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The Ebony 2011 Founders Issue

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THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF SWING PHI SWING SOCIAL FELLOWSHIP

On the Strength of Sisterhood Sisters teach the next generation the power of Sisterhood and the giving spirit

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Swing’s Living Legacy Part IV: Sister Founder Rosalind “Roz” One Sister Founder shares her personal story in the 4th installment of our Living Legacy series.

The Ebony Pearl Living Legacy Poetry & Song Contest The Ebony Pearl is looking for poetry and song submissions. Winning submissions will have their choice of prizes. If you are interested, please contact Melonee Griggs, Editor-In-Chief, at mediaaffairs@swingphiswing.org for more information.

Faith & Creativity: A Recipe for Change in NJ The New Jersey Imani Kuumba Graduate Chapter provides warm tidings to those on the path to growth.

Each One Teach One The New Jersey Zuri Obinrin Abike Aye' Graduate Chapter shares the gift of sisterhood to a young lady who is poised to take on the world.

Also in Letter from the President…………………………….. ……..….4 Chapter News…………………………..…………….…………..9 National News…………………………...………...……..……….5 2011 National Convention Special Section…………………….13 Editor’s Desk…………...……………………..……….…………6 BackSwing.………….…….…………….…...…………………..15

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2011 Joint National Convention July 21-24 Atlanta-Stone Mountain, Georgia

The Ebony Pearl SPECIAL CONVENTION SECTION SEE PAGE 13

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Letter from the National President

On the new Jennifer Hudson album I Remember Me , the chorus of Track #9, Don't Look Down, goes:

New Jersey (Imani Kuumba NJ Grad and South Jersey Grad) and V i r g i n i a (Hampton Roads Grad and Richmond Grad), have hit the ground running and “There is truly no limit to our promise to contrib- growth and progress if we all ute significantly to keep our heads and agree not to „look down‟.” their communities and to SWING as a whole. Undergraduate chapters have already been reactivated on several campuses where we once had a positive influence (WSSU, NCA&T, Norfolk State, ECSU, St. Aug, and NCCU). And, there are several more undergraduate chapters on the road to reactivation, thanks to the ongoing efforts of our Alumni Advisory Council representatives.

There is no limit to How high we can go If we don't look down Don't live in the limits Let's go higher and higher Don't look down Now, this is one of those musical creations whose lyrics can be applied to many different situations and circumstances. For me, they epitomize my feelings about SWING PHI SWING. There is truly no limit to our growth and progress if we all keep our heads up and agree to not 'look down'. There are so many positive things happening in SWING that I refuse to be hindered by what is below. To the contrary, I am encouraged by what I see above and beyond for SWING. In case you hadn't noticed, SWING is experiencing a surge of membership growth far exceeding our expectations. Chapters are being chartered and reactivated across SWING Land. Members are recommitting and joining our ranks at a rate that we have not seen in many years. I am thrilled to see so many sisters coming together to 'Hold Up the Swing Phi Banner' in unity and sisterhood. On April 4th, our 42nd Founders Day saw an awesome commemoration on the campus of our birth, Winston-Salem State University. Over 50 sisters from across the state of North Carolina (including 4 proud Founders) were present to introduce three new undergrad sisters to the WSSU campus. The spark has been ignited and the flame is burning bright!

Our financial position is stable and improving despite the challenges of the current recession. We have achieved increased external visibility and respect from notable sources across the United States. Our Ebony Pearl Mentoring and Scholarship and Supplies for Success programs are gaining momentum and having a positive impact on young aspiring students in numerous communities. And, our 2011 National Convention is promising an exceptional turnout of new, seasoned and returning sisters. I could not be prouder of our collective achievements. Up is the only direction I see! So, as we look to the sky, surely there is no limit to how high we can go if we refuse to look down.Φ In the Spirit of Sisterhood,

Sisters, you are to be commended for your dedication and hard work in the name of our beloved organization. We are making our presence seen and heard, not only in cyberspace, but in the flesh as well. Our new and pending graduate chapters in

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Sister Founder Beverly DornSteele receives distinguished state-wide award Special to The Ebony Pearl

National

Congratulations to Sister Founder Beverly Dorn-Steele for receiving the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award. It is one of the most prestigious awards presented to individuals who have a proven record of extraordinary service to the state of North Carolina. Contributions to their communities, extra effort in their careers, and many years of service to their organizations are some of the guidelines by which recipients are selected for this award. Our Sister has recently celebrated 30 years at WTVI (a PBS Affiliate) in Charlotte, NC. She is the Director of Community Engagement and has the vital role of “developing outreach campaigns that bring together individuals, citizen groups, civic and youth organizations, business leaders, educators and health experts to address community issues and share resources” according to WTVI’s website. Φ

2010 Graduate Degree Lillian Byrd - Lincoln Memorial University

Undergraduate Degree Josanne Davidson - University of Maryland at Eastern Shore

2011 Graduate Degrees

“Everybody can be great... because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” --Martin Luther King, Jr.

Desiree Israel - Morgan State University Amanda Valentine - University Of Baltimore LaDonna Barnes - Strayer University

Undergraduate Degrees Shanika Santiago - Johnson and Wales Latetia Bland - Bowie State University University Jasmine Benns -Lincoln State University Adara Watts - University of Maryland Amelia Sherwood - Lincoln State UniverEastern Shore sity Ashanti Hunter - University of Maryland Rienne Scott - Lincoln State University Eastern Shore Katherine Foster - Lincoln State UniverTia Morgan - Shaw University sity Valeria Carmichael - Ashford University Sharifa Riley - Lincoln State University Leah Hightower - Winston Salem State Sheila Sheridan - University of North University Carolina at Greensboro Stacy Pierre-Louis - Adelphi University Audrey Elliott - University of North Stephanie Janvier- Adelphi University Carolina at Greensboro Angela McKenzie - Morgan State UniMesha Minter - University of North versity Carolina at Greensboro Melissa Wilson - Bowie State University

The Editor’s Desk

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Sis. Melonee D. Griggs National Media Affairs and Public Relations Officer mediaaffairs@swingphiswing.org

Any woman can tell you that juggling our many responsibilities is a job in itself, but what can prepare a young Sister fresh out of college with the weight of the world on her shoulders? I have listened to and conversed with so many spicy Sisters (a phrase I coined for Sisters under 40) who are stressed by the reality that awaits them after they have thrown their graduation cap in the air. After living on campus and growing into their independence, they grudgingly move back to their hometowns waiting for call backs from the various jobs they have applied for. In the meantime, financial, emotional, and familial responsibilities wait for them in the wings; coming back home as a matured, worldly adult, this new reality can make graduation in to their next stage of life a sobering experience. Many of us know all too well that starting a career is no easy feat. With the economy in flux, many of us who are 10, 20, 30, or more years removed from undergrad find ourselves starting over, moving up, down or on, or struggling to maintain the careers we have. Seeing that we have many Sister teachers in our ranks, we know about this all too well. I am so proud of all of our graduates on the previous page and I imSpring 2011 | SWINGPHISWING.ORG

plore every Sister to reach out to them and even Sisters listed in previous issues to support them in any way a good Sister knows how. Mentoring our own Sisters in various stages of her life can be the greatest gift of Sisterhood we can offer. Even jobless, reaching out to a Sister with a phone call and inviting them to service can be encouraging and even motivation to help them use their degree and skills for service. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”

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that passion can even expel itself and diminish. The one true thing we have as Sisters is our love for one another. Regardless of our position in life or in Swing, the love we are capable of gives life to compassion, sincerity, fellowship, and outreach. By extending a hand in love, phenomenal things can happen in the Land of Swing and eventually spread throughout our communities. As you look through this issue of The Ebony Pearl, you will see great examples of how chapters have come together out of their love for Swing. Congratulations to all the new chapters in Swing Phi Swing:  Imani Kuumba Graduate Chapter of New Jersey  Zuri Obinrin Abike Aye' Graduate Chapter of New Jersey  Los Angeles Graduate Chapter  Hampton Roads Graduate Chapter  Richmond Graduate Chapter

The same grace and love we show to one another is the very thing to improve our communities we serve and the organization we have pledged ourselves to. Becoming apathetic about service does nothing for the soul because I truly believe we are here on this earth to love. Living in love. Serving in As the love for Swing continues to love. Forgiving in love. Growing in spread, let our commitment to one another as Sisters be at the forefront love. Transcending in love. as we plan the work for the betterWe often talk about how Sisters ment of our communities.Φ are so passionate about Swing and may risk it all to prove to others Peace and Ola outside of our house that our Sisterhood is real. I may get some emails over this, but I have to say 6

Reclaiming a Lost Legacy

Letters to the

By Sis. Lena Barker, DC Metro Graduate Chapter

I've always believed, that before a woman joins or commits to SWING (or any organization with similar platforms), she should ask herself: what does it mean to serve? To be perfectly honest, making change and serving others was the main reason that I wanted to be a SWING in the first place, and SWING has granted me many opportunities to do so. Still, sometimes, I can't help but ask myself, Isn't there more for us to do? When I think of SWING and the fires in which she was forged, I wonder if we are keeping that spirit alive. As of late, I've had to do some soul searching and rediscover what my own definition of serving and service was. The past few years have brought many changes for the betterment of our country and communities, but there is still so much work to be done; there are still many things affecting the overall human condition.

empowerment, socio-political awareness, and welfare of others through effective leadership, I'm not talking about saving the world or taking up every single cause for every injustice, but I am talking about service through activism. It is my personal belief that "educational" means more than just school, "social" means more than just black issues, and "welfare" means everybody's welfare. As worthy and necessary as many of our initiatives are, they are the SAME initiatives that others are doing; we can do more and we can do different things.

Just to name a few: In 2006, Iranian Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani was accused of adultery after video was released of her confession after two days of torture. She was subject to death by stoning and she remains in prison. 2008 brought us Proposition 8, a piece of legislation seeking to deny gays the right to marry in California. In most states, gay marriage is illegal and a nonissue to most people, at least until it's time to vote. 2010 brought us the BP oil spill and the earthquake that ravaged the country of Haiti. I am grateful that SWING took up the cause to assist Haiti, but what about those other things I mentioned?

When I looked at SWING, I took the words "Dare To Be Different" very seriously. Daring to be different meant more than daring to not be Greek, it meant daring to take a stand on unpopular topics when other's wouldn't; and daring to be different meant daring to serve in As an organization that’s committed to the educational ways that other's aren't. Much love and respect to the Sisters who've walked, fed the homeless, adopted parks/roads, mentored young people, did women's/ girls’ conferences, etc. I've done all these things because they are necessary and important, however, everyone does that. We have a living legacy and we should learn from it. Our Sisters back in the day marched for the Wilmington 10 and served with the Black Panthers; and most recently as a fellowship family, we marched in unity with thousands for the Jena Six. Swing can embrace our activist legacy which connects our past to our growing, younger, progressive present. Instead of just being about community service, we must reconnect to our activist roots. We were born in the most important period of Black activism and solidarity. There are plenty of Sisters with ideas, goals, and energy that would be integral for SWING’s evolution. Swing Phi Swing has work to do because no one else will do it.Φ

Sisters at Saint Augustine’s College in the early 1970s “Photos like this have a stirring effect on later generations of Swing Sisters who want to recapture the passion and resolve of our early years.” 7

In Part IV of our Living Legacy Founders Series, Rosalind “Roz” Marshall Tandy shares her story and gives straight talk from the heart for the sake of Sisterhood.

Early Life I was so very blessed to have had an aunt who raised my siblings and me. I grew up in Rocky Mount, North Carolina in the 1960's. My dad, Earl Marshall, died when I was 7 months old, and my mom, Mary Louise Marshall, died when I was 10. Even though I was young I experienced the evil of racial injustice with the separate and certainly not equal water fountains to the schools.

My aunt who was an educator was not necessarily for integration and she let it be known. I remember her saying, "No one will care for and teach our children like we can...We just want the same opportunities, books and equipment in our schools that Whites have because we pay our taxes too." Rocky Mount was a hot spot during the Civil Rights movement. Martin Luther King and many other leaders came through on many occasions. At 12 years old, I remember being in a community choir where Dr. King spoke. Being one of the youngest there, I was on the front row of the choir stand. I still remember Dr. King turning around smiling at me and coming over to shake my hand. Boy, were his hands soft! Of course I didn't wash that hand for a couple of days. [After high school,] I was accepted to Hampton which was my first choice but I applied too late and didn't have a dorm room. My aunt was not going to let me stay off campus! So, I ended up at Winston-Salem State University.

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ences we've had to face in our own lives. We sometimes think everyone else needs to feel that same pain. When we become jealous and envious because we don't like what we've turned into while watching that sister down the street who continuously works hard on her body, mind and spirit. We'll sometimes just eat another piece of cake while watching another video and reading something that will not nourish our mind, body or spirit. We've got to learn to TALK and LISTEN to one another. That's how it starts. We'd be surprise what someone 20 years younger could possibly teach us and they may be blown away about how much they could glean from those of us who have been there and done that. Get to know YOU, the good, bad and ugly. Learn to love and embrace your life changes and by all means learn to roll with the punches that are certain to come. Your body won't always look like it did when you were 25 but take care of the body you have. You only get one! Listen to how you speak to others, especially that talk that nobody else can hear but you. Others can still "feel it" and they respond accordingly.

For the sake of Sisterhood Who are you hanging around? Do they inspire you to require more of yourself or do they inspire you to gossip and tear down other sisters along with yourself? Keep people around who make you want to learn more about things you thought you already knew along with those things you know nothing about. Never allow another sisters arrogance, intellect, etc to intimidate you to the point you think you have noth-

ing of value to share. That's a lie straight from the pits of hell! Stop telling yourself that "that's just the way I am" if that behavior or attitude has not served you well in the past. It most likely won't serve you well in the future either. My hope for SWING is that we continue to travel to our roots which is "service" to our fellow sisters and brothers. I'd like to see us have processes in place that will help to alleviate those things that distract us from doing what this organization was created to do. As a founder and a true believer in equipping and training, I'd like to assist our organization in getting adequate and continuous training for leaders. Φ

Roz Tandy is the owner and training director of The Luke Agency. She began her company in 1998 and is committed to promoting attitudes that will raise the standards and expectations a person has of themselves and others. Her dedication, knowledge and vast experiences have made her a highly regarded trainer, facilitator, motivational speaker and presenter.

Wrapped in Faith: Imani Kuumba Grad helps women in transition

Chapter

By Sis. Melonee D. Griggs, Mid-South Graduate Chapter

The new Imani Kuumba Chapter of Central Jersey has hit the ground running for the sake of community service. Officially chartered on March 1, 2011, the chapter held their Winter Blanket Giveaway in February 2011. The chapter collected 50 brand new blankets and sheet sets to be given to the Amity Park Village Shelter and Housing Services for Women and Children in East Orange, New Jersey. The chapter came together in November 2010 at a “Calling All Sisters” function to bring inactive Sisters back in the Swing of things. With the leadership of Chapter President Cindy Johnson, the Sisters of Imani Kuumba are leading the way with faith and creativity to Spring 2011 | SWINGPHISWING.ORG

continue Swing’s legacy with positive growth. National Vice President Brenda Noble was influential in the creation of this chapter and enjoys the positive and vigorous spirit of the chapter. “We need seasoned sisters to help give guidance,” she said, “and Sisters just want to reconnect.” The chapter is collaborating on two upcoming events along with the New Jersey Zuri Obinrin Graduate Chapter (South Jersey) of Swing and the Garden State Graduate Chapter of Groove Phi Groove for the upcoming Yuletide Groove & meetings with all New Jersey Swing Swing Dance in December 2011. chapters.Φ The Sisters of New Jersey also have tentative plans for collaborative 9

Each one, teach one: Zuri Obinrin Grad helps youth treasure Sisterhood By Sis. Judy Ivory, Zuri Obinrin Graduate Chapter

The Sisters of the New Jersey Zuri Obinrin Graduate Chapter learned about a young lady in need of support by the name of Nyrae Vaughan. Sis. Tamica Domino let the chapter know about Nyrae’s many achievements and of being selected to represent Willingboro, NJ at the National Young Leaders State Conference scheduled for March 17-20 at the Hyatt Regency in Princeton, NJ.

Nyrae is a seventh grade honor student at Levitt Middle School, vice president of her student council, choir singer, and violinist. When the chapter found out that there was a chance that this accomplished young lady might not be able to attend because of the $1,500.00 cost of the conference, we wanted to help. Nyrae’s parents let us know that we could help by aiding in the purchase of clothing for the conference since there was a required dress code. The chapter presented Nyrae with flowers, a card of c ongratulati ons , and took her shopping for business and casual attire.

Sisters Shelly Wimberly, Tamica Domino and Jennifer Murray enjoyed the time spent with Nyrae while shopping and getting to know this talented, beautiful young lady. Nyrae expressed her appreciation for what the chapter did for her and now has a glimpse of what SWING’s intentions are for our communities. We see great things ahead for Nyrae and plan to continue our relationship with her and her family through our planned mentoring program. Nyrae has expressed the desire to attend Harvard Law School and become a lawyer. NJ Zuri Obinrin Graduate Chapter plans to continue supporting this young lady to help her achieve her dream of becoming a lawyer.Φ

DC Metro and Maryland Grad show national pride in service during 2011 MLK Day of Service By Sis. Brenda Torrence, DC Metro Graduate Chapter “Life's most persistent and urgent As team captain, I gathered the group of question is, 'What are you doing for volunteers at Maya Angelou School Shaw others?'” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Campus in Washington, D.C., a school where all students, particularly those Our DC Metro Graduate Chapter MLK who have not succeeded in traditional Day of Service Team consisted of 15 vol- schools, can reach their potential and unteers from DC Metro & Maryland prepare for college and a lifetime of sucGraduate Chapters of Swing, friends, as- cess. At Maya Angelou, the students dethe academic, social, sociates, and family members. Together, velop we all joined the 2,000 area corporate and employment skills they need to and community volunteers (including build rewarding lives and promote posiPresident Barack Obama, First Lady Mi- tive change. chelle Obama & their daughters) as we remembered the legacy of Dr. Martin Our team participated in a variety of Luther King, Jr. through ser- painting projects including painting colvice. January 17 was surely a day ON lege murals on canvases and the interior for all of us. walls of classrooms, offices and hallSpring 2011 | SWINGPHISWING.ORG

ways. All of the volunteers walked away with a wonderful sense of pride after taking the time to GIVE BACK TO OTHERS while sporting Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship Incorporated para! One staff member, Anne Schoolcraft, said, “Having volunteers at Maya Angelou is so important to our students and school! Whether they realize it or not, each volunteer not only is giving their time, but they are serving as an example to our students as to what can happen when people come together to make a difference.” Φ

NewConn Hosts Skating Fellowship for Haiti Relief

Chapter

By Sis. Jazzlyn Farrell, NewConn Grad

On Saturday February 26th, undergraduate and graduate Sisters and Brothers of Groove Phi Groove joined together to fellowship, painting the ice white and black. Chapters such as Ndada Amuka Kwa Pindua of Swing and the Long Island and Westchester Graduate Chapters of Groove Phi Groove came together to ice skate at Central Park. NewConn also collected necessary items for Haiti Relif including toilet paper, soap, shower gel, and toothpaste. These items will be donated to Yele Haiti.

Just celebrating their first year as a new chapter, the Greater New York and Connecticut Graduate Chapter, affectionately, know as NewConn, decided to host a fellowship event for all nearby Swing & Groove chapters. When asked why the decision was made to do such a unique event, Sis. Melissa Frederick , NewConn’s Vice President, said,

“NewConn wanted to fellowship with the surrounding chapters. Being a new grad chapter, we wanted to start to build good working and personal relationships with chapters in the Northeast Region. We want to open the lines for better communication about events and community service.”

Due to the success, NewConn hopes to continue growing stronger through these positive interactions with their neighboring Swing & Groove chapters. “NewConn wants to show support for other chapter events and hopefully that will start a revival here in the Northeast and chapters relationships will grow and flourish. We are stronger together than we are apart,” said Frederick. Φ

There’s still hope for Haiti! Swing Phi Swing continues to support the people and the rebuilding of Haiti. For more information on how your chapter can continue to rebuild and empower alongside the people of Haiti, send an email with the subject line “Haiti Relief Task Force” to nationaloffice@swingphiswing.org.

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Raleigh Grad Hosts 2011 East Coast College Tour By. Sis. Cheryl Kornegay, Raleigh Graduate Chapter

participating in and accomplishing positive things. Mentor programs like Swing Society of Raleigh can and will help our youth make good choices in life. To further assist with these choices there was a group session while on the tour; topics like college life, the importance of a good GPA, starting now to prepare for college, SAT’s, FASFA and a host of other areas were discussed.

On April 18, 2011 women from the Raleigh Graduate Chapter of Swing Phi Swing, parent volunteers, college chaperones and 21 excited young ladies began a three day tour of east coast HBCU’s. The morning began with prayer from our very own sister, Minister Tammy RussellMeadows and the process of saying goodbye to parents and loading the bus began. For some this was a first time ever being away from home and for others it was a happy reminder of the 2010 tour. Not knowing what to expect the young ladies were open to learning about college life and were well prepared for this trip. Each College began with an open session of information about the school and a question and answer period. They soon realized that was the same across the board therefore became more knowledgeable and prepared with intelligent

questions. The actual walking and touring the colleges is what sold the young ladies on various schools. This tour took us to Fayetteville State University, The University of Maryland at Eastern Shore, Hampton University and Virginia State University. One of the missions of The Raleigh Graduate Chapter and Swing Society is to foster academic excellence through positive life experiences; what better way to accomplish this goal than to see these schools first hand. Through written essays, many of the girls expressed their love for some of the schools and their reasons for not liking others. The good news is that each girl on the tour could visualize herself on a college campus pursuing a college career. What an accomplishment! It is so important for our young people today to see themselves in positive places,

Members of Swing and Groove also came out to assist with the tour as we toured both Hampton and University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

It was valuable for our young girls to see young members of the organization in school, with impressive majors and still enjoying life. This was a vital component of this tour; positive experiences, necessary for making positive life decisions. Because we realize that some of our girls were young and needed to just have some lighter fun experiences, the girls had an opportunity to go to the beach, swim in the pool, walk on the boardwalk, shop and eat out at various restaurants. We want to thank so many who made it possible, to name a few, Sisters, Donna Pinder, Brenda Hubbard, Teresa Edmundson, Raquel Rouse, Edna Vann, Cynthia Watson, Tammy Russell-Meadows, Cynthia Hayes and Fellowman Stanley King and Mingo Russell. We further thank The New Jersey Chapter of Groove Phi Groove and the Raleigh Graduate Chapter of Groove Phi Groove. Without you and several other donors, this trip would not have been as successful and powerful as it was.Φ

Swing Society members: Kyeshia Scott, Dejah Hunter, J’nya Hunter, Kayana Jordan, Jasmine Sharpe, Shyquille Morrisey, and Sherrine Thomas showed the students at Hampton University that they knew how to stroll.

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