Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Iota Chapter Alumnae

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Iota Chapter Alumnae

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Alpha Kappa Alpha, 1975, The Owl Yearbook, Page 228

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Alpha Kappa Alpha, 1978, The Owl Yearbook, Page 202

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc was founded at Howard University at 1908. The sorority focuses on 2 main missions, " lifelong personal and professional development of each of its members; and galvanizing its membership into an organization of respected power and influence, consistently at the forefront of effective advocacy and social change that results in equality and equity for all citizens of the world", (aka1908.com). The Iota chapter of the University of Pittsburgh was founded in 1918. Some events in the Iota chapter include the Steel City Step show and advocacy for several causes, including Breast Cancer and mental illnesses. 

Citations:

“Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Service to All Mankind since 1908.” 2019. Aka1908.com. 2019. https://aka1908.com/about.

“Look: Alpha Kappa Alpha Celebrates Centennial | Pitt Chronicle | University of Pittsburgh.” n.d. www.chronicle.pitt.edu. Accessed September 9, 2022. https://www.chronicle.pitt.edu/story/look-alpha-kappa-alpha-celebrates-centennial.

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