My Interview Questions and Responses

What is the International Program theme for 2018-2022?

"Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service"

**What kind of events did you attend?

*Fish Fry -(National Program Targets > Global Impact > Pillowcase Project for Haiti) *Annual AKA Fashion Show -(National Program Targets > The Arts) -decades *Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship Panel -(National Program Targets > Building Your Economic Legacy)

Harlem Renaissance (1920's)

-"New Negro Movement" -Intellectual, Social, and artistic explosion for African Americans. Centered in Harlem, spanning the 1920's.

Black Arts Movement/BAM (1960's-1970's)

-African American led art movement. -Through their art and activism, BAM's members emphasized racial pride, self-determination, and the need for cultural institutions.

**How would you define hazing?

-As defined by Alpha Kappa Alpha, hazing is physical and behavioral acts (underground processes), meant to harm for ***negative reasons.

What can you bring to the chapter?

-Dedication -Loyalty -Charisma and Work well with people -Organization -Event ideas

********WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AKA? (Open-ended question with bullet point answers to elaborate on!)

-Motto, founding principles -***Mission statement -20 Founders (9 core/og founders, 7 Sophomores, Incorporators... some incorporators are repeats) -Symbols: Ivy leaf and 20 pearls -Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green -Where and when it was founded -Founding date -Incorporation Date -Program theme and 5 International Programs -Current International President

**What does pledging mean to you?

-Pledging is a promise, a vow, an oath to dedicate your highest self to your organization.

What do the 20 pearls refer to?

-refers to the 20 women who founded and expanded the sorority beginning in 1908. (Core founders, Sophomores, Incorporators w/ 2 repeats).

What is an "Alpha Woman?"

A woman of class, a woman of pride, beauty, and grace. A woman who walks in the room and steals the show, but never leaves the room without making a CHANGE.

What can AKA do for you?

AKA can provide me with life-long opportunities to fulfill my purpose, to serve others, and change the world around me. AKA will offer me extreme growth as a woman. Also, Sisterhood is one of AKA's major founding principles, and this is something that I have always longed for. When I was 9 years old, I lost my older sister, Jassmine. She was my best friend and protector. We did everything together, and she supported me and my dreams. Alpha Kappa Alpha would offer me a lifelong connection with likeminded, driven women, who care about me just as much as I care about them.

How do you perceive Iota Eta?

I perceive Iota Eta as a chapter of women with class, high performance and expectations. Iota Eta stays very close knit and within themselves, you never hear of any drama or any information ever leaking out from the Chapter, and I love this. They appear to love and protect each other and their sorority.

Which International Program Targets interest you? (5 targets)

I really like the HBCU for life: A Call to Action program target. I feel as though it is not only extremely important to preserve HBCUs, as they were instrumental in the progression of African-Americans, who once could not receive a college education anywhere else. I also love the CAP Signature Program. It is extremely important that we are assisting high-school students through the college admissions process, and seeing it through to the end. For many first generation college students, the process may be scary, and not very easy to maneuver without proper guidance. This program is beautiful. Within the Global Impact target, I am especially fond of the Pillowcase Project for Haiti and Refugees in America Assistance Programs. I remember attending the fish-fry, and seeing the collection of pillowcases by the women of Iota Eta. After doing my further research, I found that the pillowcases went toward this effort, and were being used to make dresses and shirts for children in Haiti. This is BEAUTIFUL. As far as the Refugees in America Assistance Program, I believe this is wonderful too. Many refugees seeking a new and better life in America are often treated poorly, and not given the proper assistance that they need to be successful. Through the literacy classes, educational training, and more provided by the Refugees in America Assistance Program, there is even more hope for refugees of color, through the backing of the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

**Why did you choose AKA?

I want to be a part of AKA for various reasons. Growing up, I had the privilege of knowing and loving many women who are a part of the organization. These ladies were some of my role models! They were beautiful, not just in appearance, but in spirit. They carried themselves with class and a spirit of excellence, and they supported me in unspeakable ways. When I first arrived on campus, one of the first events that I attended was Bear Fair, whereI got the opportunity to become acquainted with the NPHC organizations at Mercer. From here, I made it a point to become more familiarized with the chapter here at Mercer. To me, the Iota Eta Chapter embodies nothing but excellence. I consider myself a selfless person, and Alpha Kappa Alpha is an organization that puts service to all mankind before their own desires. I started my organization, The Buddy Bunch, not only because it is a cause that I hold near and dear, but because my heart is made full by helping others. I feel as though this is my life's purpose, and pledging AKA would allow me to serve on a larger scale.

Does anyone know you want to be an AKA?

Some may feel as though they have a sense of what I desire to become, but no one knows for sure.

****What is the ONE symbol what does it represent? Colors and what they represent?

Symbol: *Ivy Leaf -the ivy leaf signifies long and lasting friendship. This association is derived from its ability to stay attached to a rocky surface in even the worst conditions. Women of Alpha Kappa Alpha exude strength and endurance like thegreen ivy leaf. Colors: *Salmon Pink *Apple Green

What is the AKA flower?

Tea rose