Kamala Harris' Presidential Bid Energized by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
The historic sorority, with deep roots in civil rights and community service, rallies to support Harris' campaign.
- Alpha Kappa Alpha, founded in 1908 at Howard University, is the oldest Black sorority in the U.S.
- The sorority is part of the Divine Nine, a coalition of historically Black fraternities and sororities.
- Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha are mobilizing to support Harris' presidential campaign through donations and voter outreach.
- The sorority has a legacy of social justice initiatives, including lobbying for anti-lynching laws and providing health care in the Mississippi Delta.
- Prominent members include Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison, NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, and civil rights icon Rosa Parks.