After diligently serving a five-city area of High Desert stakeholders’ diverse social, economic, and educational needs for nearly two years, the High Desert Pearls, an official service organization of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was elevated to an official chapter of the nation’s first and largest African American female Greek letter service organization.
The first AKA chapter to serve southern California’s High Desert, Alpha Gamma Iota Omega (AGIO), was chartered amid commendations from elected officials, community, and school district representatives on behalf of constituents who benefitted from members’ contributions which included voter registration outreach; creating and distributing youth educational materials; providing food for 29 students and their families during school holiday periods; patronizing local businesses and more.
Celebrating after the chartering ceremony are, seated, Gia Darby, Ayana Baines, Annette Streeter, Amasha Griffin, Mary Murrah-Alexander, Dr. Lakieta Emanuel, Janis P. Pressley, Rene Hammonds, Dr. Sarah ShaBazz, Dr. Grayson Pierson. Standing are Tynesia Evans, Shandreka Rankin, Jessica Clark, Adrienne Myles, Kennedy Moore, Sheryl Lynne Thomas-Perkins, Vivienne Campbell, Dr. Frances Williams, Gloria Brown, Dr. Kenisha Williams, Dr. Tonya Brooks, Gloria Green, Nicole Barnes, Brittney Gilbert, Kiana Woodson, Dr. Arielle Banks,LaStacia Neat and Jacqueline Wright. Also, not pictured is Dr. Eugena Anderson.
