Alpha Kappa Alpha History and Legacy Lecture Notes

Comprehensive flashcards reviewing foundational history, key members, incorporation details, projects, leadership, current statistics, and legacy initiatives from the lecture transcript.

When and where was the sorority founded according to the lecture notes?

January 15th 1908 at Miler Hall, Howard University.

What is the sorority motto and what is its Greek origin?

The motto is 'By Culture & By Merit', which is based on the Greek meaning 'Askosis, Kai, axiosi'.

Who created the sorority and who created its bylaws and constitution?

Bulah Burke created the sorority, while Lucy Diggs Soule created the bylaws and constitution and served as the 1st president.

What are the official colors listed in Source 1?

Salmon Pink and Apple Green.

Who were the members listed under the 1st Chapter of girls?

Joanna Berry, Harriet Terry, Ethel Jones, Sarah Meriwether, Alice Murrary, Carrie Snowden, and Norma Boyd.

What were the post-graduation teaching locations for Bulah Burke, Lilah Burke, Marjorie Hill, and Lucy Diggsoule?

Bulah Burke went to Kanas City to teach, Lilah Burke went to DA to feach, Marjorie Hill went to Lynchburg to teach, and Lucy Diggsoule went to Baltimore to teach (also noted as the 1st african women to win tennis fifte).

What post-graduation career path did Marrie Wolfolke Taylor pursue?

Went to Cleuland to Social work.

What background detail is noted about President Nellie Quander?

She had George Washingtons blood.

What event occurred on Jan 29th 1913 following the push by 22 girls to change the color, name, and constitution?

Sorority inc created with new leadership consisting of Nellie, Ethel G Jones, Nellie N Pratt, Norma E Boyd, and Julia E Brooks, along with funds for a $10 Scholarship.

Where was the second chapter established?

Univ of Chicago Phol - 1st.

Who was the creator of the Ivy Leaf?

Laven Green.

What details are given regarding the Missippi Delta Project?

It provided aid despite being rejected, involved Ida L Jackson and Dr. Dorothy getting invited, and features a health component called Mobile Monography Mover.

What act was AKA a part of according to the notes?

Farmers Releif act.

Who is listed as the current International President and 32nd President?

Charletta Wilson Jocks, with a 2026-2030 Overall Agenda.

What statistics describe the current size and reach of the sorority chapters?

Over 390,000 members across 1122 graduate and undergraduate programs, 45 States, and 12 nations.

What four focus areas make up the Legacy of Impact initiatives?

Civil rights, educational opportunities, Improving health incomes, and Strengthening families.

How is the Greek alphabet written out in Source 5?

Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delt, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa I Mu, Nu, Xi, Omicron, Pi, Rho, Sigma, Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, Ome.