AKA

Question 1

When was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated founded

Answer 1

January 15,1908.

Question 2

Where was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. founded

Answer 2

On the campus of Howard University in Miller Hall Dormitory

Question 3

What is. Alpha. Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated flower

Answer 3

Pink Tea Rose

Question 4

When was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

Answer 4

January 29,1913

Question 5

What is the motto of Alpha Kappa. Alpha Sorority Incorporated

Answer 5

By Culture and By Merit

Question 6

What is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated symbol

Answer 6

The Ivy Leaf

Question 7

What are the colors of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.

Answer 7

Salmon Pink and Apple Green

Question 8

When was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated official published

Answer 8

Ivy Leaf Magazine, published in 1921

Question 9

Who is the Alpha. Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated International President.

Answer 9

Madam Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover (from 2018 to 2022)

Question 10

What is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Membership Stats

Answer 10

Since July 2021: 100,000+ active members; nearly 300,000 members initiated worldwide
Chapters: 1,037

Question 11

The about information of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

Answer 11

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) is an international service organization that was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908. It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African-American college-educated women. Alpha Kappa Alpha is comprised of nearly 300,000 members in approximately 1,018 graduate and undergraduate chapters in the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Dubai, Germany, Japan, Liberia, and South Korea. Led by International President Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, Alpha Kappa Alpha is often hailed as “America’s premier Greek-letter organization for African American women

Question 12

What does Basileus mean

Answer 12

President

Question 13

What does Anti-Basileus mean

Answer 13

Vice-President

Question 14

What does Tamiouchos mean

Answer 14

Treasurer

Question 15

What does Grammateus mean

Answer 15

Recording Secretary

Question 16

Who are the founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

Answer 16

Ethel Hedgeman Lyle
Beulah Elizabeth Burke
Anna Easter Brown
Lillie Burke
Lavinia Norman
Lucy Diggs Slowe
Majorie Hill
Margaret Flagg Holmes
Marie Wolfolk Taylor
Carrie E. Snowden
Harriet Josephine Terry
Alice P. Murray
Norma Elizabeth Boyd
Joanna Berry Shields
Ethel Jones Mowbray
Sarah Meriweather Nutter
Nellie May Quander
Nellie Pratt Russell
Minnie Beatrice Smith
Julia E. Brooks

Question 17

Who are the 20 Pearls of Alpha. Kappa Sorority Incorporated

Answer 17

The Original Nine
*Ethel Hedgeman (Lyle) (Birth: 1887 – Died: 1950)
*Anna Easter Brown (Born: 1879 – Died: 1957)
*Beulah Elizabeth Burke (Born: 1885 – Died: 1975)
*Lillie Burke (Birth: 1884 – Died: 1949)
* Marjorie Hill (Birth: Unknown - Died: 1909)
*Margaret Flagg Holmes (Birth: 1886 – Died: 1976)
*Lavinia Norman (Birth: 1882 – Died: 1983)
*Lucy Diigs Slowe. (Birth: 1885 – Died: 1937)
*Marie Woolfolk (Taylor) (Birth: 1893 – Died: 1960)
The Sophomores
Joanna Mary Berry Shields (Birth: 1884 – Death: 1965)
Norma Elizabeth Boyd (Birth: 1888 – Died: 1985)
Ethal Jones Mowbray (Birth: Unknown – Died: 1948)
Sarah Meriweather Nutter (Birth: Unknown - Died: 1950)
Alice P Murray ( Birth & Death: Unknown)
Carrie Snowden. (Birth: Unknown – Death: 1948)
Harriet Josephine Terry (Birth: 1885 – Death: 1967)

Question 18

Who are the original 9 of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

Answer 18

• Ethel Hedgeman (Lyle) (Birth: 1887 – Died: 1950)
• Anna Easter Brown (Born: 1879 – Died: 1957)
• Beulah Elizabeth Burke (Born: 1885 – Died: 1975)
• Lillie Burke (Birth: 1884 – Died: 1949)
• Marjorie Hill (Birth: Unknown - Died: 1909)
• Margaret Flagg Holmes (Birth: 1886 – Died: 1976)
• Lavinia Norman (Birth: 1882 – Died: 1983)
• Lucy Diigs Slowe. (Birth: 1885 – Died: 1937)
• Marie Woolfolk (Taylor) (Birth: 1893 – Died: 1960)

Question 19

Who are the Sophomores of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

Answer 19

Joanna Mary Berry Shields (Birth: 1884 – Death: 1965)
Norma Elizabeth Boyd (Birth: 1888 – Died: 1985)
Ethal Jones Mowbray (Birth: Unknown – Died: 1948)
Sarah Meriweather Nutter (Birth: Unknown - Died: 1950)
Alice P Murray ( Birth & Death: Unknown)
Carrie Snowden. (Birth: Unknown – Death: 1948)
Harriet Josephine Terry (Birth: 1885 – Death: 1967)

Question 20

Ethel Hedgeman (Lyle)

Answer 20

Birth: 1887 – Died: 1950
Educator

Ethel Hedgeman was the visionary and principal founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Her warmth and outgoing personality, combined with a strong desire to join with other collegians with like minds and exceptional talents for the betterment of themselves and mankind, propelled her to spearhead the movement that led to the founding of the nation’s first black sorority.

Question 21

Anna Easter Brown

Answer 21

Born: 1879 – Died: 1957
Educator

Anna Easter Brown was the first treasurer of Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha. While at Howard University, Brown was an honor student, a library aide, a member of the school choir and a passionate writer. She graduated from Howard University in 1909 and began her teaching career in Bricks, NC, where she ultimately taught in Rocky Mount, NC for over 30 years. She also was the chartering president of Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha in that city in 1925. Brown was an advocate of history and was known especially for her annual Negro History Week exhibits that received national media attention.

Question 22

Beulah Elizabeth Burke

Answer 22

Born: 1885 – Died: 1975
Educator

Beulah Elizabeth Burke is credited with having created the name, motto and colors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She became a charter member and president of Beta Omega Chapter in Kansas City, MO, a charter member and president of Mu Omega Chapter in Kansas City, KS and chartered the first three undergraduate chapters of the sorority that were established after incorporation.

Although she trained to be a language teacher, she demonstrated mastery in home economics, resulting in administrators requesting her to concentrate in the area and leading to a master’s degree in home economics. Ms. Burke taught in public schools (Kansas City, MO and Atlantic City, NJ) and at a state institution in Dover, DE, served as manager of a housing project (Atlantic City, NJ) and was director of a residence hall for female government employees (Washington, D.C.).