Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® was founded January 15, 1908 on the campus of Howard University. As the first Greek-letter organization established by African-American college educated women, we have a long-standing history of 115 years. The vision of Ethel Hedgemon Lyle to join privileged women, a generation removed from slavery, together to become a meaningful voice and productive in the community has extended and expanded greatly over the years. With determination, our “Twenty Pearls” of founders and incorporators, particularly Nellie Quander who worked to incorporate the organization, set a strong foundation for the commitment to excellence we strive to continue. Sisterhood, scholarship and service remain our priority and with chapters and members across the globe, our goal to be of “Service to All Mankind” is fulfilled.

Program Initiatives

Service and sisterhood have been the cornerstone of

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® since 1908.

With the theme, Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood, the 2022-2026 administration seeks to build upon Alpha Kappa Alpha’s rich legacy of service by galvanizing our sisterhood of more than 120,000 active members to lead on the front lines of change, education, and advocacy.