Events

Date: Thursday, September 21
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Zoom

Join us on Thursday, September 21, 2023  at 7:00 p.m. for this hour-long seminar, “Why do Black Males Consider Suicide” with Dr. Sean Joe. Dr. Sean Joe is a social work scientist, highlights the emerging science on suicidal behavior among Black Americans, calling attention to important roles of sex and age that reflect not only differences in etiology, but also other important variations in relation to risk, the nature of suicidal behavior and its prevention and practice with Black boys and young men. Register using the link provided or scan the QR code to receive access to this event.

Chi Rho Omega is partnering with Marbles Kids Museum to host the African American Read-In, Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Marbles in Downtown Raleigh. Join us as we engage with history, reading, art, and fun!   Bring your family and celebrate Black creative thought during Black History Month!  The program is free, but registration is required. Please register to attend by clicking on the button below:

This event is open to the public and will take place from 9:30 am – 11:00  am at the Zebulon Community Center: 301 S. Arendell Ave. Zebulon, NC 27597. This project seeks to benefit the Zebulon Magnet Middle School Mentoring Program which supports roughly 25 male and female students. Requested items for the donation drive include:

• School Supplies
• Hair Care Products
• Oral Hygiene Products
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Soap/Deodorant/Lotion
• Hair Protective Accessories (i.e. bonnets, do-rags, wave caps)

AKA members interested in reactivating or transferring are welcome to participate in this service project. During the event, donations will be sorted and prepared for delivery which provides a variety of options for participation. For more information or questions, please email: info@chirhroomega-aka.com

#CAP and Target 1: HBCU for life will host our Spring College Expo, Saturday,  March 5, 2022, from 1:00-3:00pm via Zoom. There will be college admissions representatives from HBCUs, public and private colleges and universities in North Carolina and beyond. This will be an opportunity for students to learn the difference between these institutions, and to have their college admissions questions answered live by admissions representatives. We are excited to have the following colleges and universities join us: Clinton College ∙ East Carolina University ∙ Stillman College ∙ University of North Carolina at Greensboro ∙ University of Alabama University of Alabama-Birmingham ∙ UNC Asheville ∙ Saint Augustine’s University ∙ North Carolina Central University ∙ Shaw University. Please register your student here or by clicking on the image above.

Chi Rho Omega presents the 33rd African American Read-In, Saturday, February 26 at 10:00 am. The virtual read-in will highlight the champions of books, history, fun and celebrate literature and art from Black authors and artists during Black History Month!  Please register here.

Get your Heart Pumping and your Feet Stomping by joining the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated^®, Chi Rho Omega Chapter for our Pink Goes Red Virtual Line Dancing event Friday, February 4, 2022 from 7:00 pm – 8:15pm. We ask for a $5 minimum donation. Proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. Register and donate here.

**Canceled due to inclement weather**

Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by engaging in a day of service in our communities and around the world to promote peace and community through love in keeping with Dr. King’s life and teachings.

Through AKA Assist, Chi Rho Omega will support women and infants. Chi Rho Omega is partnering with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle and the ACE Arts Conference Event Center in Knightdale to host a Supply Drive, January 22, 2022, 10:00 am -12:00 pm. Requested Items include: baby diapers and pull ups, baby wipes, soap, toothpaste, textured hair care products, deodorant, feminine products etc. Our goal is to collect 500 items. Please deliver your donation during our drive through event on Saturday, January 22nd.  Our Supply Drive is open to the public.

Join Chi Rho Omega for Family Matters: Caregivers’ Resources, Monday, November 15 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. As we uplift and support the caregivers in our community, we will share resources to help alleviate common stressors while providing care to our loved ones. During our program, speakers including Keith Shackleford (Warren Shackleford Thomas Attorneys P.L.L.C.), Ron White (Oakfield Insurance) and Rich Gwaltney (Transitions Life Care) will provide life-impacting information for caregivers and family members. Register here for this AKA Impact Day program or click on the image above.

Chi Rho Omega’s Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy Committee presents the Pink Saturday Virtual Black Vendor Expo, Saturday, November 13, 11:00 am via Zoom. Enjoy shopping with Black owned businesses from the comfort of your home! Registration is required. Register here on by clicking the image above. The list of participating vendors is located here.

Join Chi Rho Omega for our Founders’ Day and Reactivation Celebration on Friday, January 24, 2021 at 2 pm. We will celebrate 113 years of service and honor our Silver, Life, Pearl, Golden, and Diamond members.

Register today as it closes on January 21st.

*PLEASE NOTE: this event is for members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 
Attire is PEARLfectly Pretty in Pink.
We look forward to seeing you at our Founders’ Day Celebration.