Syracuse Lodge #1104

(Swipe Left⬅️) Her name is Shamayim "Mama Shu" Harris. A year after her son death, she founded The Avalon Village and started turning vacant, blighted land into a community resource. The "village" now includes a park, garden, basketball court and tutoring center. - Mama Shu dedicated the early parts of Avalon Village to Jacoby, but that wouldn't be the only tragedy to strike. I in January 2021, her son, 23-year-old Chinyelu Humphrey, was mu*der*d. - With two sons to grieve, Mama Shu could've isolated herself. But she persevered, spreading beauty and positivity through Highland Park. - "I'm almost afraid to stop. I have to keep going" She said. - Now, on the once run-down Avalon Street, children and community members can study in a safe space at The Homework House, shoot hoops on a renovated basketball court and tend to plants in the garden space. - Follow @savebucksbuyblack if you love everything Black Excellence & Success! ✨💯

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of one of our eldest Brothers Bro. Alvin "Slow Walk" McFadden. Bro. McFadden was the last surviving member of the "Fayette St." Lodge. We join with the McFadden family in mourning the loss of Bro. Slow Walk.

This young man was a member of the Syracuse Herd Drumline. We are deeply distressed by his untimely demise.

Syracuse teen who just graduated dies in his sleep; family, students, coaches mourn his death He had just finished submitting paperwork for college and took a nap. When his family couldn't wake him, he was rushed to a hospital.

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New York State Association President PGER Darryl Leak flanked by PSP Wilton George 2023 Exalted Ruler of the Year and PGER Ronnie Skinner 2023 Elk of the Year.