What do you wear to an Alpha Kappa Alpha meeting?

Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are welcome to attend a chapter meeting. A few sisterly reminders: Business attire is required (no jeans, sweatsuits, t-shirts, sneakers, etc.).

What colors do AKA wear?

How do you get invited to pledge AKA?

As an undergraduate, find a local AKA chapter and meet the minimum requirements to apply. Next, complete the Membership Interest Application and attend Rush. For college grads, you must be invited to join. But you can still network with members and participate in chapter events for an opportunity.

Is Alpha Kappa Alpha invitation only?

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated^® is proud of her more than 1,064 chapters and more than 355,000 initiated members in 11 nations and all states. Membership is by invitation only.

What does Skee Wee mean Alpha Kappa Alpha?

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.

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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.

Why do AKAs shake their hair?

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

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 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).

What is an AKA jacket?

Meanwhile, some social media users wondered what the AKA jacket actually meant. The answer to that is that the article of clothing is exclusive to the members of the AKA, or the Alpha Kappa Alpha organization, which is why when a non-member wears the jacket, it is seen as a sign of disrespect.

How do Kappas greet each other?

Documented procedures of greeting Kappas have been established in other Fraternity publications. There is need to re-emphasize their appropriateness. The acceptable greeting is Brother (followed by name last). Communication is something that must be done at all levels of the Fraternity.

Am I too old to pledge a sorority?

It's never too late to rush for a sorority! Many sororities accept new members at various times throughout the year, so I encourage you to reach out to the sororities at your college or university to inquire about their recruitment process and any age requirements they may have.

What do the colors of AKA 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?

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.

What is Alpha Kappa Alpha motto?

The first historically Black Greek Letter Organization for women is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., which was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC on January 15, 1908. Our Motto is By Culture and by Merit.

Can AKAs wear red?

A long tradition for the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is to wear the colors pink and green, but in February, the AKAs join millions of Americans in the fight against heart disease in women by wearing RED!

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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.

What is the largest black sorority in the world?

Today, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is one of four college sororities for African American women, and is the largest African American Greek-letter sorority in the world. Since its founding, more than 350,000 women of all racial and ethnic backgrounds hold membership in Delta Sigma Theta.

Is AKA the largest black sorority?

The sorority currently has chapters ins US, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Republic of Korea. Today, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is the largest African-American Greek-lettered sorority in the world.

Is AKA multicultural?

Established in 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated® was the first sorority created for African-American women. The Sorority is a Multicultural Sorority dedicated to creating a college experience that is meaningful and productive.

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.

Why do akas use frogs?

Supposedly the frogs are to represent that their organization grows in leaps and bounds.

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.