5th Annual Nu Xi Zeta Spring Luncheon

The Nu Xi Zeta chapter is proud to host or 5th Annual "Spirit of Sisterhood" Spring Luncheon at noon on April 21, 2012 at the Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA.At this event we will honor our 2012 Women of the Year award recipient, Ms. Tina Hone (former Fairfax County school board member), present a scholarship to an Alexandria or Arlington high school senior, and honor the United Minority Girls program at Wakefield High School in Arlington, VA.

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Sign the Petition to Prosecute the Killer of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin

The Nu Xi Zeta Chapter is dedicated to supporting legislation and efforts which ensure a safe environment for all residents to live and work in Alexandria, VA and its surrounding communities. Nu Xi Zeta regularly engages in conversations and partnerships which strive to improve relationships among all sectors of the community, including youth, and actively works to mentor and develop the full potential of our youth.

As an organization committed to social justice, we are deeply saddened by the death of 17 year old Trayvon Marvin in Sanford, FL, a young man with unlimited potential--gone too soon. The Nu Xi Zeta Chapter extends its sincere condolences to the Martin family. We encourage our members and the community to sign the petition to urge Florida Attorney General to fully investigate and prosecute George Zimmerman. As National Urban League CEO Marc Morial stated, "Justice for Trayvon Martin is necessary to restore faith in the nation's criminal justice system."
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Nu Xi Zeta Weighs in on Alexandria's 2012 Legislative Agenda

As the City prepares for Virginia's 2012 General Assembly session with the adoption of their legislative agenda, Nu Xi Zeta takes the time to weigh in on the cities legislative priorities. In a letter sent to all City Council members, the chapter outlines the following priorities of interest: 1) HIV/AIDS funding, 2) increased flexibility for unused Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) funds, and 3) supplier diversity in contracting. The chapter also urged Council members to support efforts to restore the voting rights for citizens with felony convictions in Virginia.

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Nu Xi Zeta Receives NAACP Community Service Award

The Nu Xi Zeta Chapter was proud to receive a Community Service Award from the Alexandria Branch of the NAACP at their annual dinner on Sunday, October 16, 6pm. We were presented the award along with our 2010 Woman of the Year, Lavern Chatman-Brown.

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