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What is AKA reactivation day?


On this special day in the life of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, members will be intentional in reclaiming lost pearls in our homes, workplaces, colleges, churches and other areas of our lives where we interact with Alpha Kappa Alpha women who have not been active in our sisterhood an d assist them in …

What is the purpose of an AKA?

The purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards; to promote unity and friendship among college women; to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women; to maintain a progressive interest in college life and to be of Service to …

What is the purpose of Skee week?

Skee- Week is a week that we, as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, use to celebrate our founders by hosting events for the campus community that fall up under our targets.

How many years is a silver AKA?

Special membership designation key: Silver: 25 Years of Membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

What does the ivy leaf stand for in AKA?

This is the official symbol/plant of AKA. A three-leafed plant, the Ivy represents strength, endurance, and vitality for members. Safeguarding the brand is something that members of AKA are taught upon their entrance into the organization.

Why do akas collect frogs?

Within the organization of Alpha Kappa Alpha it’s not traditional that members collect animals of any kind. The organization is represented by the ivy leaf and pearls only. Now some members do collect “frogs” which symbolize that the organization was growing in leaps and reaching new bounds.

Do you have to stroll to be an AKA?

Spoiler Alert: Stepping and strolling is not a requirement.

How long is the AKA pledging process?

It lasts about 4 days, with each day sporting a different focus. If you don’t attend Rush, you’re ineligible for AKA consideration. Add a reminder on your phone so you remember Rush’s location, time, and date.

What is a diamond Soror AKA?

Why did Delta Sigma Theta leave AKA?

The Founding of Delta Sigma Theta The twenty-two Delta Sigma Theta (DST) founders were not pleased at the lack of progress of Alpha Kappa Alpha to move beyond organizing the affairs of campus society at Howard and wanted to reorganize the sorority to address topics like public service and women’s advancement.

What is a pearl Soror?

What is a Pearl? A Pearl is defined as a precious thing; the finest example of something. Pearls are often displayed to show their value and handled in a way that reflects their precious nature. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and its more than 290,000 members worldwide are pearls and THESE PEARLS DON’T HAZE!

What does the pink tea rose symbolize AKA?

The colors of AKA are salmon pink and apple green, symbolizing the abundance of life, womanliness, fidelity, and love. The tea rose is the flower, and the symbol is the ivy leaf.

Which president was expelled from AKA?

What does the K mean in AKA?

/ˌeɪ.keɪˈeɪ/ abbreviation for also known as: used when someone has another name: James Brown, aka the “Godfather of Soul”

What are the principles of AKA?

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), the oldest Greek-letter organization established for African American women, was founded on January 15, 1908, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. The principles are Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service to All Humankind.

Is AKA Invite only?

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is proud of her more than 1,061 chapters and more than 325,000 initiated members in 11 nations and all states. Membership is by invitation only.

Do you have to be black to be an AKA?

“We still say the AKAs were founded for and by black women, but through the years, because of societal changes, we have become an interracial sorority. We’re multicultural now.”

How many pearls do deltas wear?

How many pearls do deltas wear? The Delta Sigma Theta symbols are in the center of the brooch surrounded by 22 pearls and 9 jewels.

How many years is a pearl Soror AKA?

We are proud of the diversity of our current chapter membership and are home to several Pearl Members (65+ years of service), Golden Members (50+ years of service) and many Silver Members (25+ years of service).

What is AKA hazing like?

Physical acts, such as hitting, striking, laying hands upon or threatening to do bodily harm to any individual(s), while acting in one’s capacity as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

What is the meaning of skee wee?

Scrolling through my Twitter feed this morning, I learned that the “skee wee” sound, a high pitched squeal used by members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) to promote its organization and as a greeting among its members, became a registered trademark this week.

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