103 years ago a group of women came together to make the first historically black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, INC. 12 years ago I became a member of this elite sisterhood and my mother became a member 27 years prior to that. 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. Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded to apply that determination.
As the Sorority grew, it kept in balance two important themes: the importance of the individual and the strength of an organization of women of ability and courage. As the world became more complex, there was a need for associations which cut across racial, geographical, political, physical and social barriers.
Alpha Kappa Alpha has a legacy of service that deepens, rather than ends, with college graduation. The goals of its program and activities center on significant issues in families, communities, government halls and world assembly chambers. Its efforts constitute a priceless part of the global experience in the 21st century. In a time when people of color could be persecuted for just meeting these women formed a sorority that still stands today. Happy Founders Day to all of my beautiful sorors around the world. Today is ours.
Love,
Black Deb
Happy Founders' Day Soror!
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