Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, the country’s first Greek-letter organization established by Black college women, was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University. The sorority was established to enrich and encourage the intellectual pursuits of college women. The ideal of high ethical standards, scholastic achievement, and dedication to “service to all mankind” continues to be the focus of the organization.
Zeta Sigma Omega Chapter
Roberta Vann and LaVerne Bagley Brown, along with several other young women from the Portland area helped to charter Oregon's first chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Zeta Sigma Omega. Zeta Sigma Omega was chartered November 25, 1955, has been providing various services throughout the communities of Oregon and Southwest Washington for over 65 years, emphasizing empowering families, building economic wealth, enhancing the environment, advocating for Social Justice and uplifting our community.