Soror Rachel Porché, Editor
Soror Rachel Porché, Editor
MESSAGE from the Basileus
Spring Greetings, Sorors!
The beauty of spring surrounds us a time of renewal, growth, and blossoming potential. As nature flourishes, we are reminded that each new season is an opportunity to refresh our minds, recommit to our goals, and uplift one another through the power of sisterhood. Much like the ivy that symbolizes our strength, perseverance, and connection, we are rooted in our shared values and continue to grow in unity and purpose.
As we welcome Women’s History Month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of women who have paved the way for progress and change. This month serves as a tribute to the trailblazers, including phenomenal women within our sisterhood, who continue to inspire us through leadership, service, and resilience.
This spring, we also celebrate an extraordinary milestone within our sisterhood. Please join us in wishing Soror Odessa Brown a very Happy 103rd Birthday on March 1, 2025! Let’s shower her with cards and wellwishes to honor this incredible occasion. You can send cards to: Soror Odessa Brown, 390 S. Sepulveda Blvd #204, Los Angeles, 90049. Soror Brown’s life and legacy inspire us all to live with grace, resilience, and love.
Additionally, we look forward to gathering for the 96th Far Western Regional Conference, taking place in Oakland, CA, from February 26 to March 2, 2025. This year ’ s theme, Homecoming, reminds us of the birthplace of the Far Western Region and the deep bonds we share as sisters. Exciting news!! AGO won!!
SOAR International Program Award
SOAR International Standards Award
Best of the Best Membership
2024 Chapter Reactivations – Large chapter
Platinum EAF Chapter
Regional Director Leadership and Philanthropy Award
Soror V.P. Bland
LaVern S. Tarkington Leadership Development Award
Soror Laureen Bryant-Kenneybrew
Congratulations AGO. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of winning these awards!!! Let’s continue to SOAR in our programming and activities.
Also, don’t forget that Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Be sure to move your clocks forward one hour and embrace the longer days filled with opportunities to grow and shine.
This season, let us take time to celebrate our accomplishments while embracing the possibilities ahead. It is through our collective strength that we continue to uplift our communities and create meaningful change. Together, we can achieve great things, leaving a legacy that reflects the excellence we strive for every day.
Our pearls shine brighter when we stand together, supporting and encouraging one another in every endeavor. Whether we ’ re organizing events, serving our community, or simply spending time with each other, may Women’s History Month remind us of the joy and beauty of sisterhood.
May your spring be filled with joy, love, and continued blessings.
Sisterly Yours,
Lynette K. Brooks
Soror Lynette K. Brooks
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Women's MARCH 2025 HISTORY MONTH
Women'sHistoryMonthisapowerfulreminderthateverywoman’svoice, strength,andstoryshapestheworld.It’satimetohonorthetrailblazerswho shatteredbarriers,thequietwarriorswhomadechangeintheircommunities, andtheeverydaywomenwhoseresilienceandcouragecontinuetoinspire.From pioneersinscienceandpoliticstoartists,activists,andentrepreneurs,women’s contributionshaveshapedhistoryinwaysbothseenandunseen.Aswecelebrate thismonth,let’supliftoneanother,shareourstories,andcontinuepushing forward becausewhenwomenrise,weallrise!
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Women's MARCH 2025 HISTORY MONTH
Dr.BerniceA.King
Is an American minister, lawyer, and activist dedicated to advancing her parents' legacy of nonviolence and social justice. As CEO of The King Center, she promotes peace, equality, and leadership development worldwide. A powerful speaker, she advocates for racial justice and human rights through ministry, law, and activism.
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An American novelist, her acclaimed works, include The Bluest Eye, Song of Solomon, and Beloved, addressing themes of race, love, memory, and the legacy of slavery. In 1993, she became the first Black woman to win a Nobel Prize in Literature. She was an influential editor and advocate for Black voices in literature, leaving a lasting impact on American and world literature. TAP TO LEARN MORE!
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The first African-American woman doctor to receive a patent for a medical purpose, she owns four patents and also founded the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness in Washington, D.C. She was the first African-American Resident in Ophthalmology at New York University and the first African-American woman to have ever served on staff as a surgeon at the UCLA Medical Center.
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Please keep these Sorors in your thoughts and prayers:
Soror Eldora Prentiss
Soror Doris Fork
Soror Marguerite Phillips
Soror Evelyn Owens
Soror Janice Hutto Johnson
Soror Clair Chisholm
Soror June Bleavins
Soror Reba Long
Soror Barbara Morgan
Soror Chere Talbert
AGOChaplain’s Corner
“Meaningful Sisterhood” “Meaningful Sisterhood”
Ephesians 4:32 states:
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.. ”
I’ve come to have great appreciation for the joy of sisterly love. Not family, but sisters of the heart. Webster defines it 3 ways: 1. state of being a sister; sisterly relationship. 2: a community or society of sisters; 3: the solidarity of women based on shared conditions, experiences, or concerns.
Good girlfriends can gather in groups; however, often they are one-onone kinships nurtured over long periods of time. Good girlfriends share their stories, create new ones, and maintain confidences. These relationships are special, exceptional, all too rare. In social media, we all enjoy ‘friends,’ who peek into our daily routines. Sadly, these same friends may not know us intimately, but despite our choices of favorites, they try to know us. These friendships could be thousands, virtually or authentically, they encourage, edify and empower our bonds. The Bible even shows us examples of challenged relationships and some positive examples. Which shows us that we can be good girlfriends across religious denominational, racial, ethnic, economic, social, and political boundaries. Because, we can care for, maintain and sustain relationships across distance and time. Tried and true, ride or die, we sit and listen, without judgment, we have our backs in life. But every woman we meet can be the best of good girlfriends, but to have one and to be one makes all the difference in the world.
Soror Kathy Harrison, Chaplain
March March
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Prayer Leaders
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This Month’s Leaders
March 6, 2025
Kiri Arrington-White
March 13, 2025
Margaret H McCauley
March 20, 2025
Hattie McFrazier
March 27, 2025
Sheila Faulk
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.” - 2 Phillipians 4:6-7
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March Affirmation:
“Dear self, loving you is my favorite radical act.” Jeneka Jool
Tea R ses
Soror Patrice Tully and Soror Alicia Morehead-Gee thank you for an outstanding health presentation at chapter meeting and for coordinating the Pink Goes Red event on behalf of AGO.
Soror Didra Brown Taylor and the Black Heritage Committee for your exceptional leadership in organizing our Black Heritage presentation at chapter meeting and coordinating the Allensworth Bus Tour.
February Chapter Hostesses and March Executive Hostesses for providing delicious and hearty meals. Thank you for blessing our chapter.
Soror Stephany Powell, Soror Ebony Durham and the Advocate for Social Justice Committee for having a voter registration and human trafficking information table during the Dr. Martin Luther King Parade.
Soror Dilara Üsküp-Morgan, Soror Cynthia Nickerson, and Sheila Faulk for participating in the Black History Month event at Cedars-Sinai.Thank you for highlighting Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated contributions to the community.
Tea R ses
Soror Bahiya Wright , Soror Jennifer Richards and the Membership Committee for their outstanding leadership in organizing the New Member Orientation. It was a beautiful day to connect with our new chapter members.
Soror Kimberly Green-Russell and the Stroll Squad for an energetic and fun stroll lessons. Thanks to Soror Rachel Porché for directing the video submission for regional conference.
Soror Carmecia Carson-Glover, Soror Keisha Scott and Soror Rachel Porché for working long hours to recreate the committee sign ups and compiling the entire chapter submissions. I know it was daunting task and I appreciate your assistance!!
Soror Hyacinth McLeod for her passionate plea and willingness to spearhead efforts for AGO to march in the 2026 MLK Day Parade. Sorors, stay tuned for updates this fall.
Soror Caprice Grigsby-Smith and Soror Walta Smith for presenting an informative Delegate Orientation meeting.
Soror Lindsay Robinson for assisting and supporting with speech preparation.
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