alpha Nu Omega Chapter History
The inspiration and dedication that inspired the founders of the International Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc., was transmitted to ten young women in the Oakland-Berkeley area. The moving spirit in the establishment of Alpha Nu Omega Chapter was Ida Louise Jackson. She was a former Oakland Public school teacher and past National President of Alpha Kappa Sorority, Incorporated. Other charter members included Lulu Chapman Goodridge, Gladys Gier Robinson, Marie Jeffers Vernon, Emmette Lewis, Virginia Stephens Coker, Mable Montgomery, Emma Orviss, Ellen Wilson, and Roberta Wells Leikkane. With equal determination to dedicate themselves to the task of “service to all mankind,” they laid the cornerstones for the newly organized chapter. Thus, Alpha Nu Omega was chartered on June 8, 1929.
It has been the history of Alpha Nu Omega to remain relevant and responsive to the changing patterns in society. Our chapter is dedicated to serving our community through our Youth Leadership Institute program, college scholarships, and health, economic, and social justice initiatives. During periods of change the Alpha Nu Omega chapter has held high the torch.
We have guarded well the ideals of the first group of women who met together on the campus of Howard University in 1908 and dedicated themselves to the task of “service to all mankind."
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, inc. History
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is the first historically African American sorority, founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. The sorority was established by nine visionary women, led by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, with a mission to uplift and empower African American women through scholarship, sisterhood, and service.
Alpha Kappa Alpha has a strong legacy of civic engagement and social impact, focusing on education, health, economic empowerment, and political advocacy. It has played key roles in civil rights movements, voter registration drives, and educational initiatives.
The sorority remains a cornerstone of leadership and service in the local, national and international community staying true to its motto: “By Culture and By Merit."
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, inc. Mission
Our mission is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of “Service to All Mankind.”