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Calif ., Berkeley , Calif ., and Ft . Lauderdale , Fla ., all following the CDC ’ s COVID-19 safety guidelines .
“ I am honored to welcome these extraordinary women into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority . Each of these luminaries has reached the pinnacle of success in her respective field and sphere of influence . They are recognized and celebrated around the world and epitomize greatness . Since our founding in 1908 , Alpha Kappa Alpha women have been history makers and standard bearers . Our newest members are writing a new chapter in our long and distinguished history . They now join an international sisterhood of more than 300,000 members who exemplify excellence through our lifelong commitment to the communities we serve . The induction of our newest honorary members will ensure that we continue to shine our light on the extraordinary accomplishments of Black women ,” said Supreme Basileus Glover .
Honorary membership is the sorority ’ s highest honor and awarded to distinguished women whose works and contributions parallel AKA ’ s ideals of achievement and service .
Social justice activist Tamika Mallory shared the importance of partnering with organizations like Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to
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augment change during the Undergraduate Celebration .
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority , Inc . ® ( AKA ) traveled to the South Side of Chicago , the home of the organization ’ s Corporate Office , for a two-day health event filled with COVID-19 vaccinations and testing , mammograms , HIV testing , and a blood drive . The events also served as the official kickoff to the organization ’ s 69th Boule Part II and 2021 Leadership Seminar , which was held virtually for members of the first African American Sorority .
Walgreens and CORE served as the official partners and administered dozens of vaccinations and COVID-19 tests , respectively . AKA ’ s Mammography Mobile Unit provided free mammograms to women while HIV tests were administered by the South Side Help Center .
The conference closed with a star-studded celebration hosted by comedian and radio personality Rickey Smiley . Delfeayo charmed us with Cresent City sounds while Rodney Perry and Rita Brent . Participants were treated to musical performances from the legendary Kenny Lattimore , neo-soul crooner Anthony Hamilton , and songstress Ledisi .
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