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Months after its initial session in May 2021, the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. hosted a second forum on mental health and the role it plays with gun violence. Returning speakers of Tuesday night’s event included Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, District Attorney Larry Krasner, community activist Bilal Qayyum, and documentarian…

MT. MORRIS, Mich. (WJRT) – The men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity are hosting their 13th annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway in Mt. Morris. Fraternity member Chuckii Montgomery talked about the effort and how many families they have helped over the years. All of the families who will receive a turkey have been pre-selected, so there…

The commitment to country is something that our military veterans are admired for today. The Xi Omicron Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. joins in expressing our gratitude and appreciation for the years of sacrifice that our veterans have made on behalf of our country. Members of the WarriorsÕ Watch Riders hold…

4th of July Celebrations Across DFW AreaLast year COVID-19 literally rained on our parade canceling 4th of July celebrations across the country. So, this year many cities and businesses are striving to make their celebrations even bigger. Here’s a roundup of what’s happening locally for the 4th of July: ArlingtonArlington Independence Day ParadeArlington Independence Day…

The City’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular returns to the City’s Ray Kroc Sports Complex this Independence Day. Grounds will be open 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 4, at the complex, located off Avenue A and 36th Street. The free event will begin with a color guard presentation, followed by Miss Yuma County Gabriella…

Festivities for this year’s Smyrna Independence Day Celebration begin at 5:00 p.m. There will be food vendors, games, children’s activities, and live music by the Missy Garnett Band. Playgrounds onsite will be open, as well as Inflatable playgrounds for families to enjoy. Smyrna Honor Guard will offer the presentation of the colors beginning at 8:45p.m.,…

The 4th of July is about celebrating community as much as it is about celebrating independence. “We have a huge list of donations anywhere from $25 to a few hundred dollars,” said Onikka Driscoll, the Treasurer for the Winston Independence Day Committee. “The community really just came together to provide us what we needed.” The…

The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates…

The Council of Councils, a body made up of representatives from each of the nine neighborhood councils and two commission representatives, met Tuesday night for their fall meeting. Mayor Bob Kelly and City Commissioner Owen Robinson served as the commission representatives for the evening. The council received a presentation on the impact of Fourth of…