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President Urges Members to Pay Tribute to King

Says programs being carried out in King's spirit


Sorority Mourns Loss of Dr. Gloria Black

Educator-activist worked alongside Dr. King


Geraldine Ferraro Statement Denounced and Rejected

Members urged to stay focused on issues afflicting the nation


Sorority Mourns Loss of Civil Rights Giant
Sorority Mourns Loss of Civil Rights Giant

Leader/activist was former NAACP national president


President Reaches Out to Those Impacted by Tornadoes in the South

Sorority sets up relief fund


$1 Million Donated to Howard University

Contribution caps emotional day of tributes during Centennial Celebration


Sorority Wins Prize from Ebony Fashion Fair for Highest National Attendance

Award includes thousands of dollars in prizes and commendations


Happy 100th Birthday Alpha Kappa Alpha

An international network of force that is ONE SISTERHOOD!


Happy Holidays!

Everyone encouraged to resolve to make the world a better place


President Urges Women to be Vigilant About Breast Health

Encourages support of research efforts


AKA Enters Partnership to Meet Weight Loss Challenge

Will work with State Farm and Dr. Ian Smith to make a difference


Alpha Kappa Alpha Mourns the Death of Dr. Donda West

Mother of hip-hop superstar championed the importance of education


Sorority Supports Move to Sever Relations with Cherokee Nation

International president's black Cherokee roots makes issue personal


President Announces Southern California Disaster Relief Fund

Fund underscores Sorority’s resolve to help in time of crisis


Converse Customized AKA Shoe Available Online

Sorority is one of 6 Black Greek organizations with shoes that celebrate legacies


Sorority Demands Justice for Jena 6

International President urges members to write officials


Trio of AKAs Elected to Lead National Organizations

Rise to power parallels AKA’s leadership mission


Four Pioneers Honored by USTA

Althea Gibson saluted along with three other AKA trailblazers


Pediatrician Who Led Post-Katrina Medical Effort Honored

Dr. Persharon Dixon credits AKA’s credo of service for her giving spirit


Alpha Kappa Alpha Participates in Greek Symposium

Council of Presidents convenes for historic summit


International President Impacts Media in New Orleans

Leadership Conference attracts media interest


Sorority Part of Coalition to Raise Awareness of New Orleans' Plight

AKA acknowledged for its contribution to recovery efforts


Alpha Kappa Alpha Converges upon New Orleans
Alpha Kappa Alpha Converges upon New Orleans

Visit mixes business with economic boost to city


Sorority Provides Training for Emerging Leaders

Tyson Foods and AKA partner for weeklong event


Alpha Kappa Alpha Members among "Ebony" Magazine's 'Power 150'

Eleven members make prestigious list


Alpha Kappa Alpha Unveils Program at 10 Colleges Nationwide

Undergraduates to administer this signature program


University of Texas at Austin Announces Study

Call for survey respondents in this multiethnic project


Sorority Mourns Loss of Yolanda King

President cites AKA connection


Promising Undergrad Member Senselessly Murdered

Being an innocent bystander leads to tragedy


Sorority Grieves Over the Death of Constance L. Holland

Former International Parliamentarian conceived Educational Advancement Foundation


ESP Undergraduate Signature Program to be Launched

Technology program to be unveiled at North Carolina A&T


Sorority Mourns Loss of California Rep. Millender-McDonald
Sorority Mourns Loss of California Rep. Millender-McDonald

Hailed for her courage and commitment


International President's Outrage Over Imus' Remarks Contributes to Dismissal

Urges members to stop buying music that vilifies Black women


Converse and Black-Greek Organizations' Council of Presidents Announce Licensing Agreement

Alpha Kappa Alpha to benefit from collaboration with Converse


Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince Honored
Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince Honored

Inducted into prestigious Hall of Fame


Chase Partners with Organization to Increase Homeownership

Initiative parallels focus on economics


International President's New Year's Greeting

Emphasizes Every Sister's Participation for Centennial


Commemorative Stamp for Honorary Member Ella Fitzgerald Unveiled
Commemorative Stamp for Honorary Member Ella Fitzgerald Unveiled

International President praises Fitzgerald for embodying AKA's ideal


International Parliamentarian Honored as a Pioneer

Tallahassee Community College salutes accomplishments during Women's History Month


Sorority Mourns Loss of Honorary Member Cecelia Nabrit Adkins

Leader, activist and pioneer broke many barriers


"Stomp the Yard" Producers Address Concerns and Contribute to MLK Memorial

Organization support of Alpha Phi Alpha aids successful resolution


Mid-Western Regional Director Receives Prestigious Legal Award
Mid-Western Regional Director Receives Prestigious Legal Award

U.S. District Court Judge Miles-LaGrange helps African countries improve legal systems


International President Honored by Atlanta Alpha Phi Alpha Chapters

McKinzie receives Humanitarian Award


Sorority Supports Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in Denouncing Release of "Stomp the Yard"

Members urged not to view or purchase movie


International President McKinzie Conferred Doctorate by Stillman College
International President McKinzie Conferred Doctorate by Stillman College

Pledges $100,000 to the college as show of support


Sorority Remembers Honorary Member and Prolific Author  Bebe Moore Campbell
Sorority Remembers Honorary Member and Prolific Author Bebe Moore Campbell

Heralded as one of the most important African American novelists of the century


Sorority Mourns Loss of Honorary Member and Civil Rights Trailblazer M. Athalie Range

Life was testimony to strength, endurance and service to all mankind


International 1st VP Stewart Receives Achievement Award
International 1st VP Stewart Receives Achievement Award

Florida Commission recognizes outstanding contributions and service


New International Chapter Chartered in Japan

A family away from home


International President Supports Weight-Loss Initiative
International President Supports Weight-Loss Initiative

Urges weight loss and lifestyle change for health's sake


International 2nd VP Sanchez Selected for Kellogg Leadership Institute
International 2nd VP Sanchez Selected for Kellogg Leadership Institute

Campus leader is one of 51 chosen from 20 states


Brown Sworn In as U.S. Ambassador to Benin
Brown Sworn In as U.S. Ambassador to Benin

Official swearing in culminates a two-month confirmation process


Justice Quince Receives National Recognition
Justice Quince Receives National Recognition

First Black woman on Florida's Supreme Court honored as pioneer


Johnson-Sirleaf Inaugurated as Liberian President
Johnson-Sirleaf Inaugurated as Liberian President

Longtime political activist makes history


Win a Trip to the Essence Music Festival

Support the Educational Advancement Foundation


Barbara A. McKinzie Installed as International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Barbara A. McKinzie Installed as International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

New president to preside over AKA's Centennial Celebration


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