Area chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrate 118 years of service, sisterhood
JANS – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Metro Jackson Chapters recently commemorated their 118th Founders’ Day with a joint celebration that highlighted unity, collaboration, and a continued commitment to service. The Joint Founders’ Day Luncheon, hosted by the Beta Delta Omega, Upsilon Upsilon Omega, Gamma Omicron, and Gamma Rho chapters, was held Jan. 11, at the Country Club of Jackson.
The elegant luncheon brought together 364 members from across the South Eastern Region and beyond. Attendees included three former South Eastern Regional Directors: the 21st South Eastern Regional Director, Judge Jo Celeste Pettway; the 23rd South Eastern Regional Director, Dr. Juanita Sims Doty; and the 26th South Eastern Regional Director, Attorney Mitzi Dease Paige. International and regional committee members were also present, underscoring the significance of the occasion.
The featured guest speaker was Alpha Kappa Alpha’s International First Vice President, Charletta Wilson Jacks, who delivered an energizing and inspiring message aligned with the celebration’s theme, “One Sisterhood, One Purpose: Celebrating 118 Years of Service and Unity.” In her remarks, Jacks emphasized the importance of solidarity, intentional collaboration, and active engagement within the community. Her message resonated deeply with attendees as she reminded members that unity requires action, punctuating her address with the powerful reminder: “Pretty gotta work!”
The success of the event was a direct reflection of the strong partnership among the participating chapters, which jointly completed three community service projects prior to the luncheon. The projects included a Founders’ Day Girl Summit on Jan. 10 at Johnson Elementary in Jackson. Several young ladies in grades 3-5 took part in engaging sessions that covered technology innovation, self-esteem, self-care, and the meaning of true friendship. On Jan. 9, Sorority members prepared and served lunch for more than 100 people at Our Daily Bread in Canton. On Jan 2, members served meals at Stewpot Community Services in Jackson.
As Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. marks 118 years of service, the celebration and community service events served not only as a reflection of its rich legacy, but also as a reaffirmation of its ongoing mission to uplift communities and advance its enduring commitment to sisterhood and service.
