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Old 01-15-2013, 07:26 AM
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Happy Founders' Day Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.!

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated, the first Greek-letter organization for African-American women, was founded on January 15, 1908 by nine young female Howard University students. They were led by the vision of Ethel Hedgeman (Lyle); she had spent several months sharing her idea with her friends. During this time, she was dating her future husband, George Lyle, a charter member of the Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha.

After choosing a name for their sorority, the nine women wrote a constitution and a motto. Additionally, they chose salmon pink and apple green as the sorority’s colors and ivy as its symbol. A group of seven sophomore women were invited to become members. They did not partake in an initiation ceremony and all 16 women are considered founders. The first “Ivy Week” took place in May 1909 and ivy was planted at Howard University’s Miner Hall. On January 29, 1913, Alpha Kappa Alpha was incorporated.


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Happy Founders Day to the lovely soros of Alpha Kappa Alpha!

I always felt that it was very cool to have Eleanor Roosevelt as a member!
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Happy Founders Day to the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha!
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