Today, Alpha Kappa Alphas around the world are skee-wee’ing to the heavens as they celebrate their Founders Day, upholding a 108-year legacy of service, sisterhood, and scholarship. Founded at Howard University on January 15, 1908, AKA has a continued its reputation of cultivating the brightest and most powerful, trailblazing women. Below are AKAs who have paved the way for us all as the first to ever do what they’ve done. Pay homage.
Honor these powerful history makers and celebrate powerful women who are making history today at the 2016 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit. Gather with hundreds of mid- and high-level executives, professionals, and decision makers for four days of empowerment featuring executive leadership sessions, networking opportunities, workshops, and of course, entertainment. Register now.
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Lucy Diggs Slowe
First African American to win a national championship in any sport (tennis)