Myrtle Baptist Church , and Massachusetts-native , college student Kennedy Campbell who is the president of Arts for Anxiety Inc . and greetings were brought by the Basileus , Soror Kathy Lucas .
legacies , and facetime-styled conference networking . Two hundred twentyseven active participants registered to learn more about Harlem ' s most innovative period . Each artist performance was reminiscent of Harlem Renaissance figures and featured highly skilled dancers , singers , musicians , poets , authors , lecturers , chicken and waffles cooking demonstration , Harlem Renaissance videos , and a Children ' s " corner " displayed throughout the program . In keeping with the chapter ' s Black Dollar 365 initiative , videos highlighting black business and food trucks were mentioned during the conference and advertised in digital programming materials . The mission of the overall event was to give users and participants an in-person feel while being in the comfort of their homes . This virtual Harlem Renaissance experience encouraged and fueled creativity amongst guests , supported black entrepreneurs and creatives while leveraging virtual visibility . Sorors and event participants alike are looking forward to another fun-filled and educational event in the future .
Massachusetts Connections Representative Soror Theresa Coney addresses the members & guests .
Greater Baltimore Area Chapters Host Joint Founders ’ Day Celebration
Baltimore , MD – In honor of our 113th Founders ' Day , sorors from Epsilon Omega , Rho Xi Omega , Upsilon Epsilon Omega and Psi Phi Omega chapters and Pearls by the Bay Interest Group held a virtual journey which brought together members in the Greater Baltimore area for a series of events through the " Sisterhood and Service Weekend ." A highlight of the festivities was the opportunity to commemorate the centennial anniversary of Epsilon Omega Chapter , the first graduate chapter established in the North Atlantic region . Four events rounded out the weekend . “ Day of Sisterhood and Day of Worship : Hats & Pearls Praise Service ” was only open to sorors . We reconnected and shared information to reclaim our lost pearls while viewing the sorority ' s Founders ’ Day livestream showcasing Vice President of the United States Kamala D . Harris . Sorors offered prayers , donations to local churches , musical selections , and a liturgical dance selection ; North Atlantic Regional Director , Soror Mary Bentley-LaMar , brought greetings and Regional Chaplain , Soror Adriane Blair Wise , brought the preached word . Through the public " Day of Service- and the " Day of Impact " events , chapters showcased their community outreach to the public via social media . Each chapter highlighted two community partners and offered “ 5 Ways to Commit to Action .” In addition to recognizing partners during the event , a moderated panel " Conversations in Color " addressed the ongoing effects of COVID-19 on the Greater Baltimore community .
Upsilon Epsilon Omega Holds Virtual Harlem Renaissance Tribute
Catonsville , MD – Upsilon Epsilon Omega paid tribute to the Harlem Renaissance by creating a modern-day virtual experience that celebrated black creatives . This unique experience celebrated artistic expression — past , present , and future — with bold performances , rich
Upsilon Epsilon Omega presented a virtual “ Tribute to the Arts ” with more than 200 active participants registered to learn about the Harlem Renaissance period .
Iota Lambda Holds Reactivation Event
Columbia , MD – Our 29th Supreme Basileus , Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson , served as the keynote speaker for Iota Lambda Omega ' s virtual reactivation day event , Reactivation 2021 : Each One . Bring One . Soror Buckhanan ' s message reminded sorors why they joined Alpha Kappa Alpha and why it is important to remain active . She answered questions from the audience , sharing her strategies for balancing work and family while she served as Supreme Basileus and in other leadership roles . After the keynote message , ILO held a Q & A session for the VIPs to ask the membership chairman and financial officers questions about the reactivation process . To foster a more intimate environment , the attendees were then sent to eight different breakout rooms where sorors were able to get to know each other and play a fun game of Scattergories . The event ended with a group stroll to " Set It Off '.” Soror Dorothy stayed for the entire event and fellowshipped with sorors . The reactivation event was attended by 107 ILO members , 32 VIPs and 4 visiting sorors . Of the 32 VIPs in attendance , ILO reclaimed 17 VIPs .
Upsilon Tau Omega Renders Service with a Smile
Ft . Washington , MD – The sorors of Upsilon Tau Omega Chapter are finding innovative ways to provide service to all mankind through our program targets . During the first quarter of the year , members donated $ 3,000 to Feeding Children Everywhere in celebration of Dr . Martin Luther King Jr . Day of Service . For healthy heart month , sorors , family and friends participated in a Pink Goes Red virtual walk . In between our service activities , sorors took time to fellowship and practice self-care and follow our health target , by joining a Zoom healthy-eating vegetarian meal cook-along by our very own cookbook author Soror Joyce Harris . Sorors attended AKA Day on the Capitol to remain politically astute with proposed legislative actions . Sorors held a new member orientation session as part of our
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