The year 1989, The school Sacred Heart Elementary School, The movie School Daze. I was a child about 13 years old. Spike Lee's movie made a big impression on my class mates and I. We would act out the parts and everything. It was all we talked about. Our teacher, Mr. Hardison a graduate of Moorehouse (Magna Cum Laude) and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha thought it would be a great idea to invite members from all BGLOs to talk to the class. I remember it like yesterday. All of the organizations were represented, but the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority stood out from the other women. It was almost as if a spot light was shining as they elegantly spoke of their sisterhood and service. I was intrigued! So much so that I asked several questions...some that were not appropriate to ask
and still when the ladies redirected me they did so with class
They instructed us to stay in school, keep our grades up and stay involved. They also told us that when we entered college to get involved on our campus and to see what all the Sororities were doing on our campus.
Fast forward to 2006 (I got a late start on College), Rutgers University. I never forgot those ladies in Pink and Green that I met in 1989. I remembered their message. Through my community service efforts I was able to meet some other ladies in Pink and Green that were just as elegant and classy as their 1989 counterparts! These ladies became my friends! And when the time was right, it was clear that Alpha Kappa Alpha was the organization for me!
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