nubian message pan afrikan edition 2013

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April 10 DanceVisions Presents: DV Unveiled The DiVas of DanceVisions Dance Company present their 36th Annual Spring Showcase. Tickets can be purchased at dancevisions.eventbrite.com, or from any DanceVisions member. Centennial Campus Middle School, 7:00 p.m.

April 11 Society of Afrikan-American Culture Presents: Bryant K. Smith Join SAAC for an inspirational keynote by speaker Bryant K. Smith in a discussion of “Breaking Down the N-Word” Talley Student Center Ballroom, 6:00 p.m.

April 12 Pan- Afrikan Comedy Show Enjoy a hilarious comedy show starring Corey Holcomb, Rob Stapleton and Corwin “C-Dawg” Oglesby. Tickets can be purchased at go.ncsu.edu/panafrikan_etix. Dorton Arena, 7:30 p.m.

April 13 The Black Out: Pan-Afrikan Spring Carnival Come out for booths, a live DJ, food, fun and fellowship! Hosted by Reach Out and Touch, Women Empowering Society Together, Collegiate 100, and featuring other AASAC organizations. Proceeds aid ROAT’s adoptive family. Harris Field, 11:00 a.m.

April 14 Speak Life: Decades of Praise Celebrate the end of Pan-Afrikan Week 2013 through worship with Unhibited Praise Gospel Choir as they present their spring concert. Oberlin Baptist Church, 4:00 p.m.

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What is Pan Afrikan Week? 1970 was a year of firsts for African

Americans at N.C. State: Willie Burden and

Charley Young became the first African

Americans to receive football scholarships

from the University; the first African

American Cultural Center, located in the

old YMCA building, was formed; and, most

appropriate, the first Pan-Afrikan Festival

was hosted

Known affectionately as “the black

homecoming,” Pan-Afrikan has traditionally

included the NPHC Step Show, a scholarship

pageant and endless parties. In past years

guest speakers such as Sister Souljah,

Michael Eric Dyson and Stokely Carmichael

have also graced the stage for students.

These events were originally designed as

a time of unity amongst our community,

ultimately with the goal of attracting

more African Americans to enroll in the

University.

The Festival took inspiration from the

political Pan-Afrikan movements as well as

leaders like Marcus Garvey and Malcolm

X, who stressed the importance of self-

awareness among the black community,

celebration of African ancestry, history and

culture amongst all.

Today, the intended ambition of the

Festival has been realized. Since 1972, the

African American student population has

increased from a total of 220, to 2531 in

Fall 2012, according to University Planning

and Analysis. The significance of this leap

from 1.6 percent of NCSU students, to 7.4

percent is further reflected in this year’s

Pan-Afrikan theme: “The Essence of our

Metamorphosis.”

The Festival theme this year reflects just how

much the African American community

is growing and evolving on N.C. State’s

campus. The number of black students has

grown since the Festival’s inception 40 years

ago. For the first time in memory, the ballot

for Student Body President has included

all minority candidates. Our power and

influence on campus continues to grow, our

culture more seen and celebrated in a society

that often blankets it.

Although many students see Pan Afrikan as

“the black homecoming,” this week of events

provides so much more insight into both the

power of African culture, and our growing

power on this campus.

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The Nubian King and Queen on the Block

The Pan-Afrikan Scholarship Pageant is an event

that UAB President Lauryn Collier brought back

to the Festival last year.

The Scholarship Pageant embodies the founder of

Pan-Afrikan Week, Kwame Nkrumah’s original intent to

educate and celebrate black culture, by giving students the

opportunity to showcase their talents and campus achieve-

ments at N.C. State, while being celebrated by their peers

and alumni.

Sunday night, contestants Cameron Buck, Joseph Mc-

Crae, Jazmine Davis, Chase Johnson, Savannah Jordan, Ja-

mael Harrison and Danielle Beysolow graced the stage of

Witherspoon Cinema to dazzle judges and an audience of

peers. The seven contested competed through three rounds

(career aspirations, talents and eveningwear exhibition)

and in the end, Danielle Beysolow, a junior studying Psy-

chology, and senior Jamael Harrison, a Communications

major, secured the titles of Mr. and Ms. Pan-Afrikan 2013.

In this interview with the Nubian Message, Beysolow

and Harrison illustrated their journey to success in the

pageant and the essence of their metamorphoses.

NM: What was your reaction to capturing the title of Mr/Ms.

Pan-Afrikan 2013?

Danielle: I was surprised. I was incredibly nervous about

the show and I just wanted to get it over with. Throughout

the process, all the contestants worked so hard, and I saw

everyone in practice with their talents, they were all great.

So I was completely surprised when I won.

Jamael: It galvanized me. I was very shocked. I don’t con-

sider myself to be the ‘stereotypical popular guy,’ so it re-

ally shocked me in that respect. I’m glad I won because

this shows you don’t have to sacrifice the person you are

in order to be successful. You don’t have to conform to the

norm or what is ‘correct’ in order to be popular.

NM: What does the title of Mr/Ms. Pan-Afrikan 2013

mean to you?

Danielle: To me, winning is almost like winning home-

coming queen, in the sense that Pan-Afrikan Week is the

African American homecoming. During this week, we’re

able to celebrate our culture, our history and the alumni

that come back and all of those organizations that promote

our culture throughout the year. It’s funny because during

practices everyone, Joseph [McCrae] especially, kept jok-

ing that ‘Oh, since it’s Pan-Afrikan, Dani has to win.’

Jamael: Winning means to me that over the last four years

of my collegiate career, I’ve done something that my peers

have observed and aspire to be. I am now an example to

other black men on campus to follow and I have completed

a number of feats that cannot be revoked or looked over.

NM: The theme of this year’s Pan-Afrikan Week is “The Es-

sence of our Metamorphosis.” Is there a moment in your

time here at N.C. State in which you believe you experienced

a metamorphosis?

Danielle: I would say definitely from freshman year to last

semester, I experienced a change. Before, I was just go-

ing along with the motions, not paying attention to my

strengths, talents or goals. Through this time, there was

just a major switch and I began to realize my purpose here

at N.C. State and why I’m here. The Pan-Afrikan pageant

captured that journey that I’ve gone through. Almost like a

self-realization period.

Jamael: I would say [my moment of metamorphosis] hap-

pened incrementally between freshmen year and now. Ev-

ery year, there was something that I realized I learned from

and those lessons have culminated into who I am now. I’ve

learned who my real friends are, what my source is and

who I am at the core, and that I cannot deny that anymore.

NM: In what ways do you wish to continue evolving in the

future?

Danielle: As an upperclassmen, I want to help under-

classmen find their purpose here at N.C. State as I have.

Throughout my journey, I had older people cheering me

along and helping me. I’d like to continue that through

work with underclassmen.

Jamael: This is just the beginning. I believe that this is

something that will have to be revealed in the future. I

have only lived 22 years and as I have learned in the past, I

will continue to learn and experience in the future through

pure observation.

NM: In what ways would you like to see the African Ameri-

can community at N.C. State evolve and continue to grow?

Danielle: A huge complaint that I have heard from almost

everyone is that that students feel as though the black com-

munity isn’t unified. I think that the first step in fixing this

issue is recognizing the lack of unification. I feel like we’re

making baby steps toward this goal- AASAC organizations

are co-sponsoring with each other and reaching out to one

another. So, I feel like we are forging the path to growth

and in years to come, we’ll be a black community to be

reckoned with.

Jamael: I believe that the African American community at

N.C. State needs more role models. When I was a fresh-

man, I didn’t have anyone to look up to, no males to look

up to rather. I met April Gaddy my freshman year, and she

became my mentor. She inspired me to be a better man. I

think due to her, I have become Mr. Pan-Afrikan. So that’s

one way that I believe the African American community

at State can grow. I truly believe that if we don’t have that,

we don’t have a future and we’re going to die on this cam-

pus. We need to be inspiring to one another. We need to

look after those that aren’t stereotypically or archetypically

popular and cultivate them.

DeErrickaGreenManaging Editor

The Contestants of the 2013 Mr. and Ms. Pan Afrikan Scholarship Pageant | Jasmine Jack

Top: Dannielle Beysolow during the evening wear portion of the pageant | Jasmine Jack

Bottom: Jamael Harrison delivering his monologue, “Stereotypical Black Male,” during the

talent portion of the pageant. | Jasmine Jack

An Interview with Mr. & Ms. Pan Afrikan 2013


Foster Fashion,Experience Design...

A Recap of the 16th Annual AATS Fashion Expose

KierraLeggettEditor-in- Chief

The African American Textile

Society (AATS) hosted its 16th

annual Fashion Expose, Monday,

as a part of the 2013 Pan Afrikan Festival.

The theme of this year’s expose was

“Foster Fashion, Experience Design…”

and sponsors included Belk, Maurice’s,

UAB and the Raleigh Paul Mitchell

School.

At the expose, seventeen student

designers competed in three different

categories: Exhibit, Novice and

Intermediate and Beyond. According

to the AATS, designers in the Exhibit

category had the ability to “construct a

full garment, but not a full collection.”

Designers in the Novice category had the

capability to compete against other college

students, typically with one to two years of

design under their belts and Intermediate

and Beyond designers were able to

“produce a cohesive line.”

Four judges scored the designs in each

category. Among the judges, was Felicia

Ferrar, a Durham based fashion designer

who has designed for late music legend,

Whitney Houston.

The expose which took place in the

W. Duke Kimbrell Atrium was hosted by

Germanee Gerald and Pherin Gregory,

both seniors in Fashion and Textile

Management, as well as members of the

AATS.

The Winners

The winner of the Exhibit category,

Angelica Barton received a $100

scholarship. Novice winner Charenessa

Hamlett, a sophomore in fashion and

textile management and Intermediate and

Beyond winner, Joelle Purifoy, a senior in

fashion and textile management won $250

and $500 scholarships, for their respective

collections “Runaway Swan” and “Amina.”

While Hamlett found her inspiration

from Kanye West’s “Runway” music video,

Purifoy was inspired by the colors and

textures of traditional African mudcloth.

Hamlett was consistent in using the

color black in her collection, as well as

feathers and gold detailing.

A now three-time winner at the AATS

Fashion Expose, Purifoy interned with

designer Tracy Reese during the summer

of 2011 and was also a finalist in the

2012 Belk Southern Designer’s Showcase.

Purifoy’s collection featured lots of

intricate beading and rich tones like olive

and amber.

After learning that she had won for a

third time at the AATS Fashion Expose,

Purifoy said, “ It feels awesome. This is my

third competition here at N.C. State and

it’s just a relief, I can finally sleep.”

Purifoy who was accepted into the

Lorenzo de Medici study abroad program

will spend her summer in Italy, studying

design.

The Designs

Trends forecasted by the fashion elite

for spring 2013 could be seen all over the

runway at the 16th annual AATS Fashion

Expose with the designers’ inclusion of

leather, stripes, ruffles and global prints in

their designs.

Tanequa Leak, a sophomore in fashion

and textile management and designer in

the novice category, embraced the stripes

trend seen in the 2013 spring runway

collections of designers Vivian Westwood,

Marc Jacobs and Tommy Hilfiger.

Leaks’ collection, “Sassy and Chick,

Worth a Peek,” boasted several dresses

made of satin with vertical navy and white

stripes. Leaks, first began designing as a

little girl, experimenting with t-shirts and

socks, because she got tired of her Barbies

wearing the same clothes.

While some designers kept things

somber with leather, black and grey

fabrics, designers Lisa Hoang, a freshman,

and Jasmine Rhodes, a senior in Fashion

and Textile Management, brightened the

runway up with their use of bright colors,

especially peach.

In her collection, “So Impolite,” Hoang,

who says she was inspired by the “elegance

of the female form,” paired many elements

such as lace, flower petals, feathers and

“It feels awesome. This is my third com-petition here at N.C. State, and its just a relief. I can finally

sleep. ”-Joelle Purifoy

Sophomore, Charnessa Hamlett accompanied by her model Bianca Harris, after winnng 1st place in the Novice Category at the 16th annual AATS Fashion Expose. | Kelly Darden


even wings to her garments, giving the

feminine pieces and unexpected edge.

Rhodes, who was inspired by

her “obsession with the islands,”

incorporated bright pastels along with

light and airy fabrics such as cotton and

linen into her collection, “Summer in

Turks and Caicos.”

The Models

No fashion show is complete without

models, and at the 16th annual AATS

Fashion Expose, there was no shortage

of long-legged talent.

Standing six foot three inches tall,

22-year-old Yahrock Bates was just one

of the more than 50 models who graced

the stage.

A senior majoring in Recreation

& Administration at North Carolina

Central University (NCCU), Bates has

modeled in BET’S Annual Fashion

Show, Rip the Runway, as well as made

appearances on Season 10 of Project

Runway.

A native of Summerville, S.C., Bates

was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He gained

his first modeling experience after

joining Bon Vivant Fashion Society at

NCCU. Shortly after he began modeling

with Bon Vivant, Bates began pursuing

modeling as a serious profession.

“Modeling was never something that

was really on my mind, but when people

kept telling me that I should [model]…I

realized I could go somewhere with it,”

said Bates.

It was at Charlotte Fashion Week, that

Bates made a networking connection

that would help shape his future. “I

met Iris Olivia, [a model from Raleigh,

N.C. who had previously participated

in BET’S Rip the Runway] and she

helped me get to the casting for Rip

the Runway,” said Bates. He walked in

both the 2012 and 2013 Rip the Runway

shows.

While he has walked in large scale

shows, it is important to Bates that

he stays grounded, which is why he

continues to participate in local shows

like the AATS Fashion Expose. “I always

help out people I know,” said Bates

“You’ve got to be willing to be patient,

and you’ve got to be willing to do some

things for free.”

Bates, who prepared for Monday’s

show by doing 600 pushups, realizes that

a career in the modeling industry can

be short-lived, which is just one of the

reasons he is still pursuing his degree.

“I’m not going to look like this forever,”

said Bates, “It’s gone through my head

[quitting school] but it’s important to my

mom that I get my degree, so it’s the least

I can do.”

The Vendors

This year’s AATS Fashion Expose

featured several vendors and a

special intermission where models, like

Bates, showcased their goods.

One of the most popular vendors

among N.C. Students featured in the

showcase was Cherry Dot Dork.

Originally founded by Michael

Cherry to fund the non-profit

organization, More than Dance (MTD),

Cherry Dot Dork is now a stand-alone

company that promotes self-expression

and self-confidence.

According to Johnathan “Slim”

Roberts, an alumnus of N.C. State and

the President of Cherry Dot Dork, the

goal is for Cherry Dot Dork to “become

a recognizable brand nationwide…and

ultimately to open our own store.”

Many students have been seen

sporting Cherry Dot Dork t-shirts

and hats around campus and the

brands slogan “Yeah I’m a dork” is

also beginning to be incorporated in

everyday lingo. “The phrase [Yeah I’m

a dork] stems from being comfortable

with who you are,” said Robertson. “It’s

kind of like ‘yeah, I’m a dork. So what?’”

Cherry Dot Dork offers all kinds of

custom pieces and can be purchased

online at cherrydotdork.bigcartel.com.

The History

The AATS Fashion Expose is the

longest running fashion show on N.C.

State’s Campus and every year the

students of the AATS put in many hours

and lots of dedication to make sure it

goes off without a hitch.

Lisa Redfearn, a senior in Fashion

and Textile Management and Co-

Director of the 16th annual AATS

Fashion Expose was instrumental to the

success of this year show.

“It feels amazing to finally imagine

going to sleep tonight and not having

to worry about what to do for the next

three months,” said Redfearn. “The show

went well, everyone enjoyed themselves,

and that’s the biggest thing, just making

sure everyone had a good time, I’m

really proud.”

A dress from Joelle Purifoy’s “Amina” Collection. | Kelly Darden

Yahrock Bates, a student from NCCU, who walked in BET’s Rip the Runway | Kelly Darden

Cherry Dot Dork clothing on display at the 16th annual AATS Fashion Expose | Kelly Darden


I’ll Show Some Pride, Keep Your Fried

I hope you weren’t expecting me to be

in the Brickyard for Pan-Afrikan Pride

Day.

Black Students Board (BSB) gave away

free fried wings those either wearing Pan-

Afrikan Pride t-shirts, or able to answer a

Pan-Afrikan trivia question, on Monday.

I’m all for showing pride within the Black

community; however, I refuse to support

eating fried food as a reward.

I find it offensive when stereotypes

are used in advertising. People think

every black person likes fried chicken,

watermelon, and Kool-Aid. “Showing

some pride, and getting something fried”

only encourages this stigma to continue.

Fried food has a historical connection

in the African American community.

Blacks used the leftover scraps “Massa”

fed to them in slavery days. Over time,

they developed new ways to fry food.

Gathering after church or during the

holidays has become a traditional part

of Black culture. The gatherings allow us

to eat foods with large amounts of salt,

grease, and fat.

We find every reason to consume fried

foods in excess. Fried chicken, fried okra,

and country style steak are all foods that

don’t have to be fried! This explains the

health disparities plaguing our community

for generations.

According to the Center for Disease

Control and Prevention website, heart

disease, diabetes and strokes are in the

top 10 list for leading causes of death

for African-Americans. My grandfather

has had countless number of strokes. My

grandmother went through quadruple

bypass surgery in 2011. Both of their

conditions are a result of bad eating

throughout their entire life. At a young

age, I witnessed older family members

taking insulin shots. After witnessing this

for many years, I refuse to continue the

trend.

Fried foods are essential to enjoying

soul food. African Americans popularized

the term soul in the 1960s to define our

culture. One movie that comes to mind

is Soul Food. The Joseph family joined

together every Sunday for dinner while

fellowshipping.

The beloved Big Mama suffers from

diabetes, has a stroke and slips into a coma

due to her eating habits over time. Even

though Big Mama dies due to her health

issues, the family continues to eat soul

food each Sunday as if nothing happened.

If my “Big Mama” died, it would be a

wake-up call for me to change my eating

habits instantly.

Feasting on fried foods has become

a tradition within the Black community.

Our cultural identity is more than

fattening foods. As a community, we can

fellowship without encouraging unhealthy

eating habits. The BSB could have found a

better way to reward “pride” than passing

out plates of fried wings.

Our pride should be invested in

benefiting the lives of our fellow African

Americans.

I commend the efforts of passing

out food, but it doesn’t have to be fried.

Today’s generation is full of students

gearing towards a healthier diet. The event

would be better if it didn’t offer such a

stereotypical item on the menu.

Giving away fried food shouldn’t be

something to cheer about.

Do better.

AaronThomasStaff Writer

“Giving away fried food shouldn’t be

something to cheer about.

Do better.”

A Campus DividedAre black athletes systematically separated from

the general black student population?

AlfredAndersonStaff Writer

At North Carolina State University,

the black community is relatively

small. Many people argue that as black

students, we should all aim to help support

and encourage one other. However, many

students feel as though we fall short in

doing so. According to some, the black

community is even divided.

One of the biggest divisions amongst

the black community at N.C. State is the

division of black student athletes and other

black students. In general, athletes aren’t

often seen unless students have class with

them or are friends with them. At events

held by black organizations and groups,

not many athletes tend to be in attendance.

Athletes may occasionally be spotted at

parties, the gym, the Atrium or Talley from

time to time, but regardless, there seems

to be a lack of relationships between black

students and athletes.

In 2011, as a freshman at N.C. State, I

attended a program called Summer START.

Summer START is a program dedicated

to helping students with their transition

to college. Amongst its participants are

students of different cultural and ethnic

backgrounds, along with students from

other states and countries. Last, but

certainly not least, are athletes. Summer

START also serves as a program to help

kick start the academic careers of freshman

athletes as they participate in summer

workouts in preparation for their first year

at NC State.

During this month long program, I

began to develop good friendships with

some of the athletes. We all lived in Owen

Residence Hall and as Summer START

came to an end, most of us decided to

remain in Owen for the entirety of our

freshman year. We all constantly hung

out together, played video games, ate and

partied together. So, it wasn’t until my

sophomore year that I began to realize how

divided N.C. State students and N.C. State

student athletes are.

As I met made more and more friends

at State, I learned that many of them didn’t

have many friends who were athletes.

Many of then even thought that the

athletes were stuck up and acted as if they

were “too good” to hang out with other

black students. However, I felt differently

about the situation, because of my

relationship with athletes. But, the more

and more I put thought into it, I began to

believe that this division between students

and athletes is systematic.

Most athletes live off-campus with their

teammates. This is understandable because

their teammates are the ones they work out

with, watch film with and spend the most

time with. Also, as a result of athletes living

off of campus, having practices, meetings,

etc., many of their schedules don’t coincide

with the schedules of regular students.

Athletes are even isolated in a way because

of the high demands placed upon them

because of their respective sports.

Regardless, I believe that this can

be changed. Maybe black athletes and

students can both work harder to reach out

to one another to attend and participate

in events. Judgments should not be made

and time should be spent really attempt

to learn more about and get to know each

other. Maybe then, we can close the gap

that exists between black athletes and black

students at N.C. State in attempt to develop

a stronger black community. Pan Afrikan

week is the perfect time for us to begin

building these new bridges.

What’s wrong with giving away fried food?

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tep Show

STEPPIN’

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Members of the Kappa Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. stepping at the

2009 Pan Afrikan Festival Step Show. | Nubian Message Archives

The past two years at the N.C. State Na-

tional Pan-Hellenic Step Show, have

been years of Alpha reign with the

Theta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,

Inc. winning first place at the 2011 show, and the

Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha winning

first place at the 2012 show.

Kornelius “Korn” Bascombe, an alumnus mem-

ber of the Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Al-

pha Fraternity, Inc. participated in last year’s show.

According to Bascombe, it was his Fraternity’s

attention to detail as well as the crowd that gave

them the winning edge. “We focus on the small

things,” said Bascombe. “We always make sure we

incorporate the audience in our routines.”

Synonymous with African American Greek

culture for as long as the organizations have been

around, stepping is viewed by many students to-

day, as just a “cool thing” that Greek organizations

do. However, the form of artistic expression has

cultural meaning and origins in the continent of

Africa.

Stepping involves using the body as the sole

instrument of sound and rhythm, while includ-

ing different calls and sayings. Not to be confused

with “strolling,” stepping is the actual act of creat-

ing beats with the body by clapping and stomping

rhythmically. Strolling is more or less the particu-

lar dance associated with the organization set to

the song of its choice.

According to Darryl Coleman, an N.C. State

student and member of the Kappa Xi Chapter

of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., stepping is a

highly significant aspect of black Greek culture.

“It’s something that ties us back to our roots and

gives us a strong sense of where we come from,”

said Coleman.

Since the early 90s, members of N.C. State’s

NPHC have showcased their stepping skills in the

culmination of the Pan Afrikan Festival, working

to honor African American culture; organizations

are also working to dispel the misconception that

black Greek culture is weaker at predominantly

white institutions. “In my opinion, Greek unity

here is much stronger [because we are students at

a predominantly white institution]. The African

American community is smaller, we work hard

to create a greater sense of brotherhood and unity

within organizations,” says Coleman.

Chapters from different NPHC organizations all

over North Carolina as well as surrounding states

come and compete for a prize and bragging rights

for their school. The organizations perform their

rhythmic displays in front of a panel of judges who

are also alumni members of respective NPHC or-

ganizations, as well as countless audience mem-

bers who give deafening cheers and claps for the

organizations.

Each performance represents the traditions,

hard work, and determination within the orga-

nizations and our community. The performances

also represent the spirit of African culture and

Greek unity despite the difference of colors. On

Saturday, step out and show your support!

2013 NPHC Pan Afrikan Step Show Pocket Guide

Organizations Competing

Saturday, april 13, 2013 time: 7:00 p.m.

location: dorton arena n.c. State Fair GroundS

ticketS: $15 in advance, $20 at the door

Purchase tickets online at 2013ncsunphcstepshow.eventbrite.com. There will be a free bus transporting students from Talley

Student Center to Dorton Arena beginning at 5p.m. on Saturday.

“...we work hard to create a greater sense of brotherhood

and unity within organizations. ”

-Darryl Coleman

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Beta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (NCA&T)

Kappa Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (NCSU)

Kappa Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.(NCSU)

Mu Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.(NCSU)

Triangle Area Chapters of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (NCSU, Shaw, St. Aug)

Gamma Gamma Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (NCCU)

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