African Americans in Gerontology (AAIG) is a national non profit organization designed to provide guidance and professional development opportunities, encourage networking, and promote community activism for African American professionals and students in the field of gerontology, in order to improve the quality of life for African American elderly.
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FIRST NATIONAL CONVENING OF AGING PROFESSIONALS
Colorado Springs, CO - Nearly 50 years of leadership and vision, along with a commitment to positive social change, has led African Americans in Gerontology, Inc. (AAIG) to honor the 12 founders of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
The recognition will headline AAIG's 3rd annual salute to elderly African-Americans: Reverence Day: Honoring Elderly African-Americans Day in America. The event was created by AAIG Co-founders Aisha C. Young and Kate Lane after they realized celebrations honoring elderly African-Americans were non-existent.
The recognition event will coincide with Iota Phi Theta Fraternity’s National Conclave July 19-24, 2011 in Boston, MA.
"We believe the founding members of Iota Phi Theta created a relevant institution that continues to provide meaningful service to communities throughout the world," Young said. "We see the living legacy of these amazing men as the epitome of what Reverence Day is all about."
Founded at Morgan State University in 1963, Iota Phi Theta has quickly grown into one of the world's most relevant fraternities due to its social conscious and community focus. With over
30,000 members and 230 chapters, Iota has a positive presence on college campuses and communities across the country.
"We are honored for the recognition and pray we remain relevant as men and as an organization," said John Slade, one of Iota's founders. "What happens to many of us seasoned citizens, is we come to a point where we cease to be relevant ... and we step off life's stage early, unfulfilled and irrelevant."
The public is asked to wear amethyst ribbons to show reverence and honor all elderly African-Americans. “Honoring Iota's founders - while they're still alive - will hopefully inspire others to pay homage to all senior citizens,” AAIG Board Member Robert Merriweather said. "I believe Reverence Day will inspire families and communities to value our elderly more and eventually celebrate them throughout the nation," he said.
African Americans in Gerontology (AAIG) is a national non-profit founded in 2009 to provide guidance and opportunities for professional development, networking and community activism for African-American students and professionals in gerontology. AAIG aims to improve the quality of life for elderly African-Americans.
In less than 50 years, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. has grown into a viable force within the African-American community. Founded during the height of the Civil Rights Movement on Sept. 19, 1963 at Morgan State University, Iota has quickly developed into one of the largest African-American fraternities in the world with over 30,000 members and 230 chapters. Iota’s influence and presence has led to its membership in the National Pan-Hellenic Council, a consortium of the world’s nine largest African-American fraternities and sororities. All Iota Men abide by the principles of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity and Brotherhood. Go to www.iotaphitheta.org to learn what fraternity is truly about
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