Alpha Kappa Alpha Day

Alpha Kappa Alpha Day is an annual celebration dedicated to the creation of the Black Women’s Society. It is on January 15th. The date of the celebration has remained unchanged for more than a century.

History

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Society was formed on January 15, 1908, at Howard University. Student Ethel Hedgeman sought equality and the complete elimination of racial injustice against Black people. It is worth noting that the AKA society was one of the first such societies, which later gained great popularity.

Today, the Alpha Kappa Alpha community consists of more than 300,000 members, and its sphere of influence has spread far beyond the United States. This association is widely known in Europe, the countries of the East, Asia, and Africa.

Alpha Kappa Alpha has had many famous members. Among them are Coretta Scott King, poet Maya Angelou, Vice President Kamala Harris, and many others.

Interesting facts

• The Alpha Kappa Alpha Society provides comprehensive support to Black women, helping them get jobs and find their place in the world.
• One of AKA’s significant achievements is the receipt of a grant for managing the federal employment center.
• The society’s first president was Lucy Slowe.

How to celebrate

Wish a Happy Alpha Kappa Alpha Day to the Black women you know. Learn more about the activities of Alpha Kappa Alpha and the people who were members of the society and played a significant role in US history.

Share information about the holiday on social media. Let more people know about the activities of the AKA society.

When is Alpha Kappa Alpha Day in 2025?

Alpha Kappa Alpha Day is observed on January 15 each year.

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