Linda White (Alpha Kappa Alpha)

Linda Marie[2] White (April 21, 1942 – February 27, 2010) was Alpha Kappa Alpha's twenty-sixth International President, who served from 2002 to 2006. The daughter of a Pullman porter, she was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and grew up in the Washington Heights neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.[3] She graduated from Parker High School, and entered Clark College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in political science. White attained a Master of Arts in political science from the University of Chicago.

See also: Linda White (politician)
Linda Marie White[1]
Born(1942-04-21)April 21, 1942 [1]
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.[1]
DiedFebruary 27, 2010(2010-02-27) (aged 67)

White served as the director of the Social Security system in northern Ohio.[4]

2002–2006 administration

White began her position as international president in 2002. [4][5] While in this position, she implemented the S.P.I.R.I.T. theme which was a program that consisted of initiatives related to health, the African-American family, arts, economics and education.[6] Among other accomplishments, White was also instrumental in implementing the Ivy Reading AKAdemy and the Young Authors Program during her administration.[7] While she was president of the sorority, there were problems during initiation rites at a suspended branch of the Kappa Alpha Sorority.[8] In a 2005 meeting of the sorority White noted the achievements of the group, particularly emphasizing the hours of volunteer service and funds raised.[9]

While president of Alpha Kappa Alpha, White met with Hillary Clinton during Clinton's period as a senator of New York.[10]

Awards and honors

In 2003, White received the "Spirit of Maynard Jackson" award.[11]

See also

References
  1. McNealey, Earnestine G. (2006). Pearls of Service: The Legacy of America's First Black Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha. Chicago: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. p. 251.
  2. Parker, Marjorie H. (1999). Past is Prologue: The History of Alpha Kappa Alpha 1908–1999. Chicago: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. p. 165.
  3. Trevor, Jensen (March 9, 2010). "Linda M. White, 1942-2010: Former leader of nation's oldest black sorority". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
  4. "AKA sorority holds 60th national convention in Orlando; Linda White installed as new president". Jet; Chicago. Vol. 102, no. 11. September 2, 2002. pp. 36–37 – via ProQuest.
  5. "Alpha Kappa Alpha Presidents" (PDF). Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. March 20, 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 10, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  6. "Alpha Kappa Alpha Presidents". Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Xi Alpha Chapter. July 18, 2006. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  7. "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Focuses On Early Childhood Literacy At 61st AKA National Convention". Jet; Chicago. Vol. 106, no. 9. August 30, 2004. pp. 46–47 – via ProQuest.
  8. Cheo Hodari Coker (May 2003). "A pledge to die". Savoy; New York. Vol. 3, no. 4. p. 90 – via ProQuest.
  9. Booker, Robert (3 May 2005). "Sorority leader left lasting imprint in city". News Sentinel; Knoxville, Tenn. [Knoxville, Tenn]. pp. B5 – via ProQuest.
  10. Roberts, Roxanne (2003-10-19). "Agents of Change". Lincoln Journal Star. p. 95. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
  11. "Awards - Supreme among honorees". The Atlanta Constitution. 2003-08-30. pp. B1. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
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