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NEWS RELEASE Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Sorors of Eta Mu Omega Chapter (South Bend, IN) united in love and purpose as we walked to support and uplift breast cancer survivors and fighters in honor of our Chapter Basileus, Adrienne Batteast, a 13-year breast cancer survivor, during the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk hosted by the Goshen Center for Cancer Care. Our presence celebrated strength, resilience, and sisterhood, while our contributions advanced the fight for

NEWS RELEASE Friday, March 14, 2025 The Eta Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is pleased to announce our 2025 Debutante Scholarship Cotillion on Saturday, April 12, at 5:00 p.m. in the South Bend Century Center Discovery Ballroom. Sixteen (16) of Michiana's outstanding and elegantly gifted young ladies will be introduced. Tickets are available for purchase at $70 per ticket via akaetamuomega.org . The deadline for ticket purchase is Friday, April 4. Attire

NEWS RELEASE Wednesday, July 2, 2025 A member of the Eta Mu Omega Chapter (South Bend, IN), Soror Keana Baylis, has been named as an Influential Finalist in Education for the Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Award! Soror Baylis is the owner of Little Village Home Child Care, LLC, a certified Minority Business Entity and Minority Women's Business Entity that fosters the education, growth, and development of its youth. First and foremost, Soror Baylis "thanks God for wisd

NEWS RELEASE Monday, June 17, 2025 The Eta Mu Omega Chapter (South Bend, IN) is excited to announce the success of its 23rd biennial Debutante Scholarship Cotillion hosted on Saturday, April 12, in the South Bend Century Center Discovery Ballroom. Sixteen (16) of Michiana's outstanding and elegantly gifted young ladies were introduced to the community. Chaired by our Basileus Adrienne Batteast and our Anti-basileus Aundrea Taylor, the Debutante ball was enjoyed by many throug

NEWS RELEASE Friday, March 28, 2025 Eta Mu Omega proudly announces Soror Dr. LaToya Perry's recognition for her mission to expand healthcare for all women. WNDU 16 News Now interviewed Dr. LaToya and some of her patients. Soror Dr. LaToya, a gynecologic oncology surgeon with Beacon Health System, fosters connection with her patients by treating them like family. "...We usually don't have strength in numbers, so there's not a whole lot of people who look like me doing this job

NEWS RELEASE Monday, April 14, 2025 The Eta Mu Omega Chapter proudly announces Soror Bianca Tirado's recognition in the Michiana Forty Under 40's Class of 2025! Each year, the South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce announces a class of 40 individuals who use their talent and drive to create change in the Michiana Community. Soror Tirado is the City Clerk of South Bend, Indiana, where she plays a crucial role as the administrative backbone of the Common Council. In her role,

NEWS RELEASE Friday, March 28, 2025 The Eta Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. proudly announces Golden Soror Iris Outlaw's recognition at the City of South Bend's 10th Annual Black History Month Awards Ceremony and Reception. Iris, and her husband Warren, a member of the Theta Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., were celebrated for their lifelong commitment to service. Soror Iris' dedication to cultivating and encouraging high scholastic