ATLANTA (February 23, 2017) | Sen. Donzella James (D- Atlanta) was recently named Legislator of the Year by the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Inc.
“I am so honored to be named Legislator of the Year by an organization whose work and efforts have gone above and beyond for communities everywhere” said Sen. James. “As an AKA supporter it warms my heart to see how powerful an impact AKA has had on college campuses and communities throughout the state. I am appreciative of all the hard work AKA does and am honored to be recognized as their Legislator of the Year.”
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1908 at Howard University. Their 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”. The organization spreads over 10 regions and has over 290,000 members.
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For Immediate Release:
February 23, 2017
For Information Contact:
Ines Owens, Acting Director
Andrew Allison, Communications Associate
andrew.allison@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028