Representative Summers highlights ‘Alpha Kappa Alpha Day’ at the Statehouse

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March 26, 2015

INDIANAPOLIS – Today members of the Indiana House of Representatives recognized the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority in the House Chamber. State Representative Vanessa Summers (D-Indianapolis) introduced House Concurrent Resolution 53 by thanking the sisterhood for their community-based efforts.

In 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha became America’s first Greek-letter organization established by black college women at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Their mission is to cultivate high scholastic and ethical standards, promote unity among women, improve the social stature of women, and be of “Service to All Mankind.”

“Alpha Kappa Alpha is committed to community service and actively contributes to the educational, civic, and social well-being of Indiana’s citizens,” Summers said.

Community service initiatives such as promoting healthy lifestyles, empowering females, alleviating childhood hunger, and preserving the environment are part of “Launching New Dimensions of Service,” the sorority’s international platform.

Additionally, Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Emerging Young Leaders program reaches out to 10,000 girls in 6th – 8th grade through leadership development, academic preparation and character building.

Over 312 women belong to the Indianapolis chapter, Alpha Mu Omega. Ranging from 22-104 years of age, the chapter’s membership represents women in the fields of education, medicine, social services and other professional careers throughout the Indianapolis community.

Since its founding, Alpha Kappa Alpha has expanded internationally to 985 chapters, 22 of which are hosted by Indiana.