Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of ending slavery in the United States. It is also called Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day. Juneteenth is a bittersweet holiday of celebration for many African Americans, a de facto second Independence Day commemorating the end of slavery. Dating back to 1865, it [...]
Independence Day, also called "Fourth Of July", is an annual celebration that commemorates nationhood for the United States and independence from Great Britain. On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed by members of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, PA.
🌟✨ Calling all Friends & Family! ✨🌟 Let's come together and make a difference in our community! The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®️, Omega Zeta Omega Chapter, have set a goal to raise $5,000! 🙌🏽💪🏾 💙 Your donation will support scholarships and our programs that bring information and services to the underserved in [...]
Labor Day is a national holiday in the United States celebrated annually on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement. Labor Day is a yearly tribute to the contributions that workers have made to the strength and prosperity of the United States of America. Labor Day gives workers a much [...]
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Iota Phi Theta Fraternity was founded on September 19, 1963 at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University) and is now the nation's fifth largest predominately African-American social service fraternity. The Honorable Founders of Iota Phi Theta were: Albert Hicks, Lonnie Spruill, Jr., Charles Briscoe, Frank Coakley, John Slade, Barron Willis, Webster Lewis, Charles Brown, [...]
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Recognizing the breast cancer results in death for African-American women at nearly double the rate of white women, Alpha Kappa Alpha members will observe Breast Cancer Awareness Day during nationally-recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer Awareness Day aims to raise awareness about the disease and raise funds for research into causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment [...]
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We are excited to announce our Annual OZO Tailgate Fundraiser. As always, you will have an OZOmazing time as we raise funds for scholarships and programs. Please click the below to purchase your tickets. Purchase your tickets via scanning the QR Code or click HERE!
Relax! April 16, 2023 is National Stress Awareness Day. Studies have shown that chronic stress has a negative impact on your immune system, and it takes a significant toll on your body. The Health Resource Network (HRN) is a non-profit health education organization that has been sponsoring stress awareness since 1992 to raise awareness of [...]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Omega Zeta Omega and Phi Beta Omega Chapters along with and the Sigma Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ® support Black Birthing People and Premature Babies; focusing on both Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Black moms are 2 to 3 times more likely to die of pregnancy-related [...]
Veterans Day is a holiday held every 11 November to honor all military personnel who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Veterans Day was originally called “Armistice Day,” and the date was chosen to commemorate the signing of the armistice with Germany that ended hostilities during World War I.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was founded on November 17, 1911 at Howard University located in Washington, D.C. by three undergraduates: Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper, Frank Coleman, and faculty adviser Ernest Everett Just. From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning "friendship is essential to the soul” the name Omega Psi Phi was derived, [...]
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On December 4, 1906 Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of Brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The visionary founders, known as the “Jewels” of the Fraternity, [...]
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2023 Happy 8th Anniversary Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Omega Zeta Omega Chapter Bucks County PA!
Come join us for an exciting and informative event as we celebrate Black History Month and raise awareness about heart health among women. The "Black History Month - Go Red for Women: Heart Truth Health Event" will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Arcadia University, The Commons Great Room, 450 South Easton Road, [...]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 2024 North Atlantic Regional Conference is in Atlantic City, NJ
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World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. http://www.wdp-usa.org/origins-of-world-day-of-prayer/
Freedom of Information DayMarch 16th recognizes National Freedom of Information Day. An annual event is held on March 16 that celebrates the birthday of President James Madison. Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution and as the foremost advocate for openness in government. He is also hailed as being instrumental in the drafting of [...]
Palm Sunday is on the Sunday before Easter Sunday, and it is observed by Christians worldwide commemorating Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem to be crucified. The name Palm Sunday comes from palm branches that were placed on the ground by the crowd that accompanied Jesus on that day. Palm Sunday begins the Holy Week for [...]
Good Friday, also known as “Holy Friday”, commemorates the passion, crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ at Calvary. Good Friday is observed by Christians on the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday with solemn prayer and thanksgiving. The “Good” in Good Friday is because only Jesus Christ, a spotless sacrifice without sin, could atone for man’s [...]
Easter Sunday, also called “Resurrection Sunday”, is the most important Christian holiday observed with prayer and feasts. Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion and death on Good Friday. The wages of sin is death, and by Jesus laying down his life he has paid the penalty for [...]
National Poetry Month was inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world with schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers, and poets celebrating poetry’s vital place in our culture.https://poets.org/national-poetry-month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The goal of SAAM is for individuals and organizations to raise public awareness about sexual harassment, assault, and abuse and educate communities on how to prevent it https://www.nsvrc.org/about/national-sexual-violence-resource-center
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Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2023 is Invest In Our Planet.
