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Interviewee: LaVerne D. Best King

Interviewer: Dr Mark Naison

Soror LaVerne D. Best King was initiated into Iota Upsilon Chapter April 16, 1978, transferred into Eta Omega Omega Chapter in May of 1979, and has served uninterrupted for over forty-three years. She is a pioneer and trailblazer, contributing countless hours of leadership, guidance, and service to the Bronx Community.

Disciplines

African American Studies | Public History

Abstract

Soror D. B. King served as the 14th Basileus from 2003-2006. She continued the legacy of outstanding service leading the chapter’s signature program AKATeens Rites of Passage.

During her administration, the chapter achieved the following:

  • The Chaplains committee was instituted.

  • The chapter won Chapter of the 2nd place,

  • Soror Pauline L Monsanto was awarded the Angel Award.

  • The chapter received an Educational Award for Reading One to One. 2004.

Soror Laverne remains dedication to the Chapter’s Signature Program, AKATeens Rites of Passage (ROP) program for high school girls, the program completed its 30th year helping girls develop leadership and life skills to build self-confidence and social responsibility. (Eta Omega Omega Chapter Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, 2018).

LINK TO VIDEO INTERVIEW: https://cdm17265.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/baahp/id/111/rec/46

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