ALO HerStory
On this spring date in 1929, Alpha Lambda Omega was officially chartered, planting its ivy roots for generations to come.
When is May 9, 1929?
Alpha Kappa Alpha made pop culture history when this iconic doll was created in the sorority's honor — a first for any women's organization in the world.
What is Barbie?
A symbol of purity and elegance, was chosen as the official flower of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
What is a pink tea rose?
The corporate office of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. sits in this Midwestern city.
What is Chicago?
The daughter of a Motown legend, she starred as Dr. Rainbow Johnson on the hit ABC sitcom black-ish for eight seasons.
Who is Tracee Ellis Ross?
This small but mighty number of pioneering women came together to charter Alpha Lambda Omega, laying the foundation for a legacy of sisterhood and service in Charlotte, NC.
What is 6?
On February 12, 1965, Alpha Kappa Alpha secured a $4 million federal contract to operate this groundbreaking program.
What is the Federal Job Corps Center for women?
First published in 1929, this official Alpha Kappa Alpha magazine has kept members informed and inspired for nearly a century.
What is the Ivy Leaf?
Alpha Kappa Alpha's chapters across the U.S. and abroad are organized into this many regions, ensuring sisterhood stretches from coast to coast and beyond.
What is 10?
A beloved Good Morning America co-anchor publicly fought breast cancer, inspiring millions with her resilience and faith.
Who is Robin Roberts?
Alpha Lambda Omega has the distinct honor of producing this many Mid-Atlantic Regional Directors, reflecting its long tradition of developing exceptional leaders.
What is 3?
Alpha Kappa Alpha holds the distinction of being the first organization in history granted the opportunity to close this place to march to the U.S. Capitol.
What is Pennsylvania Ave?
Recognizing that AKA needed protecting, this courageous Soror stepped in to preserve the sorority's foundation, ensuring its legacy for generations to come.
Who is Nellie May Quander?
Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and this southern state make up AKA's South Central Region.
What is Arkansas?
With 11 Olympic and World Championship medals, she is the most decorated American female track and field athlete in history.
Who is Allyson Felix?
Alpha Lambda Omega made its regional conference debut as a chapter this year, stepping onto the larger AKA stage for the first time.
When is 1932?
Alpha Kappa Alpha cemented its civil rights legacy by becoming the first organization ever to take life membership with this organization.
What is the NAACP?
One of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s five tenets in the mission that highlights our lifelong commitment to community and social impact.
What is to be of “Service to All Mankind”?
Alpha Kappa Alpha chartered its first chapter in a Spanish-speaking region on this Caribbean island.
What is Puerto Rico?
She is one award away from an EGOT, having already won an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony award.
Who is Cynthia Erivo?
Spanning nearly a century, Alpha Lambda Omega has been guided by this many past presidents, each carrying the chapter's legacy forward.
What is 38?
In 2008, Alpha Kappa Alpha made history as the first Black sorority ever inducted into this prestigious publication.
What is the Guinness Book of World Records?
Alpha Kappa Alpha boasts this many chapters worldwide, making it one of the largest historically African American sororities.
What is 1,120?
Alpha Kappa Alpha's International Region unites Sorors across this many countries and territories, proving that the bonds of pink and green know no borders.
What is 14?
This 2023 AKA honoree made history as the first Black representative elected from Delaware, later becoming a U.S. Senator from that state.
Who is Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester?