August 13th 2024.
This week, Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign received a major boost as her sorority made a significant move in the political realm. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority announced the formation of their very own political action committee, also known as AKA 1908 PAC. This development was in response to Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race and his endorsement of Harris. According to reports from Politico, this PAC will allow the historically Black sorority to accept donations of up to $5,000 from its members and their families in order to support federal campaigns and political parties.
The treasurer of the PAC is Kiahna Davis, who serves as the regional director for the sorority's central region. This marks an important milestone for the organization as they become the first Black sorority to establish their own official PAC. They follow in the footsteps of other Greek organizations, such as Phi Beta Sigma, who have their own PAC, as well as the Fraternity & Sorority Political Action Committee, which was launched in 2005 by fraternity and sorority leaders to advocate for candidates who prioritize and enhance the fraternity and sorority experience.
It's worth noting that Harris is a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and she often refers to her fellow sorority sisters as her "family." Recently, she attended a national gathering for another Divine Nine sorority, Zeta Phi Beta's Grand Boulé, earlier this summer. Ever since being named as the Democratic nominee after Biden's exit from the race, all of the Divine Nine presidents have pledged to join forces and "meet this critical moment in history with an unprecedented voter registration, education, and mobilization coordinated campaign."
Harris has always had unwavering support from her sorority, and this has been evident throughout her political career. When she was announced as Biden's running mate in 2020, their campaign received an overwhelming amount of donations totaling $19.08, paying homage to the year the sorority was founded at Howard University. In fact, Harris has even made history as the first presidential candidate to host an event at the White House for the leaders of the Divine Nine. With a vast network of over two million alumni, the Divine Nine represents a powerful political force that both parties are eager to tap into before the upcoming November election.
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