Archive for June, 2008

Tom Joyner Morning Show “Next Commentator” Audition

bro tracy morris, western region publicity director, passed on the following email this weekend from bro. anthony samad.

I hope all is well with you all. As you may (or may not) know, Commentator Tavis Smiley announced in May that, after 12 years, he would be leaving the Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS). Since that time, Tom launched a contest to find the next national commentator for the TJMS. After hundreds of submissions, seven of the eight finalists have been selected to do “on-air” auditions to replace Tavis. The auditions will run all summer (on an elimination process) and Tavis will pass the baton to the new “commentator voice of Black America” who will begin the twice a week commentaries in late September.

I have the honor of being selected as one of the eight finalists. TJMS is in 115 markets and has 8-9 million daily listeners. Most of those markets is east of Texas. However, the show can be heard live on the internet at www.TJMS.com. My first on-air audition is Tuesday, July 8th at 7:10 a.m. Central time (8:10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, 5:10 a.m. Pacific Standard Time). I’d like to ask you all to do two things:

1) Listen in and vote on-line at www.blackamericaweb.com.

2) Touch your East Coast, Mid-West and Southern Networks to them know that a Sigma is in the running for the Commentator position and for them to listen in and vote (as you know Tom is a Q and Tavis is a Kappa).

I appreciate your prayers, support and whatever you choose to do, just know we’re all in this to save our people. Thank you for your consideration.

2008 NFL First Round Pick joins Phi Beta Sigma

By way of our good brother, Derrick Smith, President of Eta Beta Sigma Chapter in Nashville. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was recently inducted into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity in Nashville, TN. Here are a few excerpts from the press release:

Following in the footsteps of his father, Stanley Cromartie, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was recently inducted into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated in Nashville, Tennessee.  Rodgers-Cromartie, a Tennessee State University dual athletic standout, was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals 16th overall in the 2008 National Football League Draft.

“Being a part of this brotherhood is a lifelong dream and one that I can cherish,” said Rodgers-Cromartie.

“Dominique always showed a strong interest in joining Phi Beta Sigma during his matriculation at TSU and this is another achievement for him,” said Derrick Smith, president of Eta Beta Sigma Chapter.  “It’s wonderful to have him as a member of our organization.”

Official Press Release

Bro. Braylon Edwards – Cleveland Browns

I hate this!  I did not document who sent me this picture and link. My fault. And I always say document and attribute your sources.

To our brother who sent me this 2 years ago, THANK YOU.

When the next history book comes out, here you go, the story on Bro. Braylon Edwards, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and NFL Wide Receiver with the Cleveland Browns.

Today in Sigma History – June 27, 2008 – Bro. Braylon Edwards – Cleveland Browns

35 Years of Sigma

I was going through some of the artifacts that I received from Bro. Hall’s family and I found a xeroxed copy of Thirty-Five Years of Sigma -The Crescent- Special Edition 1949 -Who’s Who in Sigma. If any of you have an original copy, we need to have this copy REPRINTED and distributed. This book has 3 very significant historical articles: A MUST READ -

1. The First Four Years by A. Langston Taylor
2. As I Remember Them by Leonard F. Morse
3. Conclaves – Sure I Remember Them by I.L. Scruggs

There is even a short paragraph by the National President (Bro. R.O. Johnson 1949) stating the importance of preserving historical records, artifacts, documents and photographs.

As we look back on your illustrious history, I thank our Founder’s and Charter member for documenting their history and making sure that it was told.

Come see frat’s taping: Bro. Joey Wells – Live on Pico

as an improviser, i couldn’t help but feel the need to cross promote bro. joey wells taping this coming sunday. if you’re in the area, please show your support.