[AKA2D '91]

I love that our story after 100 years has not ended. The story continues. Alpha Kappa Alpha emerged as an organization of women who were like-minded. They created something I am sure that if they were present today, they would be astounded at what the organization has become and where the organization has gone. But, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Founders, they probably would not be too surprised. In fact, they would probably expect us to be where we are and challenge us to do more….to do better throughout the world!

I love how through adversity and challenges, the Founders were able to stand firm with their beliefs. They were not dismayed by distractions. They stayed the course and survived. I firmly believe that past threats to her existence have only made her stronger. It is that SAME strength, some may call conceit, that exudes in every one of us wearing 20 Pearls!

I love the way the organization has evolved over time. With each decade that passed, the organization continued in like manner and addressed what was prevalent in society at that time. As times changed, so did/does she.

Alpha Kappa Alpha’s story is rich and bountiful. As Ethel’s daughters, we continue to reap the benefits of what she and our Foremothers sewed 100 years and one day ago. I am excited as we continue our service and sisterhood during the next 100 years. The ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA story has NO ending in view. As the story unfolds, and as we all add our own personal sentence or chapter to her story, we too, place a profound mark on this noble sisterhood.