Why I want To Be An AKA

[Pryncess]

I saw this topic posted on another sorority's forum, while I was surfing. I thought to myself, yeah, that sorority is cool, but it's not AKA.

I have wanted to be a AKA since my first encounter with the sorority, freshman year of college.

I declared this desire to my best girlfriend, when she told me of her interest in being a Delta. She soon gave me a copy of "IN SEARCH OF SISTERHOOD." I understood right away that the book was suppose to inspire me to change my mind about AKA, but it failed miserably.
I just kept reading the part about Nellie Quander over and over again. Honestly, I never got past that part. I thought to myself, "I AM NELLIE QUANDER"! (Please take this comment in the spirit that it was given. I know I'm not no Nellie Quander). However, I do believe in fighting for what I believe in and persevering no matter how hopeless a situation may look.
Furthermore, I agree with and am encouraged by the TARGETS set by the organization. I am impressed with the sorority's total obsession with uplifting the race, and their committment to community.
There is a reason that AKA has been around for 92 years. She just keeps reinvented herself. I love the fact that stereotypes have been smashed with the membership of young ladies of all shapes; sizes; and skin tones. AKAs can no longer be accused of only being "pretty", with fair skin and long hair. (Though there's nothing wrong with being fine, HEY!!!!!)
I love the fact that every AKA I see walks around with her head held high. They are proud, hard working and dedicated.
I want to be an AKA!

In my humble opinion, the other 3 sororities are only there for young ladies who don't know the real thing when they see it.

Why do you want to be an AKA (or why are you an AKA).