Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter, the first and largest graduate chapter in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, is celebrating 95 years of Sisterhood, Service, and Scholarships. Established on June 6, 1929, the chapter will observe this significant milestone with a weeklong celebration themed: “Honoring a Legacy of Leadership: Celebrating 95 Years of Service.” The celebratory events will kick off on June 6, 2024.
“We are extremely proud to serve the Dallas community for an astounding 95 years, and look forward to continuing our strong legacy, rich history of strengthening sisterhood, empowering families, building economic wealth, enhancing the environment, advocating for social justice, and uplifting our local community,” said Rosemary Bolden, President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter. “Through the years, our members continuously work to improve the lives of those we serve through meaningful, authentic, thoughtful, involved, and community-focused service.”
Since its founding, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter’s signature programs and initiatives have been an integral part and strong foundation of the Dallas community. Each year, the chapter hosts “Camp Jubilee,” a program for children battling sickle cell anemia, and a “Holiday Toy Drive” for underserved families throughout the community. Chapter members also dedicate countless hours volunteering at local events such as the HEB Feast of Sharing, the Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Parade, Day of Service, and the Black Heritage Celebration hosted by the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. In addition, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter supports numerous community projects and organizations through sponsorships including, the African American Museum of Dallas, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Susan G. Komen Foundation, the Bridge Breast Cancer Network, the American Heart Association, and the National Alliance of Mental Illness. The chapter also provides scholarships to deserving scholars through its philanthropic arm, the Ivy and Pearl Foundation of Dallas.
Notably, the chapter’s history encompasses being the home of trailblazing women including the late U.S. House Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson. Initiated in 1973, her legacy of sisterhood and service to mankind continues to live on through the chapter’s more than 900 members.
Alpha Xi Omega Chapter’s 95th Anniversary commemoration is slated for June 6, 2024, through June 9, 2024, and will feature the following events of service and celebration:
- On Thursday, June 6, 2024, the chapter will “uplift the community” through a day of service at five local nonprofit organizations. Members will assist in various areas of need, including women and children who are victims of domestic violence, and families struggling with homelessness and poverty.
The day of service will conclude with a ribbon cutting ceremony and area cleanup of Meyer Street, located between Madison High School and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center. In partnership with the City of Dallas, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter has officially adopted the block and committed to keeping it beautiful. This event is open to the public and will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- An elegant evening “A Tea Rose Affair” event celebrating Alpha Xi Omega’s rich history, while recognizing influential servant leaders within the Sorority will occur on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Brookhaven Country Club. The event will include a seated dinner, live music, and dancing. Tickets to attend this public event are $95 and can be purchased by visiting our website www.akaaxo.org.
- The community is invited to Lancaster City Park for a “PINKnic on the Green” family affair on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear pink, pack a lunch, and set up pink blankets, tents, and chairs. There will be live entertainment, children’s activities, senior hospitality areas, food trucks, fishing and over 80 vendors. Various educational and empowering tools and resources relating to entrepreneurship, financial wellness, social justice, and voter registration will also be available.
- The weekend celebration will conclude on Sunday, June 9, 2024, with a praise and worship church service. The chapter will also present a monetary donation to Pathway to Nourishment, a local nonprofit that provides meals for senior citizens in the Dallas area.
To register for Alpha Xi Omega Chapter’s 95th Anniversary commemoration public events, purchase tickets to the “A Tea Rose Affair,” advertise in the Souvenir Journal, or learn more about the chapter, please visit www.akaaxo.org.
About Alpha Xi Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Alpha Xi Omega Chapter, was established in Dallas, Texas, on June 6, 1929. Mrs. Florence Harlee Phelps, a Howard University graduate, initiated the effort to establish a chapter of the first Greek letter sorority for African American women in her hometown. From its beginning, the chapter has continuously given college scholarships to Dallas students. Other programs have included: vocational counseling and guidance for high school students; health and other social service initiatives for women and children; support of the African American family; and support to developing art, cultural and educational institutions, and groups. As Alpha Xi Omega Chapter embarks on its 95th anniversary, it is poised and ready to deliver even greater service to underserved Dallas residents. This large group of exceptionally talented, college-educated African American women is committed to serving humankind and improving the quality of life for all. For more information, please visit www.akaaxo.org.
About Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ®
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ®, an international service organization, was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., in 1908. It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is comprised of more than 355,000 initiated members in graduate and undergraduate chapters located in 12 countries, including the United States, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Dubai, Germany, Japan, Liberia, Nigeria, South Korea, South Africa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Led by International President & CEO Danette Anthony Reed of Dallas, Texas, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, often is hailed as “America’s premier Greek-letter organization for African American women.” For more information on Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and its programs, visit aka1908.com.
