Volume 2
February, 2014
Sorors,
Happy February! Historically, February contains many firsts not just for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated but also for African Americans.
In February of 1909, Alpha Kappa Alpha’s first ritualistic initiation occurred at Miner Hall, Howard University. Six new members were initiated.
In February of 1914, Beulah Burke chartered Gamma chapter at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL. This was the first chapter established on a predominately white campus.
February 1926 marks the first Negro History Week, established by historian Carter G. Woodson. He chose February because this was the month of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and the accepted month of the birthday of Frederick Douglass.
In February of 1988, Debi Thomas was the first African American to win a medal in Winter Olympics, winning the Bronze medal in women’s figure skating. In February of 2002, Vonetta Flowers was the first African American woman to win the Gold in Winter Olympics.
Lambda Tau Omega joins this illustrious list of firsts for the month of February. On February 26, 1978, the aspirations of the 18 members of the Far South Suburban Associates of Alpha Kappa Alpha became a reality. Sorors Ethel T. Brown, Audrey Carter, Jeanette W. Rogers, and Jacqualine F. Scott are still active with us today. We thank our charter members for their vision and for all of their hard work. Lambda Tau Omega is now over a 100 strong due to your efforts.
2/22 – CRC Registration closes 2/24 – New Member Orientation 2/25 – Initiative V Meeting 2/26 – Standards Meeting 2/26 – Conference Committee Meeting 2/27 – Protocol Meeting
Sisterly, Jan Reed