The 3rd Annual Sickle Cell Auction

On September 20th of 2003 Alpha Chapter in conjunction with the State University of New York at Buffalo Black Student Union, held the Third Annual Sickle Cell Auction. The show began with a presentation by Soror Rochelle Thangalan, focusing on the Sickle Cell epidemic and how through the Auction we can help raise the much needed funds for the cause. After Soror Thangalan set forth the goals for the evening, it was show time. The audience included students from the University at Buffalo, Buffalo State College, Canisius, Daemon, and other schools in the Buffalo area. The crowd came alive as the participants walked across the stage and strutted their stuff. The entertainment ranged from reggae dance performance to hip hop freestyle. Overall the auction was once again a success. This year’s event raised approximately $1,000, all of which will go towards the Sickle Cell Fund to help find a cure for the disease. We would like to thank all of those who participated in the auction as well as those who bided on the participants. We would also like to thank the University at Buffalo Black Student Union for joining us in another great auction.

Passing the Crown

On September 14, 2002 ,the ladies of Alpha Beta Sigma Sorority, Inc. were presented with an award of recognition by Barbara Seals Nevergold, Ph.D. and Peggy Brooks-Bertram at the Sickle Cell Saturday Soul & Salsa function . Alpha Beta Sigma Sorority, Inc. was recognized as a group of UNCROWNED QUEENS in recognition of the efforts to bring education and awareness to the Buffalo, NY community. Uncrowned queens is an organization that was founded and conceived in 1999 by Barbara Seals Nevergold, Ph.D. and Peggy Brooks-Bertram, Ph.D. The project started as a focus group for the women in the Women’s Pavilion Pan Am 2001 Inc., a group of women organized to develop and implement projects that highlighted the role of women in the original Pan American Exposition, “acknowledging the contributions and accomplishments of hundreds of unsung heroines”. The Pan American Exposition was a major world fair that took place in Buffalo, NY in 1901 that celebrated the monumental scientific, technological and artistic accomplishments of the time period. African Americans played an active role in the event. The organization and its members actively engage themselves in community service activities, events, and education. For more information on the Uncrowned Queens visit the website at http://wings.buffalo.edu/uncrownedqueens.

The City of Buffalo Recognizes Alpha Beta Sigma

During Alpha Beta Sigma's Second Annual Sickle Cell Walk of WNY the sorority was presented with a proclamation from the City of Buffalo. Council Woman Betty J. Grant presented a plaque to the women of Alpha Beta Sigma Sorority, Inc.. The plaque states that in recognition of our work in the community and in honor of Alpha Beta Sigma Sorority Incorporated, the city has officially declared Sept 14th "Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in Buffalo, NY.

Sickle Cell Saturday

On September 14, 2002, the Ladies of Alpha Beta Sigma Sorority, Inc. began Sickle Cell Awareness Month with their Second Annual Sickle Cell Walk. This event took place in Buffalo, NY in McCarthy Park. On that bright and early morning, the goal of finding the cure for the disease that affects so many people of Color became much brighter. There were many people that contributed to this wonderful cause. With the help of many Greek organizations and sponsors the ladies of Alpha Beta Sigma Sorority, Inc. were able to raise $3000, which increased the earning of $2000 at the first walk that took place in September of 2001. This day was more special than any other because the one special little girl who brought forth the attention of this disease to this organization was present. Jael Tabina Moore, her siblings and her mom Jacquie joined us in the 2 mile walk. As we chanted, “Break the Sickle Cycle” we were able to put smiles on the many “Faces of Sickle Cell”.