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Chapter Name: Alpha Gamma Omega

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Chapter Location: Los Angeles, CA

Number of Sorors in Chapter: 246

Graduate Chapter/Category: Class 5

Table of Contents: Page 13

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SororKathyHarrison,Chaplain

MadamSupreme

Alpha Gamma Omega strives to meet the initiatives set forth by the iconic International President & CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Madam Supreme, Soror Danette

Anthony Reed. She is the 31st woman to lead the nation’s first African American sorority for college-educated women.

Dedication

"Let me remind all women that we live longer and better lives when we have sisters we love, not necessarily born in our bloodline or of our race. Sisters."

Dr. Maya Angelou

To the Fascinating Far Western Regional Director

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”In the Far Western Region, we are steadfast, driven, and Poised to Lead in this remarkable time of transformation and reinvention.”

ShelbyD.Boagni

Madam Regional Director & Madam Vice President of USA

Madam Regional Director & Soror Whitney Moore-White

Tribute from Soror Whitney Moore-White:

“Madam Regional Director was one of my first mentors in Alpha Gamma Omega when I transferred from my undergraduate chapter after graduation. She encouraged me to lead and supported me in doing so, professionally and in our beloved sisterhood; reminding me at pivotal moments not to doubt myself and I’m always appreciative of that. Soror Shelby has also demonstrated that innovation and inclusivity can coexist with tradition. She is the right person, that came at the right time and it’s been an honor to witness her leadership. “

“MRD, It has been an amazing honor to be a part of your “Poised to Lead” administration. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve the Undergraduates and Sorors of the Fascinating Far Western Region. Continued success on all of your future endeavors within our beloved sorority and beyond.”

Sisterly love, Soror Antoinette Morehead

MRDwiththeIdaLJacksonFaculty

Sorors Laureen Bryant Kenneybrew, Dean, Tamala Cash

Curry, Cheryl Mason, Billie K. Rayford, Stephany Powell

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MRD&HoneyDoGreg

L to R: Former Far Western Regional Directors Sorors LaVern Tarkington, Barbara Trotter, MRD, Carol R. Dixon, and Soror E. Lavonne Lewis

to R - Regional Directors: Sorors Carol R. Dixon, Katina Semien, MRD Shelby D. Boagni, Joya Hayes, Barbara Denson Trotter, and Chelle Wilson

AlphaGammaOmega

“We cannot fulfill our founders' bold vision of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated® without true sisterhood. I strive to lead by example with genuine care and concern for every chapter member. As our Precious Founder Ethel Hedgemon Lyle said, we should be too busy for petty things and too big for smallness. There is work to be done!”

MadamBasileus

Soror Cheryl Lynn Mason

AlphaGammaOmegaHistory AlphaGammaOmegaHistory

AGO History

Charter Members

Alice Garrott

Coty Johnson

Edith Jones

Louise Kenner

Leola Lewis

Naida Portia McCullough

Ursula P. Murrell

Ruth M. Pearson

Vada Watson Somerville

Neosha Tatum

Minnie Wickliffe

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Gamma Omega Chapter was chartered Saturday, October 1, 1927 by eleven members. It was the first alumnae chapter west of the Rockies and the largest west of the Mississippi. Today there are over 200 active members in the chapter.

Alpha Gamma Omega Chapter has the distinction of being the only chapter in Southern California to own a sorority house. The house, located in the Historic West Adams district of Los Angeles at 2615 Ellendale Place was purchased in 1960. The mortgage was paid in full in 1974.

From the time of its chartering in 1927, Alpha Gamma Omega Chapter has been involved with community issues and activities. Some past and current projects include the Los Angeles Job Corps, United Negro College Fund, reading projects in local schools, annual health fairs, joint chapter activities, Africare, Los Angeles Marathon, Southeast Symphony and Midnight Mission.

The members of Alpha Gamma Omega Chapter along with over 265,000 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are committed to high ethical standards and service to all mankind.

MadamBasileus

Soror Cheryl L. Mason

AlphaGammaOmega(AGO)Chapterhasservedthe community of Los Angeles, California and surrounding areas for ninety-six years. She is “iconicandpoisedtolead”.

Soror Cheryl is a legacy soror and has been an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®sincejoiningonOctober30,2005.

In 2023, Madam Basileus, Cheryl Lynn Mason, became the 46th Chapter President. Madam Basileusstandsproudlywithherelectedofficersto push the initiatives, goals, and values of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. AGO has Soared to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood underneath her leadership, dedication, compassion,innovation,andcreativity.

Meet the Officers

Congratulations to AGO's newly elected chapter officers! We are excited to have your assistance in Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood in 2024!

2023Officers

2023 Officers

Welcome 2024 Incoming Officers

Welcome 2024 Incoming Officers

2023 Nominating Committee

Executive Committee

Front Row L to R: Cynthia Dukes, Regina Dillard, Carmecia Carson Glover, Keisha Scott, Lynette Brooks, Basileus Cheryl Mason, MRD Shelby Boagni, Felicia Price, Alvina Heard, LaTricia Guyton Morgan, Arlene Spears Smith, Natasha Gilmore

Back Row L to R: Medica Dave, Martha Pruden Hamiter, Walta Smith, Danielle King, Melissia Buckhalter

Honore, Maria Dudley, Kimberly Green Russell, Bridgette Eagle Spirit, Gloria Wilkerson

Chapter Members

Members of AGO

Qaisera ALEXIS

Qiyamah ALEXIS

Noelle ANAYA

Capril ANDERSON

Marion ANDERSON

Kiri ARRINGTON-WHITE

Christine BACCUS

Shirley BASS

Shannon BATES MILLER

Francine BATTLE

Elizabeth BENTON

Saundra BISHOP

Lauren BLACK

Reina BLACK

Virginia P. BLAND

June BLEAVINS

Marla BLEAVINS

Anita BLYTH

Shelby D. BOAGNI

Jalynn BOARDERS

Tracey Lynne BOOKER

Gia BOSLEY

Stacey BOWERS- BOLDEN

June BRANDON

Makebra (Anderson) BRIDGES

Kimberly BRITT

Cynthia (Coleman) BROADMAN

Angelle (Yolande) BROOKS

Lynette BROOKS

Cheryl Grant BROWN

Odessa BROWN

Laureen BRYANT-KENNEYBREW

Sharice BRYANT

Melissia BUCKHALTER-HONORE

Edna Sykes BUREMS

Kelsey BURRUS

Grace CAIN

Eugenia CALLOWAY

Tommie CAMPBELL

Carmecia CARSON-GLOVER

Katrina CARTER-JOURNET

Lisi CASH

Pamela CHESTNUT

Cheryl CHISHOLM

Claire CHISHOLM

Nicole CHRISTOPHER

Nneze CHUKSORJI-YOUNG

Elizabeth Betty CLEM

Natalie CLUNIS

Erica COBBIN-RICHARDSON

Karen COLE

Dana COLEMAN

Tatangla COLEMAN

Katherine COLLIER

Patsy COLLINS

Susan Hall COMRIE

Rosemarie COOK-GLOVER

SANDRA COX

Chryll CREWS

C. Suzanne CUTTER M.D.

Robbie DANZIE

SUSIE F DAVIS

Leslee DEANES-BRYANT

Christina DEBERRY

Karen DECOUD

Angela DEMOLA-MARCANO

Medica DENTON DAVE

Kayla DILLARD

Maria DUDLEY

Cynthia DUKES

Vera DUNBAR

Alnita DUNN

Ebony DURHAM

Bridgette EAGLE SPIRIT

Betty EDWARDS

Garcelle EMBRY

Brenda ENGLISH

Kirra EPPS

LaKisha EVANS-CLARK

Sheila FAULK

WANDA FIELDING

Diedra FLOYD NDIAYE

Kim FOLEY

Nicole FORD

Doris FORK

Alma FOWLKES

GOLDIE GABRIEL

Krystalyn GOODE

Angela GORD0N

Jessica GORDON

Members of AGO

Mattie GRANT

Kimberly GREEN-RUSSELL

Angela GRIFFIN

Caprice GRIGSBY-SMITH

Erma GRIGSBY

Latricia GUYTON MORGAN

Angela HALL

Karen HALPERN

Hope HAMPTON-CRAWFORD

Shantel J. HAMPTON

Holly HANCOCK

Hansonia HARRIFORD-CALDWELL

Natasha HARRIS-GILMORE

Kathy A. HARRISON

Virgina HATHAWAY

Charlene HAVIS

Alvina (Wheeler) HEARD

Alisha D. HENDERSON

Patricia HENDERSON

Rebecca L. HENRY

Carole HERNANDEZ

Tisa HILL

Vanessa HIRSI

Marguerite HODGE

Kyla HOLLINS

Deborah IRVING-HUNN

Josephine B. ISABEL-JONES

Bertha JACKSON

Centrina JACKSON

Paige JAMES

Khalisha JEFFERSON

Phnesha JEFFERSON

Beverly JOHNSON

Debora JOHNSON

Gerlma (Jeri) JOHNSON

Janice Hutto JOHNSON

Stephanie JOHNSON

Kirra JONES

Roberta JONES

Johnetta JONES

Ashley JOSEPH

Clarice KAVANAUGH

E. Marie KENDRICKS

Danielle KING

Lorna KYLES

Rosetta Davenport LANDOU

Agatha LANG

Lorie (Khadijah) LANG

Anita LARUE-MCAFEE

Roberta LEE

Alicia LENOIR-WILSON

Kimberly LITTLEJOHN

Peggy G. LOEB

Reba LONG-COX

Kennedy LONG

Kellie MALONE BROOK

Cheryl MASON

Micaiah MAYFIELD

Margaret MCCAULEY

Linda MCCLELLAN

Kennedy-rue MCCULLOUGH

Hattie MCFRAZIER

Shannon MCKENZIE

Polly MCKINNEY

Hycinth MCLEOD

Name MEMBER

Nalis MERCIER

Joyce MILLS

Jermaine MITCHELL

Latricia MITCHELL

Cambreisha MONTGOMERY

Brooke MOORE-WHITE

Whitney MOORE-WHITE

Alicia MOREHEAD-GEE

Antoinette MOREHEAD

Ruthe MORGAN-GRIGSBY

Barbara MORGAN

Anita MORRIS

Sydni MOTTLEY

Shannon D. NELSON

Tajarah NICHOLSON

Kimberly NOBLE

Tahirah NYANIN

Aaryn O'QUINN

Regina OWENS-DILLARD

Evelyn OWENS

Stephanie PATTON

September PENN

Kamilah PHILLIPS

Marguerite PHILLIPS

Members of AGO

Stephany POWELL

Eldora PRENTISS

Rachel PRENTISS

Erika PRICE

Felicia PRICE

Hazel PRICE

Martha PRUDEN-HAMITER

Lavette QUINN

Tamela REID

Brenda RICHARDS

Jennifer RICHARDS

Yvonne RICHARDSON JAMES

Danielle RICHARDSON

Helen RICKS

Diana ROBERTS

Sharon Valear ROBINSON

Aleta ROSE

Marguerite ROSS

Amazyng ROYALE

Barbara RUDD

Olga SANDERS

Keisha SCOTT

Renee SEARS

Chanel SHACKELFORD

Tamera SISTRUNK

Djuanique SLAUGHTER

Mildred SLAUGHTER

Shirley SMITH-CHAMBERS

Lana SMITH

Lesa SMITH

Marquita M. SMITH

Patricia SMITH

Rhena SMITH

Walta SMITH

Joseclyn SMOOTS-JOHNSON

Barbara SOLOMON

Arlene SPEARS-SMITH

Barbara SPEARS

Francine Elizabeth STARKS

Sonya STEELE

Deborah SUTHERLAND-WHITE

Brenda SUTTON WILLS

Tanya SWENEY-BLACK

Danita TABRON

Angelique TALBERT

Chere TALBERT

Myrtis TALBERT

Ida TALLEY

Didra TAYLOR-BROWN

Alison TAYLOR

Jacqueline THOMAS WILLIAMS

Annette THOMAS

Tonya THOMPSON

Patrice TULLY-WILLIAMS

Alice D. TURNER

Deborah USKUP

Dilara USKUP

Erma VALLARE

Sonya VAUGHN

La Ryel WALDRON

Tonya THOMPSON

Patrice TULLY-WILLIAMS

Alice D. TURNER

Deborah USKUP

Dilara USKUP

Erma VALLARE

Sonya VAUGHN

La Ryel WALDRON

2023 New Milestone

Sorors: Embracing challenges, fueling determination, and letting setbacks be stepping stones to success.

2023 New Milestone Sorors: Embracing challenges, fueling determination, and letting setbacks be stepping stones to success.

Lifetime Membership

Odessa BROWN

Laureen BRYANT-KENNEYBREW

Edna Sykes BUREMS

Grace CAIN

Eugenia CALLOWAY

Tommie CAMPBELL

Cheryl CHISHOLM

Nicole CHRISTOPHER

Jean A. CHUKSORJI

JONES

JONES

KENDRICKS

Tamela REID

Sharon Valear ROBINSON

Aleta ROSE

Walta SMITH

Barbara SOLOMON

Chere Talbert

Myrtis TALBERT

Ida TALLEY

Alice D. TURNER

Sonya VAUGHN

Bettye WALKER

Bettye WHITE

Gloria WILKERSON

Margaret WILSON

Rosemarie Cook-Glover

Mattie Grant

Marguerite Hodge

Agatha Lang

MarionANDERSON

JuneBLEAVINS

AnitaBLYTH

JuneBRANDON GraceCAIN

EugeniaCALLOWAY

JeanA.CHUKSORJI

ElizabethBettyCLEM

AlnitaDUNN

DorisFORK

JosephineB.ISABEL-JONES

JoyceMILLS

MargueriteEvelynOWENSPHILLIPS

LavetteQUINN BrendaRICHARDS

PatriciaSmith

BarbaraWaltaSMITHSOLOMON

ChereTalbert

AnnetteTHOMAS

BettyeWALKER

BettyeWHITE

Elizabeth BENTON

Laureen BRYANT-KENNEYBREW

Tommie CAMPBELL

Patsy COLLINS

SANDRA COX

Karen DeCOUD

Brenda ENGLISH

Hansonia HARRIFORD-CALDWELL

Virginia HATHAWAY

Carole HERNANDEZ

E. Marie KENDRICKS

Peggy G. LOEB

Latricia MITCHELL

Antoinette MOREHEAD

Eldora PRENTISS

Yvonne RICHARDSON JAMES

Barbara RUDD

Alice D. TURNER

Belinda WEATHERSBY

Capril ANDERSON

Shirley BASS

Francine BATTLE

Saundra BISHOP

Virginia P. BLAND

Shelby D. BOAGNI

Stacey BOWERS-BOLDEN

Cynthia BROADMAN-COLEMAN

Lynette BROOKS

Odessa BROWN

Melissia BUCKHALTER-HONORE

Edna Sykes BUREMS

Cheryl CHISHOLM

Claire CHISHOLM

Nicole CHRISTOPHER

Erica COBBIN-RICHARDSON

Karen COLE

Dana COLEMAN

Katherine COLLIER

Susan Hall COMRIE

Chryll CREWS

C. Suzanne CUTTER M.D.

Susie F. DAVIS

Angela DeMOLA

Medica DENTON DAVE

Maria DUDLEY

Bridgette EAGLE SPIRIT

Betty EDWARDS

Garcelle EMBRY

LaKisha EVANS-CLARK

WANDA FIELDING

Kim FOLEY

Alma FOWLKES

Erma GRIGSBY

Latricia GUYTON MORGAN

Holly HANCOCK

Natasha HARRIS-GILMORE

Kathy A. HARRISON

Charlene HAVIS

Alvina (Wheeler) HEARD

Rebecca L. HENRY

Vanessa HIRSI

Deborah IRVING-HUNN

Bertha JACKSON

Phnesha JEFFERSON

Gerlma (Jeri) JOHNSON

Janice Hutto JOHNSON

Roberta JONES

Johnetta JONES

Lorie (Khadijah) LANG

Anita LARUE-MCAFEE

Roberta LEE

Kimberly LITTLEJOHN

Reba LONG-COX

Hattie McFRAZIER

Polly MCKINNEY

Hycinth McLEOD

Nalis MERCIER

Jermaine MITCHELL

Ruthe MORGAN-GRIGSBY

Anita MORRIS

Shannon D. NELSON

Kimberly NOBLE

Regina OWENS-DILLARD

Stephanie PATTON

Kamilah PHILLIPS

Stephany POWELL

Martha PRUDEN-HAMITER

Tamela REID

Sharon Valear ROBINSON

Aleta ROSE

Djuanique SLAUGHTER

Lana SMITH

Rhena SMITH

Joseclyn SMOOTS-JOHNSON

Francine Elizabeth STARKS

Sonya STEELE

Danita TABRON

Myrtis TALBERT

Ida TALLEY

Alison TAYLOR

Jacqueline THOMAS WILLIAMS

Sonya VAUGHN

Gloria WILKERSON

Gail WILLIAMS

Sonja WILLIAMS

Margaret WILSON

Bahiya WRIGHT

LegacyAGO

AndersonLegacy

PEARL SOROR Marion Anderson with daughters SOROR Cheryl Lynn Mason, SOROR Karen Halpern, SOROR Renee Sears, & GRANDDAUGTHER SOROR Sydney Sears

Susan Price Legacy

susan price - shelby boagni - lindsay robinson

Soror Louise Thompson with daughter Soror Saundra Bishop, and

SororSaundraandShanaBishop

SororVaughnLegacy SororVaughnLegacy

IBTW IBTW PEARL SOROR alma vaughn & PEARL SOROR alma vaughn & GOLDEN Soror laureen bryant-kenneybrew

GOLDEN Soror laureen bryant-kenneybrew

GrisbyLegacy

Soror Erma Grigsby & Soror Caprice Grigsby-Smith

lang Legacy Sorors

Agatha lang

Khadijah Lang

twyla Lang

qiyamah alexis

qaisera lang

Diamond Soror

Agatha, Silver Soror

Twyla (my Aunt),

Soror Qiyamah, and

Soror Qaisera at the November Squad

Birthday in Nov. 2023

Chuksorji Legacy

IBTW PEARL SOROR Jean Chuksorji & DAUGHTERs SOROR Nneze Chuksorji-Young

Soror blessed chuksorji-Keefe

WhiteLegacy

golden soror bettye white with granddaugthers brooke moore white & whitney moore white

MoreheadLegacy

Golden Soror Antoinette Morehead with daughter Soror Alicia Morehead-Gee

GoldenSororEldoraPrentiss withdaughter SororRachelPrentiss

OwensLegacy

Pearl Soror Evelyn B. Owens - Silver Soror Regina Owens Dillard - Soror Kayla A. Dillard

Silver Soror Susan Comrie & daughter Soror Allison Comrie

Hall-ComrieLegacy

Frankie Hall - Susan Hall ComrieAllison Comrie

ArringtonLegacy

IBTW Marilyn Arrington - Kiri Arrington WhiteAngelina Arrington

Baccus Legacy

Soror Christine Baccus & DAUGHTER SOROR Tamera Sistrunk

Anderson Legacy SOROR Capril Anderson & DAUGTHER SOROR Makebra Anderson Bridges

ChisholmLegacy

Claire L. Chisholm - Cheryl R. Chisholm - Phoenix R. Williamson

PowellLegacy

Stephany Powell and daughter Erin Wilson

JohnsonLegacy Soror Gerlma Johnson with daughter Soror Stephanie Johnson

HeardLegacy

Soror Alvina Heard with daughter Zoe Heard

Soror Alexis Ellison, Soror Bernadine Releford, & Soror Olga Sanders

AkilahWilsonLegacy

Marily Jeffers - Nneka Jeffers - Rukiya Ware - Akilah Wilson

PriceLegacy

Soror Hazel Price with daughters: Soror Felicia Price, Soror Ericka Price & Soror

Bridgette Eagle Spirit

Clarice Kavanaugh - Leslee Deanes Bryant

LoebLegacy

Golden Soror Peggy G. Loeb - SILVER Soror Kelly G. Loeb

EdwardsLegacy

Betty Edwards & Felicia Dixon Simons

LongLegacy

Karen Long - Kennedy Long

WilsonLegacy

soror margaret wilson

ChapterAnniversaries

AGOAnniversaryCommitteeChairmen

The Theme was “Fantasy in Pink Fundraiser Dinner Party”

L

to R: Sorors Krystalyn Goode, Kayla Dillard, Sharice Bryant, Mary Walker, Diedra Floyd Ndiaye , Tahirah Nyanin, Angelle Broosk-Bell, Erma Vallare, Angela Griffin, Kirra Epps, Jennifer Richards, Kennedy Long

Sorors

SororStephany Powell & Soror Erin Wilson

Sorors ready for a glamorous evening of celebration, dancing, and sisterhood!

Soror Cheryl L. Mason AGO Basileus Fantasy in Pink

95th Anniversary Fundraiser Gala.

Sorors

Alpha Gamma Omega celebrated 96 years of sisterhood and service to the community with our Anniversary Gala fundraiser! Sorors had a wonderful time dancing and listening to Jeffrey Osborne.

A fascinating evening with Jeffrey Osborne

PearlSororGraceCain has run the 50/50 raffle at each Chapter Meeting for over 20+ years!

BringingJoytoEveryone

ONE HEAD AT A TIME WE’VE TRANSFORMED THE HAIR OF A COUNTLESS NUMBER OF CLIENTS THAT HAVE SAT IN OUR SALON CHAIRS OVER THE YEARS

Clients have sought us out from nearby by or from across the country to help fix their issues with hair damage and lack of growth. We care about your hair and it’s story.

With each new case posing a different and motivating challenge, our goal to grow your hair, retain that growth and revive the health of your hair has been made possible through our methods in our Healthy Hair Program and the use of our product line within the program.

Our 5-Step Healthy Hair Care System product line, a key component to achieving our wow-factor results, has been exclusively used in our salons.

SISTERS, ENTREPRENEURS, HEALTHY HAIR EXPERTS, SALON OWNERS.

SororTonyaThompson

SororLaureenBryant-Kennybrew

Dean

LessonsinLegacy, Family,&Sisterhood

In her interview, Golden Soror Laureen, shared how her mother influenced and guided her to join AKA. At the time, Soror Laureen was focused on the revolution and activism. She expressed how important the sisterhood meant the world to her mother, Pearl Soror Alma Vaughn, now an Ivy

Beyond the Wall. Soror Laureen’s mother made sure that her daughter was ready to join the sorority and to step into leadership. She was initiated into Alpha Gamma Omega on the campus of UCLA in 1973. Soror Laureen said that the lesson that she learned was to cherish legacy that she and her mother shared. She expressed the importance of not taking it for granted.

Golden advice from a Golden Soror!

Interviewed by Silver Soror Gloria Wilkerson

Soror Spotlight!

Positions Held: Hodegos

Soror Tajarah Nicholson

Soror Tajarah Nicholson was initiated on May 15, 2015 into Alpha Gamma Omega Chapter.

True 22, line #14.

Co-Chairman to Rituals

Member At Large

Nominating Committee

Fun facts about me:

I love shopping, spending time with family and friends. I love cooking. My favorite food is tacos.

I work for AT&T as Communications Specialist in the Fiber Network for 34 years. I will retire in 3 years.

I would like to open my own restaurant after I retire.

SISTERLY QUOTE. "THERE

Tajarah Nicholson

SororShariceBryant

TechSavvy

Soror Sharice Bryant, is the fabulous Chairman of the Technology Committee. She creates the fabulous ads, reels, AGO IVY Vine, and so much more. Soror Sharice also educates sorors on the latest logos, Canva styles, and brand media kits!

Making Branding Easy

“In my two-year journey with this extraordinary organization, I've embraced the profound lessons of sacrifice, unconditional love, unwavering support, cherished friendship, and witnessed superb leadership. My heart overflows with gratitude, proud to be a Legacy in this remarkable Sisterhood.”

JOYFULNESS

SISTERHOOD SERVICE

Soror Angelle Brooks Family

Soror Angelle with Soror Erin Wilson & Soror Stephany Powell

Section 2 IntroducingChapterPrograms

Mother’s Day Brunch

AGO’s annual Mother’s Day brunch was celebrated at the Westin Los Angeles and included generations of AGO families honoring the love and admiration we all have for our mothers.

HELD AT THE AGO HOUSE

MEMBERSHIP LAUNCH

Sorors Forever!

Membership Committee Halloween Hangout

During our Season of Gratitude, AGO strengthened the bonds of sisterhood and service by worshipping together at Angeles Mesa Presbyterian Church.

Game Night with Iota Beta

Sisterly fun with our undergraduates!

Empowering Sorors Mentorship

A few of our AGO Chapter Activities that Strengthen The Bonds of our Sisterhood

PhenomenalWomen2023

AGO Sorors nominated Sorors to be recognized at March Chapter meeting in recognition of Women’s History Month.

PhenomenalWomen-2023

AlphaGammaOmegaChapter-PhenomenalWomen-2023

PinkGoesRed

AGO had a blast dancing for heart health at Pink Goes Red

AGO is proud to join other members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated to join the American Heart Association in the fight against heart disease in order to improve women’s health. On this special day, wore red instead of pink for the day to raise awareness of this deadly disease and promote life changes that will increase the longevity and quality of the lives of women around the globe.

Section 4 Introducing Scholarship

2023 Scholarship Tea

HighTea 2023

We celebrated our scholarship recipients with a beautiful high tea complete with fascinators and floral arrangement!

L to R: Soror Kimberly Littlejohn, Maya Littlejohn, Soror Lynette K. Brooks, Lauren Brooks, Soror Cheryl Mason, Soror Charlene Havis

Preparingforthe future!

Alpha Gamma

The Ivy Heritage Foundation, Incorporated proudly celebrates our eight 2023 Scholarship Recipients! A special thank you and shout out to the AGO Scholarship Committee led by Chairman Rachel Prentiss and CoChairman Whitney Moore for hosting an outstanding event!

#scholarship #FinancialAid #college #CollegePrep #AKA1908

#akafwr #akaago1927

@akasorority1908 @akaago1927

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®

Omega Chapter and

RegionalConference Participation

Milestone Sorors: Madam Regional Director, Shelby D. Boagni helped newly minted sorors celebrate their milestones at the 94th Far Western Regional Conference in 2023.

AGOatRegionalConference

New Milestone Sorors: Pearl Marion Anderson, Pearl Annette May THomas

Golden soror laureen bryant-kenneybrew and soror kennedy long

MadamBasileus& Soror Katrina Carter-Journet

New Milestone Soror: Annette May Thomas Sorors gave an awesome Hollywood themed stroll!

Pictured from Left to Right: Sorors Martha Beard-International Parliamentarian, Karla Hall-International Treasurer, Charletta Wilson Jacks-International First Vice President, Danette Anthony Reed-international President & CEO, Shelby D. Boagni-Far Western Regional Director, Carolyn Randolph-International Secretary, Tracey Adams-South Eastern Region Director, Joya T. Hayes-South Central Regional Director

Sorors happily gathered at the 2023 Cluster to learn about the great initiatives from Madam Regional Director! They also had fantastic time fellowshipping and strengthening sisterly bonds!

AGOatSouthernCaliforniaClusterConference

Golden Soror Lauren Bryant Kennebrew, Soror Va Lecia Adams Kellum, and Soror Whitney Moore-White enjoying a sisterly moment at the 2023 FWR Cluster Conference

Soror Cheryl Mason, AGO’s 46th Basileus with line sister and friend

Soror Caprice Grigsby Smith, AGO’s 44th Basileus

SororsWaltaSmith,BettyeWhite,MyrtisTalbertWalker

SororsMargaretMcCauleyandShariceBryant

Sorors Felicia Price and Whitney Moore-White

Sorors Maria Dudley and Erin Wilson

Silver Soror Shannan Nelson is a lucky winner of the Cluster raffle.

Line sisters

Sorors Jennifer Richards and Sheila Faulk enjoy the sisterhood time at Cluster.

Soror Tamela Reid and Soror Sharron are all smiles at the 2023 Southern California Cluster Conference.

AGOatSouthernCaliforniaClusterConference

Section 6 Introducing NationalFounders’Day

Sorors shared some of their most proudest moments as members of our illustrious sorority.

Alpha Gamma Omega celebrated our 116th Founders’ Day at chapter meeting!

AGOison theGo! !

The Founders’ Day Celebration of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, which was founded 116 years ago by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle and nine juniors and seniors at Howard University, was amazing. The sorority has grown to over 355,000 members and more than 1,000 chapters across 50 states and 11 countries, remaining true to its vision and soaring as a visionary organization.

Our Supreme Basileus, Soror Danette Anthony Reed, joined AGO’s Basileus, Soror Cheryl Lynn Mason, at the Far Western Region’s celebration of our 116th Founders’ Day in Honolulu, Hawaii. It was a wonderful time filled with sunshine, sisterhood, and love for AKA!! Aloha!

Sorors gather to bask in the grandeur of a majestic Founders' Day Celebration at the Sheraton Waikiki in the breathtaking landscapes of Honolulu, Hawaii. (January 1821, 2024)

Sorors Sonya Vaughn, Bridgette Eagle Spirit, Caprice Grigsby Smith

Soror Taylor Williams, Felicia Price, Cheryl Mason

L to R: Sorors Carmecia Carson Glover, Bridgette Eagle Spirit, Hazel Price

MRD Soror Shelby D. Boagni with Mom Soror Susan Price and daughter Lindsay Robinson

Pearl Soror Marion Anderson and daughter

Soror Cheryl Lynn Mason, AGO Basileus

Sorors L to R: Soror Sonya Steele, Karen DeCoud, Antoinette Morehead, Lynette Brooks, Tajarah Nicholson

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MRD Shelby D. Boagni and Madam Supreme Danette Anthony Reed

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L to R: Sorors Tracey Booker, Marion Anderson, Caprice Grigsby Smith, Stephanie Patton, Carmecia Carson Glover, Clarice Kavanaugh

There is nothing like participating in rededication, taking every word to heart and hearing from our International President & CEO Soror Danette Reed– no one can share more about the SOAR vision! �� It's impossible not to feel a sense of unity as we came together to commemorate our shared journey and accomplishments throughout 116 years – we are Fired Up and Ready to SOAR!

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#strengthenoursisterhood

#AKAFoundersDay

#FascinatingFarWesternRegion

#AKA1908 #akaago1927

#akasinhawaii

The Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Gamma Omega, and Tau Kappa were thrilled to meet our beloved Soror, Madam Vice President Kamala Harris on the tarmac today. ���� She descended from the plane with her signature wave and smile like we have seen on TV a million times! The atmosphere was buzzing as she walked down the line, exchanging greetings and posing for photos with each represented group. We were met with a warm greeting and smile.

#AKA1908 #Sisterhood #PinkAndGreenPride

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Madam Vice President

Members of the Divine9, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Gamma Omega Chapter, gathered with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. on the tarmac to welcome Madam Vice President Kamala Harris to Los Angeles as she exited Air Force 2!

AGO’s Basileus, Soror Cheryl Lynn Mason, was joined by Sorors Marion Anderson, Carmecia Carson-Glover, Clarice Kavanaugh, Regina Owens Dillard, and Tajarah Nicholson to greet our Soror and Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, as she touched down in her home state of California. It was truly an honor to meet her!

AGO Founders’Day ChurchService

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MadamBasileus,SororCherylandSoror Shirilsmilinghappilyandenjoyinga wonderfulsisterlymoment.

Back Row L to R: Sorors Eldora Prentiss, Tangie Coleman, Rachel Prentiss, Angela Gordon, Front Row L to R: Sorors Edna Burems, Suzanne Cutter

Omega Sorors gather to celebrate Founders’ Day with a reclamation brunch.

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Back Row L to R: Sorors Mary Walker, Soror Deborah Uskup, Regina Owens Dillard

Seated: Soror Diedra Floyd Ndiaye

Madam Regional Director, Soror Shelby D. Boagni and Soror Cheryl Lynn Mason, AGO

The sorors of Alpha Gamma Omega enjoy fellowshipping before meetings, taking care of business during meetings, and taking sisterly pictures afterwards. We come in feeling wonderful and leave feeling fantastic!

I love capturing photos of my sorors at chapter meetings!

We Are AGO!

Strengthening Our Sisterhood

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to R: Sorors Regina Dillard, Aleta Rose, Margaret McCauley, Cheryl Mason, Carmecia Carson Glover, Natasha Gilmore, Alvina Heard, Kennedy Long

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Diamond sorors “live up to your name, the stone of stones, Diamonds last forever in our hearts.”

Golden Sorors “confident, determined, loving and kind”

Pearl Sorors “pearls represent purity, generosity and integrity”,

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Brenda English

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Soror Shiril Chambers

“God sent me a very special gift, wrapped in a silk pink and green ribbon. As I untied it and the box opened slowly but brightly, it revealed all my sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. I am so blessed. I am so pleased. I am so thankful.”

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Soror Stephany Powell

“Nothing is perfect, this journey of sisterhood is well worth it. It taught me that I can do anything. Always know that being an AKA is a serious matter.”

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Crossed Fall 1978

AGO Birthday Squads

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MadamBasileus& Soror Amazing Royale

Soror Dilara Uskup, Cambresisha

Montgomery, & Soror Amaying Royale

Shee-WeeSorors!

Wefloodedher mailboxwith birthday greetings!!

sisterhood quote: “Together we stand, united in strength, love, and sisterhood.”

HBCU Nightat theLA Clippers still HBCUs Matter

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Soror Qiyamah Alexis

Sorors Bridgette Eagle Spirit, Melissia Buckhalter Honore, Hazel Price Soror Peggy Loeb, Soror Djuanique Slaughter

Soror Linda McClellan, Soror Rachel Porche

Sorors Erma Vallare, Sharice Bryant, Kirra Epps, Kayla Dillard, Krystalyn Goode, Qaisera Alexis

Soror Shiril & Soror Katrina

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Theatre Soror Squad

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“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

Soror Alicia Morehead-Gee

Soror Vanessa Hirsi

“Sisterhood, Service, and Sunlight is all we need to grow.”

Soror Angela Griffin

“One heart, One purpose, One AGO”.

Soror Susan Hall Comrie

43rd AGO Basileus

"Sisterhood is like the WIZ

"Togetherness can fill your Soul."

Soror Edna Burems

42nd AGO Basileus

Soror Cynthia Brockman Coleman Soror is to sister-as ivy is to vineas love is to AKA.

“Let Peace begin with each one of us!”

“Sharing a nice moment with Madam Basileus!”

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Soror Bettye Walker

Soror Lesa Smith

Francine Starks

“A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.”

Soror Tangie Coleman

“Sisters serving since May 1999!”

Soror Akilah Wilson

by Isadora James

Soror Natasha Gilmore

Soror Diedra Ndiaye

2023 LA Links Cotillion

"Sisters supporting sisters isn't just a motto, it's a commitment.”

Soror Hope Hampton-Crawford

Soror Angelle Brooks

Soror Natasha Gilmore

Soror Sharice Bryant

Shopping on the Hill— Building Our Economic Wealth!

When you find a dress that you weren’t looking for! If the dress fits—buy it! AGO DOES BROADWA Y IN L.A! “TINA!”

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Soror Gloria Wilkerson

on the Hill— Homemade Lemonade at Cultural Interiors

Soror Debora Johnson

"Grateful for a day with Sorors at the Martin Luther King Day Parade”

Soror Lyn Cameron

Black Dollar Days on the Hill. Wear Pink, Spend Green, & Buy Black with your sisters.

Soror Capril Anderson

Soror Saundra Bishop

Soror Saundra Bishop

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CHILDHOODHUNGERPOWERPACKS

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Alpha Gamma Omega created power packs twice a month during the year to children in our community, addressing childhood hunger and nutritional insecurities.

Helping families so that they can focus on being healthy and happy!

Golden Soror Eldora Prentiss gets tech savvy with help from our YLLI Student

Alpha Gamma Omega Chapter celebrated Black Dollar Days with weekly activities during the month of June

Highlighted Sorors who are authors at June Chapter Meeting

Supported Black Restaurants - Townhouse & La Louisanne, Jamz Creamery

Hosted a On the Hill Shopping Day to support Black Businesses at Slauson Ave & Overhill.

Purchased Black Owned Products from Target

Tracked black business spending during the month of June

Designed and Purchased Black Dollar Day T-Shirts from a black owned business

Soror Qiyamah Alexis, Author & Black Business Owner

Soror Danielle Richardson, Author Soror Stephanie Wright, Author

Held a Yoga Class at a Black Business

“The Tree Yoga Cooperative”

Soror Angela Griffin, Golden Soror Peggy G. Loeb, Silver Soror Sonja Williams, and Soror Kiri Arrington-White provide SOARing service at the weekly community food distribution sponsored by Crenshaw United Methodist Church.

Sorors unpacked and sorted healthy fruits and vegetables to create a marketplace for the community to shop locally-sourced groceries, reducing nutritional insecurities.

Soror Paige James

Soror Christine Baccus

Soror Peggy G. Loeb

Soror Sharice Bryant

Soror Myrtis Talbert

Soror Virginia P. Bland

Soror Angela Griffin

Alpha Gamma Omega members, alongside our Basileus Soror Cheryl Lynn Mason, sorted fruits and vegetables, and prepared produce packs for the community and their families.

Pearl Soror Marion Anderson helps sort vegetables to add to the community produce packs.

Produce Packs ready for the drive-thru service, impacting diverse neighborhoods across the city.

Pearl Soror Marion Anderson & Soror Myrtis Talbert enjoy providing SOARing service together.

Alongside our partners at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, Alpha Gamma Omega helps care for and nurture their community garden every month, harvesting crops and tending to the beauty of the garden.

Soror Myrtis Talbert harvests a great looking cabbage from the community garden!

Soror VP harvests lettuce and beautiful collard greens from the garden!

Alpha Gamma Omega works to combat waste reduction by installing a vermicomposting unit, helping promote plant health and building soil fertility in this rich community garden.

Beautify Our Environment Community Garden Party

to celebrate the beginning of Spring and invited the community to plant droughtresistant succulents and learn the benefits of composting.

Alpha Gamma Omega hosted a gardening party

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kiwiaeonium succulents were planted around the palm tree.

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The community was invited to decorate a garden stone to leave as inspiration around the palm tree.

Sorors engaged with the community as they decorated their garden stones.

All materials were either recyclable, repurposed, or reused.

The community was gifted vegetable seedlings to encourage the beginnings of an at-home garden.

Benefits of Composting to Reduce Waste were presented to the community at the AGO Sorority House.

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hosted an interactive and informational booth at Enviro-Fest 2023 on “How to Throw a Party Without Single-Use Plastics”

Booth showcased an oh so pretty ‘party set-up’ without single-use plastics.

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Eliminate Single-Use Plastics!

Silver Soror Sonja Williams educates the community on the importance of waste reduction.

environmental partners to provide SOARing service by helping dispose of unused electronics and securely shred old paper documents in a socially and ecologically responsible way.

Alpha Gamma Omega worked alongside our

Shredding & Electronics Recycling Collection Event

SORORS PLANTED 16 TREES IN WILDFIRE IMPACTED COMMUNITY

AGO helped to sequester carbon dioxide, prevent soil erosion, and improve air and water quality.

Golden Soror Peggy G. Loeb, Soror Deborah Uskup, and Soror Dilara Uskup planting trees along the perimeter of the area.

Soror Angela Griffin and Soror Erin Wilson worked together to plant trees, aiding in the reforestation process.

CaringfortheEnvironment

THE INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP® BEGAN MORE THAN 35 YEARS AGO WHEN COMMUNITIES RALLIED TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON GOAL OF COLLECTING AND DOCUMENTING THE TRASH LITTERING THEIR COASTLINE.

Advocating for Black Women Maternal

Mortality

The Advocate for Social Justice Committee launched a social media reel on Instagram and on Facebook, in November 2023, featuring reels and flyers to bring awareness maternal mortality for Black women. The United States has the highest maternal mortality rates among developed nations. Shockingly, the maternal mortality rate is significantly more elevated for Black women. The data reveals that black women are nearly four times more prone to succumb to preventable pregnancy-related issues. Additionally, they encounter higher instances of maternal complications and infant mortality rates.

Alpha Gamma Omega ChapterAdvocate for Social Justice committee hosted a virtual workshop to explore Midjourney AI and the influence AI can have as we SOAR to the polls. Thank you to our presenter, Soror Katrina CarterJournet! Thank you to all who joined and participated in an engaging discussion.

Don’t Let AI Vote for You: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a common thing in our everyday lives, from our phone apps to creative design. However, AI can also be used to spread false information in the form of videos, pictures, and voiceovers. Stay vigilant and know the facts before you SOAR to the polls!

Topics covered:

* What is AI?

* How do we interact with AI already in our everyday lives?

* Pros and Cons of AI in the Voting Process

* Examples of AI generated photos and pointers to videos in the media

* Impact to Personal Beliefs

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ChildAdvocacy

Child health equity and advocacy is a serious matter! Thank you to AGO member and Advocate for Social Justice International Program Initiative Committee member, Ebony Durham, for providing insightful information on how we can help to improve children’s well-being.

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#programinitiative5 #AGO

#AGOonthego

#alphagammaomega

#AKAsorority

#soaringtogreaterheights

#serviceandsisterhood

#servicetoallmankind

#firstblacksorority

THEME: "Can't Stop, Won't Stop, Going to the Promised Land."

On January 15, 2024, sorors were honored to walk in the KINGDOM DAY parade for the second time on our 116th Founders’ Day! The parade route was filled with smiling faces and plenty of waves and greetings from parade goers!!!

After the parade, a Founders’ day lunch was in order!

Looking forward to 117!!!

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Alpha Gamma Omega Advocate for Social Justice Committee members talked to parade attendees about voting and encoured people to register to vote at the MLK parade.

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We appealed to votes through social media voting campaign with informative flyers, reels to target younger voters on Instagram, and interactive flyers to check voter registration from February 26th through March 5th!

AGO Uplifted Our Local Community with our House Build in partnership with Habitat LA.

Members painted picket fences and drilled wood pieces together to bring a family in need a brand new home!

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AGO hosted a clothing drive collecting women’s business casual clothes and shoes, purses, hair products, and toiletries to benefit Chrysalis, an organization that serves people navigating barriers to the workforce by offering a job-readiness program, individualized supportive services, and paid transitional employment.

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ALPHA GAMMA OMEGA AGO IS ON THE GO! 2024