Celebrate 100 years of sisterhood and service in Cincinnati

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® was founded in 1908 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC. and boasts a storied legacy of sisterhood and service. The sorority has more than 350 thousand initiated members and more than a thousand chapters around the world. Sigma Omega is the local Greater Cincinnati chapter and this year, is celebrating 100 years of service in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Cincinnati’s history is rich with tales of dedicated service and leadership embodied by the Sigma Omega members.

Notable figures such as Marian Spencer, Mamie Earl Sells, Iva Brown, Virginia Coffey, Roberta Wooten, Margaret Davis Bowen, and Laura Fife Lovelace have left an indelible mark on the fabric of Cincinnati in politics, education and the culture of our area and beyond.

Sigma Omega is honored to present the Centennial History Exhibit Celebrating 100 Years of Sisterhood and Service in Greater Cincinnati at the newly renovated Walnut Hills Branch Library 2533 Kemper Lane. The exhibit highlights the contributions of Sigma Omega members over the years. The exhibit runs from February 15 through March 15, 2024 during Black History and Women’s History months.

Ms. Joya Dillard, President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®️ Sigma Omega Chapter welcomes guests to the Reception & Exhibit. Provided
Ms. Linda Thomas, Chair of the Centennial Committee, shares the Occasion with Attendees. Provided
Community Service Projects Led by Sigma Omega Chapter. Provided
Charter Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®️ Sigma Omega Chapter. Provided
Sigma Omega Chapter President Joya Dillard along with Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Provided
Sigma Omega Members Margaret Murph and Kathleen Foster celebrate with the Chapter. Provided
President of Sigma Omega Chapter Joya Dillard with the Steering Committee for the Centennial Exhibit & Reception. Provided
Prominent members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – pictured here: Actress Phylicia Rashad, Activist and Community Organizer Marian Spencer, Vice President Kamala Harris and International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Incorporated®️ Danette Anthony Reed. Provided
Sigma Omega Member Erica Pope greets guests with a smile. Provided
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