
“We’re so excited to hear the message she has for Cincinnati.

“Her visit is creating a lot of buzz in the community,” Kennedy said. Kome party with the NUPES The Houston Area Chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi are hosting its annual Founder’s Day Celebration on Saturday, January 7th at The Pavilion Bayou City Event Center (9200 Knight Rd, 77054) ALL area Kappas and invited guests are welcome to attend. It has been several years since an international president of Alpha Kappa Alpha has visited Cincinnati according to Mildred Kennedy, co-chairman of the luncheon. Founders Day Presentation 2019 - Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc.

Alexander Founder 1891-1971 Read Bio Henry Tourner Asher Founder 1890-1963 Read Bio Close Founder Diggs Final Resting Place Crown Hill Cemetary 700 West 38th St. THE FOUNDERS Elder Watson Diggs Founder 1883-1947 Read Bio Byron Kenneth Armstrong Founder 1892-1980 Read Bio Ezra D. She exemplifies excellence everywhere she goes,” said Hawkins. Our Founders - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Glover is such a motivating force for our members. “She continues to raise the bar for our members to ensure we are reaching and helping our communities.” C arole Hawkins, president of Sigma Omega Chapter agreed. Glover is truly a trailblazer,” said Tracy Turney-Smith, president of Phi Psi Omega Chapter. She also had the foresight for the sorority to have its own mobile mammography unit that travels the country to ensure uninsured wo m en, particularly African American women, have access to mammograms that can lead to early detection of breast cancer. Under Glover’s leadership, the sorority has twice raised $1 million in one day as part of a goal to raise $10 million during her four-year tenure. The sorority is known for conducting numerous service activities in the greater Cincinnati community and beyond u n der its international programs covering education, women’s health, financial literacy, the arts and global initiatives. Today, it has 300,000 members and more than 1,000 chapters across the world. It is the first sorority founded by African American women. Glover be our keynote speaker as our sorority celebrates 112 years of ‘ service to all mankind ,’” said luncheon chairman Pamela Dyle, adding that musical entertainment for the event will be provided by the Central State University Chorus.Īlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was founded on the campus of Howard Unive r sity on January 15, 1908. Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit Alpha Kappa Alpha’s HBCU endowment fund. The theme of the luncheon will be “ Celebrating 112 Years of Transforming Lives through Excellence, Sisterhood and Service.” The luncheon is open to the public and hosted by the sorority ’ s Sigma Omega Chapter in Cincinnati and Phi Psi Omega Chapter in Forest Park.
