A Tribute to the Lovely Sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha

From afar onlookers Glare And some cannot help but stare, To her regal beauty no others can compare. Who is this classy lady? Who could she be, they say? None other than the epitome of Grace & Elegance The Essence of AKA. This Lady of Distinction is both Bold & Smooth. Even her Ice Cold Brothers give her props, In spite of her AKAtude When she steps into the place, her entrance is Grand Making even naysayers and playahaters stand As her insouciant style illuminates the room An Ivy in all her splendor, Hailing in full bloom. You see, not many are privy To the power of the Pink Prowess In fact, most have opted to settle for less. Who is this classy lady? Who could she be, they say? I say it's none other than that Educated Sophisticated Liberated Soror of mine The Phenemomenal AKA.
***Skeeee Weeeeee*** By Soror Tawanna L. Collins Rho Zeta Omega

AKA ... and ??

In 1908, Soror Lyle wanted to make things better So she created an organization Where black women could come together Shoot, I don't know about you, But I think that was pretty clever. It started in Miner Hall When the ivy was on the wall These women's talents were tall And our Beloved Splendid Sixteen Took on the challenge... held it to high esteem. The four incorporators Were the real innovators Made sure the dream could continue After that, there could only be imitators. That AKA dream Had us standing tall It's been over 90 years With all the work we've done, is that all?? We have many more miles to go. More dreams to create. More services to do More goals to make Sorors!!! We're gonna be 100 in 2008 !!! So keep the tradition alive RE-ACTIVATE!!! We, ladies of AKA have style, elegance And so much flair. We do our work with grace, class And lots of care. We don't settle for less We go for the top... the very best. We surpass all the rest. If you don't know, put US to the test!!! So if anyone asks you Girl, why do you look so grand? Why do you walk so tall? Why are YOU in high demand? You just say ... I'm an AKA... and??
By Soror Crystal J. Leotaud Pi Phi Omega

AKATUDE

Conceited we're called Because we stand tall, Uppity we're deemed Due to our self-estem "Our noses are always in the air" For looking downward we don't dare And continue with pride Realizing that if you're a lady You're automatically downgraded Sophistication and class is a plus Although others don't view it as much Their thoughts are so remote But when we were founded, Women couldn't vote Civil rights were a luxury In the early 20th century AKA was very political Although they laugh and act very cynical So remember the next time they jeer, You were the FIRST to be here Deleting all that was not good And replacing it with SISTERHOOD Setting a trend for all the rest Proving that they could be the very best. As ladies we must learn Nothing is given, all is earned With this in mind You'll ultimately find That it's a flair It's a mood, We Call it AKATUDE
by Soror Michelle Robinson

IN THE BEGINNING

In the beginning there was nothing, not a thing And the Creator said, "It is light that I will bring." Then He thought, "I need something to shine this light down on - Something devastating and indestructible - Something I can put a crown on! So He thought of "female" to bring illumination to the night. It later became S-G-Rho, but He knew then it was just alright. Then He thought of what would later be Z-Phi-B - It was just a "girl." Then He thought twice and said, "No, no, no!" I need something that's gonna shake up this world! So He thought of "woman" - DST it would become one day But it still wasn't all that, it was just OK. DST, S-G-Rho, Z-Phi-B would never step foot on this Earth first, Never to be the original because they just couldn't quinch His thirst. Then it came to the Creator that His creation would have to be better than diamonds, rubies - more precious than gold. He began to create it and all the heavens and earth rolled. The Creator looked down to Earth and said "Umph, umph, umph!" that day Because there stood His creation, the LADY AKA. Alpha Kappa Alpha started 1908 and as the Creator deemed it, all others would have to wait. Alpha Kappa Alpha - 3 words for a creation oh-so-right and the "Alpha" sounded so good, that He put it in there twice. Alpha Kappa Alpha - from her flesh all others came and after you see us break it on down you will never be the same. "THEN THERE WAS AKA" And God said, "I`ll make me a woman. A woman of substance, A woman of pride. A woman who is able to put petty things aside.A woman of integrity, A woman of love. A woman who is worthy of the treasurers from above. A woman who is genuine, A leader in every way. God said, I`ll make me a woman...I`ll call her AKA."

Alpha Kappa Alpha Mystique

What Is An Alpha Kappa Alpha Woman?
Beauty unparalleled, grace undefined, An Alpha Kappa Alpha Woman is one of a kind.
She walks in a room with her headheld high.
Acknowledgement of her presence is an awe-filled gaze or admiring sigh.
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Woman is regal and profound.
She is the essence of feminism and these qualities abound.
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Woman is honorable and so unique.
All of these qualities culminated, create the Alpha Kappa Alpha mystique.
-Soror April Draine, Zeta Delta Chapter

ORIGINAL

Original, by definition, means pertaining to the Source.
Well, when you speak of the Original Woman, you are speaking of me, of course.
See I am the AKA, the First and Finest for All to Behold.
I change Black Women to Black Pearls, I am 97 years old.
By merit and by culture is the motivation behind my strides.
An Alpha Kappa Alpha woman will always walk with Pride.

You see, being the Original Woman is not my only claim to Fame,
Service to all Mankind is my most esteemed aim.
I am the Original, giving consistently of myself,
Addressing pertinent issues, from AKAdemics to good Health,
Who made a commitment to do good,
A commitment to my people And my Sisterhood.

I am the hope and the dream of the impoverished and unclean.
When I grace the room you know the Pink and Green is on the scene.
I am intelligent, beautiful, finest yet and sophisticated,
A strong black woman, college trained and widely Educated.
One time originated, three times imitated, but never, ever duplicated,

I am Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated!