Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green

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Name of Annual Events: AKApollo, Girl Talk, Autumn Mist

Community Service &

Philanthropy: Adopt-a-Spot, Beautify SI, Partners in Reading, Beautify SI, Relay for Life

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-trained women. The small group of women who organized the Sorority was conscious of a privileged position as college-trained women of color, just one generation removed from slavery. They were resolute that their college experiences should be as meaningful and productive as possible. Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded to apply that determination. As the Sorority grew, it kept in balance two important themes: the importance of the individual and the strength of an organization of women of ability and courage. As the world became more complex, there was a need for associations which cut across racial, geographical, political, physical and social barriers. The goals of its program activities center on significant issues in families, communities, government halls and world assembly chambers.