Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® was founded on January 15, 1908 on the Campus on Howard University in Washington D.C. Led by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, a group of sixteen women became the original founders of our sorority. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® became the first Greek-Letter Organization established by, and for, college educated African American women. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority received her incorporation on January 29, 1913. Today, their legacy continues as we continue to fulfill their purpose: 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 and to be of Service to All Mankind.
International Program Overview
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is dedicated to implementing programs of service that enhance the social, economic, and educational well-being of the local, national and international communities. Programs remain the heart of AKA. The size and scope of services provided to our communities have grown and significantly improve the quality of life for all who reside within our service areas.
The program theme for 2018-2022 is Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service. The International Program includes five program targets that are designed to advance the mission of Alpha Kappa Alpha with excellence and underscore our commitment to sustainable service.
The five program targets for 2018-2022 are:
Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action
Target 2: Women’s Healthcare and Wellness
Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy
For more information, please visit the sorority's official website at https://aka1908.com/
For more information about the Notable North Atlantic Region, please visit https://aka1908.com/northatlantic
Top (Left to Right): Dominique Campbell, Lawriece Reeder, Briana Elson, Odunayo Afonja, Rasheeda Thomas, Jade Thompson, Ashlei Craig, Ashleigh Morris, Diamond Poyer, Nkiruka Umegbolu
Bottom (Left to Right): Chartering Graduate Advisor Dr. Wanda Lewis-Campbell, Sydney West, Chartering, and former, North Atlantic Regional Director Constance R. Pizarro, Chartering President Simone Harris, Chartering Supervising Chapter, Phi Beta Omega, President Margaret A. Wright
Exquisite Tau Xi Chapter
On November 11, 2012, twelve inNOVAtive women chartered the Exquisite Tau Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® on the campus of Villanova University. These twelve young ladies became the first Divine 9 organization to be solely on Villanova's campus. Through hard work and the help of their graduate chapter, Phi Beta Omega, these ladies overcame the adversities associated with building a chapter and were able to win 2014 Chapter of the Year less than two years after they were chartered. Tau Xi continues to carry on the legacy of our charter members through chapter programs, volunteerism, and sisterhood.
Current Chapter Officers
President: Natalie Nwanekwu
Vice President: Jae Aristilde
Secretary: Asia Gray-Edwards
Treasurer: Camryn “CC” Highsmith
Financial Secretary: Sanaä Barnes
Historian: Yacina Williams
Ivy Leaf Reporter: Morgan Hill
Social Media Chair: Jae Aristilde
Graduate Advisor: Nakia Henderson