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What are AKA Sorority colors?

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  • Chapter Name: Sigma Chi.
  • National Founding Date: January 15, 1908, Howard University.
  • Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green.
  • Symbol: Ivy Leaf.
  • Flower: Pink Tea Rose.
  • Nickname: A-K-A.
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Why are AKAs pink and green?

The colors of AKA are salmon pink and apple green, symbolizing the abundance of life, womanliness, fidelity, and love. The tea rose is the flower, and the symbol is the ivy leaf.
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Why do AKAs hold up their pinky?

In Judaism, it is customary to extend one's arm and pinky finger to the Torah as it is lifted following its reading in the Synagogue. The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority holds their pinky finger in the air as a (Greek) greeting to their fellow sisters.
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What are the 4 top black sororities?

There are four major sororities, all of which were established in early twentieth century, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (Howard University, 1908), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (Howard University, 1913), Zeta Phi Beta Sorority (Howard University, 1920), and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority (Butler University, 1922).
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What is the number 1 sorority?

The largest sorority by membership is Chi Omega, also called “Chi O,” and the largest sorority by active chapters is Alpha Omicron Pi, or “A O Pi” for short.
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What is the most notorious sorority?

Here are some of the most notorious sororities in the United States, and the missteps that have chipped away at their names.
  • Alpha Kappa Delta Phi. ...
  • Kappa Alpha Theta. ...
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha. ...
  • Delta Gamma. ...
  • Alpha Xi Delta. ...
  • Kappa Kappa Gamma. ...
  • Phi Mu.
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Can you join AKA if you're white?

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® does not discriminate in its membership selection practices on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, creed, marital status or disability.
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What do AKAs call each other?

The term soror, derived from the Latin for "sister", is used between members of the sorority.
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Why does AKAs say skee wee?

Scrolling through my Twitter feed this morning, I learned that the "skee wee" sound, a high pitched squeal used by members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) to promote its organization and as a greeting among its members, became a registered trademark this week.
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What sorority is Legally Blonde?

Elle Woods (Stage Age 22-25) This leading lady is the head of her UCLA sorority Delta Nu and has a love of fashion and style. When Warner dumps her for not being serious enough, she decides to prove him wrong by going to Harvard Law School.
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What sorority is purple?

Delta Phi Epsilon's colors are purple and gold. Penn's Nu chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon was founded on March 17, 1925, and was active until the late 1960's.
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Which sorority is Pink?

Salmon Pink and Apple Green are the official colors of Alpha Kappa Alpha.
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Why did the Deltas leave AKA?

The twenty-two Delta Sigma Theta (DST) founders were not pleased at the lack of progress of Alpha Kappa Alpha to move beyond organizing the affairs of campus society at Howard and wanted to reorganize the sorority to address topics like public service and women's advancement.
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Why do AKAs shake their hair?

An AKA hair shake is a unique Greek phrase meaning to express your sorority spirit and pride.
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Why do AKAs look in the mirror?

We look into a mirror not to look upon our vanity, but because when we look to a mirror in our reflection we seek to see all the virtues that represent a lady of AKA. The Pearl Necklace represent our foundation, our founders and incorporates because without them, we would not exist.
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How do you greet an AKA?

Call: a yell used mostly by NPHC organizations used to identify and greet frats and sorors. For example, Alpha Kappa Alpha's call is SKEE-WEE. non-members are not permitted to use the call.
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Are AKAs and Deltas rivals?

When a graduate member of AKA rallied enough support to shoot the idea down, the 22 women were denounced of their greek letters. From this, the 22 women reorganized under their own sorority and named it Delta Sigma Theta, and from this, a rivalry between the two sororities was formed.
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What is a golden AKA?

What is a Golden Soror? A Golden Soror is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc that has served and continues to serve the organization for 50 years or more.
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Can you pledge AKA without a degree?

There is neither “pledging” nor a Rush. General Requirements for Membership Include: High ethical and moral standards; Completion of at least a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative average of at least C+ or a graduate or professional degree from an accredited senior college or university.
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Can you wear pink and green without being AKA?

Pink and Green are universal colors and can be worn while participating in political activities as long as the symbols and sorority name are not printed, referenced or displayed in any way.
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What is the AKA badge?

The badge is in the shape of an ivy leaf with a green center. The badge is outlined with small pearls. There is one diamond at the top of the badge. Gold lettering appears in the green center. It reads “A. K. A.”
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What is the most expensive sorority?

How much are the most expensive sorority dues? The most expensive sorority, or at least one of the most expensive, is the University of Alabama. A new member will pay over $4,000 per semester.
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What is the most elite black sorority?

The Rhoer Club is a youth group associated with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, which is one of the oldest and most prestigious Black sororities in the United States.
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What is Beyonce sorority?

Beyonce Delta Kappa Sorority,inc. @BDKNATIONALSINC. Beyonce Delta Kappa was founded on the principles of black excellence unity and power to educate empower and embrace the world.
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