"The Beginning" - January 15, 1908 

 

On a historic date, Wednesday, January 15, 1908, in Miner Hall on the campus of Howard University, a sisterhood was created.  Led by a guided "spirit" named
Ethel Hedgeman-Lyle, eight other women created an organization that would
surpass throughout the test of time.  The name of that organization was
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

The Original Group

 

 

The Birthplace of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority:  Miner Hall.

 

Note:  All photos and background information courtesy of the Alpha Kappa Alpha International Website

  The Sophomores of 1908                        The Incorporators

 

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