UEO History Overview

In the summer of 1994 a group of 17 general members began discussing the possibility of forming an additional chapter in the Birmingham area. A meeting was held with the 20th South Eastern Regional Director, Vanessa Rogers Long, in January, 1995 and the group adopted the name Valley Pearls Interest Group. On April 29, 1995 Upsilon Eta Omega Chapter was chartered with 19 members -- Deidre Crawford, Maria Hawkins, Carla Huntley, Gaynelle Jackson, Wanda Jackson, Rosetta Jones, Vanteal Jones, Auther Jean Kimbrough, Jamiese Mims-Fuller, Tracey Morant Adams, Cynthia Pearson, Michelle Sallie Lee, Carolyn Shields, Barbara Silas, Mildred Simpkins, Lynda Snow, Margo Branham, Marguerite Stone, and Venita Wesley,

In keeping with the sorority’s international theme, we have networked with several civic and community organizations. Upsilon Eta Omega has adopted Robinson Elementary School as her adopt-a-school and Beverly Nursing Home, as her adopt-a-senior, both located in Fairfield. We also perform services with the Greater Birmingham Ministries and have funded the Children’s Room at Jessie’s Place of theJimmie Hale Mission located in Birmingham,Alabama. Emerging Young Leaders, our signature program impacts the lives of girls in grades six through eight by providing leadership development, civic engagement, enhanced academic preparation and character building. In addition, we have established partnerships with the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants Financial Literacy Program and the city of Fairfield for their Easter Egg Hunt, Back to School Supply Drive, Fall Festival, and Walk-A-Thon. Recently, the chapter has fostered partnerships with health advocacy agencies like the American Heart Association, Environmental Protection Agency’s Asthma Initiative and Birmingham and Birmingham Aids Outreach Center to leverage health awareness within the black community. For our social justice and human rights initiatives, we have partnered with One Roof’s Project Homeless Connect, The Salvation Army, IMPACT, YWCA to raise awareness about homelessness and children of incarcerated parents, Alzheimer’s Association, National Association for Mental Illness (NAMI), HBCU for Life raised one million dollars in one day for Historical Black Colleges and Universities, and #CAP (College Application Process). In addition, Upsilon Eta Omega has vowed her continued support in our community for the Tornado Relief efforts. Our chapter has participated in Alpha Kappa Alpha’s National Day of Service by participating in the MLK Day Unity Walk, volunteering at the Civil Rights Museum and Jessie’s Place and conducting a voter registration drive in observance of the MLK Day. In addition, Upsilon Eta Omega has partnered with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to host an Immigration forum within our local community.

Today, our chapter continues the rich tradition of service offered by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® by “Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood" under the leadership of our current President, Ms. Bianca Moore (2023 to 2025). It is the strong belief of Upsilon Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® that through diligent commitment and burning desire to give back to the community, we can truly “be of service to all mankind.”

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ® Upsilon Eta Omega Chapter

UEO History Overview

Past Presidents

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ® Upsilon Eta Omega Chapter

UEO History Overview

Past Presidents

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