Vice President Kamala Harris visited Milwaukee Thursday, August 3, 2023 marking her first stop in Wisconsin, a key battleground state, ahead of the 2024 election. Harris toured the Sanmina Corporation's Kenosha County facility in Pleasant Prairie, where the telecommunications company Nokia has announced plans to manufacture new broadband electronic products. In … [Read more...] about Vice President Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority celebrates ‘AKA Day at the Derby’
The Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter is a 501 (c) (3) organization, established in 2003 to provide high school and college scholarships to students in the city of Milwaukee. "AKA Day at the Derby" is the Foundation's signature fundraiser. Held annually on the first Saturday in May to coincide with the Kentucky … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority celebrates ‘AKA Day at the Derby’
Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated hosts Women’s Empowerment Seminar
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the Epsilon Kappa Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., hosted more than 80 women and children from the Milwaukee community at its Women's Empowerment Seminar at Alverno College. The seminar's theme was The Renaissance Woman: Refined, Renewed, and Restored. The empowerment seminar for women, chaired by Bianca Willingham and … [Read more...] about Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated hosts Women’s Empowerment Seminar
4th Episcopal District of the AME Church and AKAs host community outreach at Repairers of the Breach
On Saturday, April 8, 2023, the 4th Episcopal District of the AME Church, the Sons of Allen (SOA) of St. Mark AME Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA), members of St. Mark AME Milwaukee's Evangelism Ministry, and the Honey Dos (husbands of the AKAs) joined together to serve a meal at the Repairers of the Breach (RotB), 1335 W. Vliet St. The meal was a part of the AKA's … [Read more...] about 4th Episcopal District of the AME Church and AKAs host community outreach at Repairers of the Breach
AKA’s host 89th Central Regional Conference
On Friday April 7, 2023, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. held its 89th Central Regional Conference at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee. The theme of the conference was, "A Confident and Captivating Region Soaring through the Journey of a Lifetime in a Great Place on a Great Lake." The guest speaker was Judge Mablean Ephriam (upper, right photo) presiding judge on … [Read more...] about AKA’s host 89th Central Regional Conference
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrates 115 years with Hoan Bridge lighting
On Sunday, January 15, 2023, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® (AKA) Epsilon Kappa Omega (EKΩ) Milwaukee Chapter celebrated the 115th anniversary of their sorority by lighting the Hoan Bridge. Nearly 200 of the 385 members of the Epsilon Kappa Omega Milwaukee Chapter showed up for the bridge lighting. EKΩ Chapter is the first alumnae chapter that was chartered in … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrates 115 years with Hoan Bridge lighting
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. honors King legacy with day of service at Repairers of the Breach
On Monday, January 16, 2023, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®, Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter celebrated the 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service at the Repairers of the Breach homeless resting site, 1335 W. Vliet St. More than100 center members were served a hot soul food meal including beverages, fruits and desserts. The program was the highlight for … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. honors King legacy with day of service at Repairers of the Breach
Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority receives certificate of appreciation from Repairers of the Breach
Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was one of the recipients of a certificate of appreciation from Repairers of the Breach (ROTB) on November 30, 2022, at Bader Philanthropies located on North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive. Reverend James West, Executive Director of ROTB presented Debra Brown Wallace, Chapter President, a Certificate of Appreciation … [Read more...] about Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority receives certificate of appreciation from Repairers of the Breach
Epsilon Kappa Omega marks 20 years of service to Repairers of the Breach during bench dedication
On Saturday, October 15, 2022, the Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc® and Repairers of the Breach Resource Center paused to recognize years of preparing meals and serving soul food luncheons, cozy chili bowls, and scrumptious desserts – all to benefit deserving patrons. For decades, the chapter has spearheaded warm clothing and sock drives, … [Read more...] about Epsilon Kappa Omega marks 20 years of service to Repairers of the Breach during bench dedication
AKA Day at Milwaukee City Hall
On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Omega and Upsilon Mu Omega Chapters were at City Hall to meet with Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd to engage with Common Council members and city officials. Members of the sorority discussed various community-related topics with the alderwomen, and attended the … [Read more...] about AKA Day at Milwaukee City Hall