The Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Inc., in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® - Epsilon Kappa Omega chapter, kicked off the new year by giving back in a big way. The partnership hostied the Community Impact Awards at Brown Deer High School on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The event celebrated service, fostered community collaboration, and highlighted … [Read more...] about Community Impact Awards: $16,000 donated to empower Milwaukee organizations
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter Honors Dr. King with “We Are One” Service Day
On Monday, January 20, 2025, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®(AKA), Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter gathered in unity to commemorate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by transforming a day off into a “day on” of service to the community. The event was chaired by Bianca Willingham along with Felita Daniels Ashley and Crissi Bates. … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter Honors Dr. King with “We Are One” Service Day
Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter of AKA Sorority, Inc., hosts annual ‘Family Fun Day’
The Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., hosted its annual Family Fun Day event. Family Fun Day is their way of welcoming the back-to-school season and providing an afternoon of fun and support for families in the community. The event was held on August 17, 2024, at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Elementary School, 3275 N. 3rd St. Free admission was … [Read more...] about Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter of AKA Sorority, Inc., hosts annual ‘Family Fun Day’
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority celebrates ‘6th Annual AKA Day at the Derby’
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter celebrated '6th Annual AKA Day at the Derby', the Foundation's signature fundraiser. Held annually on the first Saturday in May this years' event coincided with the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, 'AKA Day at the Derby' and was held at The Preserve … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority celebrates ‘6th Annual AKA Day at the Derby’
Vice President Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee
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 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