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Based on the campus of Howard College on January 15, 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is the oldest traditionally Black intercollegiate sorority within the U.S. With their motto, “By Tradition and By Advantage,” the ladies of AKA have seen nice strides in academia, service, and their sisterhood.
Alpha Kappa Alpha ladies have been recognized to make historical past in some ways. From sports activities to politics, AKA has been on the forefront of excellence – and music is not any completely different.
Historical past makers, Grammy winners, platinum-selling artists – yep, Alpha Kappa Alpha has them inside their ranks. And we’re sharing just some of them!
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In honor of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Founders’ Day, check out a few of our favourite “Fairly Ladies” in music beneath!
Fairly Ladies ROCK!: Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha In Music
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1. Etta Moten Barnett
Actress and vocalist, first African-American lady invited to sing on the White Home
2. Gladys Knight
Grammy-winning vocalist, former lead of Gladys Knight and The Pips, referred to as “The Empress of Soul”
3. Patti LaBelle
Grammy-winning vocalist and actress, referred to as “The Godmother of Soul”
4. Cassandra Wilson
Grammy-winning jazz vocalist & producer
5. Erica Campbell
Grammy and Stellar Award-winning gospel artist, one-half of Mary Mary, host of syndicated radio present Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell
6. Ella Fitzgerald
Jazz singer, songwriter & composer, known as “Queen of Jazz”
7. Alicia Keys
Grammy-winning R&B singer, songwriter and pianist
8. Yolanda Adams
Multi-platinum-selling gospel artist and actress, star of BET’s Kingdom Enterprise
9. Jessye Norman
World-renowned Opera singer and recitalist
10. Brandy
Grammy-winning R&B singer and actress, star of Moesha, Queens, and extra
11. Shamari DeVoe
Member of R&B trio Blaque, former forged member of The Actual Housewives of Atlanta
12. Cynthia Erivo
Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-winning actress and singer, star of Depraved and Broadway’s The Coloration Purple
13. Jada Pinkett Smith
Actress, host of Pink Desk Discuss, and lead singer of steel band Depraved Knowledge
14. Sherry Winston
Grammy-nominated jazz flutist