Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated was founded on January 15, 1908 at Howard University. It is
the first and oldest greek-lettered organization established for women of color. The founders, Ethel
Hedgeman Lyle and 15 other young ladies, envisioned an organization, which would promote social and
economic betterment on the local, state, national and international levels.
Alpha Kappa Alpha addresses the challenges facing our communities and delivers programs to affect
change. Throughout the United States, West Africa, the Caribbean, Germany, Great Britain, Korea and
anywhere Alpha Kappa Alpha women live or work, there exists the network of professional college
women serving all mankind.
the first and oldest greek-lettered organization established for women of color. The founders, Ethel
Hedgeman Lyle and 15 other young ladies, envisioned an organization, which would promote social and
economic betterment on the local, state, national and international levels.
Alpha Kappa Alpha addresses the challenges facing our communities and delivers programs to affect
change. Throughout the United States, West Africa, the Caribbean, Germany, Great Britain, Korea and
anywhere Alpha Kappa Alpha women live or work, there exists the network of professional college
women serving all mankind.
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Since 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha has evolved with the
growing and ever-changing demands of society. While
maintaining the same primary areas- education, health,
economics, the black family, the arts, public policy and
world community- she has founded and developed
programs and initiatives to meet these demands. In the
twenties, Alpha Kappa Alpha waged a war on diphtheria
and smallpox. During the forties, Alpha Kappa Alpha
rallied against lynchings. During the fifties, the Sorority
growing and ever-changing demands of society. While
maintaining the same primary areas- education, health,
economics, the black family, the arts, public policy and
world community- she has founded and developed
programs and initiatives to meet these demands. In the
twenties, Alpha Kappa Alpha waged a war on diphtheria
and smallpox. During the forties, Alpha Kappa Alpha
rallied against lynchings. During the fifties, the Sorority
launched the first health research project on sickle
cell anemia. In the mid-eighties, Alpha Kappa
Alpha collaborated to ensure the passage of the
Martin Luther King Holiday Bill. In the nineties, the
Sorority established the Ivy Reading AKAdemy.
During 2002, Alpha Kappa Alpha built and
dedicated nine schools in South Africa. This is in
keeping with the Sorority's initial objective and
purpose, to cultivate and encourage high
scholastic and ethical standards, promote unity
and friendship among college women, alleviate
problems concerning women and girls and to
maintain a progressive interest in college life.
Through these activities, Alpha Kappa Alpha
women fulfill the commitment embodied in her
theme, "Service To All Mankind".
For more information visit www.aka1908.org
cell anemia. In the mid-eighties, Alpha Kappa
Alpha collaborated to ensure the passage of the
Martin Luther King Holiday Bill. In the nineties, the
Sorority established the Ivy Reading AKAdemy.
During 2002, Alpha Kappa Alpha built and
dedicated nine schools in South Africa. This is in
keeping with the Sorority's initial objective and
purpose, to cultivate and encourage high
scholastic and ethical standards, promote unity
and friendship among college women, alleviate
problems concerning women and girls and to
maintain a progressive interest in college life.
Through these activities, Alpha Kappa Alpha
women fulfill the commitment embodied in her
theme, "Service To All Mankind".
For more information visit www.aka1908.org