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National History

Founders
Founders
Pearl Strand

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 15th, 1908 at Howard University in Miner Hall, making the Sorority the first African-American female Greek letter organization of its kind. It was created by 20 ground-breaking women who had a vision of service, sisterhood, and scholarship never before accomplished. These women saw the immense importance of these values, therefore later making the Sorority the first to be incorporated on January 29, 1913. Since then the Sorority and its members have made positive changes throughout the world. To learn more please visit our national website. 

Chapter History

Pearl Strand

Iota Eta was chartered on the campus of Mercer University in Macon, Ga. on January 11, 1975. Our 17 inspiring charter members are Carolyn Chisolm, Berdell Cook, Juanita Cook, Loretta Grier, Phyllis Hancock, Deborah James, Vanessa James, Cheryle Johnson, Deborah Johnson, Shirley Jones, Naomi McMillan, Sherron McQueen, Benita Marks, Wynona Sharp, Elvenia Winchester, Gwendolyn Wright, and

Lorenia Wright. 

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Charter Members
Mercer IH
Mercer IH
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