Nov 19, 2021
Hello sisters, Saturday, November 20 is this year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance and it concludes Transgender Awareness Week. As a parent to a transgender son, this week holds special importance for me. It was started in 1999 to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a...
Nov 12, 2021
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are Essential to our Purpose In June 2020, in the wake of the George Floyd murder and the Black Lives Matter movement, Omega Phi Alpha committed to doing better in living out our core value related to diversity and inclusion. The Board...
Jul 26, 2021
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turns 31 years old today, July 26, 2021. The ADA was a significant piece of legislation governing the treatment of disabled people, and was signed into law by President George Bush after a two-year Congressional battle. The...
May 20, 2021
Global Accessibility Awareness Day is about putting actions in place so we do not have to make assumptions about someone’s ability. In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, let’s talk about inclusive design. Inclusive design does not just benefit those with a...
May 3, 2021
You may have heard the saying that “April showers bring May flowers.” Let’s take a moment to think of your mind as an unwatered flower. When you take the time to water yourself, you can flourish and grow into the person you need to be. This can lead to you feeling...
