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
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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
Epsilon Kappa Omega honors Mabel Emily Watson Raimey with headstone dedication
On Saturday, September 17, 2022, Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, hosted a private memorial and headstone dedication in the Landmark Chapel at Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum, 2405 W. Forest Home Ave., to honor local African American pioneer Mabel Emily Watson Raimey. The chapter had been fundraising since May 2021 for the headstone to honor … [Read more...] about Epsilon Kappa Omega honors Mabel Emily Watson Raimey with headstone dedication
Northwest Funeral Chapel hosts ‘2022 Back-to-School Supply Giveaway’
On August 20, 2022, Northwest Funeral Chapel along with Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. - Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter hosted their "2022 Back-to-School Supply Giveaway," at Northwest's Family Activity Center, 4034 W. Good Hope Rd. The event included free book bags and supplies for children grades 1st-8th, free hair cuts, food by Pop's BBQ, free information, and live music by DJ Special K. … [Read more...] about Northwest Funeral Chapel hosts ‘2022 Back-to-School Supply Giveaway’
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter, and Black Arts MKE present ‘I AM. Master Class Dance Camp’
On June 24, 2022, nine Milwaukee-area students completed the I AM. Master Class Dance Camp and received Certificates of Achievement. The dance camp was a 5-day immersive dance experience for middle and high school students interested in careers in dance. I AM. Master Class gave local youth exposure to instructor James Gilmer, an accomplished black artist with the … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter, and Black Arts MKE present ‘I AM. Master Class Dance Camp’
The AKA’s celebrate ‘A Day at the Derby’
The women of the Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation, Inc. of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter hosted their 4th annual AKA Day at the Derby. Held on May 7, 2022, at the Silver Spring Golf and Banquet Center located in Menomonee Falls, WI, the guests displayed their flower dresses, fancy fascinators, and debonair bow ties. In addition, the guests viewed … [Read more...] about The AKA’s celebrate ‘A Day at the Derby’