The Triangle Iotas created a quick video urging those who haven’t already voted to do so on Election Day.
And if you haven’t voted yet, then GO VOTE!
#thetamanthursday: Paying tribute to brothers who vote
The Triangle Iotas are on the forefront of promoting the importance of voting and access to voting, from our Voter Education Series to our listing of North Carolina voting FAQs to participating in early voting events such as the Power to the Polls march.
For #ThetaManThursday, we want to thank our chapter members who have already voted.
Thank you for doing your part, and we look forward to many others following suit.
Triangle Iotas march to the polls in Raleigh
Triangle Iotas (from L to R) Bros. Anthony Soriano, Gerald Denis, Wladimir Merard, and Jermaine Goods, along with Theta Phi (St. Augustine’s University) Bro. Rodney Hawkins, participated in the Power to the Polls event in Raleigh on Saturday.
Hundreds of people participated in the early voting event, organized by the African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County, which involved walking 1/2 mile from the MLK Memorial Gardens to the voting site at Roberts Park.
The Triangle Iotas were proud to walk alongside other NPHC organizations in the event, which comes as the chapter prepares for its final workshop in its Voter Education Series.
Triangle Iotas welcome two new brothers to the fold
The Triangle Iotas are honored to welcome two new brothers to our chapter and fraternity.
Daniel “Nomos” Tyler (L) is an officer with the Kinston (NC) Police Department and a United States Marine Corps veteran. Delvon “Soter” Jackson (R) is an officer with the Gaston County (NC) Police Department.
Both men have hit the ground running with a project that will be integrated into the chapter’s Time to Build Initiative.
“Serving the community, and being part of something bigger than themselves, are engrained into Daniel and Delvon, which is why they were excellent candidates for the Triangle Iotas and Iota Phi Theta,” said Chapter Polaris Stan Chambers Jr., who was in charge of their intake process. “I look forward to their efforts as Iota men in enhancing the communities we serve.”
Where Do We Go From Here? AEO launches community effort in response to killings
Where Do We Go From Here?
Triangle fraternity chapter launches community input, collaboration effort following recent killings
DURHAM, N.C. (June 9, 2020) – The killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd have spurred a group of Triangle men to tackle this daunting question: Where Do We Go From Here?
The Alpha Epsilon Omega (AEO) Alumni Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., created a page – triangleiotas.org/timetobuild – to solicit public input regarding how the black community moves forward following the deaths of Arbery, Taylor, Floyd, and countless others from racism and police brutality. The effort is part of a longer strategy to engage, educate, and empower supporters to take action.
“So many people are angry right now. So many people are asking what they can do,” said Stan Chambers Jr., AEO president. “They all have ideas and they want to help. We want to turn their ideas into a cohesive, goal-oriented plan that ensures the work towards equality, inclusion, and success for African-Americans and others continue long after the protests end.”
AEO will use the community’s ideas to outline a plan within the next 60 days, which will be public, consisting of actions with 0-3, 6-9, and 12+ month deadlines. The chapter also plans to launch an information series exploring topics related to voting (i.e. – How does the electoral college work?) within the next two months.
“No one organization, no one person has the ability to solve systematic racism and inequality on their own,” Chambers said. “As members of a fraternity founded during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, we felt duty-bound to do our part in implementing change, and we want the community to be part of the solution.”
About Alpha Epsilon Omega
The Alpha Epsilon Omega Alumni Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., uses mentorship, community service, and strategic partnerships to make a difference in the Triangle. Chartered in 1995, the chapter has earned multiple state and regional awards through its work in “Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One.” Visit triangleiotas.org to learn more about the chapter.
About Iota Phi Theta
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., was founded on Sept. 19, 1963 – less than a month after the March on Washington – by 12 non-traditional students at Morgan State University committed to “The Development and Perpetuation of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity and Brotherhood Among Men.” The fraternity has grown to over 40,000 members and 300 chapters across the globe. Visit iotaphitheta.org to learn more about the fraternity.
Community Service: Serving others during coronavirus
With community needs so great during the fight against coronavirus, brothers from Alpha Epsilon Omega have stepped up to answer the call of service.
Bro. Gerald Dennis spent today handing out groceries to families in need at Abundant Life Cathedral in Raleigh.
In addition, chapter Polaris Stan Chambers Jr. recently donated to the Ronald McDonald House to help in their ongoing efforts.
Thank you brothers for answering the call of service during this great need.
Social Event: 2019 ISI Christmas Brunch Fundraiser
Alpha Epsilon Omega works closely with the RDU Chapter of Iota Sweethearts, Inc., throughout the year, so AEO was proud to partner with ISI RDU on their Christmas Brunch Fundraiser, where they collected dozens of toys and monetary donations for children in need this holiday season.
Community Service: Resilience movie screening
Brothers from the Alpha Epsilon Omega and Alpha Omicron Omega (Fayetteville, NC) alumni chapters attended a NPHC screening of “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope”, hosted by Wake County Human Services on Wednesday..
The documentary focuses on the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences and how those experiences can produce toxic stress that can put children at greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison and early death.
The screening was followed by a panel discussion among Divine 9 members where Alpha Epsilon Omega Polaris Stan Chambers Jr. highlighted the chapter’s work with children, including its ongoing effort mentoring students at Burton Elementary School in Durham, NC.
Social Gathering: Fun at the Drive Shack
Alpha Epsilon Omega is about serving the community, but we also like to socialize and have a little fun.
Members of AEO, the Theta Lambda Sigma chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and the RDU Chapter of Iota Sweethearts, Inc., spent Friday evening at The Drive Shack, which recently opened in Raleigh.
Here are a few highlights from Friday’s outing: