The Gamma Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority ,Inc., would like to welcome you to our chapter website. In recent celebration of 107 years, Alpha Kappa Alpha continues to remain supreme in our devotion to uphold service, scholarship, and sisterhood. The Gamma Xi Chapter also commemorates 65 years of high ethical and scholastic standards along with our continued committed service to the Wake County community.
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The Gamma Xi Chapter works unselfishly to uphold the ideals and standards of our beloved sorority. With innovative minds and ambition in our hearts, we strive to continue the unmatched legacy of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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Please feel free to browse our chapter website to find photos, service activities, and upcoming events. For further information regarding our organization, you may visit: www.aka1908.com
Best Regards,
-The Gamma Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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Gamma Xi
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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International History
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On January 15 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority became the first Greek-lettered organization established by and for black women. Its creation began with Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, a junior at Howard University located in Washington, D.C. During the academic year 1907-1908, through which the talents and strengths of these students could be organized for the mutual benefit of all. She discussed this idea with a number of her classmates and associates during the fall and early winter.
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After a period of exchanging ideas and pooling suggestions, the group of nine started to work to crystallize the preliminary organization. In this group were the Burke sisters (Beulah and Lillie), Margret Flagg Holmes, Marjorie Hill, Lucy Slowe, Marie Woolfolk Taylor, Anna Easter Brown, and Lavinia Norman. Late in February 1908, seven students of the class of 1910 were admitted. These members were Joanna Berry, Norma Boyd, Ethel Jones, Sarah Meriweather, Alice Murray, Carrie Snowden, and Harriet Terry. In the later years it became the Alpha Kappa Alpha tradition to honor all these women as "founders."
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was incorporated in 1913 to ensure its perpetuity for all time. Our membership consists of ladies of distinction and exemplary character who excel in scholarship, leadership and service. An international sisterhood with more than 185,000 members, Alpha Kappa Alpha seeks to be supreme in service to all mankind. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. continues to be a channel through which selected college-trained women improve the social and economic conditions in their city, state, nation and the world.
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Gamma Xi History
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On March 26, 1949 the call for a true representation of sisterhood, scholarship and service was answered by ladies who embodied class, elegance, and sophistication. They were Geraldine Cecilia Carter (Calloway) , June Lenette Chavis (Davenport), Shirley Elois Deane, Dorothy Jackson, Audrey Marie Hunter (Logan), Cornelia Lenora Perry, and Frieda Olivette Perry and the Graduate Advisor was Thelma Cumbo (Lennon). From that day forward, the Gamma Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has graced the campus of Saint Augustine's University and for the past 65 years has upheld the legacy and honor upon which Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded over 108 years ago.
Since the chapter's formation, the ladies of Gamma Xi have hosted several innovative and relevant programs for the Saint Augustine's University and Wake County communities to enjoy and benefit.
It is our hope and desire that the light of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will continue to burn bright through the heart-felt actions and dutiful service displayed by the Gamma Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. As we continue to serve the community, we hope that you join and support us in our efforts to paint the campus of the Saint Augustine's University and the Wake County community salmon pink and apple green.
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