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Founded on the campus of Howard University on January 15, 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is the oldest historically Black intercollegiate sorority in the U.S. With their motto, “By Culture and By Merit,” the women of AKA have seen great strides in academia, service, and their sisterhood.
Alpha Kappa Alpha women have been known to make history in many ways. From sports to politics, AKA has been at the forefront of excellence – and music is no different.
History makers, Grammy winners, platinum-selling artists – yep, Alpha Kappa Alpha has them within their ranks. And we are sharing just a few of them!
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Actress and vocalist, first African-American woman invited to sing at the White House
Grammy-winning vocalist, former lead of Gladys Knight and The Pips, known as “The Empress of Soul”
Grammy-winning vocalist and actress, known as “The Godmother of Soul”
Grammy-winning jazz vocalist & producer
Grammy and Stellar Award-winning gospel artist, one-half of Mary Mary, host of syndicated radio show Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell
Jazz singer, songwriter & composer, referred to as “Queen of Jazz”
Grammy-winning R&B singer, songwriter and pianist
Multi-platinum-selling gospel artist and actress, star of BET’s Kingdom Business
World-renowned Opera singer and recitalist
Grammy-winning R&B singer and actress, star of Moesha, Queens, and more
Member of R&B trio Blaque, former cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-winning actress and singer, star of Wicked and Broadway’s The Color Purple
Actress, host of Red Table Talk, and lead singer of metal band Wicked Wisdom
Grammy-nominated jazz flutist
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