FOUNDERS / INCORPORATERS

   Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the first Greek-letter organization established by black collegiate women in America, was founded by sixteen strong women on January 15th, 1908 on the campus of Howard University. The most distinguished women who began this legacy sought to establish an organization that was dedicated to the upliftment of their community, as well as to the grand ideals of service, scholarship and sisterhood. These women are: 

These women, as well as the more than 200,000 that have followed in their path, have impacted countless individuals and communities over the course of Alpha Kappa  Alpha's ninety-eight year history. Alpha Kappa Alpha women perform service activities that address the needs and issues of the time and they do so diligently, unconditionally, and proudly.

        Alpha Kappa Alpha constantly strives for unity and education both within the black community and amongst races. Service activities, forums and other events are geared to address the rudimentary issues of the family, education, health, economics, the arts, and the world community. Alpha Kappa Alpha seeks to serve as a catalyst for positive growth by addressing these important issues of the new millennium

        Alpha Kappa Alpha proudly calls "soror" many world-renowed women who have had outstanding impacts on our society. Just a few of these unequaled individuals include Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, Marian Anderson, Marla Gibbs, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Suzette Charles. 

          Alpha Kappa Alpha women have a proud heritage and will continue to carry on the aspiration that has been passed down since 1908: service to all mankind.