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New Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Chapter Chartered in East Contra Costa County
The Far Western Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Carol Dixon welcomed the newest graduate chapter of the Far Western Region, Omega Upsilon Omega Chapter on December 10, 2017. Thirty-seven women were inducted and became charter members of Omega Upsilon Omega, making it the 75th chapter of the Far Western Region.
Special guest in attendance were Assemblyman Timothy Grayson, from the 14th District of Contra Costa County, Mayor Laura Hoffmeister, City of Concord, and Mayor Merl Craft of the City of Pittsburg.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is the oldest Greek letter organization founded in 1908 at Howard University. The sorority has over 1,000 chapters internationally.
The women of Omega Upsilon Omega look forward to working and serving the communities in central and east Contra Costa County.
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LIVE! — TOWN HALL ON RACISM AND ITS IMPACT — THURS. 11.14.24 5PM PST
Join us for a LIVE Virtual Town Hall on the Impact of Racism hosted by Post News Group Journalist Carla Thomas and featuring Oakland, CA NAACP President Cynthia Adams & other Special Guests.
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. PST
Join us for a LIVE Virtual Town Hall on the Impact of Racism hosted by Post News Group Journalist Carla Thomas and featuring Oakland, CA NAACP President Cynthia Adams & other Special Guests.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
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• Since the pandemic, what battles have the NAACP fought nationally, and how have they impacted us locally?
• What trends are you seeing concerning Racism? Is it more covert or overt?
• What are the top 5 issues resulting from racism in our communities?
• How do racial and other types of discrimination impact local communities?
• What are the most effective ways our community can combat racism and hate?
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