Facts on 15 January
1908 - Founding of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the first historically Black Greek-letter sorority, was founded on this date at Howard University in Washington, D.C., by Ethel Hedgeman (Lyle). The organization has since played a pivotal role in promoting academic excellence, leadership, and social justice among African American women.

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