Founded in 1908 at Howard University, the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha marks its 106-year anniversary today. Here are some notable members.
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1. Phylicia Rashad Alpha chapter Actress
2. Toni Morrison Alpha chapter Author
3. Alicia Keys Honorary member Entertainer
4. Maya Angelou Honorary member Author
5. Kamala Harris Alpha chapter First African-American and South Asian attorney general of California
6. Eleanor Roosevelt Honorary member First lady of the United States, humanitarian
7. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Eta Beta Omega chapter First female president of Liberia
8. Wanda Sykes Gamma Theta chapter Comedian
9. Edwidge Danticat Theta Psi Omega chapter Author
10. Jada Pinkett Smith Honorary member Actress
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