Alpha Kappa Alpha members lead by instance by going out into the neighborhood and strolling their stroll.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — You will have heard of the worldwide “lady trek” motion, which was initially an initiative for Black ladies to return collectively and concentrate on their well being by being extra lively.
Three information anchors, Lexis Greene, met with a sorority proper right here on the Coastal Bend, utilizing the Trek to assist deliver their members into our neighborhood.
You will have seen a bunch of girls alongside the boardwalk taking their energy stroll… however their mission is greater than counting steps.
“The thought is absolutely to advertise coronary heart well being. Coronary heart illness is the main reason for demise amongst ladies and black ladies in the US,” Jaishree Ellis stated.
Getting out is step one, stated Ellis, who’s an OB-GYN in Corpus and in addition serves as neighborhood president for her Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
She thought her members would profit from the Trek.
“We modeled it after a nationwide program referred to as GirlTrek, and the thought is to seize a neighbor, seize a buddy and simply get out and stroll,” Ellis stated.
Alpha Kappa Alpha members select completely different areas alongside the Coastal Bend for his or her stroll as a technique to get exterior and encourage others to do the identical.
“They’re folks from our brotherhood, they’re our associates, they’re our coworkers, a few guys joined us. The benefit of that is that strolling with people who find themselves optimistic may be very uplifting.” Ellis stated.
Ellis Co-President Lucretia Nickleson says she works out alone 5 days every week, but it surely's about sisterhood and inspiring others to maneuver their our bodies.
“Individuals who haven't walked come and be part of us on these walks. So it's child steps, however we hope it turns into a way of life for them too,” Nickelson stated.
Ellis says the group meets each different Sunday and encourages others to undertake a more healthy way of life.
“Honor your self, honor your spirit, honor your bodily presence; do what you may, get pleasure from this life, get pleasure from God's inexperienced earth and hopefully dwell slightly longer,” Ellis stated.