What are the words to the aka pledge?

Our Pledge To thee, O Alpha Kappa Alpha! We pledge our hearts, our minds, our strength: To foster their teachings, Obey thy laws, And make thee Supreme in Service to all mankind O, Alpha Kappa Alpha, We greet thee!

What is the AKA sorority oath?

I, …, desiring to become a loyal and faithful member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, do pledge myself to respect, obey and defend the Constitution, By-laws and Rituals of the organisation and to abide by all the rules and regulations of the Alpha. Kappa Alpha Sorority.

What do akas say?

Oh, and if you don't know, “Skee-Wee” is the sound that other AKA's make to greet each other or just let other people know that we are in the house. It's really high-pitched and has been known to break glass.

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.

What is the Alpha Kappa Alpha motto?

Our Motto is By Culture and by Merit.

AKA Alpha Kappa Alpha Pledge Initiation

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.

What do AKA colors mean?

It was founded as an organization of service, and its legacy of service is intended to deepen, rather than end, with college graduation. The colors of AKA are salmon pink and apple green, symbolizing the abundance of life, womanliness, fidelity, and love.

Can you wear pink and green without being AKA?

A non-AKA can wear pink and green; Red and white; blue and gold; or blue and white.

Can you pledge AKA without a degree?

The requirements are nearly identical to the undergraduate ones, but you must also have a completed degree, either baccalaureate or graduate/professional. These degrees must be from an accredited school, and a C+ minimum cumulative average is required.

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).

Is Jennifer Hudson in a sorority?

Hudson continued her education at Winthrop University, where she majored in elementary education. At the university, she became a peer mentor and was initiated into the Mu Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. in 2008.

Why does AKAs say Skee-Wee?

“Skee Wee” is translatable. It can mean “Yaaaassssss! You are looking sharp, my sister” or it could mean, “You speak the truth, my Sister”. Or it could mean, like from my text message, “I am here for you, my sister”.

When did AKAs start saying Skee-Wee?

The sorority has been using the "skee wee" sound since 1941, and the registration covers its "association services, namely promoting the interest of the sorority and its members.

How do you get invited to join AKA?

Alpha Kappa Alpha's official graduate Membership Intake Process (MIP) is by invitation only. It begins with a Letter of Invitation from a graduate chapter of the sorority and attendance at the Information Session.

What is AKA sorority known for?

Under their stewardship, the sorority has evolved from a sisterhood on the campus of Howard University to a global organization laser-focused on issues involving economics, education, social action, the environment, human rights, political activism and equity.

Can you become an honorary AKA?

Membership is extended to female college undergraduate and graduate students. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor.

Who are the 20 pearls of AKA?

MINER HALL. HOWARD UNIVERSITY, 1908

Murray, Carrie Snowden, and Harriet Josephine Terry along with the incorporators Julia Evangeline Brooks, Nellie Quander, Nellie Pratt Russell, and Minnie B. Smith. These women became what are known as the 20 Pearls of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

What are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha allowed to post on social media?

Members must exercise good judgment when posting and commenting on social media and may only speak in their individual capacities. Avoid negative commentary and unproductive chats. Stick to the facts.

Why do AKAs shake their hair?

An AKA hair shake is a unique Greek phrase meaning to express your sorority spirit and pride.

Why are AKAs frogs?

While, it has been stated that AKA officially recognizes the ivy as an official emblem, did you know that some AKAs collect frogs, mice, and rabbits? Supposedly the frogs are to represent that their organization grows in leaps and bounds.

Why do AKAs look in the mirror?

The Mirror

It is often misconceived as an item of vanity. However in truth for ladies of AKA. 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.

Why do akas and deltas have beef?

The history of the rivalry between Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (DST) and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) dates back to 1912, when 22 members of the Alpha Chapter of AKA decided that they wanted to change the direction of the sorority and rename it Delta Sigma Theta.

What is the largest black sorority?

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is the largest African American Women's organization in the world and has a membership of over 350,000 college-educated women around the world.