"Championing Service. Empowering Sisterhood. Transforming the World."
Tiffany Richardson
Chapter President
Welcome to the website of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Rho Chi Omega Chapter. It is an honor to serve as the 11th president of an exceptional, award-winning chapter dedicated to service, scholarship, and sisterhood. Guided by the legacy of our founders and our international leadership, Rho Chi Omega remains committed to uplifting our community through purposeful and impactful service.
We are a service organization committed to providing community service throughout Madison and Morgan Counties through scholarships, youth programs, wellness outreach, and community partnerships. We work to address critical needs while creating sustainable, long-term impact.
Under the leadership of our International President and CEO, Charletta Wilson Jacks, and her theme, Championing Service. Empowering Sisterhood. Transforming the World."
"Pearls Perpetually Pivoting with Power."
The Rho Chi Omega Chapter was born from the shared vision, determination, and sisterly commitment of dedicated members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. United by a desire to recruit, reclaim, and retain inactive sorors across North Alabama, these trailblazing women laid the foundation for a new era of service and sisterhood. In the fall of 1987, more than fifty accomplished and diverse women came together with purpose and passion to establish a Graduate Chapter serving Madison and Morgan Counties and the surrounding communities.
After years of unwavering dedication and perseverance, twenty-seven remarkable women emerged as the “Cultured Pearls.” Their steadfast efforts culminated in a historic milestone on July 29, 1989, when they were proudly chartered as the Rho Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. This moment marked the beginning of a legacy rooted in excellence, service, and sisterhood that continues to flourish today.
Service and sisterhood have been the foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® since 1908. Guided by the theme Championing Service. Empowering Sisterhood. Transforming the World, the 2026–2030 administration builds upon the Sorority’s distinguished legacy by mobilizing a sisterhood of more than 120,000 active members to lead boldly on the front lines of change, education, and advocacy.
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Target 1: Educational Support & Advocacy
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Target 2: AKA Family Matters
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Target 3: Health Awareness & Well-Being
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Target 4: Economic Growth & Success
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Target 5: Environmental & Sustainability Action
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Target 6: Arts Advocacy & Cultural Awareness
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Target 7: The Global Community
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Target 8: Undergraduate Impact Program
Please visit AKA1908 for additional details.
Nine Howard University students were led by Ethel Hedgemon (Lyle) into forming a sisterhood in 1908. Five years later, Nellie Quander and her gallant and visionary associates contributed the added dimension of an international organization and perpetual membership.
"Powered By Service, Perpetuated By Sisterhood, and Positioned to Soar"
The Emerald Community Empowerment Foundation is the official philanthropic affiliate of the Rho Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. As a registered IRS 501(c)(3) public charity, the Foundation supports charitable and educational initiatives that uplift, empower, and advocate for communities throughout North Alabama.
Operating independently in governance and finances, the Foundation engages the public to raise and steward funds that support scholarships and community programs aligned with the chapter’s mission of service and impact.
"Empowering Communities"
35th Angel Pageant
The Emerald Community Empowerment Foundation, Inc. congratulates all participants of the 35th Angel Pageant and sincerely thanks all those who supported the angels with the purchase of an ad. Your generosity is truly appreciated. All proceeds will be used to support scholarships and community organizations and efforts that enrich the academic, health, cultural, and socio-economic status of those residing in North Alabama and beyond.