Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Eta Rho Omega Chapter
About Us
Since 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® has proudly implemented programs of service that have uplifted and transformed countless lives across generations.
For the 2026–2030 International Program, we are Championing Service, Empowering Sisterhood, and Transforming the World — a powerful call to action centered around unity, empowerment, and community impact.
Our Eight Program Initiatives for the 2026-2030 Administration Are:
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Educational Support & Advocacy
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AKA Family Matters
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Health Awareness & Well-Being
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Economic Growth & Success
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Environmental & Sustainability Action
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Arts Advocacy & Cultural Awareness
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The Global Community
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Undergraduate Impact Program
Signature Program: AKA Foster the Future: From Here to Hope
Each initiative is thoughtfully designed to enrich lives and inspire change. Together, we continue to lead with purpose, elevate our communities, and embody our timeless credo of Service to All Mankind.
For more information on the Championing Service, Empowering Sisterhood, and Transforming the World programs, click here.
History
Founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-trained women. To trace its history is to tell a story of changing patterns of human relations in America in the 20th century.
Mission
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.
Founders
The Original Group: Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Burke, Lillie Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes, Lavinia Norman, Lucy Slowe, and Marjorie Woolfolk Taylor led by Ethel Hedgemon Lyle. The nine Howard University students who came together to form Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. were scholastic leaders of their class.