RESPECT
By Culture and By Merit
A high regard, appreciation, and due recognition of one’s valuable contributions, achievements, qualities, and/or standing within the community and/or organization
OurLiving Legends
To be a ‘Living Legend’ is to belong to a distinguished group of women who have led the Notable North Atlantic Region with honor and respect for our motto, “By Culture and By Merit.” As their personal charge, each of our Living Legends shared pearls of wisdom with Soror Elicia Pegues Spearman at her inaugural celebration, “Elevating F.I.R.S.T.,” which was held at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT on July 30, 2022.
Soror Hettie Simmons Love
The Notable North Atlantic Region celebrated the 100th birthday of Diamond Diva Hettie Simmons Love! Soror Hettie is a member of Epsilon Sigma Omega (Harrisburg, PA), and was initiated at Pi Chapter at Fisk University.
A Notable fact: In 1947 Love became the FIRST Black graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Business School. You can read more in her book, Hettie Simmons Love: Penn Pioneer
Soror Cheryl Anderson Pegues'
60th AKAversary
Life member, Golden Gem, and the “F.I.R.S.T. Mom," Soror Cheryl Anderson Pegues, celebrated her 60th AKAversary in grand style. Soror Cheryl, a member of Theta Epsilon Omega Chapter, was initiated in the Nu Chapter at West Virginia State University.
In November, the chapter celebrated its centennial and acknowledged milestone anniversaries. Madam Regional Director served as the keynote speaker.
Veterans' Salute
A special salute to all the veteran members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® who have helped change the face of America’s Armed Forces. The North Atlantic Region honors and celebrates all of our members who have served in the United States Armed Forces, selflessly protecting us and our country. Your willingness to sacrifice yourselves for our benefit has earned our utmost gratitude and respect. We salute and honor each of you.