Noted Jazz Singer Soror Denise Thimes lost her sister in a senseless shooting in March. St. Louis (KSDK) -- Three teenagers have been charged in connection with the murder of Patrice Thimes. St. Louis police said Sheltkeem Brown, 18, Bernard Davis, 19, and Ronnie Mottley, 18, were all charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Thimes, 39, was shot and killed while driving down Page Avenue near Euclid Avenue Thursday night. Police say she was caught in the crossfire. Police say the three were shooting at a car traveling east on Page when Thimes passed by in the westbound lanes. She was struck in the head by one of the bullets. She died at the scene. Thimes is survived by her two children, Marissa, who begins Stephens College in the fall and Madison, 5. Also, by her longtime boyfriend Greg Bell and six siblings including jazz singer Denise Thimes. Sunday would have been her 40th birthday. Bond for Mottley was set at $300,000, $50,000 of which is cash-only. Bond information for Brown and Dorris has not been yet released. The visitation for Thimes is at Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church at 5515 Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. in St. Louis from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on March 26. The funeral services will follow at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the Thimes family requests donations be sent to the Mildred Thimes Foundation, P.O. Box 4511, St. Louis, 63108. Donations will help with the care of Thines' two daughters.
Grand Basileus Loveless Receives Leadership Award
Grand Basileus Loveless has been given the Distinquished Leadership and Achievement Award on behalf of the National Council of Women of the United States. The award is being given in observance of its 100th Observance of the International Women's Day and Progress. This award is given in appreciation of outstanding leadership, commitment, advocacy, vision and humanitarian service addressing the needs of women and children, especially the empowerment of women and girls and their human rights.
The Distinguished Leadership and Achievement Luncheon is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May 26, 2011 in the Church Center Conference Room, 2nd floor at 12:30 pm.
Sigma Gamma Rho Commemorates National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. commemorates National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day recognized annually on February 7th.
Get Educated. African Americans continue to experience higher rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) than any other race/ethnicity in the US. The presence of certain STDs can significantly increase the chance of contracting HIV infection. A person who has both HIV infection and certain STDs has a greater chance of infecting others with HIV. Click here to learn more about African Americans and HIV/AIDS: Link to CDC Information Sheet.
Get Tested.Know your HIV status. Everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 should be tested for HIV. Text your zip code to KNOWIT to find a local testing site.
Get Involved. In 2006, HIV was the third leading cause of death for both black men and black women aged 35–44. Find a local event to participate in at www.blackaidsday.org or visit www.actagainstaids.org.
Get Treated.In 2008, an estimated 18,328 blacks received an AIDS diagnosis. Many people with HIV, including those who feel healthy, can benefit greatly from current medications used to treat HIV infection. Getting treated can:
·limit or slow down the destruction of the immune system.
·improve the health of people living with HIV.
·may reduce one’s ability to transmit HIV.
·extend life - even decades - with HIV before developing AIDS.
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Sorors Armstrong and Price Receive Grammy Nominations
Soror Kelly Price
It was announced at TheGRAMMY® Nominations Concert Live! in Los Angeles that R&B powerhouseKelly Price received a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for her song, "Tired." The nomination solidifies the singer, songwriter and producer's triumphant return to R&B music since releasing a one-off Gospel album in 2006. She is gearing up to release a new R&B album titledKELLY, in March 2011. The 53rd Annual GRAMMY® Awards are scheduled to air February 13, 2011 on CBS. "I'm so excited to have the first single off my new album up for a GRAMMY® nomination," says Kelly Price. "It's been a few years since I released an album, so to receive a GRAMMY® nod upon my return, I'm blushing in bliss and bowing in humility. It just feels right! I'm thankful to the Recording Academy for applauding musical talent. I'm looking forward to sharing, KELLY, with my fans. They won't be disappointed. It's one of my most honest and transparent pieces of work to date. Real music is back!"
Soror Vanessa Bell Armstrong
Long-time legend and multiple-Grammy nominee, Soror Vanessa Bell Armstrong received a nomination in the Best Traditional Gospel Album category. Soror Armstrong is nominated for her early 2010 release, The Experience, which was released to critical and consumer acclaim.
