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This is a short history of stepping, or step dancing, a form of expressive dancing where participants use every part of their bodies to create sound and rhythms, especially their feet, hands, legs, and chests.

These brothers have crossed in all different personalities and sizes and are only concerned with fidelity to their woman who more than likely will be a Zeta, which by the way is the only constitutionally bound sorority to fraternity.

This article provides a description of the origins of Black History Month and briefly discusses this year's theme as outlined by the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History.

With the pledging process modified for increase scrutiny and security, Black Greek Letter Organizations have had to relearn pledging under the new intake process.

The history of hazing in Black Greek Organizations, Ricky L. Jones book "Black Haze: Violence, Sacrifice, and Manhood in Black Greek-Letter Fraternities," a nonGreeks opinion, and elimination of it are discussed.

NCBW began a campaign to add the bust of Sojourner Truth to the Portrait Monument along side Susan B. Anthony and others who'd also worked for women to get the right to vote-as she worked to abolish slavery--but that bill never passed.

This film outlines that our men need to understand and embrace their worth and know not to let their mistakes be who they are but what character it has developed in the men they have become.

Yes, it is a fact that collegiate sororities and fraternities are segregated by race. But black and white Greeks wouldn't have it any other way.

Despite the many stories, being in a Greek organization would help one's life in many ways, and in retrospect, joining a Greek organization is one of the best organizations to get involved in on a college campus because the benefits last a lifetime.

The new film releases for 2007 has some jewels of hope for us all. The depictions of life as it is and the hope of mankind to make the world a better place. Freedom Writers, Stomp the Yard and God Grew Tired of Us are the quinela.

Despite criticism about the movie's treatment of African American fraternities, Stomp the Yard has depth and artistic value for teens.

Drumline, Stomp the Yard, School Daze, and A Different World explore certain areas of Black Greek life. Will the movie "Burning Sands" touch on the whole perspective or just hazing?

I think there should be clubs for positive young black people, but why just the middle class or upper middle class? There are many jewels in the rough who are working class or lower class people. There needs to be a new group that includes them.

There has been a debate over the years of whether Black Greek Organizations created stepping, or was it created in Africa? What happens if movies like "Stomp the Yard" make the dance commercial, and who's to thank for it?

This is my opinion about the movie Stomp the Yard. I believe that it portrays a negative image of fraternities and sororities.

Comparison of "Member of the Club: Reflection of Life in a Racially Polarized World" to another book by the author, called "Our Kind of People: Inside America's Black Upper Class"

In Shakespeare's most famous play, Hamlet," the ghost of Hamlet Sr. suggests to his son that he is residing in Purgatory. This paper will take a further look into Purgatory in Early Modern England.

A look back on what it used to mean to be an African-American who was about something.

A Review of Furman University reveals a very well respected, if small, liberal arts school, tucked away in Greenville, South Carolina

After the great response to my article 10 Ideas for Group Halloween Costumes, I thought I would go into my creative costume idea trunk and give you 10 More Ideas for Group Halloween Costumes.

Friends of Northwest Indiana, protestors of the Jena 6 case, speculate on how they feel about Jena, Louisiana, education, and the legal system.

Costumes have played an integral part throughout the history of the theatre.

Perhaps printing the anti-hazing statement on every pamphlet or page of an application are not enough. However, the government thinks they know how to stop these acts from occurring.

After attending Elizabeth City State University, in North Carolina, for four years and earning a bachelor of arts in English, I am prepared to share why other prospective students should consider this institution of learning.

Single people in their late twenties and early thirties often resort to new and inventive ways to find their perfect match.

my fourth installment of College Parties is back thanks to so many great and crazy college kids out there

The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill is one of the most attractive state operated facilities in the nation. It is also a university that has a few hidden surprises.

College uniforms give students a sense of pride. These uniforms are very colorful.

To try to save the oak grove near the street in Berkeley Campus from destruction, 78 of us took off our clothes and lay face down on the ground, with police and media and a hundred onlookers while Jack Gescheidt took beautiful photos. What was it like personally?

Marketing experts hold teleseminar and call The Secret the most dangerous book since Mein Kemph.

Yes! Finally! An African-American movie with class and NO ridiculous stereotypes. Even though it is an African-American movie, it is one for all to enjoy.

Stomp the Yard, released on 1/12/2007, has gotten rave reviews. But there also seems to be some confusion on timeframes between Greek stepping, krumpin, and breakin. This article clarifies which dance came first, my review of the movie, and how this movie will help HBCUs.

Singers Ne-Yo and Chris Brown are featured in this dance/step, coming of age love story.

Do Americans love each other less these days? Well a study seems to suggest that Americans are building less relationships.

Culture Nights at UCLA are less widely known aspects of the university than sports and parties; however, not only do they educate about diverse Asian cultures but also exemplify hard work by college students. Plus, it's free, quallity entertainment.

Tips on how to get by at Colorado State University-Pueblo, from where to go to get involved to how to choose your classes to a look at the "night life."

This paper gives resources to those wanting to learn about African American History. It also includes additional resources for futher study.

An overview of the many popular tourist attractions and businesses in Arlington. Includes a university, major sports arenas, amusement parks, and museums.

How does a young female virgin survive on a college campus full of drama, sex, lies, and struggling friendships?

Many stereotypes exist about gangs, yet most people really don't know that much about gangs. These Hollywood films portray both inner-city youth and gang life including gang members relationship with mainstream society.

Here's a guide to all the bars and clubs Carbondale and SIUC have to offer. Any night of the week, there's a bar or club willing to accomodate anything from up close and personal dancing to casual alcohol consumption.