Welcome! We are delighted to have you visit the official online home of the Mu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, based in Culver City, California. Since our founding in 1978, Mu Lambda Omega (MLO) has proudly implemented award-winning programs designed to uplift and support our youth while promoting the health and wellness of our community. In partnership with The Ivy Centennial Foundation, Inc., MLO has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships and grants to deserving students.

 Mu Lambda Omega consists of a group of talented and devoted women who are deeply committed to tackling the challenges within our community while actively seeking meaningful solutions. Bound together by sisterhood and a common purpose, we remain steadfast on our dedication to the international mission of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, as reflected in our current international program, Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood®, under the leadership if International President Danette Anthony Reed. Our six key initiatives are:

• Strengthening Our Sisterhood™
• Empowering Our Families™
• Building Our Economic Wealth™
• Enhancing Our Environment™
• Advocating for Social Justice™
• Uplifting Our Local Community™

We invite you to join us in supporting our initiatives and working together to make a positive difference in the community. Please explore our website and social media platforms for more information, and stay tuned for updates on our dynamic programs, events, and activities. We look forward to collaborating with you in service to all mankind!

In Service,
Karen G. Long, President
Mu Lambda Omega

Our Chapter Vision
The Mu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is a premiere organization that has a strong presence in our community of Culver City/West Los Angeles California. We are dedicated to providing enriching educational programs, scholarships and advocacy for youth, economic empowerment, health and community enrichment services. Together, We Engage, We Enrich and We Empower our community.

Our Chapter Mission Statement
Mu Lambda Omega Chapter works through MOTIVATED women who LEAD efforts to create OPPORTUNITIES for personal growth, development and expansion within our communities.

Alpha Kappa Alpha is the oldest Greek-letter organization established in America by Black College women. The record of its origin, growth and development, activities, evolving goals and accomplishments is more than an interesting chronicle of a colorful bit of college-based Americana. It is, rather, a significant and inspiring reflection of the development of a minority group in a changing culture.

In 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority became America’s first Greek-letter organization established by and for Black women. Her roots date back to Howard University, Washington, DC, where the idea for formation was conceived by Ethyl Hedgeman Lyle of St. Louis, Missouri. She viewed the Sorority as an instrument for enriching the social and intellectual aspects of college life by providing mental stimulation through interaction with friends and associates.

Through the years, however, Alpha Kappa Alpha’s functioning has become more complex. After her incorporation as a perpetual body in 1913, Alpha Kappa Alpha gradually branched out and became the channel through which selected college-trained women improved the social and economic conditions in their city, state, nation and the world.

Today, that tradition has continued-internationally, nationally and locally. Alpha Kappa Alpha cultivates and encourages high scholastic and ethical standards, promotes unity and friendship among college women, alleviates problems concerning girls and women, maintains a progressive interest in college life, and serves all mankind through over 325,000 college-trained members in 1,061 chapters.  Visit the International website to learn more about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

On June 25, 1978, at the Marriot Hotel in Los Angeles, a group of 36 Sorority members stood together to form a new chapter, Mu Lambda Omega. We started the chartering process in February of 1978 and met in Barbara Williams’ home, who ultimately became our first president. In April, we became an official Interest Group and took the name “AKAs of West LA.” Over the years we have served the surrounding communities of West Los Angeles and are settled in Culver City, CA. The chartering members had initiation dates spanning almost 5 decades from 1927 to 1970, and represented graduate and undergraduate members from every region in the United States. The Mu Lambda Omega Chapter hosts a membership which includes a myriad of professions and talents. We are accountants, public health professionals, attorneys, businesswomen, health care administrators, educators, computer technology executives, counselors, entrepreneurs, magazine editors, film producers, engineers, scientists, professional volunteers and retirees.

Our Chapter activities reflect this diversity and our strength is the ability to come together as part of the ever growing network of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated to foster sisterhood among black women and impact the community through our commitment to service. Mu Lambda Omega sponsors annual fund-raisers to promote educational excellence through our scholarship program, participates in local, regional and national political awareness activities, and continues to promote the arts and sciences by providing human and financial resources. Our success is measured by our chapter’s receipt of Regional and National Awards. Mu Lambda Omega has been awarded the Mary P. King Award for best implementation of national programs by a chapter in our region on numerous occasions. Our Chapter also received a national Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Educational Advancement Foundation mini grant for our Mathematics and Science Literacy Program at LaSalle Elementary School, which was presented at the 1996 Baltimore, Maryland Boule.

More recently, in 2016 Mu Lambda Omega received the Regional Membership Award at the 87th Far Western Regional Conference for our outstanding member mentorship and leadership program.  In 2018 at the 89th Far Western Regional Conference, Mu Lambda Omega received six awards for our excellent execution of the sorority’s  initiatives for Global Impact, Family Strengthening, ASCEND Youth Enrichment Program, the Barbara Denson Trotter Archives Awards as well as two individual awards: Andria Hancock-Crear, the Regional Directors Chapter Leadership Award; and Gail Atley, the Individual Arts and Crafts Award.  In 2019 at the 90th Far Western Regional Conference, Mu Lambda Omega won the Barbara Denson Trotter Archives Awards and the Far Western Region Pearlfect MIP Submission Award.  In 2021 at the 92nd Far Western Regional Conference, Mu Lambda Omega President Akilah Wallace won the Mildred L. Robinson Outstanding Basileus Award, Kelcy Taylor won the inaugural Carol R. Dixon #25 “Silver Soror” Award, Allison Kellman won the Regional Directors Chapter Leadership Award, Caroline Brown won an Arts and Craft Award and Mu Lambda Omega won the Exhibit Award for our 42nd Chapter Anniversary commemoration. In 2022 at the 93rd Far Western Regional Conference, Mu Lambda Omega was recognized as Membership Best of the Best, Gail Atley won the Arts and Crafts Award in the Painting Category, Adrienne Lombard won the Arts and Crafts Award-Other Art Forms Category for her children’s book, Mu Lambda Omega garnered a record number of program awards including Target 1: HBCU for Life-1st place, #CAP (College Admission Process)-2nd place, Target 2: Women’s Healthcare and Wellness-2nd place, Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy-1st place, Overall Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service Excellence in Achievement Award-1st place.  Most notably that year, our #CAP Chairman Eleanor Wallace posthumously won the Laverne S. Tarkington Individual Leadership Development Award just one month after her passing. In 2023 at the 94th Far Western Regional Conference, Mu Lambda Omega won The Billie Jean Barrett AKA Connection Innovation Award for our political and advocacy work in the community including voter education, engagement with elected officials, voter mobilization, and social media campaigns, among other activities. MLO was once again recognized as Membership Best of the Best, as well as recognized for a successful Educational Advancement Foundation grant application for our foundation.  We also won the Regional Exhibit Award for our work on “We Are One” AKA MLK Service Day. We are proud of the hard work of our committed and talented members.

Our future goals have been defined and Mu Lambda Omega Chapter looks ahead with excitement as we strive to meet the challenges of the 21st century. By preparing, supporting and creating opportunities for youth, we can help ensure that they will have the ability and resources to compete and succeed in this society.

Charter Members

Mu Lambda Omega Chapter 2025 Officers

Standing (l to r): Olivette Sasser, Nicole Clark Reed, Akilah Wallace, and Andria Hancock-Crear. Seated (l to r): Adrienne Thompson, Velma Marshall, Karen Long, Rita Bernard-Harris, and Gail Atley