D4 The Afro-American January 10, 2026 - January 16, 2026
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. members join to support women of D.C., Maryland and Virginia area By Patricia McDougall Special to the AFRO On Jan. 3, thousands of women from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s North Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic regions came together for a Joint Metropolitan Founders’ Day Luncheon Celebration at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Maryland. The event theme was “United Sisterhood, Anchored in Legacy celebrating 118 Years.” Members from the Washington, D.C., Maryland and
Virginia area joined together to support the Greater D.C. Diaper Bank Program. The funds raised will support mothers and children in need of diapers and other baby items. Actress and cultural icon Phylicia Rashad, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. from Howard University’s Alpha Chapter, was the special guest luncheon speaker. She gave a powerful speech in the room filled with a sea of salmon pink and apple green. All AFRO Photos / Patricia McDougall
Shown here, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Board of Directors: Tracey Morant Adams (left), Tiffany Moore Russell, Nadine Vargas Stewart, Elicia Pegues Spearman, Charletta Wilson Jacks, Danette Anthony Reed, Carolyn Gause Randolph, Kiahna W. Davis, Nichole H. Jordan and Carrie J. Clark.
Tanya Hubbard (left), Michelle Davis and Shanta Toney fellowship together at the luncheon.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. International President Danette Anthony Reed gives the Founder’s Day charge.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. members Noah Harris (left) and Nyla Gray, of the Eta Chapter at Bowie State University, perform for attendees as FOX 5 D.C. anchor and host Marissa Mitchell (back left) and Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Nadine Vargas Stewart look on.
Soror Melody Johnson Morales (left), Soror Antionette Duncombe and Soror Tracy Terrell address the crowd.
Special guest and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. member, Phylicia Rashad (left) stands before the crowd along with AKA North Atlantic Regional Director Elicia Pegues Spearman.
Kimberly Pennamon (left), Deloris (Dee) Martin and Sharon Pindle were proud to serve as hostess and otherwise facilitate the smooth running of the event.
Lashaun Phillips Martin (left), Nancy Gaskins, Tonja Ringgold, Doxie McCoy, Angela Hendrix Best and Marie Bibbs come together in a beautiful display of sisterhood.
Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. gather at the Joint Metropolitan Founders’ Day Celebration Luncheon at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center.
Tynisha Jones (left) and Lydia McCargo-Reed, of the Rho Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., show off their finest pink and green.
Veronica Jackson performs at the celebration.
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