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How It All Began The history and development of sweethearts is closely intertwined in the history of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. This is how it all began: The Organization, formerly known as National Silhouettes came into existence because of a need. Many wives accompanied their husbands to the Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi and found themselves alone and in need of activities to fill their time. Later, the Kappas asked their wives to act as hostesses and plan activities for visiting wives and children. Many such groups remained together and organized permanent groups, calling themselves "Kappa Wives" or Kappa Alpha Psi Silhouettes". In Columbus, Ohio in the year 1945, at the 35th Conclave of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. a need for a National Organization for Silhouettes was felt. The first chairperson of this effort was Mrs. Willa Ranson of New York. Mrs. Ransom asked the New York Silhouettes to host a meeting where organizational plans could be discussed. An anno...

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists ( NAHJ ) began in 1982 , when more than three hundred Hispanic journalists from across the United States met in San Diego to discuss common interests and challenges. A separate organization, the California Chicano News Media Association ( CCNMA ), had been in existence for a decade and was widely admired by other local groups in other parts of the country. The CCNMA subsequently shared resources with the budding NAHJ so that the national group would succeed. The 1982 meeting sparked a determination to form an organization that would advocate for fair and balanced treatment of Hispanics by the news media, especially in the hiring and promotion of Latinos and Latinas. A grant from the Freedom Forum, a journalism education foundation, provided support to hire staff and pay for organizers to hold meetings across the country, encouraging participation in the organization of the group. Latinos and Latinas in the News Media ...

Everyone was Irish at today's 55th year of celebrating St. Patricks Day parade which danced down Columbus Drive in Chicago. It was a big crowd despite the weather...Read more here

Well now St. Patrick's Day wouldn't exist if not for the man himself! But how much do we know about him? Did you know that he spent six years of slavery in Ireland until he escaped and undertook religious training abroad? Read more about this great man! Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig is the Gaelic way of expressing a wish that you have all the blessings of St Patrick's Day and the "luck of the Irish" to go with it. There are many humorous explanations for this expression. One comes from the legend of the 'Little People' of the land, know as leprechauns. Finding or catching a leprechaun (who would then give you gold) was a lucky event that could only take place in Ireland ! The Irish are descendants of great Celtic and Viking fighters and invaders. Their natural fighting skills often ensured survival & hence they became known as the 'lucky' people .a classic case of making your own luck ! But then "The Luck of the Irish" may...

Dedicated to the Irish & Irish at Heart all around the World St. Patrick's Day on March 17th 2010!! St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by the Irish and Irish at Heart in big cities and small towns alike with parades, "wearing of the green," music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as crafts, coloring and games. Its a time for fun. Some communities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams green! See all the Parades & Events going on around the World to celebrate St Patricks Day 2010 here and find your nearest Irish Pub ! Click Here to see what's going on St. Patricks Day

The Christ the Redeemer statue appears surrounded by scaffoldings for a cleaning operation in Rio de janeiro, Brazil. The 38 meter-tall statue, was inaugurated on October 13, 1931 over the Corcovado hill, 709 meters above the sea level.