User:Romar731/Malika Kambe Umfazi Sorority, Incorporated
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| Malika Kambe Umfazi Sorority, Incorporated | |
|---|---|
| MKU | |
| Founded | June 16, 1995 The State University of New York at Buffalo |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | United States |
| Motto | Sankofa |
| Colors | Black, Orange, Gold |
| Symbol | Shield |
| Flower | Bird of Paradise |
| Jewel | Obsidian, Amber, Tiger Eye |
| Mascot | Sankofa Bird |
| Publication | UmojaZine! |
| Philanthropy | American Diabetes Association, Lupus Foundation of America, MADRE, Incorporated |
| Chapters | 8 |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 854 Buffalo, New York United States |
| Website | www.malikakambeumfazi.org |
Malika Kambe Umfazi Sorority (MKU) is a non-Greek lettered organization focused on the reclaiming and affirming of African and Latino contributions to society. Membership is primarily for undergraduate women at 4-year colleges/universities and women at the graduate level; however, not all members are college-educated. MKU was founded on June 16, 1995 on the campus of the State University of New York at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York by three women - Chetachi Egwu, Adelechi Egwu and Edna Shaw.
MKU currently has eight chapters or "queendoms" serving Buffalo, New York City, Baltimore and Washington, DC. Membership can be obtained while attending a 4-year college/university or after obtaining an undergraduate degree.
The current national president is Sabriyah Amin.
History[edit]
Membership[edit]
Founders[edit]
| Founders | First Initiates | Original Members of Chewa Niara Bashira (National Board) |
|---|---|---|
| Chetachi Egwu | Nsini Udo | Fayola Herod |
| Adelechi Egwu | Nedra Williams | Mercedes de la Rosa |
| Edna Shaw | Tamiko Bell | Wendy Guzman |
| Jessica Lynch | Shirelle Duncan | |
| Wendy Guzman | ||
| Yolanda Beaton | ||
| Tanya Belgrave | ||
| Shirelle Duncan | ||
| Julie Ortiz |
National Programs[edit]
Malika Mondays[edit]
Professional and Personal Development[edit]
Annual Business Conference[edit]
Escuela Sin Paredes (School Without Walls) Newsletter[edit]
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