AKA-EGO 2025 MOTHER DAUGHTER BRUNCH

By Sor. Courtney Battle and pictures captured by Chris Winston

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter celebrated the special bond between mothers and daughters at its 2025 Mother Daughter Brunch, held at Alabama A&M University. With 47 debutantes and their mothers gracing the runway in elegant “Sunday Best” attire, the event embodied this year’s theme, “PEARLfect Pairings of Timeless Grace.” Guests enjoyed heartfelt tributes, live music by saxophonist Tommy Friend, and a touching video montage, all in anticipation of the upcoming 66th Debutante Presentation and Ball. Pictured above is the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter 2025 Mother Daughter Brunch Committee. *(photo credit: Chris Winston)*

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter 2025 Mother Daughter Brunch Chairman (Ms. Mildred Blackshear), Co-Chairman (Ms. Yawna Jones), Chapter President
Mrs. Tonya Wood, Mother Daughter Brunch Chairman (Dr. Cheryl R. Davis) (photo credit: Chris Winston)

Exact Match” Debutante Justice Tolbert and Mother Tiffany Tolbert (photo credit: Chris Winston)

**“Sunday Best” Debutante Ashlyn Tibbs and Donnisia Rice Tibbs** *(photo credit: Chris Winston)*

**Debutante Lauren Jordan and Mother Michelle Jordan** *(photo credit: Chris Winston)*

**Debutante Camiah Slay and Mother Calquista Johnson Slay**
*(photo credit: Chris Winston)*

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Epsilon Gamma Omega (EGO) Chapter celebrated its 2025 Mother Daughter Brunch on Saturday, January 25, 2025 with 47 lovely debutantes and mothers on the beautiful historically black college campus of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, at the Ernest L. Knight Center in Huntsville, AL.

“PEARLfect Pairings of Timeless Grace” was the theme for this year’s Brunch. Dr. Cheryl R. Davis (Chairman), Mrs. Jillian D. Lockhart (Co-Chairman) and the Mother Daughter Brunch committee were elated to honor the beautiful Mother Daughter bond with delightful tributes, gifts for the mothers and fun-filled games featuring favorite songs to engage all guests present.

This year EGO introduced the Mother and Daughters walking down the runway in their “Sunday Best” and dress alike attire. New York City has nothing on our Mothers and Daughters. There were fashions from Giorgio’s to Coco Chanel on the runway!

Following the greetings from Mrs. Tonya Wood, EGO President, the occasion was given by Mrs. Jillian D. Lockhart (Co-Chairman). The entertainment was provided by local saxophonist, Mr. Tommy Friend, who serenaded the guest during the brunch with beautiful music. And as the guests dined on a delicious meal prepared by Aramark, attendees enjoyed a video highlighting memories of the mothers and daughters, prepared by Mrs. Veronica Collins, member of the Mother Daughter Brunch committee.

The Debutante Presentation and Ball Chairman (Ms. Mildred Blackshear) and Co-Chairman (Ms. Yawna Jones) provided remarks and announcements, as the 47 young ladies prepare to be officially presented at the 66th Debutante Presentation and Ball on February 21st at the Von Braun Center, Saturn Ball Room, Huntsville, AL.