Greene County Alabama AKAs and President Recognized for Community Impact

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® chapter and its president honored as 2026 Black History Makers of Alabama

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Alpha Beta Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® in Greene County, Alabama, and its president, Karmelia Harris Brown, are being recognized as part of the 2026 Black History Makers of Alabama. The chapter was chartered in 2022 and has grown to 31 members, actively supporting the sorority's six international program initiatives. Brown, a proud native of Alabama's Black Belt region, has been an AKA member for over 20 years and currently serves as the chapter president.

Why it matters

This recognition highlights the ongoing impact and legacy of Black community leaders and organizations in Alabama's Black Belt region, which continues to face socioeconomic challenges. The AKA chapter's work in Greene County demonstrates the power of grassroots, values-driven service to uplift local communities.

The details

The Alpha Beta Nu Omega Chapter was officially established on June 4, 2022, in Greene County, Alabama, under the leadership of South Eastern Regional Director Mitzi Dease Paige. The chapter was chartered with representation from Greene County and the surrounding counties of Choctaw, Hale, Marengo, Perry, and Tuscaloosa. Its charter line included twenty-five accomplished and committed women whose professional expertise spanned education, healthcare, law, business, social work, and environmental science. Membership has grown to 31 women, reflecting the chapter's ongoing development.

  • The Alpha Beta Nu Omega Chapter was officially established on June 4, 2022.
  • The chapter is being recognized as part of the 2026 Black History Makers of Alabama.

The players

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

An African-American Greek-lettered sorority, the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African-American college women.

Karmelia Harris Brown

The president of the Alpha Beta Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. She is a proud native of Alabama's Black Belt region, a member of AKA for over 20 years, and has previously served as the chapter's vice president.

Mitzi Dease Paige

The South Eastern Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, who led the establishment of the Alpha Beta Nu Omega Chapter in Greene County, Alabama.

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The takeaway

This recognition of the Alpha Beta Nu Omega Chapter and its president, Karmelia Harris Brown, underscores the vital role that Black community organizations and leaders play in addressing the unique challenges faced by Alabama's Black Belt region. Their dedication to service, empowerment, and social justice serves as an inspiration for the next generation of changemakers.