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This resolution designates May 6, 2025, as "AKA Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania to honor Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African-American, college-educated women, which was founded in 1908 at Howard University. The resolution highlights the sorority's significant contributions, including its international presence with 360,000 members across 12 countries and its focus on service programs addressing critical societal issues. Under the current leadership of Danette Anthony Reed, the sorority's 2022-2026 International Program emphasizes "Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood," with initiatives targeting sisterhood, family empowerment, economic wealth, environmental enhancement, social justice, and community uplift. The resolution recognizes that AKA members in Pennsylvania are part of the North Atlantic and Great Lakes Regions and have been actively involved in community service, social and political action, and educational workshops. The "AKA Day at the Capitol" is described as an advocacy day that provides sorority members an opportunity to advocate for initiatives important to Black women and girls while strengthening relationships with local elected officials.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=191