In describing the early years of the fraternity, its official history book asserts, the story of kappa alpha psi is to a large extent the story of black students. This book is same word for word as alpha kappa alpha secrets. Margaret flagg holmes lavinia norman lucy diggs slowe marie woolfolk taylor. Bogardus founded alpha kappa delta for the purposes of stimulating scholarship and promoting the scientific study of society. Her roots date back to howard university, washington, d. Jan 14, 2015 this black history documentary profiles ethel hedgeman, who founded the alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated, or aka, in 1908 on the fifteenth of january at historicallyblack howard. It is the first greek letter organisation founded at howard university, washington, d. A legacy of sisterhood and service, founded in 1908.
More info is actual available on the official site. The little unauthorized history study guide by itty bitnique. During the 110year history of alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated, we have partnered with our local communities, regional, and national organizations to solve problems as well as provide programs of service at home and abroad. The history of alpha kappa alpha sorority inc, alexis m. Alpha kappa mu honor society is a general scholarship honor society open to junior and senior men and women in all academic areas who meet the requirements of the society. Alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated was organized on the campus of. The kappa alpha psi foundation was conceived by dr. Advisors should contact the executive secretary for the login required to view the documents below policies and procedures. The state of indiana became the 19th state of the union in 1816 and it founded indiana university in bloomington four years later. As the committee is collecting information for the african american history museum, we will also solicit information to be sent to the corporate office. Alpha kappa alpha alpha chapter exists solely on the howard university campus and experiences steady growth.
Alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated is not responsible for the design nor content of these web pages. Alpha kappa alpha initiation ritual stichting argus. Cultural awareness and social advocacy marked alpha kappa alpha s infancy, but within one year 1914 of acquiring corporate status, aka had also made its mark on education, establishing a scholarship award. Cultural awareness and social advocacy marked alpha kappa alphas infancy, but within one year 1914 of acquiring corporate status, aka had also made its mark on education, establishing a scholarship award. The story of kappa alpha psi a history of the beginning and development of a college greek letter organization, 19111961 by jesse jerome peters. So kappa alpha psis members kneel at the delphic shrine, the shrine of the god apollo and swear their allegiance to it. Alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc theta psi chapter home. Which harry potter hogwarts house do you belong to quiz. Throughout history in both greek and judeochristian culture, altars were used for only two reasons. Alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated a legacy of. The history of alpha kappa alpha sorority 1908 1999, alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated, 1999 alpha kappa alpha educational advancement foundation perpetuating our posterity. The principles are sisterhood, scholarship, and service to all humankind. Aug 06, 2012 i would give this book no stars if i could. The following chapter presents a history of the american college greek system.
Alpha kappa alpha history i n 1908, alpha kappa alpha sorority became america s first greekletter organization established by black college women. The colors of alpha kappa alpha are salmon pink and apple green and the official flower is the undergraduate, graduate, general, associate, honorary, and life membership in the alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated may be classified as. In 1920, university of southern california sociologist dr. See how kappa alpha theta fits into the larger historical context of greekletter organizations, the history of women in higher education, and the history of women since the early 1870s. Alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated is the first historically african american. Alpha kappa alpha sorority ivy leaf magazines, 1921 2016, alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated, 1921. A guide to the microfilm edition of black studies research sources microfilms from major archival and manuscript collections general editors. Thus ended the infancy of kappa alpha psi, whereupon the fraternity embarked upon an era of expansion. Kappa alpha psi, a college fraternity, now comprised of functioning undergraduate and alumni chapters on major campuses and in cities throughout the country, is the crystallization of a dream. The alpha kappa rho international fraternity and sorority akrho is a fraternity established in the philippines in 1973. Black history aka alpha kappa alpha timeline preceden. Kappa lambda omega chapter history tennessee state university.
New orleanian credits alpha kappa alphas kindness for new hope and new home pdf. Alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc theta psi chapter chapter. A oneweek tour of cities which are significant to black history. I understand that at any time, alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated can rescind any rights or privileges to an applicant based on the submission of false information or documents. Alpha, 1908195b, or years of service schedule of assignments of orientation to be studied concerning the purposes af the vy leaf pledge club. Alpha kappa alpha february 21, 1908 7 sophmore founders. The history of kappa alpha psi kappa alpha psi, a college fraternity, was born in an environment saturated in racism. In 1908, alpha kappa alpha sorority became america s first greekletter organization established by black college women. On may 12, 1974, the theta psi chapter of alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated became the first black sorority at the university of mississippi oxford campus. Berna greer, the 20th south central regional director. Published 1967 by kappa alpha psi fraternity in philadelphia.
Roger murphy returns to syracuse for first time in 38 years. Chapter programs alpha kappa alpha omicron xi omega. Alpha kappa alpha is a greeklettered sorority, the first established by africanamerican college women. Believing that alpha kappa alpha should influence members throughout their lives and horrified when met with proposals by some members to form an entirely new organization, nellie quander initiated a dynamic plan. Kappa alpha psi, a college fraternity, was born in an environment saturated in racism. Learn best practices to manage, preserve, digitize, and share your history or that of your organization. But, perhaps the greatest opportunity alpha delta kappa provides is the opportunity to make a difference. Alpha kappa alpha is the first greeklettered sorority established and incorporated by african. In their historical statements and publications, alpha kappa alphas leaders have consistently identified program as the heart of alpha kappa alpha. The fraternity, comprising men and women from different universities, was originally established to promote loyalty, unity and pride in the fraternity amongst its members. Alpha delta omega history tennessee state university. Presented annual exhibits of african american history.
In 19, some members felt that changes needed to be made and that a permenant organization needed to be established. Alpha phi alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter fraternity established for african american men, was founded at cornell university in ithaca, new york by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among african descendants in this country. Kappa, a predominantly african american greekletter fraternity, was founded on january 5, 1911 on the campus of indiana university. The following resources provide basic information about the history of alpha kappa alpha. By signing this form, i verify that all of the information i have provided is true and correct. The alpha kappa alpha program today still reflects the communal consciousness steeped in the aka tradition and embodied in akas credo, to be supreme in service to all mankind. Study 40 alpha kappa alpha flash cards flashcards from dionne f. Delta sigma theta sorority was founded on january, 19, at howard university by twentytwo former members of alpha kappa alpha sorority. The history of alpha kappa alpha 19081999 marjorie h. Section iii applicants prerush instruction checklist.
Samuel brown wylie mitchell, a student on campus, set out to establish his own secret order during the fall of 1850. Theta psi is the first black greek letter sorority to be chartered on the university of mississippi campus. Alpha kappa epsilon created for the purpose of establishing a chapter of theta chi fraternity at syracuse university. Alpha chi chapter installation proceedings, alpha kappa epsilon disbanded. The programming was a prelude to the thousands of pioneering and enduring initiatives that eventually defined the alpha kappa alpha brand. A brief history of alpha delta omega chapter of alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc. Located in houston, tx we are home of the 18th international president, dr. Except for the years of world war i and ii, when several grand chapter meetings were suspended, kappa alpha psi has grown and prevailed with an unabating impetus.
Alpha kappa alpha sorority handbook a guide to procedures. Alpha kappa alpha has established itself as a dynamic group which initiates new movements and new programs. The pages of this website are the property and responsibility of omega lambda omega who hosts and maintains this site. In this innovative interdisciplinary analysis of aka, deborah whaley combines ethnographic field work, archival research, oral history, and. This list of alpha kappa alpha sorors commonly referred to as akas includes initiated and honorary members of alpha kappa alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter sorority established for black college women alpha kappa alpha sorority was founded on january 15, 1908, at howard university in washington, d. The phi kappa sigma international fraternity is one of the countries oldest extant social fraternities and was founded in philadelphia at the university of pennsylvania. James ward wood arrives in lexington, virginia to attend washington college. The story of kappa alpha psi 1967 edition open library. Kappa alpha psi has broadened its wings across the world. It is the first black greekletter organization founded west of the appalachian mountains. A brief history of kappa k appa alpha psi, a college fraternity, now comprised of functioning undergraduate and alumni chapters on major campuses and in cities throughout the country, is the crystallization of a dream. Alpha kappa alpha sorority is more than a sisterhood.
Alpha kappa alpha has established itself as a dynamic. Aka, the oldest greekletter organization established for african american women, was founded on january 15, 1908, on the campus of howard university in washington, d. This black history documentary profiles ethel hedgeman, who founded the alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated, or aka, in 1908 on the fifteenth of january at historicallyblack howard. Last alpha kappa epsilon member initiated into theta chi. The official symbol of kappa alpha psi is its diamond. The new members are ella albert brown, mary clifford, lena jenkins, mable gibson, ruth gilbert and nellie pratt russell. Our history alpha kappa alpha educational advancement. To cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help. Around the world, alpha delta kappa members combine their energies and talents to enrich their lives and the lives of others through thousands of heartwarming, communitybased altruistic projects. On may 12, 1974, the theta psi chapter of alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated was chartered by 12 tenacious women. The kappa alpha psi foundation, established in 1981, is the philanthropic arm of the fraternity and assists both alumni and undergraduate chapters in support of scholarships, afterschool programs, and national projects such as habitat for humanity. As alpha kappa alpha sorority began to grow on the campus of howard university, some members began to become unhappy with the state of the organization. Our history the educational advancement foundation was founded in 1980 by alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc.
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