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Several Fraternities, Sororities Historical Plots Vandalized At Howard University

Atiya JordanApril 14, 2022April 14, 2022

by Atiya JordanApril 14, 2022April 14, 202212026

Amid the recent announcement of Howard University President's retirement, numerous black fraternities and sororities were reportedly vandalized on the DC university's campus....

Leadership

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Pledges $1.6 Million to HBCUs

Samara LynnJanuary 30, 2019January 30, 2019

by Samara LynnJanuary 30, 2019January 30, 20191590

Alpha Kappa Alpha the first Greek-lettered sorority established by African-American college women—and sorority of presidential candidate Kamala Harris, has pledged $1.6 million to HBCUs....

Lifestyle

Black History Month: The Divine Nine

Janell HazelwoodFebruary 21, 2018March 1, 2018

by Janell HazelwoodFebruary 21, 2018March 1, 201819255

Black Greek-letter sororities and fraternities have been a pivotal part of black history since the early 20th century. Here's a look at their impact....

Leadership

10 Celebrity Power Women Who Pledged the Divine Nine

Janell HazelwoodJuly 18, 2017January 30, 2019

by Janell HazelwoodJuly 18, 2017January 30, 20196220

Graduation season has rolled out and many are prepping to take the next step onto the college or university campus of their choice. And per...

Arts and Culture

10 History-Making AKAs You Donâ€™t Know But Should

Safon FloydJanuary 15, 2016January 15, 2019

by Safon FloydJanuary 15, 2016January 15, 20193578

Today, Alpha Kappa Alphas around the world are skee-weeing to the heavens as they celebrate their Founders Day, upholding a 108-year legacy of service, sisterhood,...