Sorority Chapter Supports Black-Owned Businesses

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — In support of Black-owned businesses in Prince George's County, the Psi Epsilon Omega (PEO) Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA), Inc., supported 70 Black-owned businesses with $15,000 in purchases in the first five months of the year. The money went to a variety of Black-owned businesses, including restaurants, plumbers, and clothing retailers.

“As the first female Black Greek organization, our sorority has always supported the Black community. Despite this initiative being launched prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are thrilled that we were able to 'intentionally' support African-American entrepreneurs during a time when businesses were required to close or reduce their services due to the coronavirus,”said Benita Swindell, Psi Epsilon Omega Chapter president, in a release.

As part of its Black Dollar 365 initiative, Psi Epsilon Omega and other AKA chapters are keeping track of the money their members are spending at Black-owned businesses on a monthly basis.

“It is very important that we support local Black businesses 365 days a year, particularly in our service areas of Laurel, Bowie, and Greenbelt which are located in Prince George’s County, Md., home to one of the wealthiest African-American counties in the United States,” said Swindell. “It helps build jobs and support families in the communities where we live.”