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1ST ANTI-BASILEUS

2ND ANTI-BASILEUS

HEALTH COMMITTEE

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

SISTERLY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

STANDARDS COMMITTEE

CHAPTER ACTIVITIES & RECOGNITIONS

IVY AKADEMY CELEBRATION

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

EDITOR’S PAGE

Spring is upon us and the time for reflection, renewal and reawakening has begun.

We gratefully reflect on a wonderful Ivy AKAdemy celebration where we introduced our exciting 2023 Program Initiatives to the public as is customary. Thank you, Soror Jessica Holmes, Chairman, and the entire Ivy AKAdemy Committee for an informative and memorable event.

As we prepare to come together in Tallahassee for the AKA Day at the Capitol, we must renew our commitment to being leaders for social justice. More than ever, our communities need our voice and we must show up and be present. Let us arm ourselves with both courage and knowledge – if you’re not aware, please take the time to become familiar with Florida House Bill 999 as it has far-reaching implications and long-term ramifications for all who believe in equality for all. If passed, House Bill 999 could very likely lead to the end of some of our most treasured institutions and initiatives centered around diversity, equity, and inclusion. In part, House Bill 999 bans the use of “Critical Race Theory rhetoric, without defining the term.” We should all be alarmed and moved to action! We cannot sit by and simply hope someone else takes a stand for us, WE must do all we can, for ourselves, and for the most vulnerable among us -- our children.

Sorors, let's reawaken our consciousness and pack Gamma Theta Omega’s AKA bus like never before! It’s “Never Too Late” to get on the bus in our pink and green attire and send the strong message that YES -- we are awake and we see you and NO -- we will not be quiet or ignored. Let us honor the memory of the late Congressman John Lewis and get into some Good Trouble. Sorors, we will see you on the Hill.

Together,