Alpha Kappa Alpha

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. the first African-American sorority, was founded on the campus of Howard University on January 15,1908. Led by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, sixteen ladies saw the necessity to unite themselves together and maintain high morals, poise, leadership qualities, and to be of “Service to All Mankind”. Since Alpha Kappa Alpha’s conception the sisterhood has blossomed into membership of well over 100,000, including chapters in the United States, West Africa, Germany, Europe and the Virgin Islands.

The Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was founded May 15,1926 on the campus of Virginia State University. With “Service to All Mankind” as the sorority motto, the Alpha Epsilon chapter strives to uplift the campus and community with various endeavors, such as tutoring at the Baptist Children’s Home, candlelight vigil for the homeless, Highway and Campus clean -up, Annual Freshman Tea and Ice Cream Social. The colors are salmon pink and apple green.

Contact information: Headquarters: 5656 South Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637