We will work collaboratively to maximize our outreach on progressive endeavors and consistently produce leaders who will advance our credo of service. The members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated come from diverse backgrounds and are known for a variety of stellar contributions. These initiatives are designed to improve the lives of those we serve. The remaining five initiatives will serve as the “Program Initiatives” which include: Strengthen Our Sisterhood will serve as the administration’s “Foundation Initiative” as we strengthen our bonds to support our service mission. seeks to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards and to promote unity and friendship among university. It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women, comprising more than 300,000 members and over 1,046 chapters worldwide. With the theme, Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood, the 2022-2026 administration seeks to build upon Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s rich legacy of service by galvanizing our sisterhood of more than 120,000 active members to lead on the front lines of change, education, and advocacy. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., was founded on the campus of Howard University in 1908. It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women, comprising more than 300,000 members and over 1,046 chapters worldwide.ĪKA is the fourth active sorority on the Newberry College campus, joining Alpha Xi Delta, Kappa Delta and Sigma Sigma Sigma. AKA is currently Newberry College’s only sorority established by African Americans.Service and sisterhood have been the cornerstone of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® since 1908. So, I want to thank the College for all the work and the time that they put in making it happen.”Īlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., was founded on the campus of Howard University in 1908. The Official Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated® Facebook Page. When I came into administration, the previous administration had already been working on this. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Chicago, Illinois. “This seed was planted by administrators eight years ago. “I want to thank the College, because this did not just happen.” Randolph said. The day was truly a celebration, college and sorority leaders said, because this history-making event is the culmination of years of planning.
Her roots date back to Howard University, Washington, D.C., where the idea for formation was conceived by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle of St. Sarah Abumere, sophomore from Lagos, Nigeria In 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority became America’s first Greek-letter organization established by Black college women. Ja’Kobia Abraham, sophomore from Lexington Raven Richardson, first-year from Charleston Kyla Smith, senior from Durban, South Africaĭestinie Flinch, junior from Acworth, Georgia “I am so proud of them because I know this is something that they really want to do.”ĭestiny Thomas, sophomore from Blythewood With the theme, Soaring to Greater Heights of Service. One good thing about them is their stick-to-itness,” she said. (AKA) is an international service organization that was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. Service and sisterhood have been the cornerstone of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated since 1908.
“It is our desire to have young ladies on college campuses who represent what Alpha Kappa Alpha is all about: service to all mankind, scholarship, and sisterhood,” said South Atlantic Regional Director Carolyn G. The chartering ceremony and celebration were held Sunday on the Newberry College campus. Alpha Kappa Alpha Vendor Statement Buyer acknowledges, understands and agrees (hereinafter collectively agrees) that he/she is an Authorized Buyer only if buying goods bearing logos, designs, copyrights and trademarks for an AKA member.
NEWBERRY - April 24 will forever be known as Charter Day for the sisters of the Upsilon Nu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.