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AKA Soror Quiana Childress, soars toward lifelong dream
Source Quiana Childress made headlines during University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s historic May 2010 graduation when First Lady Michelle Obama cited her as an example of overcoming adversity and graduating summa cum laude with a 3.935 GPA. ABC Network picked up on Childress’ story of how helping others kept her believing in herself and World [...]
AKA Soror Thelma T. Wynn, teacher, traveler and humanitarian, dies at 101
Source When Thelma T. Wynn arrived in Liberia in West Africa in the 1940s, her eyes were opened to a world she hadn’t known existed. “She used to say that Liberia changed her life completely,” said her granddaughter Lisa Hopkins. “She said, ‘I brought back with me an unconditional acceptance of people of all races [...]
AKA-Omicron Omega Omega Chapter celebrates 25th year
Source The Omicron Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is celebrating 25 years of service to the Sandhills region. The chapter currently has 26 active members serving under the leadership of President Natalie Sharpe, of Fayetteville. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded in 1908 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., with [...]
Constance Pizarro named director of AKA North Atlantic Region
Source Constance Pizarro of Somerset, N.J., has taken on the leadership of the North Atlantic Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA), an international service organization that was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908. It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college women. Installed at [...]
Atlanta Greek Picnic photos are online!
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64th AKA convention takes care of business, illustrates purpose
Source “If there wasn’t a you – there would have still been an us, but the memories would not have been as great,” comedian Sheryl Underwood said with her trademark timing that sparked resounding laughter. But before her time was up at the podium, she hit a more serious note. “I want the oldest members [...]
Madison AKAs fight the dismal statistics on African-American obesity
Source A recently released national study showed that almost one out of every two African-Americans in Wisconsin is obese, which is the highest percentage for this populace of any of the 50 states. Local Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) President Frances Huntley-Cooper saw that study and was amazed. Her AKA’s hope to help to beging to [...]
AKA Soror Roccarol”Roc” Reed-Curry, dies at 63
Source Mrs. Roccarol “Roc” Linda Kay Reed Curry of 134 Stribling Circle, Spartanbug, SC, departed this life into eternal rest on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at her home after an extended illness. She was born May 11, 1947, in Lancaster, SC to the late Ed and Bernice Adams Reed. Survivors include a devoted husband, William [...]
Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf named “Achiever” by Alpha Kappa Alpha
Source President Ellen Johnson who arrived here Monday from St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America was among several prominent women recognized and festooned with honors for several notable achievements, ranging from their dedication to serving humanity in the areas of education, business, leadership, and service in the military, among others. Because of her achievement [...]
[Update] Judge lifts contempt ruling against Alpha Kappa Alpha
Source A Cook County judge Thursday morning removed a contempt of court ruling against Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and gave the organization until later this month to provide financial records. The move came after the group sent its top finance staffer — who’d been at the AKA national meeting wrapping up in St. Louis [...]
