HR 78 Summary

• Recognizes Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated on the occasion of AKA Day at the Capitol on April 23, 2019.

• Notes that Alpha Kappa Alpha is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African-American college-educated women, founded at Howard University in 1908, with nearly 300,000 members in more than 1,000 chapters globally.

• AKA Day opening session scheduled for 9:00 a.m. in Room 200 at the Alabama State House, with members connecting with legislators to discuss current legislation and engage in voter advocacy activities.

• The sorority's 2019-2020 legislative agenda includes federal and state funding for education, healthcare access, economic empowerment, voting rights, criminal justice reform, and arts access.

• The Alabama House of Representatives commends Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and welcomes its leaders to the Capitol for this celebration.