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State Senator Hunter Names May 15 Alpha Kappa Alpha Day in Illinois
In honor of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and celebration, State Senator Mattie Hunter (IL) released the following statement: As an Alpha Kappa Alpha sister, State Sen. Mattie Hunter expressed her enthusiasm and support for Alpha Kappa Alpha Day in Illinois. “Alpha Kappa Alpha is a true cornerstone of our African-American community,” said Hunter. “AKA plays […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha International President to Receive Prestigious Law Award
Congratulations are in order to our International President, Carolyn House Stewart. Soror Stewart will receive the prestigious Sadie T.M. Alexander Award from the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) during a luncheon on March 9. According to the official press release, Soror Stewart “is being hailed for the impact she’s made as leader of the […]
Gun Violence Aftermath: Michelle Obama Attends Funeral, Donate to Hadiya’s Family, Prayers for Our Soror
The funeral may be over, but Hadiya Pendleton will never ever be forgotten. Hundreds of mourners and dignitaries including, first lady Michelle Obama, packed a Chicago church on Saturday, February 9, 2013, as Hadiya Pendleton, the 15 year old Chicago honor student killed by gun violence, was laid to rest. An outpouring of support has continued […]
Soror Rosa Parks’ 100th birthday to be commemorated with US postage stamp
Soror Rosa Parks, the late legendary civil rights activist, is receiving a special honor this year to commemorate what would have been her 100th birthday. According to USA Today, the U.S. postal service will be unveiling a stamp that features her image. The ceremony will take place at the Charles Wright Museum of African American […]
Fashion Friday: Soror Miss Mykie
Today’s Fashion Friday pic is of Soror Miss Mykie as she repped her pink and green for our sorority’s 105th Founder’s Day. The pink platform pumps are to die for and her cropped shorts highlight her gorgeous long legs…..check the green eye shadow as well:) Thanks for repping the sorority so well soror! Miss Mykie […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Celebrates 105 Years of Service to All Mankind
On January 15, 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority became the first Greek-lettered organization established by and for black women. Her roots date back to Howard University in Washington, DC, where the idea for formation was conceived by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle of St. Louis, Missouri. Today we celebrate 105 years of supreme service to all mankind. The Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc National website says it best, […]
Soror Mellody Hobson Now Engaged To George Lucas: Congrats Soror!
HuffPost Celebrity reports that Soror Mellody Hobson and filmmaker George Lucas (Star Wars, Red Tails) are now engaged. Soror Hobson and Lucas have been dating for seven years. Soror Hobson is an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She was recently inducted into the organization along with actress Holly Robinson Peete, Susanne […]
Soror Iyanla Vanzant COVERS the February issue of ESSENCE Magazine
IYANLA SAYS…CLAIM YOUR JOY NOW! “Be willing to share all of who you are. So many of us want a partner, but we’re not willing to show all of us. That’s why we have a weave, we’re wearing Spanx and everything is ‘fine.’ If you’re not willing to let your partner see your cellulite or […]
