Historically Black sororities have partnered with Black and women-owned businesses on Germantown Avenue to participate in “ Black Dollar Days .” On Monday, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc . held a shopping event to promote Black and women-owned businesses in Philadelphia. One local member of the AKA sorority who attended the event proudly shared her latest purchase. “I stopped at Between Friends, and I bought a beautiful silk jacket to wear that could be worn for evening or daytime,” Dr. Jones said, the Philadelphia Tribune reported . “I also bought beautiful shoes from Jonesy’s. They have these great leather sandals, and nowadays, to find something leather, real leather, is a challenge.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Inc®️ (@akasorority1908) Additionally, Jones supported TC Unlimited and Foliage. Having a chance to shop at Black and women-owned businesses felt empowering to Jones, vice president of development at the foundation. “There was a...
