Delta Kappa Omega Chapter Celebrates

Diamond Anniversary

Delta Kappa Omega Chapter (Tallahassee, FL) celebrated 75 years of service and sisterhood with a celebratory year of service and a culminating gala. The chapter donated more than 75 books to a local school and feminine products for middle school-age girls and also hosted its Diamond Anniversary Gala at Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL Special guests included South Atlantic Regional Director Soror Tiffany Moore Russell, Cluster IV Coordinator Laurise Thomas, Florida A&M University President and First Lady Larry and Sharon Robinson, respectively, and elected officials

The Diamond Anniversary Gala was the talk of the town with chapter president LeRosa Brown and members sharing the accomplishments of the chapter. The chapter’s history includes, but is not limited to, a reading and math tutorial program that has provided free services and educational programs for over 40 years; the establishment of a foundation that operates a community service center; health fairs; voter registration drives; and veteran appreciation initiatives.

Delta Omicron Omega Revives the Rock Lake Community Garden

The Delta Omicron Omega Chapter (Orlando FL), in conjunction with Green Works Orlando, has taken the initiative to revive the Rock Lake Community Garden. Led by Soror Angela Nealy, chairman of the Enhance Our Environment Committee, the community garden project serves as a focal point for the neighborhood by promoting healthy eating, encouraging physical activity, and providing a safe space for people to build community by connecting with neighbors. Located in the heart of Orlando, the garden provides fresh fruits and vegetables for families who may not have access to healthy food options. The revival of this garden is a testament to the commitment of The Enhance Our Environment Initiative and Green Works Orlando team. By working together, they have revived a garden that is now home to a variety of fruits and vegetables as well as herbs and flowers.

Nu Iota Omega Chapter Advocates for Social Justice

Nu Iota Omega Chapter (Maitland, FL) Connection and Social Action Committee hosted a community discussion on March 23 titled “Unite and Protect: Being Black in Florida.” More than 100 people attended the non-partisan dialogue which was facilitated by a distinguished panel of scholars, clergy members, nonprofit leaders, and elected officials who discussed issues facing Black Floridians: voting rights, comprehensive classroom instruction of African American history and culture, criminal justice reform, DEI, civil rights, and more. Soror Kelli Murray, chairman of the chapter's Connection and Social Action committee, underscored the significance of the sorority's advocacy.

"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has always been at the forefront of social justice to promote fairness and equity We stood in the gap to educate and empower our community to act in the best interests of Black Floridians Knowledge, unity, togetherness, and action must prevail We were proud to host this community discussion," Murray said.

Nu Omega Omega Celebrates Visionary Women

On March 25, Nu Omega Omega Chapter held its inaugural Visionary Women Awards Celebration in honor of Women's History Month. The celebration recognized women who have made significant contributions to the Madison community through leadership, service, inspiration, and mentorship. The Honorable Allison Tant of the Florida House of Representatives (District 9) served as the keynote speaker of this historical event, where eight women were honored for their generous work throughout the community Among those honored were Lucile Day, VeEtta Hagan, Jacqueline Johnson, Lou Miller, Sharon Postell, and Kisha Tolar In addition, the chapter awarded two high school students: Cheyenne Crooks and ZarReyon McDaniel. The high school students were recognized for their school and community leadership. The chapter also bestowed the special Deloris Jones Community Impact Award in honor of the charter member's decades-long supreme service to the community.

Preserving Endangered Lands: A Service Project by Pi Delta Omega

For “We Are One” AKA Service Day, Pi Delta Omega Chapter (Miami, FL) partnered with the University of Miami's Iota Nu Chapter, the South Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP, Miami-Dade County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program, and other organizations for a cleanup activity. Participating groups were educated about the uniqueness and importance of Miami-Dade County's subtropical ecosystems and native communities and joined a workday to help protect and restore environmentally sensitive areas The volunteer workday occurred on January 16 at the Tropical Pineland Preserve