What is a pearl member of AKA?
AKA was the first African-American Greek-letter sorority, and its founders are referred to as the “Twenty Pearls.” Pearls have long been the emblem of the sorority, and every new member is given a badge with 20 pearls. The AKA sisterhood has been called Harris’s secret weapon.
What is a pearl Soror in AKA?
A Pearl Soror is a Soror who will have 65 – 74 years of membership in 2020. Pearl Soror Constance was initiated in 1954, Alpha Xi at Livingstone College. The Inaugural Class of Pearl Sorors will be inducted at the 2020 Boule during the Diamond, Pearl, Golden and Silver Sorors Luncheon in Philadelphia, PA.
What does the AKA Ivy Leaf symbolize?
This is the official symbol/plant of AKA. A three-leafed plant, the Ivy represents strength, endurance, and vitality for members.
What are AKA colors?
| Alpha Kappa Alpha | |
|---|---|
| Colors | Salmon Pink Apple Green |
| Symbol | Ivy leaf |
| Flower | Pink Tea Rose |
| Publication | Ivy Leaf magazine |
Do deltas wear pearls?
Do deltas wear pearls? Upon Initiation into the sorority, new members receive a necklace with 20 pearls. Sixteen of the pearls represent the founders and four of the pearls represent the ladies who incorporated the sorority.
What is skee wee?
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. And talk about having fun!
What does aka mean black?
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), the oldest Greek-letter organization established for African American women, was founded on January 15, 1908, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. The principles are Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service to All Humankind.