Membership
Nine Howard University students were led by Ethel Hedgemon (Lyle) into forming a sisterhood in 1908. Five years later, Nellie Quander and her gallant and visionary associates contributed the added dimension of an international organization and perpetual membership.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is proud of her more than 1,074 chapters and more than 360,000 initiated members in 11 nations and all states.
Polished Pearls With A Vision Fair encourages inactive members to return to active membership status. For more information on updating your membership status, please visit Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated/Reactivation or email us at ppwavfmembership@gmail.com.