Sorority History
Founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC in 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-trained women. To trace its history is to tell a story of changing patterns of human relations in America in the 20th century.
The small group of women who organized the Sorority was conscious of a privileged position as college-trained women of color, just one generation removed from slavery. They were resolute that their college experiences should be as meaningful and productive as possible. Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded to apply that determination.
As the Sorority grew, it kept in balance two important themes: the importance of the individual and the strength of an organization of women of ability and courage. As the world became more complex, there was a need for associations which cut across racial, geographical, political, physical and social barriers.
Alpha Kappa Alpha’s influence extends beyond campus quads and student interest. It has a legacy of service that deepens, rather than ends, with college graduation. The goals of its program activities center on significant issues in families, communities, government halls and world assembly chambers. Its efforts constitute a priceless part of the global experience in the 21st century.
Tau Xi Omega Chapter History
Tau Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was chartered on December 12, 1992 in Hamden, Connecticut under the leadership of Former North Atlantic Regional Director Erma W. Barron. Realizing there was a need for leadership, service, fortitude and sisterhood in the greater Hamden, Connecticut area the chartering members of Tau Xi Omega worked tirelessly to bring the presence of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to the area.
The extraordinary chartering members of Tau Xi Omega are:
The past and current Basilei of Tau Xi Omega are:
| Dora Brown | 1992-1994 |
| Carol Johnson | 1995-1998 |
| Lisa Whitney | 1999-2002 |
| Tracie Grimsley | 2003-2004 |
| Elaine Henley | 2005-2008 |
| Tracie Grimsley | 2009 |
| Elaine Henley | 2010-2011 |
| Deborah Miles | 2011-Present |
Tau Xi Omega has sponsored Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, Little League Baseball and Soap Box Derby Racing to show support for the community’s youth. The chapter has participated in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Orientation Program, the adoption of The Connecticut Afro American Historical Society (CAAHS), Habitat for Humanity, numerous food drives and has collaborated with the Christian Community Action Agency.
In 2002 Tau Xi Omega held its First Annual Scholarship Jazz Brunch and HatShow where the chapter was able to provide scholarships and book awards to graduating seniors from Hamden High and it was through the success of the Jazz Brunch and Hat Show that Tau Xi Omega began hosting a Midnight Jazz Cabaret and Silent Auction in 2006.
Aside from the all the activities the chapter has participated in and the achievements accomplished, Tau Xi Omega realizes that it’s only through determination and commitment that we can be Supreme in Service to all Mankind.