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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.
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