Dear Ladies of the Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated: I am seeking membership into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated because I want to grow and contribute my time and talent to an illustrious, originating organization. I aspire to be a part of a sisterhood where I can express myself, and have my skills nourished by prospering African –American women. This summer I was involved in a traumatic car accident and survived, tragically two of my dearest friends did not
I am interested in the Delta Iota Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. at Cheyney University. Being a lifetime member of the first sorority for African-American women has sparked my interest since childhood. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority means to me services provided by now all ethnicities for women to impact the community in a positive manner. The services since the beginning in 1908 have been immaculate. Many AKA’s were helping during the Great Depression, Civil Rights Movement, and today are
Alpha Phi Alpha is the oldest intercollegiate Greek-lettered fraternity for African- American men. Being an Alphaman to me means holding up one hundred and ten years of tradition and legacy with dignity. Showing that what those seven Jewels started over a century ago was for a purpose. Being an Alphaman means stepping away from the crowd and expanding upon your differences. I desire to be an Alphaman because of Manly Deeds. Growing up I never had a father figure in my life. My father was Jesus Christ
are sororities. These were the first sororities formed on college campuses and have successfully made a massive impact in every community. The first sorority to be born is known as the Alpha Kappa Alpha. Everyone has seen their bright colors and heard talk about their fierce attitude. Right? Alpha Kappa Alpha was born on the campus of Howard University on the date of January 15, 1908 (Ross 163). The AKA Sorority, Inc. was meditated upon one college student, but it took nine college women to collectively
Every author has a different writing style in comparison. They convey their messages in multiple ways; using different tones to evoke certain moods on their readers. Some authors use a few different ways to catch their audiences attention; persuading them using logic, ethics and emotion. In the excerpt “Learning to Read” by Malcolm X, he uses logic and emotion to persuade his audience. By using anger to evoke remorse in his readers. Malcolm X references historical events to convey his message.
Pericles once said “ The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it.” More than 2000 years later, Pericles thoughts are still those of what today’s hero is. A hero today struggles, yet still manages to overcome these complications with an act of bravery. Rather than thinking of themselves, a hero is usually willing to put others before themselves and show audacity in the face of difficulties. First
From a young age, American students are able to comprehend the idea that our nation’s success tends to center around the equality of the people. History classes have taught us that the less discrimination in this world, the easier a country can succeed. Although the nation continues to fight the war of inequality between its citizens through endless protests and movements, the nation itself has promised equality to all minorities no matter their color or gender. With new laws added to the Bill of
participating in the university-wide homecoming, she mentions a separate homecoming sponsored by a Black fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha and the Festival of Black Gospel. She states: I absolutely participated in Slope Day. Slope Day just seemed like a group effort. It was end of year, everyone 's excited to be finished with the year. So that 's kind of a given. I 'd say the Alpha Phi Alpha homecoming was something that we always did. Honestly now as an alumni, I look back and get all these messages about
Contributions of Alumni Chapters and Why They Exist To start off, organizations outside of the divine nine usually don’t have alumni chapters. The general mission is lifetime commitment, regardless what organization within the divine nine. Membership in sororities and fraternities of the divine nine doesn’t end once you graduate and receive your undergraduate degree. Alumni chapters represent members who have graduated, who are beginning, in the midst of, changing, or even ending within their
Alpha Phi Alpha was the first Greek-lettered fraternity for men, chartered in 1907, (State Purpose here). The following year, Alpha Kappa Alpha was the first Greek-lettered sorority for women, both founded and chartered at Howard University, (State Purpose here). The University also strongly advocated for Health and Athletics