AKAs raise $ 1 million in One Day for HBCUs-UPDATE over $ 2 million

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*event was yesterday

Spoiler: Promo video

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Looks to Continue Giving HBCUs A Financial Boost with $1 Million in One Day Campaign

Despite progress and national focus, historically Black colleges and universities across the country still need public support



Sep 17, 2021

CHICAGO, Sept. 17, 2021 For the fourth consecutive year, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® will earmark on a progressive goal to raise $1 million in 24 hours for their national HBCU Impact Day initiative. Set for Monday, September 20, 2021, the annual fundraiser is a part of the sorority's four-year, $10 million commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) led by AKA International President and CEO Dr. Glenda Glover. The organization's more than 300,000 college-educated members, corporate partners, and donors are challenged to make contributions to assist with the ongoing fiscal sustainability and operations of the more than 100 HBCUs around the country.

Dr. Glover, who is also president of Tennessee State University and an HBCU graduate, says while HBCUs are currently experiencing a renaissance that has brought about a new level of awareness, more must be done for their survival and long-term sustainability.

"The contributions of HBCUs can no longer be overlooked. Just look to the White House or the United States Congress."

Dr. Glenda Glover​

"Despite the recent national attention given to HBCUs in 2021 and incremental state and federal funding, HBCUs still lag far behind other institutions of higher education when it comes to ongoing and sustainable support," adds Dr. Glover.

In 2021, the sorority gifted $1.6 million to 35 eligible four-year HBCUs. The endowments on these campuses will grow in perpetuity and help schools reduce student debt through scholarships, fund industry-specific research, and provide much-needed infrastructure maintenance. Those funds are proving to be extremely crucial during the current climate in higher education.

HBCUs continue to be under-funded and now have an added burdened of operational challenges with the impact of the ever evolving COVID-19 pandemic.

"Now more than ever is the time for Alpha Kappa Alpha to step up, as we have done for more than 113 years, along with our partners and continue our call to action for our historic institutions of higher education," Glover contends. "The contributions of HBCUs can no longer be overlooked or minimized. Just look to the White House or the United States Congress. HBCUs account for nearly 25% of bachelor's degrees granted to African Americans. I cannot imagine a world without HBCUs, but I can imagine how much stronger the world would be if we all supported the HBCU community."

Members and supporters have surpassed the $1 million goal for the past three years. Last year's Impact Day raised $1.3 million in 2020.

HBCU Impact Day is part of the sorority's recognition of HBCU Week. On September 20, chapters around the globe will host fundraising events in support of the $1 million fundraising goal. Interested donors can make contributions by giving by mail or online at http://donate.akaeaf.org during the 24-hour campaign. For more information on the sorority's commitment to HBCUs,

 

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@Dorian Gray
Timed a day BEFORE the OKOP series debut.

The last hurrah.

*just jokes

 

[EBK String]

I remember a year or 2 ago there was an AKA chick that started up an onlyfans. These groups are nothing but glorified social clubs.

 

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@Dorian Gray
Timed a day BEFORE the OKOP series debut.

The last hurrah.

*just jokes

so the show debuts tomorrow? time flies.

im curious, are there other examples of black elites across the diaspora and on the african continent that engage in work like this?

what about Haiti? I’m sure they do a lot to help try to restore the country. would love for you to take your ‘calling’ (hehe) of spotlighting black philanthropy international. i think it would be good to see across black cultures of people building.

 

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I remember a year or 2 ago there was an AKA chick that started up an onlyfans. These groups are nothing but glorified social clubs.

Spoiler

maybe if you stop watching porn and used that time to apply for jobs, you might snag something. just a thought.

 

[EBK String]

Spoiler

maybe if you stop watching porn and used that time to apply for jobs, you might snag something. just a thought.

she is a well known twitter user, I didn't subscribe and I don't watch porn. You love trading in anti black stereotypes. "smoking Reggie and watching porn all day"

 

[BigMoneyGrip]

Those AKA’s are something else man, worse than church hoes

 

[Bunchy Carter]

Damn you see the wave Tariq Nasheed started

 

[bourgeoisie tall freak]

I remember a year or 2 ago there was an AKA chick that started up an onlyfans. These groups are nothing but glorified social clubs.

assuming it is a "social club" some people use their social time to give back to communities. social doesn't always have to mean doing something meaningless.
i used to volunteer at boys and girls club, in part so i could socialize with other kids lol
cry about anti-black stereotypes while using anti-black stereotypes brehs

 

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so the show debuts tomorrow? time flies.

im curious, are there other examples of black elites across the diaspora and on the african continent that engage in work like this?

what about Haiti? I’m sure they do a lot to help try to restore the country. would love for you to take your ‘calling’ (hehe) of spotlighting black philanthropy international. i think it would be good to see across black cultures of people building.

The show debuts tonight. The fundraising event was yesterday.

Thanks. Also, thanks for giving me the suggestion of doing the aggregate thread about the efforts occurring here. You actually did it first when you hijacked one of the "what has the Boule ever done for Black people? " threads and listed several long running, established drives, funds, programs,etc.

I actually do one off threads for the international efforts

Nigerian billionaire launches annual $100 million fund to sustain African development

Might do an international intra-national thread.

I'm familiar with what the Haitian diaspora in USA, Canada, and France does to create access and opportunities. Gonna start following what the residents with resources are doing.

You're right, it's good for people to see that there are counterparts in different cultures, and what they are doing to build. You either build or destroy. People who build are encouraged and inspired to see others build.

 

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duplicate

 

[skylove4]

How anyone could come into this thread and say anything negative about this is crazy

 

[Chrishaune]

I remember a year or 2 ago there was an AKA chick that started up an onlyfans. These groups are nothing but glorified social clubs.

You get it. They work the same way white greek organizations work. That's the point of it all really.

I had an AKA lined up (could have married her) but that environment wasn't right for me. People don't really think deeply about what they involve themselves in. They get seduced by the opportunity and money, but what are you really involving yourself with?

 

[MustafaSTL]

Damn, an organization raised over a million dollars for black colleges, and the only responses in here are about shytting on said organization because of preconceived opinions about black fraternities and sororities. Very telling…

 

[get these nets]

How anyone could come into this thread and say anything negative about this is crazy

Damn, an organization raised over a million dollars for black colleges, and the only responses in here are about shytting on said organization because of preconceived opinions about black fraternities and sororities. Very telling…

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If you're against the bullshyt, place any clown that promotes stereotypes and lies about other Black people on IGNORE. When people show you who they are, believe them.

If you don't do that, you can't continue to claim being outraged.