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What are the names of the Original Nine (The Seniors)?
Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Elizabeth Burke, Lillie Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes, Livinia Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe, Marie Woolfolk Taylor
Who are The Sophomores?
Norma Elizabeth Boyd, Ethel Jones Mowbray, Alice Porter Murray, Sarah Mariweather Nutter, Joanna Mary Berry Shields, Carrie E. Snowden, Harriett Josephine Terry
Who are The Incorporators?
Julia Evangeline Brooks, Nellie May Quander, Nellie Pratt Russell, Minnie Beatrice Smith
What is the date of incorporation of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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What is the address of the Alpha Kappa Alpha corporate office?
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What are the 10 regions of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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What is the motto of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
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What is the purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
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When was the 1st Boule held?
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Who wrote the initiation hymn?
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What is the official symbol of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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Who composed the song for Founders Day?
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What was the date of the 1st Ivy Day?
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What are the 5 initiatives of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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Who was the 1st International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
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When was the 1st International Chapter established?
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What do the 20 Pearls represent?
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Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated?
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What does H.O.P.E stand for?
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What does E.S.P stand for and who initiated it?
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What semester and date did the 2nd chapter start?
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When and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority founded?
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Who is referred to as 'The guiding light' or 'The moving spirit' of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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When was the Ivy Leaf designated as the official organ of AKA?
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What does the term Omega signify in the context of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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Who created the motto for Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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Who designed the Sorority Crest for Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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What do the colors Salmon Pink and Apple Green represent?
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Who wrote the pledge for Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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What is the NPHC incorporation date?
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What is the flower of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
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Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (1)?
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Who is referred to as the Divine Nine (9)?
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What was the 1st ritualistic initiation date and place?
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Who chartered the Beta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
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Who drafted the bylaws and charter?
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What were the Community Impact Days/Months of Omicron Eta Omega?
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Who was the 1st president of Alpha Kappa Alpha (not international)?
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What was Omicron Eta Omega known as before it was chartered?
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Which pearl invited the sophomores?
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What is the founded date of Omicron Eta Omega?
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Which of the original nine was born on Easter?
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Which of the pearls was born on the 4th of July?
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Who is the Central Region president?
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Who is the Vice 1st President (international) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
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Who is the 2nd Vice President (undergraduate)?
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Who created the organization name, motto, and colors?
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Who was the 1st Ivy over the wall?
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What are the membership classifications of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
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What is the difference between graduate and undergraduate chapters?
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Who is Alpha Kappa Alpha's chief officer?
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How many regions are there in the sorority?
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Study Notes
Founding and Key Figures
- Original Nine: Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Elizabeth Burke, Lillie Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes, Livinia Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe, Marie Woolfolk Taylor.
- The Sophomores: Norma Elizabeth Boyd, Ethel Jones Mowbray, Alice Porter Murray, Sarah Mariweather Nutter, Joanna Mary Berry Shields, Carrie E. Snowden, Harriett Josephine Terry.
- The Incorporators: Julia Evangeline Brooks, Nellie May Quander, Nellie Pratt Russell, Minnie Beatrice Smith.
- 1st President: Lucy Diggs Slowe; 1st International President: Nellie May Quander.
History and Milestones
- Founded on January 15th, 1908 at Howard University (Miner Hall).
- 1st Boule held in December, 1918; Ivy Day celebrated on May 25th, 1909.
- Date of Incorporation: January 29th, 1913.
- 1st International Chapter established in Liberia in 1948; 1st Ivy Leaf as official organ designated at the 1921 Boule.
Mission and Purpose
- Motto: "By culture, By merit".
- Purpose: Promote high scholastic standards, unity among women, address issues affecting girls and women, and serve all humanity.
Symbols and Initiatives
- Official Symbol: Green Enameled Ivy Leaf; Flower: Pink Tea Rose.
- The Ivy Leaf represents growth and thriving.
- Five Initiatives include Educational Enrichment, Health Promotion, Family Strengthening, Environmental Ownership, and Global Impact.
Governance and Structure
- Boule: Periodic assembly of total membership, held biennially.
- Directorate: Governing body when the Boule is not in session, composed of 18 offices.
- Regional Directors oversee management within their states; there are 10 regions including International.
Membership and Honor
- Membership classifications: Undergraduate, graduate, general, associate, life, and honorary.
- Highest honor: Honorary Membership; key figures who drafted bylaws include Lucy Diggs Slowe and Margaret Flagg Holmes.
Notable Events and Contributions
- Community Impact Days include MLK Day in January and Alzheimer’s Support in June.
- 1st Ritualistic Initiation was on February 11th, 1909 at Miner Hall.
- The Central Region includes states like Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, and is directed by Kathy A. Walker-Steele.
Recent Leadership
- Current International President: Dorthy Buckhanan Wilson; Vice President: Glenda Baskin Glover; International Secretary: Charletta Wilson Jacks; Treasurer: Danette Anthony Reed.
Historical Recognition and Integration
- NPHC founded on May 10th, 1930 at Howard University; incorporated in 1937.
- 20 Pearls symbolize Original Nine, Sophomores, and Incorporators.
- E.S.P initiated by Barbara McKenzie stands for Economics, Sisterhood, and Partnership.
Key Dates and Contributions
- Date motto was adopted: January 15, 1908; 1st Ivy over the wall by Marjorie Hill.
- Over 60 years of service and support for women's issues, community development, and educational initiatives.
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