Today, we reflect on the vision of the founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ®, and we celebrate the legacy of excellence they established on January 15, 1908, at Howard University. Here we are 117 years later, still going strong, continuing to SOAR in service and sisterhood all over the world. Happy Founders’ Day, Sisters! #TUNEInSAR #AKA1908 #SoaringWithAKA | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - South Atlantic Region

The FIRST Founders’ Day celebration of 2026 was nothing short of AKAmazing! 💕💚✨ North Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic Regions came together to honor 118 years of Alpha Kappa Alpha excellence in a historic celebration that set the tone for our entire Centennial Plus Era. We were honored to host our International President, Danette Anthony Reed, and our International First Vice President, Charletta Wilson Jacks - both 1976 initiates now celebrating their Golden Year with 50 years of exemplary service

The founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. believed in the power of sisterhood, and they believed in the promise of America. As we celebrate 117 years, we are proud to continue their fight for freedom, opportunity and equality. Let us continue to lead with purpose and be in Service to All Mankind. Happy Founders’ Day. | Vice President Kamala Harris Archived