Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Alpha Epsilon Eta Omega Chapter

Beyond the Diagnosis🧩💙

Black families navigating autism & IDD deserve community, clarity and care.

Join us for Session 2 of our CCP Signature Program Series:
It Takes A Village: Moving From Bias & Stigma Toward Supporting Mental Wellness

🗓️Saturday, May 23, 2026
HUB 233AB & ZOOM
Zoom | FREE & Open to All

Join us as we have honest conversations about autism, unconscious biases, and the importance of supporting mental wellness in Black families. Together, we can create more inclusive spaces where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued.

💬Real conversations.
🤝Community voices.
📚Information that empowers.

Hosted by the Centre County Pearls of Pennsylvania, an official interest group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated🩷💚

Awareness leads to acceptance. Acceptance leads to change.✨

✨ Wellness. Community. Impact. ✨

The Centre County Pearls of PA invite you to join us as we pour into the community through health, connection, family fun, and service at our Pearls of Impact: Wellness Block Party.

When: Saturday, May 23rd
Where: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Plaza 198 Fraser street State College PA
Time: 12-3pm

🩷Registration link is in our IG bio! 💚

May is Mental Health Awareness
Month💚

A reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health. Some days are heavier than others, and that's okay. You don't have to have it all figured out, and you definitely don't have to go through it alone.

Check in on your people. Check in on yourself. Rest when you need to. Speak kindly to your mind.

Healing isn't linear, progress isn't always visible, but every step forward-no matter how small, matters. ✨

Let's keep the conversation going, break the stigma, and make space for honesty, support and care.

Autism Acceptance Month may be coming to a close, but acceptance is not seasonal-it's a lifelong commitment. 💙

This month reminded us that awareness is only the beginning. True impact comes from acceptance, understanding, and creating spaces where individuals on the spectrum feel seen, valued, and celebrated for exactly who they are.

At the heart of our work is the belief that every individual deserves access, opportunity, and the freedom to thrive—without limitation or misunderstanding.

Let's continue to listen, learn, advocate, and show up-not just in April, but every single day.

Because acceptance isn't a moment... it's a movement.


💜💙💚💛❤️ 💗💚

The Centre County Pearls of Pennsylvania are excited to welcome all of our guest to Centre County in May. Don't miss out on this historic event. Links for each event are in our Instagram bio. Come see what's blooming in Centre County
Check out our form for a possible bus service #1908

The Centre County Pearls of Pennsylvania are excited to welcome all of our guest to Centre County in May. Don’t miss out on this historic event. Links for each event are in our bio. Come see what’s blooming in Centre County 💐🌷🌸 Check out our form for a possible bus service #ccpofpa #alphakappaalphasororityinc #bloomingflowers #1908

Happy Earth Day🌍💚 Here are 5 meaningful ways to celebrate: 1. Get outside & clean up 2. Plant something 3. Reduce your waste for the day 4. Learn & share with family and friends 5. Enjoy nature & take a walk/hike 🌳🌎🌱✨ #EarthDay #EnhanceOurEnvironment #CentreCountyPearlsofPA #AKA1908 #ourpowerourplanet

✨ The Path to Freedom ✨
Black History in Centre County

Join us for an evening of reflection, education, and community as we honor our historic roots and the legacy of the Underground Railroad in Pennsylvania.

Centre County Pearls of PA, an Official Interest Group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., in conjunction with the Delta Gamma Chapter, invites you to engage in meaningful conversation that uplifts the stories, strength, and lived experiences of Black families in our region.

We are honored to welcome Dr. Linda Burton, Dean Emeritus of Berkeley Social Welfare and longtime Penn State professor, as our keynote speaker.

🗓 Saturday, February 28
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Edith Davis Eve Memorial Chapel | Altoona, PA

Scan the QR code to RSVP. Let’s gather, learn, and continue building legacy together.

Did you know this Black History Fact?

Althea Gibson (1927-2003) was a trailblazing American athlete and the first African American player to break the color barrier in international tennis and the first African American to win a Grand Slam title. She won 11 Grand Slam titles between 1956 and 1958, including Wimbledon and the U.S. Nationals.

She was born in South Carolina and raised in Harlem, NY, overcoming significant racial barriers to excel in a sport previously closed to her. She attended Florida A&M University (FAMU) on a full athletic scholarship and was a member of the Beta Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1971 as well as the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame in 1980.