
Gamma Phi Della Sorority, inc.
National Convention July 28-August 4 in In
dianapolis, Indiana at the Sheridan-Meridian Hotel.
Public invited. Information Contact: Justine Parker,
202-398-5770.
Imperial Court Daughters of Isis
Organized in 1910, the Daughters of Isis unite in one
common bond of friendship, to practice charity and
benevolence, to promote general welfare and to incul
cate honor and integrity. Information Contact: Mrs. I.
Dodson, 405-235-4220.
lola Phi l ambda Sorority, Inc.
An organization whose members have a major interest
in the total economic and cultural progress of all women
as well as the community as a whole. Information Con
tact: Dr. Evelyn Peevy. 804-461-2390.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity was founded at Indiana
University in 1911 to encourage Black achievement on
college campuses by bringing Black men of culture,
patriotism and honor together for mutual support. The
fraternity now has 550 chapters with more than 78.000
members. Information Contact: 215-228-7184.
Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc.
Lambda Kappa Mu promotes the ideals of sisterhood,
personal achievement, scholarship and community ser
vice throughout the U.S. The sorority has more than
1,000 active members working through 30 chapters. The
NY chapter (Gamma) is sampling elementary schools to
develop a curricula base for computer literacy. Informa
tion Contact: Mabel McCaskill, 2036 Laketon Road.
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15221.
National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE)
An organization of Black educators from all fields
and all levels. NABSE offers invaluable services to
educators (and students) who desire to promote &
facilitate the education of Black youth. Information
Contact: Dr. Donald H. Smith, President,
212-725-3143.
National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs, Inc.
This 86-year-old organization of women dedicated to
promoting the education of woman and girls will be
monitoring the AOIP so that it will become a focus in
each of their 40 states. NACWC will focus on youth
education. Information Address: 5808 16th St., N.W.,
Washington. D.C. 20011.
National Association of Negro Business
and Professional Women's Clubs. Inc.
49th Annual National Convention August 7-11, Ritz-
Carlton Buckhead. Atlanta, Ga. Open to all members.
Ombudsmen and friends. Information Contact:
NANBPWC, Inc., 1806 New Hampshire Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20009, 202-483-4206.
National Association of University Women
One of our purposes is to sponsor, award, promote
and fund one or more National Fellowships for Doctoral
Study and do similarly for scholarships and grants to
undergraduate and graduate study on a national, sec
tional and/or local level. Biennial Convention August,
1984 in Washington, D.C. Information Address: 1501
11th St., N.W.. Washington, D.C. 20009.
National Black MBA Association, Inc.
Ongoing activities include focusing on the proses-
Stund Tull! .."tor 600.000 years. Africa and Africans ruled lhe world"— Lerone Bennett
sional skills of the membership and assisting entry into,
as well as elevation within, business enterprises. This
organization accepts responsibility for the continued
development of our youth. Information Contact: 234
Fifth Avenue, NY 10001.
National Black Nurses Association. Inc.
This 12-year-old group counts several thousand
members in more than 40 chapters working to provide
quality healty care, with a special focus on minorities.
Information Contact: 617-266-9703.
National Black Police Association, Inc.
National Conference in Oakland. Calif., August
27-Sept. 2, 1984. Information Contact: P.O. Box 138,
Jamaica, NY 11412. 516-286-3361.
National Black Republican Council
Please join with us. For information, please call
202-863-8650.
National Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc.
(NCBA)
NCBA is a membership organization devoted to im
proving the quality of life for older persons. For
membership and conference information, contact Kathy
Coleman, NCBA. 1424 K Street. N.W., Suite 500,
Washington, DC 20005. 202-637-8400.
National Coalition of Title l/Chapter I Parents
(Please see our Cover Story in this issue.) A parent
organization committed to the philosophy of total com
munity participation in the development of educational
programs and agendas for this nation’s disadvantaged
children. Quarterly leadership meeting of the Board of
Directors August 23-26, Hyatt-Regency Hotel, Crystal
City, Virginia. Information Contact: 202-483-8822.
National Conference of Black Mayors
Information Contact: 404-892-0127.
National Dental Association
71st Annual NDA Convention (Ist Dental Meeting
held during World’s Fair) in New Orleans, La., July
27-August 2. Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. Information
Contact: 202-328-0873.
National Movement to Boycott Crime. Inc.
The Bergen County (NJ) Coalition for YOUSA
(Youth Organizations USA) is stressing unique self
employment opportunities for teenagers. These oppor
tunities should lead to some solid community-based en
trepreneurships in the near future. “Our time has
come.” Information Contact: P.O. Box 202, Teaneck.
N.J. 07666.
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.
A sorority of teachers dedicated to excellence. Infor
mation Contact: Mrs. Ruby Couche, 178-02 136th Ave.,
Springfield Gardens, NY 11434.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
All Phi Beta Sigma members share a twofold goal: to
promote brotherhood and community service and pur
sue scholastic excellence. Information Address: 1327
“R” St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20011.
Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.
Annual Session August 6-9 in Miami Beach. Florida.
The Fontainebleau-Hilton Hotel. Information Contact:
Rev. Butler, 313-923-1600.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority , Inc.
Our international theme: “Excellence In The 80’s:
Service And Progress For All Mankind” and our Boule
theme: "Fulfilling A Commitment To Excellence Thru
Service.” Information Address: 3016 Norcrest Drive,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
National BLACK MONITOR-August. 1984
United Black Fund of America
An important part of our philosophy is to insure that
non-profit charitable agencies serving the poor Black
and minorities receive an equitable share of the charity
dollar. We are proud to report that in just six short
years, the concept has spread from Washington, D.C. to
the four corners of our nation. Information Address:
1625 Eye St., N.W., Washington. D.C. 20006.
Women’s Missionary Society. A.M.E. Church
Connectional Celebration, “One Hour of Sharing",
September 29-30, 1984, in every local society, area, con
ference and district. Information Contact: Wilhelmina
Lawrence, President, 202-337-1335.
Zeta Phi Bela Sorority . Inc.
Our sorority is engaged in networking so that all com
munities will be favorably affected in our effort to help
wipe out illiteracy. This process includes contact with
churches, community groups and individuals for help in
motivating our less fortunate youth and adults in a man
ner where learning and skill development now has mean
ing. Information Contact: Ms. Anna Young,
215-472-3243.
The following and other national community-building
organizations are entitled to listings. However, we have
not received the calendars of their events, and we are
awaiting information from them.
Academy on Human Rights and Peace
American Saving, & loan league
American Women's Clergy Association
Association for the Study of Afro-American
life & History
Association of Corporate Professionals
Auxiliary to the National Medical
Association. Inc.
Booker T. W ashingion Foundation
CME Church
Conference of Grand Masters,
Prince Hall Masons
Congress of National Black Churches
Gospel Music Workshop of America
1.8.P.0. Elks
National Association for the Southern Poor
National Association of Black Airline Employees
National Association of Black Reading
and Language Educators
National Association of Black Social Workers
National Association of Black Sociologists
National Association of Black Women Attorneys
National Association of Marketing
Developers (NAMD)
National Association of Media Women
National Association of Negro Musicians
National Baptist Convention U.S.A., Inc.
National Business league
National Council of Negro Women
National Committee of Black Churchmen
National Council for Black Family and Child
’ Development
National Naval Officers Association
National Student Business League
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Operation PUSH
Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America.
Inc. IOIC/A)
Southern Christian leadership Conference (SCLO
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