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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 18, 2016
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Presidential Debate Watch Party Hosted by
Historically Black Fraternity and Sorority
Local Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Engages
Community in Political Process
Chicago, October 18, 2016 – As part of each organizations’ commitment to political awareness and
involvement, this event encourages the public to participate in the presidential election process, and to
engage in dialogue about critical issues that impact the nation. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public.
WHO:
Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Iota Delta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
WHAT:
Presidential Debate Watch Party
Members from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, as well as
members of the community will watch and discuss presidential candidates and their
positions on relevant issues.
WHERE:
Tantrum, 1023 S. State Street – Chicago
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 19, 2016; 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
WHY:
The Presidential Debate Watch Party is designed to engage the public in the
presidential electoral process as well as encourage dialogue about issues that are
critical to the Nation, especially those of the African American community. Following
the dictates of the initiative “A Voteless People is a Hopeless People,” the event will
also feature voting information facts and points during each commercial break.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established
programs in local communities throughout the world. Since its founding more than 200,000 women have joined the organization. The organization is a
sisterhood of predominantly Black, college educated women and currently has 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters located in the United States, England,
Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Jamaica and the Republic of Korea. The Chicago Alumnae Chapter, with a
membership of more than 600 professional women, provides award-winning public service under the sorority’s five-point programmatic thrust—Economic
Development; Educational Development; International Awareness and Involvement; Physical and Mental Health; and, Political Awareness and
Involvement.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated is the oldest black Greek-letter fraternity established for African Americans. Founded in 1906 at Cornell University
in Ithaca, NY, the fraternity continues to develop leaders, promote brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for
communities across the Nation and Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia. Iota Delta Lambda (IDL) Chapter was founded on May 1, 1968 in Chicago, IL and
continues to focus on service to the community as well as youth development, with a strong belief that the youth are the future, thus providing programming
and scholarships to youth in under-served communities. IDL also actively participates in the Fraternity’s National Programs: Project Alpha, A Voteless People
is a Hopeless People, and Go To High School, Go To College. IDL is the founder of the award-winning Project Alpha, a collaborative effort with the March of
Dimes designed to provide education, motivation and skill-building on issues of responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted
diseases for young males.