Not the ugly cry 😭😭😭😭 Heavy is the head that wears the crown 👑 On this day, six years ago—December 16, 2018—after over a decade of pursuit, I finally became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., through the Beta Gamma Omega chapter in Lexington, Kentucky. Now, six years later, my sisters have honored me with one of our chapter’s highest accolades: Soror of the Year. This morning, I woke up, saw my sash and my crown, and I still couldn’t believe it. It’s wild to feel as incredulous as I did the day after I crossed. Social media is a highlight reel, but this year has been anything but easy. Endless specialist appointments, anxiety, building a house, navigating grief—this season has been tough. But when I became Generation Next Chairman, I promised myself: no excuses. I would do the work, stick the landing, and leave it all on the floor. Every month, no matter what life threw at me, we had something—a program, an initiative, an event. That role anchored me and gave me purpose. And today, I am proud. I’m reminding myself it’s okay to feel proud of the work I’ve done! It serves no one to downplay hard work, and it certainly isn’t fair to me. As Oprah said: the most human need is to feel seen. There were days when I wondered if I was “too much.” I felt like I had to shrink myself to make others comfortable. But this crown reminds me: who I am is enough. Who I am, as I am, is just right. To my co-chair, Camisha—thank you for being the yin to my yang. To my mom—thank you for being my first line sister and my biggest cheerleader. To my husband, Kevin—thank you for being my rock and my support system. To my chapter — thank you for believing in me and showing up. And finally, to myself—stand tall. Shine. Glow. Take up space. If not for you today, for the version of you who wouldn’t have dared to dream this dream 6 years ago. You’ve earned this. Defy gravity. 🩷💚
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