Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn in Wednesday as the first woman Vice President.
Harris was a member of the first ever historically black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and she joined while attending Howard University.
News Center 7′s Molly Koweek spoke with two local AKA sisters, Dr. Rochelle Garner and Crystal Echols, to learn more about AKA and what it means to have a sister in the White House.
Alpha Kappa Alpha was formed to bring social change at a time when African Americans were denied essential rights and privileges.
“AKA is a phenomenal organization, and it is a gift and a blessing to be a member,” said Echols.
The women explained how joining in college is just the beginning. The sisters of AKA commit themselves to a lifetime of service.
“The message is loud and clear as far as who we are and what we stand for as far as service and sisterhood and making sure that our footprints leave a better place for the world,” explained Dr. Garner.
The women also said they believe that Harris will not be the first AKA woman in the White House.
“As i even think about what our vice president said, is she is the first, but she will not be the last,” said Dr. Garner.