HRES 868119th CongressIn Committee

Honoring the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Chi Chapter, on its centennial anniversary.

Introduced: Nov 7, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-Georgia)

Civil Rights & JusticeEducation

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This resolution honors the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's Chi Chapter on its 100th anniversary at Talladega College, recognizing its founding by twelve visionary African American women in 1925 and celebrating a century of unwavering commitment to scholarship, sisterhood, and community service that has empowered generations and strengthened societal bonds across Alabama and the nation.

Key Points

1The Chi Chapter was chartered on May 15, 1925, at Talladega College by twelve pioneering African American women dedicated to academic excellence and service.
2It represents one of Alabama's earliest Greek-letter organizations founded by and for African American women and was the first sorority at Talladega College.
3For one hundred years, the chapter has produced distinguished leaders in education, public service, law, medicine, and advocacy while promoting civic engagement on campus.

Impact Areas

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Chi Chapter members past and presentTalladega College campus community and student development programsAfrican American women's leadership networks and civil rights advocacy groups nationwide

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