Danette Anthony Reed
FIRST SUPREME ANTI-BASILEUS
January 15 , 2021
To Soror Glenda Glover , Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc ® Supreme Basileus and my Sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority ,
I am excited to bring you greetings on this occasion of our 113th Founders ’ Day . On January 15 , 1908 , nine progressive and courageous women on the campus of Howard University , Washington , D . C . imagined and dared to create the first African American Sorority . For more than 113 years , the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sisterhood has become an indomitable force for good in our communities , state , nation , and the world .
As we celebrate Founders ’ Day , I want to extend salutations to our Diamond , Pearl , Golden and Silver honorees who are celebrating 75 , 65 , 50 , and 25 years of membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority , Inc ®. You have demonstrated continuous dedication to our sisterhood and to our service mission , Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service SM .
Congratulations to our Soror Kamala Harris , the first woman of color and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority , Inc ® to become the next Vice President of the United States of America . I celebrate the fruition of her conviction and hard work that is making her vision a reality . Happy 113th Founders ’ Day ! ! !
Danette Anthony Reed
Soror Danette Anthony Reed
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