Mu Lambda Omega Chapter of AKA

Pink Goes Red: Virtual Dance Event
2022-02-04 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Your heart matters! This is why, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Mu Lambda Omega Chapter will host a fun and exciting FREE virtual dance event – Pink Goes Red that promotes heart health. All are welcome to join us on Friday, February 4, from 7pm to 8:30pm via Zoom with certified fitness instructor, Old School Skinny.
You will sweat, receive health information and have the chance to win raffle prizes, all in the name of your heart. Click https://bit.ly/MLOGoesRed to register today.

Lines Redefined: A Conversation About The Implications of Redistricting for the Black Community
2022-01-27 19:00 - 20:00
What do the results of the 2020 Census and new district lines mean for the Black community? Join us virtually on Thursday, January 27 at 7pm to find out. During our panel discussion, community leaders will talk about the state of the Black community and what these new lines mean for Black political power. This is a critically important conversation ahead of the June and November elections. Panelists include Patrice Marshall McKenzie, Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad and Dr. Christine Marie Slaughter, and moderated by Shakari Byerly.
Register now at: https://bit.ly/MLOREDISTRICTING

Denims and Pearls Reactivation Event
2022-01-14 19:00 - 20:00
Join the members of Mu Lambda Omega Chapter for a virtual reactivation event, Denims and Pearls, on January 14th from 7pm-8pm. Inactive members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. must register in order to attend.
RSVP by Friday, January 7, 2021.
For more information, email alisonoquinn1908@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you at this event.

Chapter Meeting
2021-11-20 10:00 - 12:30, 2021-05-15 10:00 - 12:30, 2021-04-17 10:00 - 12:30, 2021-03-20 10:00 - 12:30
DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, IN-PERSON CHAPTER MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Mu Lambda Omega monthly chapter meetings (for sorority members only) are held virtually on the third Saturday of every month at 10:00 am. Fellowship begins at 9:30am. If you’re new to the Culver City/Los Angeles area, or seeking a new AKA home, we cordially invite you to join us for our next meeting! Click here for more information about requirements for visitors to attend a chapter meeting.

Investment Basics for Women
2021-11-10 19:00 - 20:00
As we prepare for the holidays, let’s make sure we go into the new season with the financial information we need to secure our future. The Mu Lambda Omega Economic Committee of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the Inglewood Pacific Chapter of the Links, Inc., will present “Investment Basics for Women” on Wednesday, November 10th at 7:00 pm.
Our guest speakers will be:
Carole Lockhart
Financial Advisor
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Tiffany Sanders
Assistant Vice President
Associate Market Supervision Manager
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Please click here to register: https://bit.ly/3Gd8Xzn
All are welcome!

Financial Security: Wills & Trusts Are You Ready?
2021-10-20 19:00 - 20:00
Happy Fall! As we plan for the change of seasons, it is also time to plan for an additional change. Do you have a plan in place to transfer your assets to those people and causes you care about?
Inglewood Pacific Chapter of the Links, in collaboration with the Economic Legacy committees of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mu Lambda Omega Chapter and Theta Mu Omega Chapter, as well as the Inglewood Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, will present, “Financial Security: Wills and Trust, Are you Ready?”
This seminar will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, October 20th at 7:00 pm. The seminar will be facilitated by Attorney Caprice L. Collins of the Collins Law Group. Please feel free to invite your family and friends, all are welcome!
Register in advance: https://bit.ly/WillsTrusts10-20

Chapter Meeting
2021-10-16 10:00 - 12:30
DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, IN-PERSON CHAPTER MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Mu Lambda Omega monthly chapter meetings (for sorority members only) are held virtually on the third Saturday of every month at 10:00 am. Fellowship begins at 9:30am. If you are new to the Culver City/Los Angeles area, or seeking a new AKA home, we cordially invite you to join us for our next meeting! Click here for more information about requirements for visitors to attend a chapter meeting.

Pink Table Talk Series, Part II: Let's Talk Mammograms
2021-10-15 18:30 - 19:30
The Mu Lambda Omega Women’s Healthcare and Wellness Committee is excited to present the second part of our Pink Table Talk Series!
Did you know…
Black women are more likely than white women to get triple-negative breast cancer, a kind of breast cancer that often is aggressive and comes back after treatment. Scientists are doing research to learn why some women are more likely to get this kind of breast cancer, and to find better ways to treat it.
Please join us on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 6:30 pm for Part II of our series, Pink Table Talk: Let’s Talk Mammograms. We will host an informative breast cancer discussion with noted physician Dr. Ronald Hurst.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3e7b1N8

You won’t want to miss Pink Table Talk Part II, where you can get answers to your questions about mammograms and breast cancer in African American women.
Spread the word! We look forward to seeing you, your mom, sisters, daughters, family, friends and colleagues.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our MLO Health Committee Chairman, Allison Hackett at mulambdaomega@yahoo.com

Pink Table Talk Series, Part I: Talking With Breast Cancer Survivors
2021-10-04 18:30 - 19:30
Join Mu Lambda Omega Chapter on Monday, October 4, 2020 at 6:30 pm for Talking with Breast Cancer Survivors, Part I of a two-part online Pink Table Talk Series.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3u98FTK
Did you know:
African American women have a 31% breast cancer mortality rate – the highest of any U.S. racial or ethnic group. Among women younger than 45, breast cancer incidence is higher among African American women than White women. (Breast Cancer Prevention Partners)
You won’t want to miss Pink Table Talk, where courageous women will talk about their breast cancer journey and we will share important information about breast health.
Spread the word! We look forward to seeing you, your mom, sisters, daughters, family, friends and colleagues.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our MLO Health Committee Chairman, Allison Hackett at mulambdaomega@yahoo.com

HBCU Game Changers: A Notable Conversation with Terri Hines of Fox Sports
2021-09-27 18:00 - 19:00
Mu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. invites you to join our virtual HBCU event entitled HBCU Game Changers: A Notable Conversation on Monday, September 27th 6pm-7pm PT.

This event will feature Terri Hines who is the Executive Vice President of Communications, FOX Sports, a graduate of FAMU, and proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She will join us for a fireside chat to discuss the impact and importance of Historical Black Colleges and Universities. We will also have panelists from our chapter who are HBCU graduates share their amazing experiences. Be sure to invite young people who are considering college to learn more about HBCUs. You don’t want to miss this event!

Click the link to register today to reserve your spot.
https://bit.ly/MLOHBCU9-27

See you there!

MLO's Virtual Arts Scavenger Hunt
2021-06-24 23:59
Friends and family, Mu Lambda Omega is hosting a Virtual Scavenger Hunt that will focus on exposing students to prominent figures during the Harlem Renaissance & the Black Arts Movement! The scavenger hunt is open to all, but students under the age of 17 years old who participate will be entered into a raffle. One winner will be chosen for a chance to win their choice of:

A family night out (dinner to one of LA’s local Black-Owned Restaurants)
Dance Lessons at Debbie Allen’s Dance Academy
Backpack filled with Arts & Crafts

To enter, CLICK HERE to download “The Arts Scavenger Hunt!” form.

Once all answers have been found, email completed forms to arts@akamlo.org by June 24, 2021, at 11:59 pm.

Also – we LOVE pictures, please share pictures of you [or student(s)] with their completed form or while hunting for the answers!

Scavenger Hunt Survey
Once you’ve emailed your completed form, click here to take a brief survey.

Spread the word – Happy Hunting!

ICF/MLO is Poppin'! Virtual Popcorn Fundraiser - 4 Days Only!
2021-06-24 10:00 - 2021-06-28 10:00
The Ivy Centennial Foundation, in collaboration with Mu Lambda Omega Chapter, will launch the virtual Double Good gourmet popcorn fundraiser from June 24, 2021 – June 28, 2021– 4 days only! Your support will help provide scholarships to youth of color, and create programs to address issues that improve the health and wellness of our community.
Double Good is 16 flavors of ultra-premium handcrafted popcorn, made-to-order in small batches and shipped directly to you, anywhere in the USA. It tastes as good as it looks!
Our President invites you to click here to place your order between Thursday June 24 @ 10:00 AM PDT and Monday June 28 @ 10:00 AM PDT or, in lieu of popcorn, your donation is appreciated. You can also contact any member to purchase through their personalized pop up shop!
Again, we are grateful for your support and the communities that we serve thank you!!

A Day of Compassion: Black Refugees at the US Border
2021-06-13 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a free virtual experience A Day of Compassion: Black Refugees at the US Border on June 13, 2021 at 2:00pm – 3:00pm.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of World Refugee Day, which celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. Mu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will host a conversation with black-led organizations that are working to assist black refugees at the border as they seek entry into the US, as well as efforts to help them as they resettle and build a new life.
We are excited to welcome Nana Gyamfi from Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI) and Fardosa Osman from United Women of East Africa (UWEAST) to share their insights and lift up the experiences of black refugees to build understanding, support and advocacy.
We will also feature a Virtual Artist Showcase by young people who participated in a unit we developed and learned about the experiences of black refugees and were moved to create artistic expressions!
Don’t miss it-all in the community are welcome! Register now at http://bit.ly/MLOBlackRefugees

Homebuyer Workshop
2021-05-20 16:00 - 17:00
Mu Lambda Omega is helping to spread the word about a very informative session about buying a home!
Bank of America’s Community Homeownership Commitment® is bringing together products and resources that can help modest-income borrowers buy homes of their own. By combining down-payment assistance and closing-cost help with a low-down-payment mortgage, you may find that a new home is within reach.
As part of our first-time homebuyer education series you can learn about resources that can make buying a home more affordable for you.

America’s Home Grant® is our lender credit of up to $7,500 that can be used toward nonrecurring closing costs, like title insurance and recording fees, or to permanently buy down the interest rate.
Down Payment Grant is our grant program with up 3% of the home purchase price, up to $10,000, whichever is less, to be used for a down payment in select markets.
Search for properties that may be eligible for our homebuyer grant programs in the Bank of America Real Estate Center® **
Search for local and national cost savings programs including our homebuyer grants on our Down Payment Center.
Our First-Time Homebuyer Online Edu-Series helps homebuyers learn about Affordable Home Buying Solutions and the 5 steps to buying a home

You will also get the chance to learn more about tools Bank of America offers. REGISTER HERE!

Better Money Habits/Investing Basics Seminar
2021-04-27 19:00 - 20:00
Join Mu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., in partnership with Bank of America, on Tuesday, April 27th at 7pm for a FREE virtual financial seminar Better Money Habits/Investing Basics. Noted wealth management advisor and Bank of America Senior Vice President Brent Hamlet will share:

Establishing your goals and risk tolerance
The time value of money
The difference between stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
Importance of diversifying your investments

Register at https://bit.ly/3fWqote Don’t miss it, everyone is welcome. See you there!

Pink Goes Red for Heart Health 2021
2021-02-06 19:00 - 21:00
In support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Campaign, Mu Lambda Omega (MLO) Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will host Pink Goes Red on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 7pm for a virtual dance event – Get Up and Groove with dance instructor Old School Skinny!
Attire: red top and black bottoms.
The community is invited – family and friends are welcome! See you there!

Managing Your Finances During A Pandemic
2020-05-20 19:00 - 21:00
Are you looking for effective ways to negotiate with creditors?
Could you benefit from ways to jump-start your emergency fund?
Have you considered a medical directive?
If so, this webinar will help you navigate from immediate fire drills to long-term plans during financial uncertainties.
Register here for Mu Lambda Omega’s Economic Legacy event on May 20, 2020 at 7pm PST.

Chapter Meeting
2020-05-16 09:30 - 12:00 | CA
THE IN-PERSON CHAPTER MEETING FOR MAY IS CANCELLED.
THE VIRTUAL MEETING IS FOR MLO MEMBERS ONLY.
Mu Lambda Omega monthly chapter meetings (for sorority members only) are held on the third Saturday of every month at 10:00 am at Crenshaw United Methodist Church located at 3740 Don Felipe Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90008. Fellowship begins at 9:30am. If you’re new to the Culver City/Los Angeles area, or seeking a new AKA home, we cordially invite you to join us for our next meeting! Click here for more information about requirements for visitors to attend a chapter meeting.

Chapter Meeting
2020-04-19 09:30 - 12:00 | St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 3825 Don Felipe Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90008
THE IN-PERSON CHAPTER MEETING FOR APRIL IS CANCELLED.
THE VIRTUAL MEETING IS FOR MLO MEMBERS ONLY.
Mu Lambda Omega monthly chapter meetings (for sorority members only) are held on the third Saturday of every month at 10:00 am at Crenshaw United Methodist Church located at 3740 Don Felipe Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90008. Fellowship begins at 9:30am. If you’re new to the Culver City/Los Angeles area, or seeking a new AKA home, we cordially invite you to join us for our next meeting! Click here for more information about requirements for visitors to attend a chapter meeting.

MLO 2nd Annual Founders' Day Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
2020-02-01 08:00 - 11:00 | Hotville Chicken Restaurant, 4070 Marlton Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90008, United Kingdom
Join Mu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in conjunction with The Ivy Centennial Foundation on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 8 am – 11 am for our 2nd Annual Founders’ Day Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the new Hotville Chicken Restaurant located at 4070 Marlton Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90008, at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. Dine in or Take out!
The donation is $19.08 per person when purchased on Eventbrite. On the day of the event at the restaurant, the donation is $20 cash.
Donations will benefit our scholarship and community service program efforts.
Click on the link: http://bit.ly/2QJeXIL
For more information, contact mulambdaomega@yahoo.com.
Visit www.akamlo.org to learn more about Mu Lambda Omega Chapter of AKA.
The Ivy Centennial Foundation (ICF) is a 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID #47-1020733). Net proceeds to support scholarships and community service programs.

MLO at Big Sunday’s 8th Annual MLK Day
2020-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Big Sunday, 6111 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90038, United States
Big Sunday’s 8th Annual MLK Day Clothing Collection & Community Breakfast
On MLK Day, Big Sunday hosts a bevy of volunteers, friends and community members in collecting and sorting clothing for disadvantaged and grateful people. Enjoy a community breakfast with people from all walks of life who have come to share in this unique experience which carries on Dr. King’s spirit of togetherness. Bring your gently used clothing to donate. MLO will participate in a big way!
Click here to sign up if you’d like to volunteer. Family, friends and community members are welcome to serve with us!

December Chapter Meeting and Holiday Luncheon
2019-12-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Embassy Suites, 1440 East Imperial Ave, El Segundo, CA, 90245, United States
Mu Lambda Omega monthly chapter meetings (for sorority members only) are held on the third Saturday of every month. Our December meeting will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a Carol-oke Christmas Holiday Luncheon from 12:00 pm to 2 pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel located at 1440 East Imperial Ave., El Segundo, CA 90245.
Pre-registration is required for the luncheon, the cost is $55. Click here for tickets.
The deadline is November 16, 2019. Bring a gift-wrapped ornament and join us for a sisterly good time!

2019 Hot Pink Affair - Pearls Behind the Mask!
2019-11-02 19:00 - 23:59 | Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90045
Pearls Behind The Mask!
It’s that time of year again…time for the Hot Pink Affair!
The Ivy Centennial Foundation, in support of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Mu Lambda Omega Chapter, brings The Hot Pink Affair: “Pearls Behind The Mask” to the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 7 PM.
The Hot Pink Affair is The Ivy Centennial Foundation and Mu Lambda Omega Chapter’s annual signature event. The Pearls Behind The Mask Masquerade Party includes a cocktail reception, program and dinner, along with dancing until midnight to the music of DJ Q-Nice, The Party Enthusiast. You don’t want to miss it! Guests are encouraged to join in the mystery and wear masquerade masks.
Click here for tickets – $125 per person.
7 PM – 7:30 PM Cocktail Reception
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Program & Dinner
9:30 PM – 12 AM Dancing
Event proceeds provide deserving graduating high school seniors with scholarships to pursue their educational endeavors at four-year colleges and universities. This pink night of mystery and masks also supports our community service programs in the Culver City and West Los Angeles communities.
Can’t attend in person this year? No worries! Click here and make your tax deductible charitable donation through the ticket link.
For more information, contact us at 2019hotpinkaffair@akamlo.org.
Ivy Centennial Foundation (ICF) is a 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID# 47-1020733).
https://youtu.be/pFY2JCLRMVo

The Arts! Youth and Diversity Film Festival
2019-10-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Howard Hughes Center Cinemark Theater, 6081 Center Dr, Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA, 90045
The MLO Program target “The Arts” has launched MLO Arts In Motion or MLOAIM, a new Performing Arts Club for middle school youth! They will learn about the arts, experience different forms of art and express themselves artistically.
The first outing is on October 26 at 9am – Youth Diversity Film Festival sponsored by the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center. As part of the 25th Annual African American Film Marketplace & S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase, young filmmakers and emerging young directors from middle school and high school will showcase their skills, talent and vision through film screenings, while giving the audience a chance to view and discuss the artistry, passion and sacrifice involved in the independent filmmaking process. For the public, tickets are $5 for youth, $10 for adults.
MLOAIM will provide a limited number of tickets to youth that would like to attend and join the club! If you would like to refer a young person 6th grade or above, email us at ivyandhearts@yahoo.com with the name and contact info of your young person and we will respond with additional details.
Don’t miss this awesome FREE opportunity to see films created for and by youth! Deadline to confirm for tickets is Oct 22nd!

Chapter Meeting
2019-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 3825 Don Felipe Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90008
Mu Lambda Omega monthly chapter meeting (for sorority members only) for the month of October only will be held Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 7:00 pm at Crenshaw United Methodist Church located at 3740 Don Felipe Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90008. Fellowship begins at 6:30pm. If you’re new to the Culver City/Los Angeles area, or seeking a new AKA home, we cordially invite you to join us for our next meeting! Click here for more information about requirements for visitors to attend a chapter meeting.

Pink Ribbon Yoga
2019-10-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Hills Community Center, 3782 West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90008
As part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. International Women’s Health and Wellness initiative Mu Lambda Omega Chapter is hosting an afternoon of Yoga and information about breast health, including the importance of early detection and some available supportive resources for African American women.
Come learn yoga techniques to reduce stress, create flexibility and enhance wellness. All levels, beginner to intermediate are welcome. Please bring your yoga mat and be prepared to relax with yoga instructor Melena Taylor!
Light refreshments and breast health materials will be provided!
Space is limited for this FREE event. Registration is required, click here to register.
Questions? Contact Shawn Grayson at mulambdaomega@yahoo.com

AKA HBCU Day Observance
2019-09-16 - 2019-09-21
Join Mu Lambda Omega as we and our worldwide sisterhood uplift our treasured Historical Black Colleges and Universities on this Community Impact Day. Our goal is to raise $1 million on September 16, 2019 and with your help we will do it for a second year!! Click here to make your secure online donation.
You can also ‘Text to Give’ by texting AKAHBCU to 44321 to get the link to make your secure gift.
The final way to give is to mail a check payable and addressed to AKAEAF, 5656 S. Stoney Island Ave., Chicago, IL 60637.
Wear HBCU gear all day on September 16th to show pride in your school or the HBCU of your choice to raise awareness about this rich educational legacy!
For countless young people, many of whom are the first in their family to attend college, the gift of a quality education at an institution that was designed to specifically affirm and prepare them as tomorrow’s leaders is priceless. Thank you for helping to sustain these national treasures!!
HBCU For LIFE: A CALL TO ACTION
