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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington D.C., by 16 collegiate women. Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded on a mission comprised of five basic tenets that have remained unchanged since the sorority's inception more than a century ago. Alpha Kappa Alpha's mission is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of "Service to all Mankind".
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913 at Howard University by 22 collegiate women. Delta Sigma Theta's mission is to be organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community. The Founders of Delta Sigma Theta envisioned an organization committed to sisterhood, scholarship, service, and addressing the social issues of the time.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded on November 12, 1922 on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven young educators. Sigma Gamma Rho is a non-profit whose aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and the education of youth are the hallmark of the organization's programs and activities. Sigma Gamma Rho is the only National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) sorority to be founded at a predominantly white institution (PWI).
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded January 16, 1920, at Howard University, Washington, D.C. Zeta Phi Beta's national and local programs include the endowment of its National Educational Foundation community outreach services and support of multiple affiliate organizations. Zeta chapters and auxiliaries have given untotaled hours of voluntary service to educate the public, assist youth, provide scholarships, support organized charities, and promote legislation for social and civic change.