One time originated, Three times imitated, But never, ever duplicated!
"I'll make me a woman"
A woman of substance, A woman of pride,
A woman who is able to put petty things aside.
A woman of integrity, A woman of love,
A woman who is worthy of
The treasures from above.
A woman who is genuine,
A leader in every way
God said, "I'll make a woman . . ."
I'll call her A-K-A.
Just the other day I was called conceited
Had to turn my head ‘cause I couldn't believe it
Conceited? Conceited? I was always this way!
It's just the confidence and style of an AKA!
They say we walk around town with our noses in the air,
If we weren't so fly, then they wouldn't stop and stare.
You see those very same people, at night they pray ...
'Oh how I wish that I could be an AKA!!!'
They say we walk around town with our heads in the sky,
Sweetie, it's conceit, and it's pride.
The sophisticated ladies of AKA ...
The First, the Finest, and we paved the way!
A String of Twenty Pearls
Life would change forever in 1908,
When a woman dared to dream so wild
And everyday since then
We take to heart her goal
The stride, the strength of Ethel Hedgman Lyle
Oh Margaret, Marie, Lavinia, Lillie, Buelah, Anna, Lucy, Marjorie
Your contribution was so pristine, and so supreme
That's why you mean so much to me
The sophomores were believers and joined a movement right
To carry out a vision fair
And even now today,
With Sorors coast-to-coast
That very same vision we share
Oh Norma, Harriet, Sara, Carrie, Alice, Joanna and Ethel Jones Mowbray
You paved the way as pioneers, transcended through the years
That's why you mean so much to me
How high can an ivy grow
With roots so deep below
A sisterhood so divine
It's a rare pearl so hard to find
You live on vicariously, avoiding extinction
By merit and by culture too you've made a clear distinction
Oh Nellie Quander, Julia Brooks, Minnie Smith and Nellie Pratt-Russell
Your contribution was so supreme,that's why you'll never know
How much you mean to me
By Soror Syia Lewis, Lambda Tau
AKA...and ??
In 1908, Soror Lyle wanted to make things better
So she created an organization
Where black women could come together
Shoot, I don't know about you,
But I think that was pretty clever.
It started in Miner Hall
When the ivy was on the wall
These women's talents were tall
And our Beloved Splendid Sixteen
Took on the challenge... held it to high esteem.
The four incorporators
Were the real innovators
Made sure the dream could continue
After that, there could only be imitators.
That AKA dream
Had us standing tall
It's been over 90 years
With all the work we've done, is that all??
We, ladies of AKA have style, elegance
And so much flair.
We do our work with grace, class
And lots of care.
We don't settle for less
We go for the top... the very best.
We surpass all the rest.
If you don't know, put US to the test!!!
So if anyone asks you
Girl, why do you look so grand?
Why do you walk so tall?
Why are YOU in high demand?
You just say...
I'm an AKA... and??
By Soror Crystal J. Leotaud, Pi Phi Omega
The Phenomenal AKA
From afar onlookers Glare
And some cannot help but stare,
To her regal beauty no others can compare.
Who is this classy lady?
Who could she be, they say?
None other than the epitome of Grace & Elegance
The Essence of AKA.
This Lady of Distinction is both Bold & Smooth.
Even her Ice Cold Brothers give her props,
In spite of her AKAtude
When she steps into the place, her entrance is Grand
Making even naysayers and playahaters stand
As her insouciant style illuminates the room
An Ivy in all her splendor, Hailing in full bloom.
You see, not many are privy
To the power of the Pink Prowess
In fact, most have opted to settle for less.
Who is this classy lady?
Who could she be, they say?
I say it's none other than that
Educated
Sophisticated
Liberated Soror of mine
The Phenomenal AKA.
By Soror Tawanna L. Collins, Rho Zeta Omega