AKA's message to Deltas

Although there has been some rivalry over the years between the members of two African American Greek sororities - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the leader of the AKA's has penned the the following message to the Delta's leader as a response to the recent rapes of Deltas in Texas.

Dear Soror Lorraine,

Delta Sigma Theta members from the Dallas, Texas area have been the target of a series of sexual assaults. In violating four of their members, this “invader” has fomented an atmosphere of terror and fear among members there.The crime has also sounded an alarm nationwide and forced its leadership to issue a call for members to remove any sorority memorabilia from public display.

These acts are reprehensible and Alpha Kappa Alpha is outraged by this violence against women.

Alpha Kappa Alpha extends support and prayers to President Cynthia Butler-McIntyre and to all our sisters of Delta Sigma Theta during this time of heightened concern. Let’s wrap our collective arms around them, embrace them and be a source of uplift to them.

As a sisterhood with a shared mission, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority joins in a show of solidarity with Delta Sigma Theta. We are all women who are bound by a sense of compassion for one another. Their pain is our pain. Their violation is our violation. Their outrage is our outrage We stand strong against these crimes that injure not only members of Delta Sigma Theta, but all women.

Because these types of targeted crimes can sometimes have ripple effects and can spawn copy cat crimes, I urge you to be observant of anyone who appears suspicious. Be mindful of your surroundings and be aware and vigilant of those attempting to invade your space.

Because these crimes have traumatized the sorority and the surrounding community, we urge the authorities to accelerate efforts to apprehend this man and bring him to justice.

Meanwhile, we extend comfort and love to members of Delta Sigma Theta. Alpha Kappa Alpha stands ready and poised to provide any support and resources needed during this period of anxiety.

Sisterly,

Carolyn House Stewart
Supreme Basileus