MEMBERSHIP
Nine Howard University students were led by Ethel Hedgemon (Lyle) into forming a sisterhood in 1908. The Nine Founders were: Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Burke, Lillie Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes, Ethel Hedgemon (Lyle), Lavinia Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe and Marie Woolfolk (Taylor). Five years later, Nellie Quander and her gallant and visionary associates contributed the added dimension of an international organization and perpetual membership.
Ethel Hedgemon dreamed of creating a support network for women with like minds who would come together for mutual uplift and coalescence of their talents and strengths for the benefit of others.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is proud of her more than 1,085 chapters and more than 365,000 initiated members in 13 nations and all states. Membership is by invitation only.
VISITING SORORS
REACTIVATION OR TRANSFER
OF MEMBERSHIP
Alpha Kappa Alpha members, if you are interested in transferring or reactivating, please contact us today. We are eager to welcome and help you through the reactivation or transfer process. You can also find reactivation and transfer verification forms on the international website’s membership page.
However, feel free to contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns.
