I want to set the standard for myself and others. I am and always have been an Alpha female. We have not only gone to space, we have calculated how to get there. The women of AKA have continually set the standard in every field, profession and industry. When the organization was challenged throughout history, the women of AKA continued to innovate through Incorporation, through the founding of Graduate Chapters to continue the service as a lifetime member and are still innovating today by being the first to trademark our symbols. They researched how to form an organization and then executed. Historically, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority saw a need for a black sisterhood of college trained women. I remember going to the Shomberg Center for Black Culture and researching all of the sororities when I first arrived at college. I still believe everyday that it is an HONOR and a privilege to wear pink, green, and those 20 pearls. I remember my mom dressing me up as a LITTLE girl to go to chapter meetings with her and my grandmother. A majority of the inspirational, dynamic, intelligent women in my life were AKAs so I knew that’s where I was supposed to be because they raised me and instilled the values in me that the believed in and the love for AKA was just a part of that. I’ve known since I was 3 years old that Alpha Kappa Alpha was in my heart. “My mom, my grandmother, mom’s sister, and grandmother’s sister. I was a first generation college graduate and I feel I owe those ladies a lot.” – missusashe ![]() I never forgot that experience and initially wanted to join so that I could give someone else that experience. At the end of the ball I was awarded a scholarship for community service and grades. ![]() The members of the chapter did everything from providing my dress, pearls and sponsorship ads so that I could participate. I didn’t have the resources and did not want to burden my family. My senior year they wanted me to participate in the Cottilion Ball. We did community service projects and went to local plays. She approached me about joining the mentor group. “When I was in high school my English teacher was an AKA. I knew was for me because I aim to always be of service, AKA is another way of keeping me humble & consistent” – thesweetest_one Everywhere I looked, the most involved, poised, and successful women were Alpha women. ![]() I saw women that held themselves to a high standard, gave back to the community in a variety of ways, and had fun doing it! It’s a lifestyle. AKA immediately stuck out to me because I LOVED the programming. Once I started college, I started growing in new ways?I started to understand myself more, the type of woman that I aimed to be, and the type of impact that I wanted to make on the world. “I grew up in a predominantly white, country area so I wasn’t introduced to any black Greek orgs until I got to college. I received the scholarship and knew that if given the opportunity, I wanted to be part of the sisterhood. She set me up to interview for a college scholarship from her graduate chapter. Growing up, she took me to events with her and I met a lot of wonderful ladies including my future high school guidance counselor. “My grandfathers’ long time girlfriend is a golden Soror. By culture and merit is not just a motto in word it’s our way of life.” – rgcoachandconsultant Since that cold day in 1908 Alpha Kappa Alpha has done just that and will continue to do so. The courage, boldness and vision of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle personified “be the change”. I wanted to connect with women of like minds and common goals. I didn’t find the finesse, style, grace, fierceness and confidence(that I possessed) in other organizations. This organization represents the values and cores I hold true, Service to ALL mankind. Ironically, throughout my life, the women who had a major impact on me were AKAs. Not stuck up, but in a kind and confident manner. ![]() She showed me what it meant to be committed, persistent and hold my head high. The Soror that sponsored me accepted nothing less than excellence. “I came in contact with Alpha Kappa Alpha in the 7th grade by participating in a scholarship pageant hosted by the Sorority. It was very insightful to see that many of the women were drawn to the organization because the service its members do and the sisterhood, legacy, poise and class members exude. The outpouring of passionate responses from the members who were eager to tell their stories was inspiring. We followed it by asking the members current members how becoming an AKA has changed their lives. What made you want to pledge Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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