At \u201cTake the Mic Night,\u201d hosted by the Theta Phi Gamma Sorority Inc. and Phi Sigma Chi fraternity, singers, rappers and others showcased their talent while aiming to increase public consciousness and support for those affected by sickle cell disease.<\/p>\n
Charging a $5 admission fee, the organizations raised about $100, which they will donate to Dance 4 Sickle Cell, a non-profit that educates people on the illness and other hemoglobin disorders.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe donated to sickle cell to spread awareness and to shine a light on sickle cell warriors,\u201d said Ashy Shiby, philanthropic chair of the sorority\u2019s Hunter College chapter and one of the hosts of the event.<\/p>\n
This semester, the sorority donated $100 to the Lupus Foundation of America and will donate about $200 to the American Civil Liberties Union. Although the sisters originally planned to have this event in-person, they felt it was necessary even if it was virtual.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe definitely wanted to start a conversation,\u201d Shiby said of the November 14 event. \u201cWe wanted to educate people and encourage them to offer support.\u201d<\/p>\n