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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was founded by nine women on the campus of Howard University in Washington DC on Jan. 15, 1908. It is the oldest greek-letter organization created by and for African American collegiate women. Its founders were: Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Burke, Lillie Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes, Ethel Hedgeman (Lyle), Lavinia Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe and Marie Woolfolk (Taylor). AKA has nearly 300,000 members in 1,018 graduate and undergraduate chapters worldwide.
Motto: “By Culture and By Merit”
Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
Symbol: Ivy Leaf
Also See:
Famous Members Of Alpha Phi Alpha
Famous Members Of Omega Psi Phi
Famous Members Of Delta Sigma Theta
Famous Members Of Phi Beta Sigma
Famous Members Of Zeta Phi Beta
Famous Members Of Kappa Alpha Psi
Famous Members Of Sigma Gamma Rho
Famous Members Of Iota Phi Theta
1. Tamron Hall
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Tamron Hall is a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and the dynamic host of the “Tamron Hall Show.” Her career spans decades of groundbreaking reporting and powerful storytelling. Tamron’s dedication to giving a voice to the voiceless and her relentless pursuit of truth make her an inspiring addition to our sorority.
2. Tembi Locke
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Tembi Locke is a New York Times best-selling author, actor, entrepreneur, TV producer/writer, and podcaster. Her memoir, “From Scratch,” has touched the hearts of many, and her multifaceted career showcases her versatility and passion.
3. Attica Locke
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Attica Locke is a New York Times best-selling author and an accomplished TV writer and producer. Her novels, deeply rooted in social justice themes, have captivated readers and critics alike. Attica’s work in television continues to push boundaries, bringing diverse and compelling narratives to the screen.
4. Phylicia Rashad
5. Loretta Devine
6. Wanda Sykes
7. Toni Morrison
8. Cathy Hughes
9. Lynn Whitfield
10. Gladys Knight
11. Vice President Kamala Harris
12. Maya Angelou
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Original Chapter: Honorary
13. Erica Campbell
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Original Chapter: Honorary
14. Brandy
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Original Chapter: Honorary
15. Iyanla Vanzant
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Original Chapter: Honorary
16. Yolanda Adams
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Original Chapter: Honorary
17. Alicia Keys
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Original Chapter: Honorary
18. Yvette Nicole Brown
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Original Chapter: Delta Pi
19. Vanessa Bell Calloway
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Original Chapter: Delta Phi
20. Roxie Roker
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Original Chapter: Alpha
21. Jamilah Lemieux
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Original Chapter: Delta Rho Omega
22. Donda West
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Original Chapter: Alpha Eta
23. Yvette Lee Bowser
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Original Chapter: Xi Beta
24. Marjorie Vincent-Tripp
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Original Chapter: Beta
25. Shamari DeVoe
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Original Chapter: Nu Lambda Omega
26. Cassandra Wilson
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Original Chapter: Beta Delta Omega
27. Sunny Hostin
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Original Chapter: Upsilon Nu Omega
28. Star Jones
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Original Chapter: Lambda Zeta
29. Katherine Johnson
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Original Chapter: Nu
30. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
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Original Chapter: Alpha Kappa Omega
31. Lisa Borders
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Original Chapter: Iota Mu
32. Althea Gibson
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Original Chapter: Beta Alpha
33. A’ja Wilson
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Original Chapter: Theta Gamma
34. Marla Gibbs
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Original Chapter: Honorary
35. Nichelle Nichols
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Original Chapter: Honorary
36. Jo Marie Payton
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Original Chapter: Honorary
37. Jada Pinkett Smith
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Original Chapter: Honorary
38. Tika Sumpter
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Original Chapter: Honorary
39. Regina Taylor
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Original Chapter: Kappa Mu
40. Alice Walker
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Original Chapter: Honorary
41. Ava DuVernay
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Original Chapter: Honorary
42. Ella Fitzgerald
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Original Chapter: Honorary
43. Jessye Norman
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Original Chapter: Honorary
44. Coretta Scott King
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Original Chapter: Honorary
45. Dr. Bernice King
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Dr. Bernice King Original Chapter: Kappa Omega
46. Rosa Parks
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Original Chapter: Honorary
47. C. Delores Tucker
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Original Chapter: Honorary
48. Suzanne De Passe
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Original Chapter: Honorary
49. Mae Jemison
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Original Chapter: Honorary