ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA MOURNS THE LOSS OF MEMBER/ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST AND NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER WANGARI MUTA MAATHAI

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY TO LAUNCH VOTER REGISTRATION/EDUCATION OFFENSIVE AT PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will mount a yearlong voter registration and education offensive to reach, mobilize and impact hundreds of thousands of citizens throughout the communities nationwide that AKA serves. The campaign will be driven by the theme: Alpha Kappa Alpha C.A.R.E.S., an acronym for Collaborate, Advocate, Register, Educate, and Stimulate.

Alpha Kappa Alpha’s International President Carolyn House Stewart will officially unveil the initiative during the Sorority’s Public Policy Conference in the nation’s Capitol, September 19-21.  Click here to read more.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development will mobilize thousands of members nationwide to educate and enlighten the community on how to manage and treat childhood asthma.  The program, known as the Asthma Prevention and Management Initiative, is one of the current administration's signature programs. 

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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA TO RETURNS TO ATLANTA WHERE SORORITY MADE HISTORIC PURCHASE OF KING'S BIRTH HOME

In 1972, Alpha Kappa Alpha made a visionary, bold and prophetic decision to purchase Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth home and to, in turn, donate it to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, of which is widow, Coretta, was president.  The donation was made as a memorial to King and a show of respect of Mrs. King, who was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA REFLECTS ON THE DEATH OF OSAMA BIN LADEN
Alpha Kappa Alpha joins the nation in acknowledging the death of Osama bin Laden.  Noting that one of its members perished on September 11, International President Carolyn House Stewart said the Sorority viewed the tragedy of September 11 as personal.  She praised the Special Forces and President Obama for their diligence in ridding the world of this “evildoer.”  She also remembered Sarah Clark, who was performing service when she died on Flight 77.  Click here for full story.

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA TO REVITALIZE ATLANTA-AREA NATURE CENTER

Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will “get down to earth” and “dig in the dirt” during its Leadership Conference in Atlanta when members will visit the 62-acre Outdoor Activity Center as part of the Sorority’s environmental-sustainability mission. To read the full story, click here.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Captures First Place in Sprite Step Off

Alpha Kappa Alpha Extends Prayers and Comfort to Japan During its Time of Crisis

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's 103rd Founders' Day Celebration attracted media coverage from radio, television, print, the blogosphere and the university outlets. This article from the Arkansas Democrat, Little Rock's major daily, captures highlights of this historic event. Click here to view article.

Insurance giant GEICO has teamed with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to provide members with competitive rates for homeowners, renters, vehicle, boats and recreational vehicles.

The partnership is a multi-year agreement that will generate funds for the Sorority whenever members link onto the website and secure a quote.

There is no obligation to buy.

To take advantage of this program and to get competitive quotes, members must log onto the “Members Only” section of www.aka1908.com and then select News & Events to be directed to the appropriate link. Click here for the entire story.