Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, is historically the first black sorority. It was founded on January 15th, 1908 on the campus of Howard University. Since then, Alpha Kappa Alpha has chartered 1,024 chapters across the world. Theta Chapter, chartered on February 2nd, 1921 on the campus of The Ohio State University, was the 8th chapter of this organization.
AKA is a service-oriented organization and has allowed me to give back to the greater Columbus community. Being a member of Theta Chapter has encouraged to think more about well-being of my community. Throughout the school year, Theta Chapter primarily serves the Columbus community through drives, such as clothing drives, shoe drives or school supply drives. However, we do also programming for specific causes. This year, we raised money for the Flint Water Crisis, the AKA Historically Black Colleges and universities fund, as well as the Columbus Refugee Relief Fund.
However, what I value the most of my experiences from AKA is the incredible sisterhood that I have found. Not only did I enter the organization with an inspiration group of young women who motivate me to become a better version of myself, but I also get to network with the women who have come before me in the organization. This allows for opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
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My son has a business in the Cleveland area. He wants to sponsor a trip to historically Black colleges for Ohio high school students. Unfortunately I am in Washington, D. C. and have no Ohio contacts. Does your sorority or any other group sponsor college tours? If so can you provide me with contact information? Since Covid is still very active, are you aware of virtual tours?
Thanks for your assistance.