On Wednesday, January 15, 1908, our beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded on the campus of Howard University, in Washington, D.C. Today, we celebrate 117 years of sisterhood, scholarship, and service to all mankind. We honor our nine pearls who dared to dream, led by our visionary Guiding Light Ethel Hedgemon Lyle, we speak their names: Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Elizabeth Burke, Lillie E. Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes, Lavinia Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe, and Marie Woolfolk T

Happy Founders' Day to the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.! Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded on January 15, 1908 at Howard University’s Miner Hall by nine women, becoming the first Greek-letter organization established by African-American college-educated women. The current Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha continues to uphold scholarship and service on campus and in their community. Congratulations to 117 years of Service to All Mankind! | Howard University

Checkout the Miles College ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha -Gamma Pi chapter, strolling at their Welcome Week Divine 9 Stroll Off. Captured by our campus team @kendallktownsend . . . . #hbcu #historicallyblacksince #blackexcellence #alphakappaalpha #milescollege | Historically Black Since

Happy Founders Day to the phenomenal women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.! 💚💗 Today, we celebrate 117 years of service, sisterhood, and excellence. Watch this video to honor the trailblazing icons who proudly represent AKA and continue to leave a lasting impact on our communities. Tag an AKA and drop a heart in the comments to show your love. #AKA1908 #AlphaKappaAlpha #FoundersDay #NotableAKAs #AKASisterhood #ServiceToAllMankind #GreekLifeTraditions #BlackExcellence | 93.9 WKYS