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Who is the visionary and principal founder of AKA?
Ethel Hedgeman
What was Ethel's dream?
Create a support network of like minds coming together for mutual uplift, and coalescing their talents and strength for the benefit of others.
AKA was founded when and where?
January 15, 1908, Howard University, Washington, D.C., Miner Hall
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Who were the original core group of founders?
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Describe the invitation of the Sophomores.
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When was AKA incorporated?
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Who was the lead incorporator?
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What caused AKA to be incorporated?
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What did Nellie May Quander do first?
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AKA was the first black Greek-letter organization to attempt and complete incorporation.
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What did incorporation do for the sorority?
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What does 'Twenty Pearls' refer to?
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What is the motto of AKA?
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What is the full sorority name of AKA?
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Who was the International President during 2018-2022?
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Who was the first International Vice President?
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Who is the International Second Vice President?
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Who is the South Central Regional Director?
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What year was Ivy Leaf magazine first published?
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How many members have been initiated worldwide?
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How many chapters does AKA have?
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Define Soror.
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Define Boule.
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Define Directorate.
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Define Ivy Beyond the Wall.
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Which region are you a part of?
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Who was the first international president and her years of active duty?
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What are the facts about Anna Easter Brown?
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What are the facts about Beulah Burke?
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Who was the first Ivy Beyond the Wall and when did she pass?
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What is the AKA credo?
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What is the program theme of 2018-2022?
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How many targets does the international program have and what is their purpose?
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What are the five program targets for 2018-2022?
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What is the signature program?
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List the officers of AKA.
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What does 'Supreme' stand for?
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List the international level office titles.
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How many total regions are there and how many chapters are in the South Central Region?
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Study Notes
Founding and Vision
- Ethel Hedgeman is the visionary and principal founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA).
- Ethel's dream was to create a support network for mutual uplift and collaboration among women.
Founding Details
- AKA was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University, Washington, D.C., specifically in Miner Hall.
- It was the first black Greek-letter sorority.
Founders
- The original core group of founders included Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Burke, Lillie Burke, Ethel Hedgeman (Lyle), Majorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes, Lavinia Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe, and Marie Woolfolk.
- Seven honors sophomores were later invited to ensure continuity and were acknowledged as part of the 16 founders.
Sophomore Contributors
- The sophomores included Norma Boyd, Ethel Jones (Mowbray), Alice Murray, Sarah Meriweather (Nutter), Joanna Berry (Shields), Carrie Snowden, and Harriet Terry.
Incorporation
- AKA was incorporated on January 29, 1913, with Nellie May Quander serving as the lead incorporator.
- Quander aimed to preserve the original principles of the sorority and formed a committee for incorporation.
Achievements
- AKA was the first black Greek-letter organization to successfully incorporate.
- Incorporation broadened service offerings and ensured the preservation of founding principles.
Symbols and Identity
- "Twenty Pearls" refers to the founders and incorporators.
- Motto: "By Culture and By Merit."
- Symbol: Ivy Leaf.
- Flower: Pink Tea Rose.
- Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green.
- Name: Alpha Kappa Alpha derives from the first three letters of the Greek words forming the motto.
Leadership
- International President (2018-2022): Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover.
- First International Vice President: Danette Anthony Reed.
- International Second Vice President: Jasmyne E. McCoy.
- South Central Regional Director: Joya Hayes.
Membership and Structure
- Nearly 300,000 members initiated worldwide with over 75,000 active members and 1,018 chapters.
- "Soror" means sister; "Boule" is the governing body that meets biennially; "Directorate" refers to the board of directors; "Ivy Beyond the Wall" denotes deceased members.
Regional Details
- The South Central Region encompasses Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and New Mexico.
- There are 10 total regions and 131 chapters in the South Central Region.
Historical Leadership
- First International President: Nellie May Quander (1913-1919).
- Last International President: Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson.
Key Founders
- Anna Easter Brown was the first treasurer of the Alpha Chapter.
- Beulah Burke created the name, motto, and colors of AKA and chartered the first three undergraduate chapters post-incorporation.
- Lillie Burke assisted in creating the motto and was a charter member of the first graduate chapter.
Notable Contributions
- Majorie Hill, the first Ivy Beyond the Wall, passed in the summer of 1909.
- AKA's credo states: "To be supreme in service to all mankind."
Program and Initiatives
- The theme for 2018-2022 was “Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service” with five program targets.
- Program targets included: HBCU for Life, Women's Healthcare and Wellness, Building Your Economic Legacy, The Arts, and Global Impact.
- The Signature Program: College Admissions Process (#CAP).
Leadership Titles
- Key officer titles include Basileus (President), Anti-Basileus (Vice-President), Tamiouchos (Treasurer), and Grammateus (Recording Secretary).
- "Supreme" titles denote international level officer positions.
Mission Tenets
- The five basic tenets focused on high scholastic standards, unity among women, addressing issues concerning women, maintaining interest in college life, and service to mankind.
- Global programs target health, wealth, family, education, human rights, and parity issues for relevance.
Historical Documentation
- Margaret Flagg Holmes contributed to the first constitution and bylaws, preserving the legacies of the founders for future generations.
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