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WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated(r) (AKA), established on Wednesday, January 15, in 1908 at Howard University in Miner Hall, holds the distinction of being the oldest Greek-lettered organization founded by African American college-educated women; and,
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WHEREAS, with a remarkable membership of over 365,000 women across 12 countries, AKA is celebrated as "America's premier Greek-letter organization for African American women," fostering leadership, service, and sisterhood within communities worldwide; and,
WHEREAS, The Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter of AKA, chartered in April 1927, has proudly served the Greater Pittsburgh area for nearly a century, demonstrating a commitment to excellence through various community initiatives, mentorship programs, and partnerships with local organizations, including Pittsburgh Public Schools, UPMC Magee, and the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank; and,
WHEREAS, Gwendolyn L. Kirtley, Great Lakes Regional Director, leads the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated(r) 94th Great Lakes Regional Conference, Greater Together: An Artful Tapestry of Service and Sisterhood in Pittsburgh, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, from April 24-27, 2025, gathering over 7,000 members from 99 chapters, celebrating 100 years of impactful service within the Great Lakes Region; and,
WHEREAS, this momentous conference serves as a unique opportunity for personal and professional development for its participants, reinforcing the mission of AKA in cultivating a spirit of community engagement, leadership, and empowerment among its members; and,
WHEREAS, Danette Anthony Reed, the International President & CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated(r), exemplifies exemplary leadership and dedication to the sorority's foundational tenets, inspiring members to promote high scholastic and ethical standards, friendship, and service to humanity; and,
WHEREAS, the commitment of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated(r) to ini...
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