It seems as though, the NPHC doesn’t do much on campus from the perspective of some students, but the truth is many NPHC Greeks are actively involved in the community of Martin, as well as on the campus.

I have decided that these organizations deserve to be recognized for the accomplishments and service the do.

On Tuesday, I ran into Darla Young, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., William Riddle and Brannon Hobbs, members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

We chatted for a while, and I decided to satellite the group. We went to Browning Hall, where these three represented not only their respective organizations, but also the other NPHC Greeks.

They addressed their organization’s history, as well as answered numerous questions thrown at them by residents.

They stressed the need for service and academics and told of services that they do to and for the community.

The Delta Iota Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is also on the roll. They observed their “Finer Womanhood” week from Feb. 17-22.

On that Monday, they put thoughts in the heads of many by promoting AIDS Awareness in the U.C. and putting on a fantastic play – using various scenarios to emphasize and inform on the severity of AIDS and sex.

Last Tuesday, the ladies spent their time reading to children at Roundhouse, and last Wednesday, visited the elderly at a nearby nursing home.

After leaving the nursing home, the ladies of ZPhiB, returned to UTM for their Girl Talk Program.

Think, I’m out of breath; nope not yet, because the ladies still have plenty of activities planned. On Saturday, they had an inspiration dinner for their inspirations and on Sunday, service at Abundant Life.

The Zetas and the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity also deserve nods for contributing to the observance of Black History Month on campus. ZPhiB, for their “Inspiration In Black Thought,” and the Kappa’s for their “Famous Black Kappas.”

There are lots of things that I didn’t even mention, based simply on the fact that I didn’t know about them.

Not only are Zetas, Kappas, Sigmas and AKAs doing things in the eyesite of others, but they are doing many things, out of everyone’s eyes. I learned that service to the community is more than what I see.

In fact, it’s those deeds I don’t see or hear about, that are all worth the mention. I salute this Black History Month, all of the NPHC Greeks doing their things to make the community and campus, well served. Hats off to the Ladies of ZPhiB, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., AKA., Sigmas., Omegas. and Kappa’s.

Now if you are walking and wondering, “the Greeks on this campus don’t do anything but throw parties,” think again. Anthony Prewitt is a history major from Memphis.