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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

History Speaks

The Targets

Alpha Kappa Alpha is the oldest Greek-letter organization established in America by Black college women. The record of its origin, growth and development, activities, evolving goals, and accomplishments is more than an interesting chronicle of a colorful bit of college-based Americana. It is, rather, a significant and inspiring reflection of the emergence of a dynamic group in a changing culture. The efforts of Alpha Kappa Alpha women in the promotion of high scholarship, vocational and career guidance, health services, the advancement of human and civil rights, and in so many other areas constitute a priceless part of the American experience in the twentieth century.

Nine Howard University students were led by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle into a sisterhood in 1908. Four years later, Nellie Quander and her gallant and visionary associates contributed the added dimension of national organization and perpetual membership. These women and those who have come after them, the never-ending stream of eternally young, hopeful, enthusiastic women, need to be remembered.

HERstory of Beta Sigma

Striving to maintain the legacy of its founders, collegiate Black women across the country joined this pursuit of finer womanhood. Following the incorporation of the Sorority in 1913, chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha were formed around the world.

The Beta Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha assembled a group of fourteen outstanding students on the campus of Colored Normal Industrial Agricultural and Mechanical College of South Carolina in 1938. On April 18th, 1938 these distinguished young ladies became the first members of the Beta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Since Alpha Kappa Alpha shined its pink and green light on campus of South Carolina State University, Sixty-two years ago the campus has not been the same. The members of the chapter continue to exemplify the high standards of its founders and will continue to in years come.