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Sorors,

WehavesuccessfullynavigatedthroughMarchAKAMadness. WecelebratedInternationalWomen’sMonthinavarietyofways, includingWorshipServicewiththe26thSouthCentralRegional Director,SororJoyaT.Hayes.

WarmgreetingstoallSororsoftheAlphaXiOmegaChapteras weenterthemonthofApril.Maythismonthbefilledwithunity, purpose,andservice. Letusembracethenewopportunitiesand challengesthatawaitus.

Thismonthisdedicatedtoenvironmentalawareness.Ourchapter hasorganizedseveraleventsforustoparticipateinandshowour support. Let’scometogethertomakeapositiveimpactonour communityandenvironment.

TheCelebrationofLifeforMadam21stSouthCentralRegionalDirector,PearlSororShirleyR. Fisher,washeldinamannerthatwastruetoheruniquestyle.PleaseremembertokeepSoror Shawn,SororTristan,Trinity,SororTerrion,SororAlicia,andherfamilyinyourprayersasthey continuetohonorhermemory.

AlphaXiOmegaChapterdistinguisheditselfatthe94thSouthCentralRegionalConferencein Shreveport,withdelegatespresentandpunctual.Ourfirsttimeattendeestookfulladvantageof allthattheconferencehadtooffer.CongratulationsareextendedtoAlphaXiOmegaChapter anditsmemberswhosubmittedscrapbooks,astheChapterreceivedrecognitionin12categories. We also wish to acknowledge and thank the Awards Committee Chairman, Soror Sicily Whetstone,andCo-Chairman,SororRamonaPowers,fortheirexemplaryefforts.

InSisterhoodandService,

PearlSororShirleyFisher,our21 South CentralRegionalDirector,wastrulya phenomenalandiconicwoman.Shecarried herselfwithgrace,strengthandapresencethat stayedwithyou.

Admired,respected,andlovedthoughout theregion,herlegacywillcontinuetoshine forgenerations.

Fortwoyears, Ihadtheprivilegeof spendingspecialtimewithherasIescorted heratourchaptermeetings.Shewouldcall ahead to let me she know she was on her way, andattheendofeachmeeting,Iwould gently remindhertomakeithomesafely.Thosesimple, tender exchanges are treasured moments I will foreverholdclose.

May we honor her legacy through our service, ourexcellence,andourunwaveringsisterhood.I shall never forget you Madam 21. Your impact lives within us, and I know you made it home safe.

SecondAnti-Basileus Greeting

HappyApril,Sorors!

Astheflowersbloom,sodoesourincredible sisterhood.Thismonth,ourheartsarefullaswe celebratethephenomenalsuccessoftheSouth CentralRegionalConference.

AhugecongratulationstoallourSCRCaward winners!Yourbrillanceanddedicationshinealight onourchapter’scommitmenttoserviceand excellence.Wearesoproudofthewayyourepresent AlphaXiOmegaChapter!

OurSocialMediaCommitteneedsyourhelp.We wantourdigitalfootprinttobeasvibrantasour sisterhood!Pleasetakeamomenttovisitour Facebookpage,www.facebook.com

AlphaXiOmegaChapterofAlphaKappaAlpha SororityIncorporatedor clickhere and Instagrampage

https://www.instagram.com/alphaxiomega29 orclickhere.

Dontjustscrollbygiveusalike,leaveacomment,andshareourposts. Let’smakeouronlinepresenceimpossibletomiss thisspring! InSisterhoodandService,

AprilIvyTimesDedication GreetingsSorors, ThisApril,wededicateourIvyTimestocelebratingthe remarkablelifeandenduring legacyofIBTWPearl SororShirleyR Fisher,whoservedasthe21stSouth CentralRegionalDirectorandthe28thBasileusof AlphaXiOmegaChapter.Hercontributionshavelefta profoundmarkoneachofus.PearlSororShirleyR. Fisher’sexpertiseandinvaluableinsightssignificantly shapedtheSouthCentralRegionandreachedfar beyond,influencingourSororityonanationallevel. HerdedicationtoAlphaKappaAlphaSorority, Incorporated®,wasunwavering,andthelovesheshared wasreciprocatedwholeheartedlybytheorganization Weencourageyoutocontinuesharingyourcherished picturesandmemoriesofMadam21st.Herlegacywill alwaysremainapartofus,foreveretchedinourhearts.

Thankyou,Madam21,foryourvision,your service,andyourlove.Youpavedthewayand inspiredgenerations.Wehonoryoualways.

Weacknowledgethediverse appearancesandstylesof Madam21.Yourdistinctive smileandgestureshavelefta lastingimpression.The memoriesassociatedwithyou remainsignificant.Youwill continuetoberememberedby allofusatAlphaXiOmega Chapter.

ESSENTIALSProtocol Protocol

ThissectionofIvyTimesisdesignedtoofferhelpfultips,reminders,andbestpracticestosupport theconsistentimplementationofourcurrentprotocolguidelines.Whetherpreparingforchapter meetings,sororityactivities,orpublicevents,thissectionwillserveasaquickreferenceresourceto helpensureourgatheringsreflectthestandardsofexcellence,respect,andorganizationthatdefine oursisterhood.

ProtocolisthesharedresponsibilityofallmembersofAlphaKappaAlphaSorority, Incorporated®.Consistentadherencetoprotocolstrengthensouroperationsandhelpscultivate arespectful,welcoming,andtrulysisterlyenvironment.Throughthissection,weaimto reinforcetheseprincipleswhileprovidingguidancethatsupportssmooth,effective,and dignifiedchapteroperations.

AprilEssentials:

Sadly,ourchapterhasexperiencedthelossofseveralpreciousSororsrecently.Wewantedtooffer abriefrefresherforrituals,includingtheIvyBeyondTheWallCeremony,thatwebelievewillbe helpfulwhenpreparingtohonortheirlife,sisterhood,leadership,andlegacy.

Asareminder,Sororattireshouldadheretothefollowingguidelines:

Conservative,solid,seasonal,whitedress,orskirtsuitwithsleevesandwithout embellishmentorcolortrim;rufflesarenotacceptable

Whiteorfleshtonedhosiery

Whiteshoeswithoutadornmentsoraccents

Pants,pantsuits,hats,boots,andbootiesarenotacceptable

Headbandsarenotprohibited

Whitepearlsarerecommended;Nocoloredpearlsorjewelrypermitted

SpecialNote:Althoughourcurrentadministrationhasdeemedhosieryoptionalforbusinessattire, hosieryisrequiredforallrituals.Inaddition,althoughjewelryoptionshaveexpandedbeyonda singlestrandofpearls,jewelryselectionsshouldstillbeconservativeinnature.Sororswhodonot adheretotheseguidelineswillbeallowedtositinduringtheceremony.However,theywillnotbe permittedtojointhecircleandparticipateintheritual.Theywillbepermittedtostandinplaceand singthesorority’snationalhymn.

Enhance Our Environment

AsweapproachEarthDay2026,thecalltoactionhasneverbeenmoreurgent—ormore personal.Thisyear'stheme,"OurPower,OurPlanet,"remindsusthatenvironmental healthisnotsimplyamatterofpolicy—itisamatterofcommunity.Cleanair,clean water,andprotectednaturalresourcesarenotluxuries;theyarethefoundationofpublic health,economicstability,andfoodsecurity.Andhistoryhasproventhatwhen communitiesmovewithpurpose,environmentaloutcomeschange. AsmembersofAlphaKappaAlphaSorority,Incorporated,hereareafewmeaningfulways wecaneachcontributeduringEarthWeekandbeyond:

RethinkRecycling:Learnyourcity'srecyclingguidelines.Manyitemsweassumeare recyclable—greasypizzaboxes,plasticbags—actuallycontaminaterecyclingstreams. Whenindoubt,checkbeforeyoutoss.

ReducePlastic&Styrofoam:Simpleswaps likereusablewaterbottles,clothbags,and glasscontainersaddupovertime.When hostingchapterevents,considereco-friendly dishwareasasmallbutimpactfulchoice.

ConserveWhereYouCan:Turningoff lights,fixingleakyfaucets,andchoosing energy-efficientappliancesreduceyour environmentalfootprintandloweryourcost ofliving.

JoinUs:TheEnhanceourEnvironment CommitteeishostingfourTreePlanting EventsthroughoutApril—comeputaction behindyourvalues!Treesimproveair quality,reduceurbanheat,andstrengthen theecosystemsthatsustainus.Glovesand goodenergywelcome!

ThisEarthMonth,letusrememberthatsustainabilityisnotatrend— itisalegacy. Ourpower.Ourplanet.Ourresponsibility.

Reactivated Reactivated

Transfer Transfer Sorors Sorors

Joi Williams

Initiationyearandchapter:ZetaGamma,2025 Schoolorcity:PrairieViewA&MUniversity

Profession:DOTComplianceSalesRep

Funfact:“Imadehistoryin2025atmyjobby closingthebiggestdealthecompanyhasevermade fromasinglerep!”

MentoringMatters

Springistheperfecttimetorefresh,reconnect,andgrowtogether!Thisseason,we encourageeachmentor/menteepairtogetmovingwith“MondaysontheMovewith Mentorship.”Whetherit’sawalkinthepark,alightworkout,orsimplyenjoying freshairandconversation,thisactivityisagreatwaytostrengthenyourbondwhile prioritizingwellness.

IfMondaysdon’twork,simplychooseadaythatfitsyourschedule.Ifanactivity isn’tpossible,usethattimetocheckin—aquickcallortextcangoalongway.

Remember,mentorshipisatwo-waystreet.Bothmentorandmenteeshouldpour equallyintotherelationshiptobuildameaningfulandthrivingconnection.

CapturethosemomentsandsharephotosinourPhotoCirclefromchapteror personaloutings.Let’sstayengagedthisspring becauseMentoringMatters!

HealthCommittee

CaringfortheMind,HonoringtheSisterhood

Womencarryimmensestrengthandresponsibility,butwearenot meanttocarryeverythingalone.Thecombinedimpactofracism, sexism,andcaregivingrolesincreasestheriskofanxiety,chronicstress, andemotionalexhaustion.Manyofusaretaughtto“pushthrough,” yetunaddressedstressaffectssleep,mood,andlong‑termhealth. Prioritizingmentalwellnessisbothliberationandcommunitycare.

CommonStressors

The“StrongBlackWoman”expectation

Balancingwork,family,andcommunityroles

Microaggressionsandhypervisibilityinprofessionalspaces

CopingStrategies

Setboundarieswithmediatoreduceoverload

Usegroundingpracticeslikedeepbreathing,journaling,ormeditation

Leanonsupportivesisterswhounderstandsharedexperiences

Seekculturallyresponsivementalhealthcare

Honorrestasessential,notoptional

Reminder:

Yourfeelingsarevalid,restis necessary,andyourwellness strengthensgenerations.

LawyerVolunteersandEarnsa“StandingOvation” (DALLAS) JudgeAudreyMooreheadwashonoredthismonthbytheStateBarofTexas forherexceptionalcontributionsin2025totheBar'scontinuinglegaleducationefforts.

JudgeMooreheadwasoneofeightvolunteersreceivinganawardfromthestaffofTexasBar CLE,theBar'sdivisionforprovidingcontinuinglegaleducationandoneofthepremier providersinthenation.

Theaward,anattractiveclearobelisk,isinscribedwith"AStandingOvation StaffAppreciationforanOutstandingVolunteerof2025."ItbearsJudgeMoorehead’sname, thelogoforTexasBarCLE,andthesealoftheStateBarofTexas.

HedyBower,DirectorofTexasBarCLE,explainedthesignificance oftheaward."Allofourvolunteersdeserveourgratitudeforcontributing tothecontinuingeducationoftheirpeers.Nevertheless,somestand outeachyearforextraordinarydedicationandcommitment. Thestafflooksforwardtosinglingoutindividualsthatnot onlygaveenormouslytoourefforts,butalsoweregracious, easytoworkwith,and oftentimes helpedusoutina realpinch.""Withoutvolunteers,"Bowercontinued, "CLEfromtheStateBarcouldn'tbenearlyashighquality, asabundant,orasaffordable.Attorneyvolunteersarethe reasonTexasBarCLEcanclaimtheslogan,'Educationbythe Bar,fortheBar.'" Lawyersmustearn15hoursofcontinuinglegal educationeachyearinordertomaintainalicenseto practicelawinTexas.

BettingonSisterhoodandService

BettingonSisterhoodandService Betting on Sisterhood and Service

ReclaimedSorors:50

12-AKApolloStrollTeam-GraduateChapter2 Place nd

Happy50 AnniversarytoKappaMu-Southern MethodistUniversity.KappaMuwaschartedonMarch 31,1976.

SororJordanRivers,anAnthropologyMajor,receiveda SMUBlackAlumniScholarship,whichisascholarshipto supportstudentswhoareexcellingatSMU.

SororJa’niahCooper,arisingseniorwasselectedasthe SMU2026-27TurnerScholarsProgramFellow.Ja’niahis pursuingaBachelorofArtsinPsychology,andaBachelor ofArtsinInternationalStudies.

SMUGivingDaywasWednesday,March11,2026.Kappa Muraised$1,460throughonlinegiving.Theywonthe FirstPlaceinSmallGreekorganizationsforGivingDay. Thankyou,AlphaXiOmegamemberswhoparticipatedin SMUGivingDay.

GradAdvisor:SororSherrieJackson

EpsilonMu'sServiceAchievement-400+service hourscompleted

SocialAction(Knowing&HandlingYourRightsItemsDiscussed StudentRightsandCurrentLaws FreedomofExpressionandProtest

MentalHealthvs.PoliticalStress NavigatingHardConversationsonCampus PinkGoesRed-GuestSpeaker:DarrylGriffinwith AmericanHeartAssociation

KappaMu

Happy AKAversary!

SororKaren(Harris)Williams,April1979,BetaDelta

Wewouldlovetocelebrateyou!TobefeaturedduringyourAKAversarymonth,pleasesubmit themonth, year,initiationchapter,andlinenameatleastonemonthinadvancetothemonthofyourAKAversary.

isterhood in Bloom

WarmestcongratulationstoSororEleaseLewison thebirthofherdaughter,NonaLeasaMcDaniel. BornonMarch12,2026,weighing6lbs,2ozand measuring18.75incheslong,Nonaisabeautiful blessing.WealsocelebratewithSilverSororEleasia Watts-Lewisonthearrivalofherfirstgranddaughter. SisterlyBlessings,