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Our History

Lambda Beta Omega

 

National  History

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® was founded on the campus of Howard University on January 15, 1908.

Our 20 Pearls are 

Ethel Hedgeman Lyle (Guiding Light) 

Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Burke, Lillie Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes, Ethel Hedgemon (Lyle), Lavinia Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe and Marie Woolfolk (Taylor).

Norma Boyd, Ethel Jones (Mowbray), Alice Murray, Sarah Meriweather (Nutter), Joanna Berry (Shields), Carrie Snowden and Harriet Terry.

Nellie May Quander, Norma E. Boyd, Minnie Beatrice Smith, Julia Evangeline Brooks, Ethel Jones, Nellie Pratt.

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Chapter History

Lambda Beta Omega was chartered on June 5, 1976

Charter Members

Rose Barnes, Lucy Duplechain, Doris Leblanc, Nettie Adkins, Delores Lemelle, Elmenia Thierry, Yvonne Thierry, Verna Sias, Silverine Stevens, Ella Stephens, Patricia Thompson, Agnes Martel, Mary Brown, Doris Chachere, Josie Thierry 

Community Service

Uplifting the Community

Lambda Beta Omega, our esteemed graduate chapter, actively engages in various community events throughout the year, including the MLK Parade and Program, St. Landry Parish Love Fest, and Balloons and Toons. These engagements allow us to connect with our community on a deeper level, showcasing our commitment to service and solidarity. As we participate in these events, we remain steadfast in our dedication to our main targets: empowering our families, building economic wealth, enhancing our environment, advocating for social justice, and uplifting our local community. Additionally, through our efforts, we proudly award scholarships to deserving individuals, further investing in the future leaders of our community. Through our collective endeavors, we strive to make a meaningful and lasting impact, fostering positive change and growth in the communities we serve.
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Community Engagement

Membership

Prospective Members

If you have a bachelor’s or advanced degree(s) from an accredited four-year college or university, membership is obtained through a graduate chapter. An active graduate chapter will extend an authorized and written membership letter of invitation upon approval of the official Membership Intake Process to prospective members.

 
Membership is by invitation only. 
 
Current Members
 
If you have recently relocated to the St. Landry Parish area or would like to reactivate, please reach out to our chapter at akalbo76@gmail.com.
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The Lambda Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® 💕💚 Rooted in Opelousas. Serving with Purpose. Almost 50 Years of Impact.
  • Service in action! 💗💚 Our Enhance Our Environment Committee was proud to support Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) with a garden clean-up. Special thanks to these dedicated members of Lambda Beta Omega for helping beautify the space and create a welcoming environment for the children and families CASA serves.
  • Meet Sylvia Calhoun-Daniels, a dedicated member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® initiated in 2013 through the Rho Beta Omega Chapter. Professionally, Sylvia serves as a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist and is also a partial owner of Serenity Adult Day Healthcare Center, where she helps support and care for members of her community. Outside of her professional life, Sylvia proudly embraces her role as a boy mom to three Black boy joys, a title she holds closest to her heart. When she finds time for herself, she loves shopping and reading, two of her favorite ways to unwind. What Sylvia loves most about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is the sisterhood and the sorority’s unwavering commitment to serving communities, values she proudly lives out every day. Sylvia also serves as LBO’s Sisterly Relations Chair. Thank you for your dedication and service! 💕💚
  • This month, we proudly honor the brilliance, resilience, and innovation of Black women entrepreneurs who are building legacy, creating opportunity, and strengthening our communities. From small business owners to industry leaders, Black women continue to redefine what economic empowerment looks like. Through vision, faith, and determination, they are not only generating wealth but they are creating access, mentorship, and generational impact. As we focus on Building Our Economic Wealth, we celebrate the courage it takes to start, sustain, and scale businesses that serve and uplift others. Let’s continue to support, invest in, and amplify Black women-owned businesses, not just this month, but every month. 👑 Tag a woman entrepreneur you admire below! ⬇️ #BlackHistoryMonth #BuildingOurEconomicWealth #SupportBlackWomen #BlackWomenInBusiness #GenerationalWealth
  • Happy Wisdom Wednesday from LBO! 💚💕
  • Honoring the brilliance, resilience, and legacy of those who paved the way. ✨ Celebrating Black history — today and every day. 🖤 Read Below to Learn More About Each Leader in Black History ⬇️ • Maya Angelou – Celebrated poet and author whose words gave voice to Black resilience, identity, and hope. • Frederick Douglass – Formerly enslaved abolitionist who became one of the most powerful voices for freedom and equality in America. • Kamala Harris – First woman, first Black, and first South Asian Vice President of the United States. • Madam C. J. Walker – Trailblazing entrepreneur who became one of the first self-made female millionaires in America. • George Washington Carver – Agricultural scientist who revolutionized farming practices and championed crop diversification. • Ava DuVernay – Award-winning filmmaker known for amplifying powerful Black stories on the global stage. • Amanda Gorman – Youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, inspiring the world with her message of unity and justice. • Barack Obama – First Black President of the United States and a symbol of historic political progress. • Langston Hughes – Harlem Renaissance poet whose work captured the rhythm and spirit of Black life in America.
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Service in action! 💗💚 Our Enhance Our Environment Committee was proud to support Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) with a garden clean-up. Special thanks to these dedicated members of Lambda Beta Omega for helping beautify the space and create a welcoming environment for the children and families CASA serves.
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Service in action! 💗💚 Our Enhance Our Environment Committee was proud to support Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) with a garden clean-up. Special thanks to these dedicated members of Lambda Beta Omega for helping beautify the space and create a welcoming environment for the children and families CASA serves.
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Meet Sylvia Calhoun-Daniels, a dedicated member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® initiated in 2013 through the Rho Beta Omega Chapter. Professionally, Sylvia serves as a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist and is also a partial owner of Serenity Adult Day Healthcare Center, where she helps support and care for members of her community. Outside of her professional life, Sylvia proudly embraces her role as a boy mom to three Black boy joys, a title she holds closest to her heart. When she finds time for herself, she loves shopping and reading, two of her favorite ways to unwind. What Sylvia loves most about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is the sisterhood and the sorority’s unwavering commitment to serving communities, values she proudly lives out every day. Sylvia also serves as LBO’s Sisterly Relations Chair. Thank you for your dedication and service! 💕💚
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This month, we proudly honor the brilliance, resilience, and innovation of Black women entrepreneurs who are building legacy, creating opportunity, and strengthening our communities. From small business owners to industry leaders, Black women continue to redefine what economic empowerment looks like. Through vision, faith, and determination, they are not only generating wealth but they are creating access, mentorship, and generational impact. As we focus on Building Our Economic Wealth, we celebrate the courage it takes to start, sustain, and scale businesses that serve and uplift others. Let’s continue to support, invest in, and amplify Black women-owned businesses, not just this month, but every month. 👑 Tag a woman entrepreneur you admire below! ⬇️ #BlackHistoryMonth #BuildingOurEconomicWealth #SupportBlackWomen #BlackWomenInBusiness #GenerationalWealth
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Happy Wisdom Wednesday from LBO! 💚💕
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Happy Wisdom Wednesday from LBO! 💚💕
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Honoring the brilliance, resilience, and legacy of those who paved the way. ✨ Celebrating Black history — today and every day. 🖤 Read Below to Learn More About Each Leader in Black History ⬇️ • Maya Angelou – Celebrated poet and author whose words gave voice to Black resilience, identity, and hope. • Frederick Douglass – Formerly enslaved abolitionist who became one of the most powerful voices for freedom and equality in America. • Kamala Harris – First woman, first Black, and first South Asian Vice President of the United States. • Madam C. J. Walker – Trailblazing entrepreneur who became one of the first self-made female millionaires in America. • George Washington Carver – Agricultural scientist who revolutionized farming practices and championed crop diversification. • Ava DuVernay – Award-winning filmmaker known for amplifying powerful Black stories on the global stage. • Amanda Gorman – Youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, inspiring the world with her message of unity and justice. • Barack Obama – First Black President of the United States and a symbol of historic political progress. • Langston Hughes – Harlem Renaissance poet whose work captured the rhythm and spirit of Black life in America.
Honoring the brilliance, resilience, and legacy of those who paved the way. ✨ Celebrating Black history — today and every day. 🖤 Read Below to Learn More About Each Leader in Black History ⬇️ • Maya Angelou – Celebrated poet and author whose words gave voice to Black resilience, identity, and hope. • Frederick Douglass – Formerly enslaved abolitionist who became one of the most powerful voices for freedom and equality in America. • Kamala Harris – First woman, first Black, and first South Asian Vice President of the United States. • Madam C. J. Walker – Trailblazing entrepreneur who became one of the first self-made female millionaires in America. • George Washington Carver – Agricultural scientist who revolutionized farming practices and championed crop diversification. • Ava DuVernay – Award-winning filmmaker known for amplifying powerful Black stories on the global stage. • Amanda Gorman – Youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, inspiring the world with her message of unity and justice. • Barack Obama – First Black President of the United States and a symbol of historic political progress. • Langston Hughes – Harlem Renaissance poet whose work captured the rhythm and spirit of Black life in America.
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Honoring the brilliance, resilience, and legacy of those who paved the way. ✨ Celebrating Black history — today and every day. 🖤 Read Below to Learn More About Each Leader in Black History ⬇️ • Maya Angelou – Celebrated poet and author whose words gave voice to Black resilience, identity, and hope. • Frederick Douglass – Formerly enslaved abolitionist who became one of the most powerful voices for freedom and equality in America. • Kamala Harris – First woman, first Black, and first South Asian Vice President of the United States. • Madam C. J. Walker – Trailblazing entrepreneur who became one of the first self-made female millionaires in America. • George Washington Carver – Agricultural scientist who revolutionized farming practices and championed crop diversification. • Ava DuVernay – Award-winning filmmaker known for amplifying powerful Black stories on the global stage. • Amanda Gorman – Youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, inspiring the world with her message of unity and justice. • Barack Obama – First Black President of the United States and a symbol of historic political progress. • Langston Hughes – Harlem Renaissance poet whose work captured the rhythm and spirit of Black life in America.
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