Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Currently led by International President & CEO, Charletta Wilson Jacks, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) is a historically Black sorority, founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. It was the first Greek-letter organization established by African-American women. The sorority’s founding members, known as the "Twenty Pearls," sought to provide a space for women to bond over common goals of scholarship, leadership, and community service.
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Mission and Purpose: AKA’s mission is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, promote unity and friendship among college women, and be of service to all mankind. The organization emphasizes community outreach and public service.
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Symbol: AKA's colors are salmon pink and apple green, and its symbol is the Ivy Leaf, representing strength and resilience.
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Founding: The sorority was founded by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle and a group of 8 other women at Howard University. The goal was to create an organization that would foster sisterhood and service among Black women in a time when they often faced discrimination and exclusion from other organizations.
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Notable Initiatives: AKA has been active in a wide variety of social causes, particularly in the areas of education, health, economic empowerment, and political activism.
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Legacy and Influence: Alpha Kappa Alpha has had a lasting impact, with members being involved in various fields, including politics, education, business, and the arts. Notable members include:
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Dr. Maya Angelou, poet and civil rights activist
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Coretta Scott King, civil rights leader and widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States
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Sisterhood and Networking: AKA is known for its strong sense of sisterhood, where members support each other personally and professionally throughout their lives. The sorority provides a platform for leadership development and lifelong friendships.
For more information, please visit: www.aka1908.com
South Central Region
Kappa Xi Omega Chapter is a proud member of the Sensational South Central Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, which encompasses Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and New Mexico. The South Central Region is headed by Regional Director Dr. Shawn Emerson Simmons, and is composed of more than 19,000 service-orientated members with more than 120 undergraduate and graduate chapters who have been serving since 1924. The South Central Region stands ready to further our mission of providing supreme service to all mankind through our various signature programs.
For more information, please visit: South Central Region Homepage