Mu Mu Omega Chapter

Volunteer Deputy Registrars play a crucial role by registering voters in Texas and we need more. If you’re interested in volunteering, join us on August 22nd at 6:00 pm for a free study session to prepare for the test. 🗳️

With Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® it’s always a “Serious Matter.” And we want to remind you during this major election season to “Take 4 or More” to the polls as you vote. So, gather your Sister Squads, family, friends and community members to exercise their right and make their votes count!

Soon, our International Connection & Social Action Committee will share more ways to get involved including voter registration and more, as we prepare for Election Day on November 5, 2024.🩷💚🗳️

The sisters of Mu Mu Omega had the opportunity to collaborate with the Community Praise Ministry for their 19th Annual School Supply Giveaway on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The event was a success, providing essential supplies to numerous students. Additionally, we took the opportunity to empower the community by facilitating voter education and registration. 🩷💚

Your voice matters. Your vote matters. You matter. Register to vote, invite your family and friends and join us as we soar to the polls. 🗳️🩷💚

It’s time to reactivate your membership. Join us tomorrow for our Reactivation Stroll Social, exclusively for members. This event is designed to encourage sisters to get active (in more ways than one). It will be fun fellowship while getting our hearts pumping. We will learn new strolls, refresh ourselves on old ones, and connect with each other. So, grab your pink and green workout gear and join us. It’s time to reclaim our lost pearls! 💕💚




RSVP Link:

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Have you been thinking of reactivating your membership? Of course you have! Look no further and join us on June 22nd for our Reactivation Stroll Social, exclusively for members. This event is designed to encourage sisters to get active (in more ways than one). It will be fun fellowship while getting our hearts pumping. We will learn new strolls, refresh ourselves on old ones, and connect with each other. So, grab your pink and green workout gear and join us. It’s time to reclaim our lost pearls! 💕💚




RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqaXj7-6Qv3SuVwRdImNGhO30tF8y-lFl3HgesVYwXqNlqZA/viewform

Tonight, we had the privilege of awarding our Lucille Johnston Memorial Scholarship to two outstanding Huntsville High School students. Congratulations to Chasten Henley and Aubrey Dennis on receiving this prestigious scholarship. Chasten will attend UT Arlington, while Aubrey will attend Prairie View A&M University. Well done to both recipients and we wish them all the best! 💕💚

Did you know that your physical wellbeing can impact your mental wellbeing and vice versa? It’s essential to prioritize your health by scheduling your preventative care appointments. Annually, it is recommended that everyone has a physical exam and routine dental cleaning and check-up. Women should also ensure to schedule their mammograms. Additionally, depending on factors like age and family history, specific exams such as colonoscopies may be necessary. Let’s take charge of our health today.
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Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month and our partnership with Everyday Health, we’re sharing awareness tips to make sure you’re showing up as your best self, inside and out.

Today, we’re starting with the basics.
Let’s prioritize our well-being by: nourishing our bodies with a balanced diet and staying hydrated. Small changes make a big difference. And together, we can promote mental wellness within our sisterhood and beyond!🩷💚

Due to inclement weather, we are postponing our Reactivation Stroll Social to ensure the safety of all participants. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are actively working to reschedule the event. We will promptly inform you of the new date once it has been confirmed. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.

The 92nd Regional Conference for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® was a huge success! The conference theme, “From Trials to Triumph: The Journey to Soar Continues,” was truly uplifting and inspiring. We volunteered, attended workshops, handled business and enjoyed celebrations and meaningful fellowship.

Part of the celebrations included our Golden member, Dee Howard and chapter, Mu Mu Omega! We were recognized as one of the Best of the Best Chapters! Our work is not in vain. We may be small but our work is mighty. 💗💚💗

Today is National Arbor Day! Our sisters are committed to making a positive impact on the environment by planting trees. Last year alone, we planted 3100 trees across the nation! Check out the picture below to see how our environment will benefit for the next 20 years.

Let's join forces and make a difference by planting trees!

Did you know planting trees improves air quality by filtering harmful dust and pollutants from the air that we breathe?

Sisters joined together at Eastham Thomason Park and planted trees in order to be a part of the change to enhance our environment. One tree can make all the difference in improving our overall health.

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Have you been thinking of reactivating your membership? Of course you have! Look no further and join us on May 4th for our Reactivation Stroll Social, exclusively for members. This event is designed to encourage sisters to get active (in more ways than one). It will be fun fellowship while getting our hearts pumping. We will learn new strolls, refresh ourselves on old ones, and connect with each other. So, grab your pink and green workout gear and join us. It’s time to reclaim our lost pearls! 💕💚




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We always look forward to our monthly chapter meetings. Not only is it a time for business, but it's also an opportunity to enjoy time together. Our recent meeting was no exception! The Sisterly Relations Committee outdid themselves with a fantastic celebration honoring our Silver and Golden sorority sisters. It was a beautiful reminder of the bonds we share and the legacy of service we continue to build.
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Happy Easter from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®! May your holiday be filled with faith, happiness and love.🩷💚

The Samuel Walker Houston Museum and
Cultural Center and the Mu Mu Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated are hosting free income tax preparation services through the SHSU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. They offer free tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and taxpayers who don’t proficiently understand English.

Join us at the Samuel Walker Houston Museum and Cultural Center on March 30th and April 5th, 10 am - 4pm. This is a great opportunity to assist our community so please share this message and spread the word to your network including family, friends, churches, organizations and businesses.

We want to take a moment to express our gratitude to Timiea Garrett and Andrea Villatoro for helping make yesterday a success. Timiea, one of our scholarship recipients, brought joy to children and families by volunteering as our Easter Bunny. Andrea, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, dance educator, and author, led line dancing for the kids and gave away copies of her book, I Am Unique 7 Days a Week. You can purchase her book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/iP8I617.

Today, we had the pleasure of supporting the Barbara Wiggs Fun Day in the Park. We hosted The Easter Bunny Photo Booth and it was definitely a hit with both kids and adults alike! This free event brought the community together for a time of games, food, music, positive fellowship, and lots of smiles and laughter.

We'd like to give a big shoutout to Committee Chair Aisha O'Bryant for spearheading the committee and a special thanks to all of the participants who made it such a success. It's always great to see our community come together and have a good time.

March is Women's History Month so we encourage each reader to celebrate, honor, empower and support women within your families and communities. This month, Mu Mu Omega is highlighting The SAAFE House in Huntsville, TX. They provide immediate, no-cost, and confidential services to family violence and sexual assault victims. The SAAFE House is committed to educating the community with the goal of prevention. We partnered with them to donate necessities and support their mission. If you or someone you know is a victim or wishes to report an incident, call their toll-free number 24/7: 1.833.858.6265.

To make a donation, please visit their website: https://saafehouse.networkforgood.com/projects/126333-support-saafe-house

Yesterday, our pink transitioned to red in support of heart health month. .

Healthy Heart Fact: Our diets have a direct impact on our risk for heart disease. The foods we choose affect heart disease risk factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and inflammation.

Tips:
-Prepare a grocery list of heart healthy options. https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/health-conditions/heart-health/heart-healthy-foods-shopping-list.
-When shopping, read nutritional value details like sodium, carbohydrates, fat, protein, minerals, and vitamins.
-When eating out, look for heart healthy options.

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During Black History Month Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is proud to celebrate and honor our “Pearls of Black History.”

We’re spotlighting members of our organization who have historically and currently blazed trails, many of them the FIRST in their respective industries. These history-makers carry the true meaning of being pioneers with vision. Our Pearls of Black History are Sisters who truly represent refinement and wisdom.
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Thomasina Walker (Norford) Johnson (1908-2002) was the First Black woman to serve as a Registered Lobbyist in Washington, D.C. This trailblazer served as Legislative Representative of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® and Lobbyist for the National Non-Partisan Council on Public Affairs (a social justice/lobby project created in 1938 by Sister Norma E. Boyd, Founder & Incorporator of AKA).

Sister Thomasina was successful in lobbying for the integration of Black women in the Armed Forces. She also was a Consultant to President Franklin D. Roosevelt as head of Black Women Democrats & a Monitor in the United States Employment Services. She also was a Chief Consultant for Minorities in the United States Employment Service, the highest ranking Black Woman in federal government at that time.(1946-1954).

Sister Thomasina was a member of Tau Omega Chapter in the Notable North Atlantic Region.🩷💚

The ladies of Mu Mu Omega are wearing red for American Heart Month. Each one of us has the power to take action to protect ourselves against heart disease and to spread awareness to others. Small heart-healthy choices and actions like incorporating more vegetables into our diets, adding more movement to our day and drinking more water, can have a big impact on protecting . 💕♥️

Last Sunday, we celebrated our 116th Founders’ Day. Our small but mighty team was responsible for chapter photos and was able to move all chapters through the process prior to the start of the luncheon. Way to go ladies! Additionally, our chapter received the 2024 HMAC award for the Outstanding Small Chapter Membership Reactivation. 💕💚💕💚

Juneteenth is a day of honor and resilience. Mu Mu Omega members participated in activities honoring and celebrating our ancestors.
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Some great news as we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month: There’s still time to watch a look back into our history and our story, “Alpha Kappa Alpha: A Legacy of Service,” on PBS Stations across the country! Thisndocumentary is narrated by our own Sister Phylicia Rashad, and chronicles our 115-year history as the oldest Greek-letter organization established by Black college women.

Please check your local PBS listings for dates and times OR watch Virtually at: https://www.pbs.org/show/alpha-kappa-alpha-legacy-service/ 💗💚