alpha kappa alpha honorary members
Definition
Distinguished individuals who are granted membership into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the first intercollegiate historically Black sorority, in recognition of their exceptional service, leadership, and contribution to society, despite not having completed the undergraduate pledge process.
A select group of high-profile women, such as Maya Angelou, Ella Fitzgerald, and Kamala Harris, bestowed with 'Ivy Beyond the Wall' status or honorary induction to provide public recognition of their alignment with the organization's mission of 'Service to All Mankind'.
Examples
Becoming an honorary member of AKA is essentially the academic equivalent of being handed the keys to a kingdom built on service and impeccably sharp style.
She was so influential in her community that the local chapter decided to grant her honorary membership before she could even finish her afternoon tea.
One does not simply walk into the sisterhood of Alpha Kappa Alpha as an honorary member without having an resume that could humble an entire boardroom.