Alpha Kappa Alpha has done many positive things within the African American community. You should point out to your mother all of the positive things that we do such as the ON TRACK program, the purchase of Dr. Martin L. King Jr.'s birthplace and our African Village Development program, just to name a few. You should also inform her of all of the famous Sorors like:
Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Maya Angelou and Jada Pinkett Smith....just to name a few.
My mother and I are also very close and I value her opinions but if AKA is in your heart then I suggest you go for it. I have only been in this organization for less than a month and the bond that I share with my line sisters is completely unimaginable, it almost brings tears to my eyes when I think about my Sorors and how they have showed me Sisterly love.
Joining a sorority is a very personal thing, everyone has their own opinions about joining or not (for that matter). You should explain to your mother that this is something you really want to do and that you are going to pursue membership.
AKA was deep in my heart from the very start and the only two things that could have kept me from her was God or the votes against me. Just remember that if you do choose to pursue membership that AKA will be apart of your life for the remainder of your life.
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