Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Beta Rho Omega Chapter, Hopkinsville, KY

Tip 3: Take your vitamins, especially Vitamin D. Studies show that taking this vitamin can help with normal breast cell growth.

Another tip from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® to be “Proactive about Prevention,” this Breast Cancer Awareness Month and beyond. Let’s continue to help each other reduce the risk and be healthier overall.🩷🎀

Tip 2: Get Screened (breast cancer screening mammograms and clinical breast exams are the most common tests to detect the disease). Because best prevention is early detection.

Another tip from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® to be “Proactive about Prevention,” this Breast Cancer Awareness Month and beyond. Let’s continue to help each other reduce the risk and be healthier overall.🩷🎀

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® wants to remind you to be “Proactive about Prevention,” this month and beyond. We’ll be sharing tips to help prevent Breast Cancer and increase awareness. Together, we can help each other reduce the risk and be healthier overall.🩷🎀

Our Cluster 7 Retreat was fire!🔥
We were welcomed by members of Beta Omega Omega Chapter and lead by our charming and captivating MRD Kiahna W. Davis! Our Cluster Retreat captivated the hearts of our sisters and we fellowshiped, learned and love on one another! Moving forward , we will Soar to
Greater Heights of Sisterhood and Service!

This week, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is joining other organizations across the country in putting an end to hazing by participating in National Hazing Prevention Week (September 25-29, 2023.)

Our theme during this week is Sisterhood is a Go, Hazing is a No.

Learn some myths about hazing and how you can continue to prevent hazing below.

¡Porque tengo una hermana siempre tendré una amiga!

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to our Latina-identifying Sisters of Central 💕👭🏽

We are proud to honor our rich tapestry of history! Drop the flag of your country below! 🇩🇴🇧🇷🇲🇽🇨🇺🇬🇹

Beta Rho Omega Chapter “Soared to Greater Heights”, with the help of the community and its members. PowerPacks were assembled to combat Childhood Hunger in Christian County! We packaged over 90 bags to deliver to MLK and Freedom Elementary Schools.

It’s a simple fact: A child’s chance for a bright tomorrow starts with getting enough food to eat today. In the United States, 9 million children may not know where to get their next meal.

If you would like to be a sponsor or make donations, please email [email protected] for more information.

We are working to impact as we SOAR!

Sisters, before you get ready to Soar to the Polls in upcoming key elections, make sure to check your voter registration status.. Because voter education, registration and mobilization are very Serious Matters!

Today, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® celebrates National Voter Registration Day, we mark the official kickoff of our national voter engagement campaign and countdown to the 2024 national election.

We also ask you to visit https://whenweallvote.org and commit to the following:

✅Check your voting status, check-in with your AKA Sister Squads (and others) encouraging them to do the same.
✅Register ONE new voter in your community.
✅ Use your social media platforms to share voter information.

Also, make sure to use our hashtags so we can share: 🩷💚🗳️

Honored to be in our nations capitol this week at the
Congressional Black Caucus 52nd Annual Legislative Conference!

I’ll be speaking on this esteemed panel with NPHC Presidents Council. The Divine 9 Town Hall, “Rising from the Burning Sands: Justice, Freedom and Equal Opportunity will be hosted by Ohio Congresswoman, Joyce Beatty.

To say that our Youth Leadership Institute was a huge success is an understatement! The students attending today’s launch were amazing! We are pretty excited about the opportunities that we will be exploring , as we will strive to empower our young emerging leaders!
Parents it is not too late to inquire about how your young people can engage with us!


(YLI)

Beta Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Chapter is looking for YOUR YOUTH ,ages 11-13 , to participate in a 9 month long Youth Leadership Institute(YLI) in Hopkinsville!

YLI is a youth-led and highly interactive leadership development program , designed to empower and engage youth. The program will promote healthy independence and personal empowerment in our youth. The monthly meetings are youth-led , with opportunities for youth to make decisions, plan activities, and share roles and responsibilities. All meetings will be supervised by AKA Youth Leadership Institute Adult Leaders.

Monthly Meetings: 3rd & 4th Tuesday of each month

Time:​ ​4:00pm – 5:00pm

Location: ​Boys & Girls Club of Hopkinsville-Christian County
​​1600 S. Walnut St. Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Contact:​ Tanya Boyd - Youth Leadership Institute Adult Leader
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We will be hosting an Informational Meet and Greet on September 19 ,2023 at the Hopkinsville Boys and Girls Club from 4-5 :00 pm.

​​AKA wants your youth! You don’t want them to be left behind!
Please share this information with family and friends!

Wishing our chapter president a very happy birthday! We love and appreciate you! 💕💚💕💚💕💚 Ruth Baker Lynch

“Soaring As We Strengthen Our Sisterhood, Leadership, and Service” was the theme of Beta Rho Omega’s chapter retreat. Today, we loved on each other, reflected on our purpose, and welcomed our new member, Terricka Jones! The members of Beta Rho Omega are ready for a wonderful year!💕💚

Today was a Golden Sister Day! The Golden Girls Sisterhood Squad had a very enjoyable lunch at Jasmine Buffet! The fellowship and food fed our souls and stomachs to completion! We were blessed by the presence of our Pearl Sister Betty Pettus! The laughter and love was super exciting! We love AKA!

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I woke up this morning with my mind stayed on Jesus! Then I set out to serve by donating time to pack diapers and wipes for low-income mothers in the Chicagoland area!
I met and connected with the most beautiful soul, Soror Shautel Walker from Nashville, TN.
"Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth."
"Let the work that I've done speak for me."

✊🏾 Proclamation Day!

On June 13, 2023 Mayor JR Knight read and presented to the Divine Nine of Hopkinsville, KY the Proclamation for Juneteenth therefore recognizing Juneteenth June 19, 1865 as a federal holiday!

What a big move for Hopkinsville!
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Wishing you the happiest of birthdays Bettie J. Esters! We thank you for your many prayers and words of encouragement. We hope that you have a beautiful day and we love you! 💕💚

Thank you to all who attended today’s Mental Health Awareness Conference: “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay”. We were thrilled to have you join us and we hope you found the event valuable and informative. 💚

Thank you to our presenters & agencies:
*Dr. Georgia Ellis, LPPCC– Mountain Comprehensive Care Center
*Sabrina Bell, LPC– Department of the Army
*Sheila Rhodes, MSW-Centerstone Mental Health Services
*Randa Ramsey LSW – Alzheimer’s Association

*Pennyroyal Center
*Sanctuary, Inc.
*Western State Hospital Nursing Facility
*Mother Nature’s Den
*Norton’s Faith and Health Ministries
*Pennnyrile Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living

And thank you Pastor Joe T. Leavell and the Mount Olive Baptist Church Family for allowing us the use of your facilities for this conference.

Mental Health Awareness Matters! Today members of Beta Rho Omega Chapter hosted a successful Mental Health Awareness Conference to Uplift the Community! Guest Presenters Dr. Georgia Ellis, Sabrina Bell. Shelia Rhodes and Randa Ramsey did a magnificent job sharing expert information centered around mental awareness!

To the Uplifting Our Local Community Initiative Committee and all chapter members, you are to be commended for your vision and hard work! Ex*****on was seamless! God was definitely in the mix! His handiwork was crafted with exemplary craftsmanship!

To the Community Health Care Providers , Mountain Comprehensive, Western State Hospital, Sanctuary, Mother’s Den. Pennyroyal Center. Alzheimer’s Association, Centerstone, Norton’s Faith and Health Ministries and Pennyrile Agency on Aging thanks for serving as integral role as a community resource agency!

To our attendees, we are deeply indebted to you all for investing the time to reinforce that mental health matters! Self care comes with a sacrifice of prioritizing with intentionality! Today you made it a priority to show up! We prayer that our over arching goal was accomplished! Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Beta Rho Omega Chapter, Hopkinsville, KY seeks to make a difference as we serve others!
Lastly, a huge thanks to Mount Olive Baptist Church and Pastor
Joe Leavell for opening the doors of your church! We are gratefully thankful!

Our Mental Health Awareness Conference is underway! It’s not too late to join! There are multiple agencies present who specialize in mental health. 💚

Thank you to our attendees for your CHIPP donations!

It's “PINK FRIDAY”! This week’s focus is Black-owned self-care/professional care services. 💕

✨Now is the time to visit our beloved beauty salons, barber shops, fitness centers, and other local establishments.

Plus, don’t forget to:

💓Wear your Pink (and your Green)

💓Invite your friends and family, and let’s Build Our Economic Wealth together!

Join us on Saturday, June 10th , at Mount Olive Baptist Church from 9:00am to 2:00pm for our Mental Health Awareness Conference. Your Mental Health is everything-prioritize it!

Please join us on June 10th from 9:00am-2:00pm at Mount Olive Baptist Church for our Mental Health Awareness Conference; It’s Okay to Not Be Okay.💚

Various agencies that provide mental health services will be there to share information.

To register, either scan the QR code or click the link below:

https://forms.gle/KmPZrPZjqpW17aPQ7

It’s our First Pink Friday and AKA Corporate says to Wear Pink, Spend Green, and Buy Black! Black Dollar Days will be held during the month of June with a focus on leveraging our collective buying power to funnel revenue to Black-owned businesses and brands.
Let’s make a difference Marcia Johnson, Amber Cox, Bettie J. Esters, Arnelle Lynch-Wesley, Jewel Lynch, Johnne Hussey, Gail Young, Tanya Campbell Boyd, Trevor Hooks, Glistine Jones, Greta Greenwade Jones, Lynch Vanessa, Azariah Critell, Sierra Aiken, Stephanie Leavell-Blanton, Stephanie Bolen, and Ann Boseman. Happy spending Beta Rho Omega Chapter!

Support Black Dollar Days by using these hashtags: and tag us in your posts! 🩷💚

Join the members of Beta Rho Omega in building our economic wealth through the support of Black & minority owned businesses. Fridays in the month of June are "PINK FRIDAYS”. Showcase your support on social media by Wearing Pink💕, Spending Green💚, and Buying Black🖤. Use the hashtags and tag . Let's make an impact and Build our Economic Wealth together during our inaugural "Black Dollar Days" in June!

This week’s sister of the week is Tanya Campbell Boyd💕💚

Wishing a Happy AKAversary to Trevor Hooks, Arnelle Lynch-Wesley, and Eunice Merriwether-Sumbler!💕💚 We love you each and thank you for your commitment to sisterhood and service.

There’s still time to register for our Mental Health Awareness Conference. Please share and we hope to see you on June 10, 2023!

Please join us on June 10th from 9:00am-2:00pm at Mount Olive Baptist Church for our Mental Health Awareness Conference; It’s Okay to Not Be Okay.💚

Various agencies that provide mental health services will be there to share information.

To register, either scan the QR code or click the link below:

https://forms.gle/KmPZrPZjqpW17aPQ7

Happy 38th AKAversary to our chapter vice president Marcia Johnson! We love you and thank you for your commitment to sisterhood and service. 💕💚

Sending Happy Birthday wishes to our International President, Danette Anthony Reed. We hope you have a beautiful day and thank you for all you do for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated! 💖💚

Join us in sending Happy Birthday wishes to our Spectacularly Soaring International President & CEO, Danette Anthony Reed! May your day be as AKAmazing as you are!🩷💚🎉

Congratulations to CCHS Scholar Tyjairria Johnson for being selected as the 2023 recipient of the Mary F. Thompkins Scholarship! We are proud of her many accomplishments and wish her well as she pursues her post secondary collegiate goals at Tuskegee University! She is destined for greatness and will “Soar” like an eagle!

Our sister, Arnelle Lynch-Wesley, is our sister of the week!💕💚

As we continue to bring awareness to mental health, this week’s post is focused on the Kentucky Department of Behavior Health’s recommendations for school su***de prevention training. Click the link for more information:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZNNrWZ6-Ki0PfnUv6NQArQriQf48FAJz3dyvFSStJv4/edit?usp=sharing

https://www.gamblefuneralhome.com/obituary/gladys-sivels

Obituary for Gladys Ann Sivels at Gamble Funeral Home Gladys Ann Shade Sivels, 82, Hopkinsville passed on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Gladys was the daughter of the late Henry Shade and Sheppelle Morton Shade and was raised by the late Francis E. Georgia M. Whitney. Gladys was a member of Virginia Street Baptist Church where she was a member

After dedicating 46 years of sisterhood and service to our beloved sorority, our sister Gladys Ann Sivels has now become an IBTW! Her smile, laughter, kindness. sassiness, love for dancing , and playing Bingo will forever be missed!
In the midst of our sadness, there is gladness. She has reunited with her dear sweet mother and our charter member, Soror Georgia Mae Whitney. Life owes them naught, they lived their day and served AKA well! Rest easy our dear sisters! We will see you both in the morning! 💚💕💚💕