The Magnificent Mid-Western Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

⚠️ Weather Alert, Sorors ⚠️

As severe weather continues to impact portions of the Mid-Western Region, I encourage each of you to remain weather aware and prioritize your safety and the safety of your families.

Please monitor local weather reports, follow the guidance of emergency management officials, and take all necessary precautions regarding high winds, hail, flooding, and other severe weather threats.

If you, a chapter member, or your community has been significantly affected by severe weather, please contact the Mid-Western Regional Office so we may be aware and provide appropriate support and assistance.

Most importantly, stay safe, stay prepared, and continue to check on one another. Sisterhood extends beyond our meetings and events. It is demonstrated in how we care for one another during challenging times.

Keeping all affected communities in my thoughts and prayers.

With Service on My Mind and Sisterhood in My Heart,

Anika Starling

🖤💵 Black Dollar Days: Week 1 Recap & Week 2 Challenge 💵🖤

The first week of Black Dollar Days is officially in the books, and our Sorors are already making an impact!

Our Feed the Movement | Food & Beverage challenge encouraged Sorors across the Magnificent Mid-Western Region to support Black-owned restaurants, cafes, bakeries, caterers, food trucks, and beverage brands. Every meal purchased was an intentional investment in Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.

During Week 1, participating chapters logged a total of $9,688.92 in support of Black-owned food and beverage businesses!

Week 1 Chapter Totals

Xi Tau Omega — $6,224.48
Sigma Sigma Omega — $3,316.07
Psi Chi Omega — $88.00
Beta Sigma Omega — $40.26
Alpha Iota Omega — $20.11
Thank you to every Soror who chose to spend with purpose and help strengthen our communities one dollar at a time. Together, we're demonstrating the power of intentional spending and economic impact.

It's not too late to log your Week 1 purchases! If you supported a Black-owned food or beverage business during Week 1 but haven't submitted your spending yet, we want to count your impact. Every dollar helps us showcase the collective power of the Magnificent Mid-Western Region.

Log all Black Dollar Days spending here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0sqjasBbJ-7DbN9BAwFe3FNqf5LMGsXB0JYtfHUC_D6pkTw/viewform

Now it's time for Week 2!

Glow Different | Beauty, Wellness & Self-Care

Spend at Black-owned salons, spas, skincare brands, fitness studios, and wellness practitioners. Whether you're getting your hair done, treating yourself to a facial, purchasing wellness products, or investing in your health and fitness, every dollar spent is a vote for Black excellence.

Let's keep the momentum going as we work toward the Magnificent Mid-Western Region's goal of generating $750,000 in Black-owned business spending throughout June.

💗 Wear Pink.
💚 Spend Green.
🖤 Buy Black.

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Yours in Service,

Soror Lindsay Echols, International Program Committee

2026 Mid-Western Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Black Dollar Days Spending Spreadsheet Mid-Western Region | Black Dollar Days 2026 Spending Tracker Thank you for participating in Black Dollar Days 2026! Each week during the month of June, Sorors across the Mid-Western Region are encouraged to spend a minimum of $19.08 with Black-owned businesses in support of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sororit...

Keep up the good work Mu Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ~ Mu Omega Chapter. We see you. Keep leading the way with our initiatives.

TODAY IS THE DAY!! 💛🖤🩷💚

Join us for 06/08 Day: Black Dollar Days as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.® Beta Lambda Chapter and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Mu Omega Chapter come together to support Black-owned businesses in our community!

We’re popping up and pouring back into the businesses that pour into us!

📍 1st Stop | 4:00 PM
Ruby Jean’s Juicery
3000 Troost Ave., KCMO 64109

📍 2nd Stop | 5:00 PM
The Combine
2999 Troost Ave., KCMO 64109

📍 Final Stop | 6:30 PM
Swift’s Cajun Cuisine
3415 Main, KCMO 64111

Bring your family, invite a friend, and let’s show up strong for Black Dollar Days.

One community. One purpose. One impact.

We are Mu Omega!

Get it Sigma Sigma Omega! We see you! Thanks for leading in initiatives.

It’s the first of June, and we are ready to, “Feed the Movement!”

This week, we are Wearing Pink, Spending Green, and Buying Black by intentional spending with Black-owned restaurants, cafes, bakeries, food trucks, and beverage brands.

Our collective goal is $8 million this month, and it starts with just $19.08. That’s one delicious meal, one specialty coffee, or one sweet treat. Let’s help “Build Our Economic Wealth,” one bite (or sip!) at a time.

Tag your favorite food or drink business below, and let’s celebrate together!🩷💚🖤

Happy Pride Month!

This June, we celebrate the beauty of authenticity, the power of community, and the vibrant diversity that enriches our sisterhood and our world.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® proudly celebrates our LGBTQIA+ members and allies. As we continue Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood, we remain committed to fostering a culture of respect, belonging, inclusion, and unity.

Together, we soar higher when every member feels seen, valued, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves.🩷💚

A half-century of Service and Sisterhood!

Happy 50th Golden AKA Anniversary to our International President & CEO, Danette Anthony Reed!

Initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Gamma Chi Chapter at Northwestern University on May 29, 1976, she has spent five decades embodying the core values of AKA.

Today, as a proud member of the Omicron Mu Omega Chapter in Dallas, TX, she continues to inspire us all.

We celebrate your legacy today, Madam President, as we continue to Soar to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood!

The word is out----Thank you Pastor John Wesley for blessing one of my schools in the Mid-Western Region. You're work and efforts are noted. Thanks for hearing my call and answering the concerns.

The historic Alexandria, Virginia-based Alfred Street Baptist Church stepped in to fully fund the Legion of Black Collegians (LBC) at the University of Missouri (Mizzou). The LBC is the nation's first and only Black student government. The church's intervention provides a crucial lifeline after the university pulled designated funding due to compliance pressure tied to anti-DEI directives.

Today, the Magnificent Mid-Western Region proudly celebrates YOUR birthday Danette Reed, our International President & CEO!

Happy Birthday to a phenomenal woman whose leadership, grace, wisdom, and unwavering love for sisterhood continue to inspire us all. Your light shines brightly throughout our region and beyond, and today we honor the incredible impact you make each and every day.

May your birthday be filled with joy, laughter, love, peace, and countless beautiful moments. Thank you for the way you lead, serve, and uplift others with excellence and heart. We love you.

Mid-Western Region celebrates you today and always!