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What is the mission statement of AKA?
To cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of 'Service to All Mankind'.
When was AKA founded?
January 15, 1908
What are the founding principles of AKA?
To be a service to all mankind, sisterhood, and scholastic excellence.
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When was the chapter Zeta Epsilon chartered?
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What does NPHC stand for?
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What is Zeta Phi Beta chapter?
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Who is the international president of AKA?
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Study Notes
Mission and Values of AKA
- Founded on five tenets: cultivate high scholarly standards, promote unity among women, address issues affecting women, maintain college interest, and provide service to all mankind.
- Motto: "By culture and by merit".
Founding Information
- Established on January 15, 1908, at Howard University, Washington, D.C.
- Incorporated on January 29, 1913.
Principles and Membership
- Founding principles emphasize service, sisterhood, and academic excellence.
- Original nine founders include notable figures such as Ethel Hedgeman Lyle and Beulah Burke.
- Current international president is Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson.
Chapters and Regions
- Total chapters: 997, with Zeta Epsilon located at Tennessee Technology University, chartered on April 29, 2012.
- Regions span the U.S., Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Canada, Japan, Korea, Germany, and the African continent.
Symbols and Colors
- Official flower: Pink tea rose.
- Sorority colors: Salmon pink and apple green.
Core Focus Areas
- Five target areas include Educational Enrichment, Health Promotion, Family Strengthening, Environmental Ownership, and Global Impact.
Historical Contributions
- Ivy League magazine is the official publication, first published in 1921.
- The twenty pearls symbolize the founders and incorporators of the sorority.
Leadership and Governance
- NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council) founded on May 10, 1930, at Howard University, with headquarters at Indiana University.
- NPHC governs nine traditionally African American fraternities and sororities.
Honors and Recognition
- Honorary membership is the highest honor within AKA.
- The English term for "Epistoleus" remains unspecified in the notes.
Notable Programs and Initiatives
- Focus on addressing societal issues related to women and promoting higher education.
Historical Locations and Contributions
- Original founding site: Miner Hall, demolished in 1961.
- Grace Edwards authored the sorority pledge; Phillis Wheatley Waters designed the sorority crest.
Additional Notables
- Sophomores of the organization include key members such as Joanna Berry and Harriet Josephine Terry.
- Greek letters "Alpha Kappa Alpha" represent the first three letters of the Greek motto foundational to the sorority.
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This quiz focuses on the mission statement of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) and its core tenets. Learn about the values and principles that have guided the sorority for over a century. Test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of AKA's commitment to alleviate issues faced by women and girls.
