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MLK and AKA

January 15, 2018 by robincharmagne 4 Comments

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Hello pretties,
Celebrating to auspicious occasions today, The birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 110th Founders’ Day of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Given the current climate in our country, I thought this quote was most appropriate. I am just wondering how long will it take or what will have to happen before some people speak up??? In the spirit of what Dr. King stood for, serve your community today in whatever capacity you can, just do something to improve your community!

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated celebrates 110 years of service today. The first Greek letter organization for college trained black women, founded January 15, 1908 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC. AKA women have a long history of service to the communities we serve.

#Facts

Founded: January 15, 1908 at Howard University, Washington, DC
Incorporated: January 29, 1913
Twenty Pearls: Founders and Incorporators
Motto: “By Culture and By Merit”
Symbol: Ivy Leaf
Flower: Pink Tea Rose
Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
Official publication: Ivy Leaf magazine, first published 1921

Filed Under: Blogging, Holiday, Life, Personal Tagged With: AKA, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Little Dresses For Africa – Good Cause

June 7, 2016 by robincharmagne 10 Comments

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Hello pretties,
Little Dresses for Africa is an organization that is near and dear to my heart. As I read the email for this project, I got all teary eyed. I knew this was a service project I would be all over. Growing up a true girly girl, my Mama loved dressing me and my sister in frilly dresses with patent leather mary janes, ruffle socks and grosgrain ribbon in our hair. Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of working along side my sorority sisters to make dresses for this worthy cause. Every little girl deserves to feel cute and special in a new dress. This project was sew easy, get it sew easy. We took a simple pillow case, cut off the top, folded down any ragged edges and then adorned with ribbon or other embellishments. Take a peek…
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The finished dresses will be shipped to 31 countries in Africa. A blessing to be a blessing to these little girls. If you would like to know more, click here.

Summer Dressing

Making these dresses from all kinds of patterned pillow cases and ribbons, reminded me of easy summer dressing with a very popular trend – boho chic. Of course it is hot in Africa, but it gets pretty warm here in the South and you need easy, breezy styles to stay cool. The boho chic look is the perfect little dress for summer. I handpicked some of my faves.

I have had the pleasure of participating in many service projects as an Alpha Kappa Alpha woman, but this was by far my most favorite. I hope you will check out this organization.

Tell me about your favorite charitable organization or about volunteer work you love!

Linking with these lovely bloggers.

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Filed Under: Children, DIY, Life, Style Tagged With: AKA, Little Dresses For Africa

Alpha Kappa Alpha Celebrates 108 Years Of Service

January 15, 2016 by robincharmagne 6 Comments

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated celebrates 108 years of service today. The first Greek letter organization for college trained black women, founded January 15, 1908 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC. AKA women have a long history of service to the communities we serve.

AKA Facts

Founded: January 15, 1908 at Howard University, Washington, DC
Incorporated: January 29, 1913
Twenty Pearls: Founders and Incorporators
Motto: “By Culture and By Merit”
Symbol: Ivy Leaf
Flower: Pink Tea Rose
Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
Official publication: Ivy Leaf magazine, first published 1921

AKA women have a reputation for being the “pretty girls” who wear pink and green, rock strands of pearls and have a penchant for flipping our hair, but we are so much more than these stereotypes. Have you heard that studies show that African-American women are creating their own businesses at a higher rate than other female entrepreneurs in the U.S.? Of course the pretty girls are leading the pack. Today I wanted to share with my lovely readers some of my sorority sisters who are more than just pretty faces, they are making their mark in the business world! Take a peek:

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Filed Under: Business, Life, Personal Tagged With: AKA

AKA Takes Over Orlando

April 20, 2015 by robincharmagne 10 Comments

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Hello Pretties,

I’m baaack! Missed my lovely readers but oh man, I so needed that break. Feeling refreshed and ready to make some good things happen this week. I had so much fun, as usual, with my sorority sisters in Orlando last week.
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Filed Under: Tourism, Travel Tagged With: AKA

Service Is AKA

January 15, 2015 by robincharmagne 8 Comments

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Today marks the 107th anniversary of my illustrious sisterhood, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. The first Greek letter organization for college trained black women, founded January 15, 1908 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC. AKA has a legacy of service to the communities we serve. The sorority encompasses so much more than pink and green, skeewee, and step shows. With more than 265,000 members, we work to address the needs of others in the areas of Educational Enrichment, Health Promotion, Family Strengthening, Environmental Ownership. and Global Impact. We hear the call to serve, and we answer!

Founded: January 15, 1908 at Howard University, Washington, DC
Incorporated: January 29, 1913
Twenty Pearls: Founders and Incorporators
Motto: “By Culture and By Merit”
Symbol: Ivy Leaf
Flower: Pink Tea Rose
Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
Official publication: Ivy Leaf magazine, first published 1921

29 years and I am Oh So honored to be a part of this esteemed organization.

Happy Founders’ Day to all my Sorors, near and far as we continue to be of service to all mankind!

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Filed Under: Personal Tagged With: AKA

The Pretty Girls Turn Jacksonville Pink And Green

April 7, 2014 by robincharmagne 6 Comments

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Hello there,
I’m pooped pretties! Last week was so much fun! My beloved sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. met for our regional conference in Jacksonville, Florida. The weather soooo good and I always love seeing and spending time with my sorority sisters. Just a few pics!

Hope you lovelies had a great last week and weekend!

Link parties{here}.

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Filed Under: Blogging, Personal, Travel Tagged With: AKA

Love That Pink And Green!

January 15, 2014 by robincharmagne 2 Comments

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What an Astonishing, Kaptivating, Amazing Day this is! Why you ask? It’s the 106th anniversary of my illustrious sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. The first Greek letter organization for college trained black women, founded January 15, 1908 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC.

Founded: January 15, 1908 at Howard University, Washington, DC
Incorporated: January 29, 1913
Twenty Pearls: Founders and Incorporators
Motto: “By Culture and By Merit”
Symbol: Ivy Leaf
Flower: Pink Tea Rose
Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
Official publication: Ivy Leaf magazine, first published 1921

28 years and I am Oh So honored to be a part of this awesome organization.

Happy Founders Day to all my Sorors, near and far!

Keep it Pretty,
robincharmagne


Filed Under: Personal Tagged With: AKA, Howard University

It’s a Pink and Green Thang!

January 15, 2013 by robincharmagne 4 Comments

Hello Pretties,
Today is Founders Day for my illustrious sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. The first Greek letter organization for college trained black women, founded January 15, 1908 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC.

A Legacy of Sisterhood and Service!

Global Leadership through Timeless Service!

Founded: January 15, 1908 at Howard University, Washington, DC
Incorporated: January 29, 1913
Twenty Pearls: Founders and Incorporators
Motto: “By Culture and By Merit”
Symbol: Ivy Leaf
Flower: Pink Tea Rose
Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
Official publication: Ivy Leaf magazine, first published 1921

27 years and I am Oh so proud to be a part of this awesome organization.

Happy Founders Day to all my Sorors, near and far!

Keep it Pretty,
robincharmagne

P.S. Pretties, experimenting with different photo effects. This is the Warhol, how do you like it?

Filed Under: Personal Tagged With: AKA, Howard, sorority, Warhol

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