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‘‘What Is Happening Nationally” h jonanfl 1 Ao ■§ ■ A ado I fc< *4 ■ 9 Mt I lfe«r— ■9K2s£/ 180 ofl l A it 8 Lai’ll vttJj W V Ay ** s -fiFnliil® J=&’ v *S**- Hi ■ 'C* >39Hf- 8888 j9 ,i L28 , « ff&r ■ lIK Ww x jowTlA m iTxW - gICZj 1 ' V A>- -cfaoo a jlßdFTrifci < Sb IS I HJ9MB&I i. i 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. ’ww 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 Page 9